our roots RUN DEEP.
Nestled in the heart of scenic Bedford County lies Ridgetop Orchards.
A life in the orchards. A family business. This describes the youth of Dan Boyer & his family, owners of Ridgetop Orchards. The Boyer family - along with a staff of dedicated employees - have put a lifetime of learning, love & labor into the 500 + acres of fruit trees now known as Ridgetop Orchards. Through hands-on learning, Dan and Lois taught Seth & Mark to continue the nurturing tradition of their cultural heritage - growing fresh cherries, peaches and apples.
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Dan Boyer created Ridgetop Orchards close to the Chestnut Ridge land where he was raised. His father, Allan, had a passion for growing apples and Dan soon developed the same passion. In 1980, together with his wife, Lois, Dan started the orchards on 140 acres of prime ridge top soil. This is where the name “Ridgetop” came from. Dan and Lois continued the Boyer family traditions of growing their premium fruits while raising their 3 children.
Today, Ridgetop Orchards consists of over 500 acres dotted with perfect lines of fruit trees. The “ridge” is one of the best sites for growing fruit in the state of Pennsylvania. The high elevation level, ranging from 1200’ - 1700’, promotes cool nights and helps discourage spring frosts, allowing for the best possible fruit coloring and the sweetest of sweetness. It’s this combination of temperature, good soil and decades of family tradition that allows us to grow out hight quality fruit.
Along with retail sales at The Porch Store, Ridgetop Orchards grows, packs & ships fruit for domestic and export sales. Ridgetop fruit is available at many major grocery chains throughout the United States and can be found as far away as the bahamas, the caribbean & central and South America!
We proudly grow our fruits under a low - spray management program called “Integrated Pest Management". Learn more by clicking here.
A bit about Dan
dan boyer, founder of ridgetop orchards.
Dan was a larger- than- life figure who brought remarkable passion, experience and energy into the beautiful orchard acres of Ridgetop. His love of the land, dedication to his family and teachings to staff will continue to have a lasting impact in the Chestnut Ridge region he called home.
