Toigo Orchards

The Toigo’s 450-acre farm in Shippensburg, PA, has been farmed since 1790. When the Toigo family acquired the farm in 1972, they converted the existing grain fields to orchards and vegetable production. The long process of conversion is finally complete, and the land now supports a spectacular array of fruits and vegetables, as well as hydroponic production of tomatoes. ‘Customers enjoy the intimate relationship they are able to have with the actual grower, through which they gain a better understanding of the connection between themselves and the surrounding farmland,’ says Mark. The farm products, which are picked within 24 hours before they reach market, are as fresh as is possible. The farmers’ markets are enjoyable for Mark, who has developed many longtime friendships during his years of participating in them.