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The Orchard at Flathead Lake |
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Phone: 406-982-3058
Cell: 406-249-7100 Street: 23126 Yellow Bay Lane
City: Big Fork
State: Montana
Zip Code: 59911 Contact: Heidi and Gary Johnson
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Member to member benefit |  | About The Orchard at Flathead Lake:
We are a second-generation, family owned orchard overlooking the east shore of Flathead Lake in NW Montana. Our main crop is certified organic, world-famous Flathead Cherries, but we grow a bit of this and that as well. We also make jams, cherry BBQ sauce, cherry chutney, toppings, and other yummy stuff using fruit grown at our orchard. We let the fruit get good and ripe on the tree so we don't have to add much of anything. Orchard products and fresh fruit are available online and at many fine establishments across Montana.
Sustainable Practices, Products, & Services:
The Orchard has been family-owned since 1976, and we've been growing organically since 2002, receiving Organic Certification from the MT Department of Agriculture in 2006. In addition to raising our family in a healthy, sustainable environment, we strive to educate other growers and the public about our practices. We also do some consulting to help other growers transition to organic.
Important Dates & Facts:
1976... Ray and Carol Johnson purchase "The Orchard"
2002... Ray and Carol's youngest son, Gary and his wife, Heidi take stewardship of "The Orchard" and begin transitioning to organic growing practices.
2006... Organic Certification by MT Department of Agriculture!
Awards & Achievements:
2007... Cherry BBQ Sauce was a finalist in the "Gallo Family Gold Medal Artisanal Food Competition" 2007... Organic Cherry Jam was featured in the Taste Pavilion at the inaugural event of "Slow Food Nation" in San Francisco
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