Buffalo Ridge Orchard

Buffalo Ridge Orchard (BRO) is a small family farm that relies on a small crew of dedicated staff committed to the production of local food. This includes Vern and Mary Zahradnik who started Buffalo Ridge Orchard with the planting of its first apple tree in 2003. This planting began the transition of a traditional 80-acre agricultural farm to one that supplies healthy local produce. The orchard has expanded from 800 to over 4,500 trees. Today BRO has over 50 different types of new and classic apple varieties. BRO also grows over a dozen different type vegetables and 40 types of herb plants. You can purchase our products at the Mount Vernon, Marion Uptown, Cedar Rapids Downtown, Dubuque, and Iowa City Farmers markets. Our apples are also available at New Pioneer Food Coop (all locations). You can purchase a week share of produce (CSA) on our website. Our farm store is open in every Saturday in May for pre-orders and curbside pickup. We will have extended hours starting in June.

It is BRO’s goal to supply vegetables, apples, and pears to the community responsibly.