Steffens Orchard Family
We welcome you to our website Steffens Orchards. This is a family farm operation, operated by Rob & Christine Steffens. We have farms in Alpine, Sparta and Chester Township.
The production of apples is a year around effort. Each tree must be trimmed every winter and we look forward to April when the buds appear. Around the beginning to middle of May the trees bloom a gorgeous array. We rent bees to increase the pollination process which is also enhanced by the wind. August begins the fall harvest with Paula Red apple. Every apple is picked by hand.
In a normal year most of the apples picked at Steffens Orchards are sold fresh in grocery stores. When apples are not eaten fresh they are used to make cider, applesauce, slices and apple deserts.
The apples at Steffens Orchards are picked by workers who are brought here by a contractor. We furnish housing for them and are typically here for 2 months.
We hope you enjoy your visit to our orchard and market.
Simple Farm Delights
U-Pick directly behind the barn
Donuts Weekends ONLY
Sun-Warmed Pumpkins
Wander our quiet orchard aisles and pick your own apples straight from the trees.
Warm cider donuts, the perfect sweet treat.
Find your perfect pumpkin in our sprawling, sun-warmed patch. Dirt on your boots welcome.