Maple Leaf Farms, a fourth generation family-owned company, is America’s leading producer of quality duck products, supplying consumers, retail and foodservice markets throughout the world with innovative, value-added foods.
Its farm-raised White Pekin ducks yield the consistent, high quality products that customers have come to expect. Maple Leaf Farms duck produces a tender, mild meat that adapts to a wide range of flavor profiles and cuisines.
Maple Leaf Farms was the first duck company in North America to implement a comprehensive duck well-being program that includes science-based duck care for all stages of production, a training program for staff and growers, and an audit system that helps the company continually identify areas to improve.
Eckert's is the largest family-owned, Pick-Your-Own orchard in the U.S. Started as a simple roadside stand in 1910 today the 6th and 7th generations oversee the daily operations of the Eckert farms and businesses. Jim Eckert, son of Juanita and Vernon, is President of Eckert Orchards and is the company's chief horticulturist. Lary Eckert, son of Curt and Ruth, recently resigned as President of Eckert's, Inc., after presiding over the company for 30 years. Succeeding Lary Eckert as president is Lary's son, Chris Eckert. Chris oversees retail operations, as well as the growing and wholesaling of home grown products. Additionally, Lary's daughter, Jill Eckert-Tantillo is Vice-President of Marketing and Food Services. Angie Eckert, Chris’s wife, is Vice-President of Retail Operations for both the Country Store and the Garden Center.
The mission of the Eckert companies is to create unique family experiences and lasting memories. We will accomplish our mission by maintaining the long established proud Eckert family tradition of providing our guests with quality products and friendly service within a unique country atmosphere.
We extend a warm invitation to all to visit us, enjoy the good life and come away with fond family memories.