STEFFENS
ORCHARD
MARKET
4344 13 Mile, Sparta, MI 49345
Ph. 616-887-2404
steffensfarm@gmail.com

Market Hours: August - September
Tuesday - Sunday, 11 to 6p.m., Closed Mondays

October Hours:
Open Daily, 11-6 p.m., Tours begin at 9 a.m.

Directions:
Take 13 Mile Road 1/2 Mile W. of Fruitridge
OR
2.3 Miles W. of M-37 and Sparta

Welcome to our Farm!

We look foward to
meeting you!

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STEFFENS ORCHARD MARKET IS CLOSED UNTIL MID-AUGUST, 2013.

Spring Update on the farm:

We had a good winter and cool temperatures through March which was wonderful given our experiences in 2012. Finally Spring has arrived and the Cherries are blooming. Apples should start blossoming any day and most likely over the next two weeks. This is a great time to go for a drive out on the "Ridge" and see and smell the blossoms.

If you are not sure just where the "Ridge" is, drive north to I96 going towards Muskegon and get off on Fruitridge Ave. The "Ridge" begins about 5 Mile and goes all the way to Ashland Township in Newago Co. Alpine, Sparta and Tyrone Township in Kent Co. and Wright and Chester in Ottawa Co. and Casnovia in Muskegon Co. combined make up the area of the "Ridge." This area is 20 miles long and 8 miles wide.

Sixty percent (60%) of the apples in Michigan are produced here. You will also see some cherries, peaches and a few pear trees.

Why is the "Ridge" important?

This is a unique area that has rolling hills and is just far enough from Lake Michigan that it often helps protect us from frost. Unfortunately, that didn't happen in 2012 but so far 2013 has been great.

What are we doing now on the farm?

The orchards were all trimmed this winter and the brush has been cleaned up. We are fertilizing the trees and planting new trees and new varieties. This is a busy time and weather dictates everything we do and when.

SCHOOL TOURS

We will be scheduling school tours for pre-school through 3rd grade in September. It is great fun and yet very educational for the students. They learn about apples and pumpkins, have a tractor ride to pick apples and select a pumpkin or gourd to take home. They also get an applesauce cookie and a glass of cider. We look forward to seeing you in the fall. Check out our tour page for more information.

We also provide tours for Seniors, Church groups and older children in a slightly different format.

Give us a call at 616-887-2404.

Updated: May 6, 2013

STEFFENS ORCHARD MARKET, LLC, 4344 13 MILE ROAD, SPARTA, MI 49345
PH. 616-887-2404 www.steffensorchardmarket.com steffensfarm@gmail.com

OPEN: AUGUST-SEPTEMBER - TUESDAY - SUNDAY, 11 TO 6 PM CLOSED MONDAY
OPEN OCTOBER, DAILY, 11 - 6 PM, SCHOOL TOURS 9 AM

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