About

East Grove Farms is a historic farm in Salem, IA, previously operating a licensed winery but no longer does so after closing its manufacturing facility on August 13, 2025. They now grow alternative crops including elderberries, aronia berries, wine grapes, apples, peaches, and plums, and sell elderberry nursery stock. The farm is renowned for its rich history, including Underground Railroad connections and status as Iowa's oldest continuously settled farm since 1837.

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Latest News

Manufacturing facility closed August 13, 2025. Pilot Grove #6 one-room school restoration completed by May 2023 and open to public.