Our History...A Delaware Tradition Since 1919
In 1919, a Virginia farmer named Charles F. Fifer fell in love with
the land of central Delaware. Upon discovering the moderate
climate and hearty soil of this agriculturally rich region, he bought
3 farms - one near Milford, one near Rising Sun, and one a 1/2 mile west
of Wyoming - and moved his family to a new home and a new life. Soon,
he was growing apples, peaches, pears, and grapes. These were
shipped to faraway points from the Wyoming train station.
Today, the farm operation covers 2500 acres, and includes apple, peach,
pear, nectarine and plum orchards, sweet corn, asparagus,
soybeans, lima beans, peas, pumpkins, tomatoes, cut flowers, green beans and grain crops along with several other crops that are grown exclusively for the Fifer stores.
The Fifer Country Store is located on the home farm, and gathers tens of thousands of customers every season for fresh produce. The farm also hosts festivals, The U-Pick experience and group tours.
In 2007, the family farming business opened a second retail location in Dewey Beach, Delaware. The Fifer Orchards Local-Fresh Market caters to locals in Sussex County along with many vacationers of the beautiful Delaware beaches.
Three Facets of the Farming Business
1.Wholesale Grower, Packer and Shipper
2.Processing – Fresh Pressed Apple Cider
3.Retail – Country Store, Beach Location, Agri-Tourism Events and Festivals
Now in it's fourth generation, Fifer Orchards continues to preserve it's heritage and family tradition by growing high quality produce. The farm looks for innovative ways to remain viable and successful as a family business in very challenging and quickly changing agricultural industry.
Mission: To grow and sell high quality produce, while preserving the environment, serving the community and maintaining family values.
