Thank You For 150 Years!

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Linden Hall Farm has been around for centuries.

The Byers & related families first took ownership of the farm in 1875, making Linden Hall Farm a Century Farm.

Over the years, Linden Hall Farm has specialized in grain production, dairy, the orchard, and more. The historic farm house, built in the 1790s, has also had its' own significant part of history over the years.

The orchard store as it's known today started in the 1960s with Roy & Betty Byers.

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The next 3 generations are proud to continue this legacy...

Meet Our Family!

Roy & Betty Byers

Roy moved in to the farm house at Linden Hall with his grandparents when he was 7 years old. He assumed management of the farm in 1950. The original apple orchard was half gone, so it was then replanted.

In the 1960s, Roy's wife Betty started selling their produce from the side porch of the farm house. In the 1980s, the apple building was built, which consists of cold storage and the store that is still used today.

Brian & Nicole (Hood) Forsythe

Mike & Chris' son, Brian, took ownership of the farm in 2023 with the support of his wife, Nicole.

Brian "does it all" around the farm, tirelessly tending to both the orchard and dairy operations. Nicole helps out however she can, especially with online marketing, farm events, and bookwork.

Mike & Chris (Byers) Forsythe

Roy & Betty's daughter, Christine (Chris) and her husband, Mike, started renting the farm in 1996. They then took ownership from 2003-2022.

Mike is a jack of all trades and can be found all over the farm. Chris can be found helping to milk cows, in the garden, or working in the store.

Joanna (Byers) & Bill Calimer

Roy & Betty's daughter, Joanna, and her husband, Bill, also help around the farm.

Joanna can be found in the tomato or melon patch, tending to her herbs, or working in the store. Bill is called in often to lend an extra hand wherever is needed, especially in the tomato patch.

Tracey (Forsythe), Taylor, Wyatt Frey

Mike & Chris' daughter, Tracey, and her two kids can also be found helping out around the farm.

Tracey lends a helping hand wherever she can, and the kids are in charge of us all as they learn and help around the farm with whatever we're doing that day.