Park Hill Orchard, located in Easthampton, MA, is currently tending 88 varieties of perennial fruit including raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, plums, cherries, pears and apples. The owners, Alane Hartley and Russell Braen, have defined the purpose, goal, and vision of their farm; They believe the purpose of their farm is to enhance the lives of the participants and their community, their goal of their farm is to improve the balance and health of their farm and soils and to grow healthy nutritious food while being financially self-sustaining, and their vision is one of a commercially producing fruit farm in a park-like setting. You can buy Park Hill Orchard products at local farmer’s markets, as well as at their farm stand in Easthampton: You can also pick your own!
