Frequently Asked Questions

Are you a U-pick apple farm?

The short answer is no. We love our heritage apple trees, but after decades of neglect, many have grown very tall and are not easy to pick, even with a ladder and/or an apple picker. This makes it difficult and potentially dangerous for farm visitors to pick apples.

We typically sell apples in the fall (assuming it is a good apple crop). However, we highly recommend you contact us in advance to schedule a day to come by the farm to purchase pre-picked apples.

Can I bring my dog (on a tour or during my farm stay)?

We do not allow any dogs on the farm. Dogs are the number one predator for chickens and ducks and we work very hard to keep our free-range flock safe from all predators.

For farm stay guests, we do not allow dogs because we have guests that have severe pet allergies. We want our farm to be accessible to all guests, so we appreciate your understanding.

Are kids allowed on farm tours?

Yes, in general, kids are more than welcome to join on the farm tours. For the beekeeping tour, we have one child veil available. Typically we recommend that children by at least 8 years old since we do open up a bee hive. We have had mature children younger than 8 years old, but we rely on the parents to determine whether this tour is a good fit for their family members.

For Hiking with Goats, we are happy to tailor the tour to match the ability level of participants (including young children). This tour is one hour long and involves walking over uneven ground, including small but sometimes steeper hills.

What is included with the complimentary farm tour for Farm Stay guests?

We offer a general farm tour for our Farm Stay guests when they arrive. Each tour is different and tailored to the interests of each guest. We like to introduce guests to the farm, including our chicken flock, goats, and honey bees, to make them feel comfortable if they decide to explore the farm during their stay. The tour typically includes the vegetable and herb gardens, mushroom cultivation areas, solar panels, chicken coop, goat barn, and apiary. The farm tour is a great time to ask us any questions you may have!

I want to bring a small group for a farm adventure, how many people can your farm accommodate?

If you are looking for a private tour, we have hosted groups of up to 30 people (including children). Our barn venue allows us to host private groups of up to 12 people (we are limited by seating). We can host larger groups if food and/or seating are not required.

Where can I find your products?

We are big fans of farmer's markets, but we no longer participate in any of our local markets. As a small but diverse farm, we decided the time commitment was too much for our limited staff (i.e., Heather). Therefore, you can get our eggs, maple syrup, honey, produce, apple cider vinegar, herbal tinctures, and perennial plants (spring/early summer only) directly from the farm in Houghton, Michigan. We are happy to pre-package orders if you contact us (hello @ appleacres.farm) at least 24 hours before you plan to pick up your items.

Do you ship your products?

We do ship our herbal tinctures, but most everything else is available by local pickup only. Summers are incredibly busy and we are constantly balancing farming work with running a small business. We also believe in supporting local economies and we encourage others to seek out farmers and local producers in your area.

Can I volunteer at your farm?

Yes! We welcome volunteers from May through October. Please see our Volunteer page for more info.

Have additional questions?

Head over to our Contact page and send us your questions! Please note that during the busy growing season (April-October), Heather does her best to check email once a day, but occasionally things are especially hectic and it may take her a couple days to get to email. Thanks in advance for your understanding!