About Us

Established in 1911 by Joseph and Mary Ann Dondero. Their son, Edward, (Rugged) the youngest of 9 children, married Doris Starr in 1947 and the two worked the farm with their son, Eddie, and his wife Judy, raising mainly apples. They sold the majority of their produce wholesale, and they started “pick your own”. The farm has been passed down four generations and is now being operated by Edward and Doris’ grandson, Joe, his wife Sandy, their sons, Joey Jr. & Nicholas, Anthony and daughter Angelina. They have two farm markets, a bakery and a 7,200 s.f. greenhouse.

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