The Farmers' Notes

Apples are one of the most recognizable signs of fall, but there’s more to these delicious fruits than meets the eye! From their surprising connection to roses to the thousands of varieties grown around the world, ...

Why Fall Starts on the Farm Long Before Harvest Festival  When you think of fall at Swans Trail Farms, you might picture pumpkins in the patch, apples hanging from the trees, a giant corn maze, and families enjoyin...

What Makes a Corn Maze a Corn Maze?  Every fall, thousands of people make their way into our corn maze at Swans Trail Farms. But have you ever wondered how a giant field of corn turns into a maze filled with windin...

Meet the Apples You'll Find at Swans Trail Farms While the apples aren't quite ready yet, the countdown to apple season is officially on! As summer begins to wind down, our orchard is busy making its final push toward h...

Behind the Scenes: How we Grow our Pumpkins When you visit Swans Trail Farms in the fall, it's easy to admire rows upon rows of bright orange pumpkins stretching across the fields. But long before families arrive to pic...

Why Do Apple Trees Need to Be Pruned? When you think of an apple orchard, you probably picture rows of trees covered in crisp, colorful apples ready for harvest. But long before those apples are picked, one of the most ...

Why We Do Farmer Camp Every summer, something special happens out here on the farm. The fields get a little louder, a little messier, and a whole lot more joyful. You’ll hear kids laughing as they move from acti...

Jumping Into Summer: Getting to Know Baby Goats If you’ve been around the farm lately, you may have noticed a lot more bouncing, climbing, and general chaos in the best possible way. That’s because our baby ...

How to Keep Your U-Pick Strawberries Fresh Longer Few things say summer quite like a bucket of freshly picked strawberries. After spending time in the fields gathering ripe, sweet berries, you'll want to make the most o...

Long Ears, Big Personalities: Getting to Know Donkeys If you've spent any time around donkeys, you've probably noticed their calm personalities, long ears, and curious expressions. Whether it's Pepper, our newest baby d...