Tom and Denise started out by transitioning a conventional orchard to organic, and we have been certified organic since 2006. Our home farm is 49 acres of organic apples, strawberries, peaches, pears and lots of other fruits and vegetables. We have expanded over the years farm and we now farm 50 acres of apples, 10 acres of blueberries and 25 acres of everything else, all organic in SW Michigan.
We are a licensed cider producer and operate a commercial kitchen making caramel apples, delicious cider donuts, apple cider vinegar, jams and jellies and more!
We are dedicated organic growers and we believe strongly in the importance of maintaining a local food. system that is founded on organic principles and sustainability.
Our farm-ily has grown with the addition of our daughter-in-law Liza and grandchildren Zain and Tala. We have also expanded our community over the years with great employees, including our farm manager Gonsalo and his family, many dedicated employees and hundreds of wonderful CSA members to our farm.
Thank you for your support of our farm. We look forward to meeting you!
We grow lots and lots of apples, strawberries, blueberries, peaches and heirloom melons. We have developed a liking for some special watermelons such as Black Tail Mountain and Orangeglo, and every year we play with others. We farm 25 acres of blueberries, with our best tasting variety being Blue Crop in addition to Duke, Jersey and others. We love our Redhaven peaches, as well as white-fleshed peaches. Asian pears are finally taking root and those are delicious! Other fruits in smaller quantities includes raspberries, blackberries and more. We grow many vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers, summer and winter squash and many, many others.
Everything we grow is certified organic!
We believe in transparency in our farming practices, both for the safety and health and peace of mind of our customers, and so that other growers may learn from our experience. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate tocontact us.
As a certified organic grower, we adhere to the standards of the National Organic Programand commit to the ideals of the organic community. Our work starts with creating a healthy growing environment for our family and our plants. We focus on plant health and vitality to produce fruit that tastes great and is highly nutritious. We advocate with other growers and customers to strengthen the organic system.
Earth First Farms serves our community, which includes our neighbors, employees, and customers.
