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About
Duffield's Farm |
Duffield's
farm market is owned and operated by Dave and Mary
Duffield, their sons David and Dan, their daughter
Debbie and daughter-in-laws RuthAnn and Tracy. The farm
has been in the Duffield family since the 1930s when
Dave's father, Claude, purchased the original parcel. He
raised mostly fruits and vegetables which were packed
and sold to the market in Philadelphia. He farmed the
land until his death in 1953. It was at this time that
David Sr. took over the farm and purchased additional
land adjacent to his father's farm.
David
continued to raise the same produce as his father.
However, as it became increasingly difficult for David
to support his family, Mary decided to grow strawberries
on their front porch. As demand grew, David built a
small market out of 4 posts and a roof and began to sell
a variety of fruits and vegetables. Through several
expansions, Duffield's market has expanded into the
large store that it currently is including fresh
produce, an in-store bakery and a deli.
The
Duffield family still owns the 130 acres, which has now
been enrolled in farmland preservation to ensure that it
will always remain a farm. The Duffields raise over 35
varieties of vegetables and fruits, including peaches,
strawberries, nectarines, and the always-popular Jersey
sweet corn and tomatoes. Due to the growth of
neighborhoods surrounding the farm, almost all of the
produce that the Duffields raise is sold directly
through the farm market. The Duffield family has been
farming for almost 80 years and hopes to continue to do
so for many generations to come!
About the Farm Market, Deli &
Bakery
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Stop by and
visit our farm market, where we offer top quality fruits
and vegetables all year 'round, not to mention our
seasonal, fresh, home-grown produce!
Our
specialties include strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes,
and peaches. Fresh fruit baskets are also available for
order. You'll be lured back to our bakery department
when you smell our fresh apple cider donuts being made.
Try out our pastries, pies, and other goodies.
Order
your next birthday,
shower, retirement, communion, or any occasion cake from
our talented cake decorators. Our deli offers homemade
salads from tuna and pasta to macaroni and red skin
potatoes. You just can't go wrong!
Don't have time to make it on your own? Order from us
– it's homemade! We offer top quality meats and
cheeses, like Boar's Head and Dietz & Watson. Order
your next hoagie platter or veggie tray for any
occasion. We also sell great hot soups to keep you warm
in the winter. Taste the Duffield family recipes and
realize what delicious really means!
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