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The Shafer Farm LLC (formerly Shafer Orchards) is nestled in the rolling hills of Southwestern Michigan. The 72 acre farm has been owned by the Shafer family for three generations. The Shafer’s have retired and are now leasing the farm to Doug and Suzy Forraht and family. Though dwarfed by larger neighboring farms, consistent attention to quality brings families back, sometimes from hundreds of miles, year after year to pick their own tree-ripened peaches, apples and vine-ripened grapes. Open August through October. We are looking forward to seeing you at the U-pick this season!

We also offer apple cider made from our own apples, donuts on the weekends during the apple U-pick, pre-picked Bartlett pears, and assorted pumpkins and gourds.

Meet Suzy, the owner of the Shafer Farm U-pick. Dedicated, knowledgeable, and endlessly hardworking, she manages every aspect of the farm's operations with unmatched expertise. From overseeing the bustling U-pick and leading its team, to mastering fruit production, customer communication, and social media, she keeps the entire business running smoothly day after day. Her leadership, skill, and passion make her not just the heart of the farm, but truly irreplaceable!

Meet our growers here at the U-pick! Doug and his son, Lee, work tirelessly all year long to make sure our fruit has the highest quality possible. They spend endless hours behind the wheel of a tractor/grape harvester, controlling pests/weeds, mowing, pushing brush, working on equipment, hauling apples and grapes, managing employees for trimming, thinning, and harvesting, etc. etc. They do it all, behind the scenes, so be sure to thank them if you see them!

Peaches

The 2025 peach U-pick is currently closed. Our first peach variety is typically ready at the end of July, but this can vary, so we recommend calling early to get a more exact date.

July - August

Apples

The apple season typically starts after Labor Day and goes through the end of October.

September - October

Grapes

We offer two kinds of U-pick grapes, Concord and Niagara, during the apple season.

September - October