Indiana Horticultural Society Summer Meeting
July 9
Chandler’s Orchard and Country Market,
2849 S Co Rd 825 E, Fillmore, Indiana 46128
Chandler’s Orchard and Country Market, located in Filmore, 30 miles west of Indianapolis, will host the Indiana Horticultural Society summer meeting on July 9.
The farm was founded by Jerry Chandler in 1975 and is currently operated by his son Matt and his family. They grow about 75 varieties of apples including common varieties like Cameo, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, and Honey Crisp to more unique varieties like Priscilla, Brown Russet, Blue Pearmain, Strawberry Pippin, Hudson’s Golden Gem and more. Other fruits grown include strawberries, raspberries and peaches. They also make fresh cider.
They also offer a wide selection of local vegetables including tomatoes, sweet corn, green beans, sweet potatoes, pumpkins and peppers.
Most of the products grown are sold at the farm store located in Highway 40 W. As well as fruits, vegetables, cider and slushies, other agritourism activities are also offered such as pick your own strawberries, apples and pumpkins. One unique feature is horse-drawn hayrides featuring Percheron draft horses, known for their size and beauty. Bees are also kept on the farm to assist with pollination and also produce honey that is sold at the farm store. They also operate an online store through their website.
For more information on the farm, visit their website:
https://www.chandlersorchard.com
During this one-day summer meeting, we will visit fruit production, vegetable production and get an overview of agritourism activities.
We will start at 9:30 am and beverages and lunch will be available on site.
We hope to see you there.
