Get in the Pits!

It’s August. It’s steamy. It’s the pits! Except the pits at the farm are ones you won’t want to miss. Confused? August is all about pitted fruits, also known as stone fruits: freestone peaches, nectarines, plums, and white peaches. We’re…

Where the Buffalo Roam

We love our home state and try to celebrate its history and our heritage in as many ways as possible at the farm. The addition of a bison herd was one of these ways. These magnificent creatures represent the bison that were a natural part of…

What a Family Farm is Made Of

The word family means a lot to us at Orr Farm Market. After all, it’s why we’re here. The farm and market you know today grew from a 60-acre orchard purchased in 1954 by George S. Orr Jr. After his passing, his wife, children, and grandchildren…

Sweet Melon Days

Question: What fruit looks like a giant smile when sliced and is the envy of bubble gum? Answer: the watermelon! August might be the last month of summer, but it’s the beginning of watermelon season, and that’s something to smile about.…