About Us

Burch Farms History Facts

​James Burch expanded the farm known at that time as Northern View Farms H.C. Burch and Son to 200 acres and was reduced down to primarily the production of grapes, apples, peaches, and cherries. He also expanded the chicken business, and built yards with 3-foot-high fences around the barns, allowing the chickens to go outside. This gave the chickens more room inside and 80,000 of them were now being raised. When James took over the business, he purchased the first "apple truck" that was needed to haul everything to the markets.

Doug Burch expanded the farm property to 250 acres. He also stopped producing chickens in 1971, mainly producing quality apples, grapes, and peaches. Hence, the farm's name was changed to Burch Farms Quality Fruit Growers. The use of animals ceased in 1969 and machinery then began to do all the work. The grapes were contracted to Keystone Foods, which Douglas was president of for five years.

• In 1986, the farm was signed over to Douglas from his father, James.
​                           Douglas and Timothy joined in partnership running the farm business.
• Tim Burch is the sixth generation to work on the farm
• Burch Farms pressed cider for the first time in 2000
• The new Burch Farms Country Market - a 5,000-square-foot market - was opened in 2005

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Apples:

• McIntosh
• Red Delicious
• Golden Delicious
• Northern Spy
• Ida Red
• Crispin
• Empire
• Gala

Just to name a few!

Local Products:

• Honey
• Jams and Jellies
• Goats Milk Fudge
• Gluten Free Crackers
• Specialty Noodles
• Amish Made Belts
• Sauces and Spices

Venue Availability:

• Inside seats 125 Outside unlimited​
• Agricultural school and Group tours 
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• Call for information and availability today (814)725-0747