About
Hoch Orchard & Gardens is a certified organic fruit farm in LaCrescent, MN, focused on producing high-quality apples with minimal pesticide use. In December 2024, the farm was sold to the American Farmland Trust and leased to Featherstone Farms, which is maintaining only the apple trees for wholesale production, CSA shares, and select Minnesota co-op stores. The orchard is currently not open to the public.
certified organic apples
minimal pesticide use
high tunnel greenhouses
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Products
Hoch Hard Cider
A crisp, dry cider made from organic apples grown on-site, with a refreshing tart finish.
Honey Crisp Cider
A sweeter cider crafted from Honey Crisp apples, offering a balanced sweetness with subtle floral notes.
Orchard Blend
A blend of multiple apple varieties from the orchard, delivering a complex semi-dry profile.
Awards
Best Local Cider, Minnesota Food & Wine Experience 2020
2020
Latest News
Harry and Jackie Hoch sold the farm to the American Farmland Trust in December of 2024. Featherstone Farms in Rushford is leasing the orchard from the Trust. This year only the apple trees are being cared for while the new management team decides what other crops to manage in the future.