About Us / Duane Rasch Orchards History:

Being a fifth generation farmer, Duane Rasch has been farming all of his life. His primary crop is apples although a variety of other fruits such as strawberries, raspberries,cherries & peaches are grown as well. In addition cash crops of hay, corn & soybeans are also grown. With 500 acres of orchards Rasch uses the IPM (integrated pest management) approach which includes primarily fungicide with limited pesticedes to protect the crops. Rasch Orchard's has 1 full time employee & 20 seasonal (migrant) employees that are provided licensed housing between June & October, while working the farm. Fresh fruits from Rasch can be purchased at the Lowell, Ada & Okemos Farmer's Markets when in season.