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With the official start to fall just around the corner, foliage lovers, pumpkin spice aficionados, and families are starting to scope out the perfect spots for autumnal adventures. They’re turning to Yelp, Google Business, and other review sites to see where they can pick the best pumpkins for the best prices, snag the softest apple cider donuts, and take hayrides with varying degrees of hauntedness.
But reviews aren’t only useful to potential customers. Review data can also help middle market investors generate revenue estimates.
The number and quality of online reviews can indicate market leadership and the size of customer base, leading to revenue. This is especially useful for companies operating in industries that aren’t as “online” as tech — like successful agriculture businesses.
Below, we used review data from the Grata platform to find the 10 highest-rated US-based farms offering fall festivities, including apple picking, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and more.
Grata users can see more US-based farms with an average rating of 4 stars and above in this list.
White House Fruit Farm
Location: Canfield, OH
Ownership: Bootstrapped
Average rating: 4.8 stars
Number of reviews: 4,287
White House Fruit Farm Inc offers a wide range of products and services including homegrown produce (such as apples, strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and pumpkins), freshly pressed apple cider, world-famous donuts, sliced-to-order deli products, homemade fudge, specialty foods, and baked goods.
Texas Pumpkin Fest
Location: Leander, TX
Ownership: Bootstrapped
Average rating: 4.8 stars
Number of reviews: 2,918
Texas Pumpkin Fest offers a range of activities and attractions including a pumpkin patch, magic shows, professional wrestling, and various entertainment options for families and groups.
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
Location: Ronks, PA
Ownership: Bootstrapped
Average rating: 4.8 stars
Number of reviews: 2,669
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm offers a unique blend of fun, family, and farming experiences. Their offerings include an adventure farm with various attractions, event hosting services, field trips for school groups, party barn rentals, and group packages.
Edwards Apple Orchard
Location: Poplar Grove, IL
Ownership: Bootstrapped
Average rating: 4.8 stars
Number of reviews: 2,653
Edwards Apple Orchard is a family-owned apple orchard in Poplar Grove, Illinois, offering crisp apples, apple cider donuts, and freshly-pressed apple cider.
Dickey Farms
Location: Musella, GA
Ownership: Bootstrapped
Average rating: 4.8 stars
Number of reviews: 1,737
Dickey Farms specializes in growing and selling peaches and pecans, as well as offering various gift items and providing farm tours and seasonal activities. They position themselves as a multi-generational legacy farm with a deep heritage in Georgia's heartland, emphasizing their tradition of providing the highest quality peaches and pecans, as well as offering a range of seasonal experiences and activities for visitors.
Darnell Farms
Location: Bryson City, NC
Ownership: Bootstrapped
Average rating: 4.8 stars
Number of reviews: 1,565
Darnell Farms operates as a family-friendly farm offering a wide range of products and services, including agricultural produce such as fruits and vegetables, artisan foods, dairy and eggs, meat, fish, and fowl, as well as specialty products and seasonal items. They also host special events and activities for families, educational field trips, and festivals throughout the year.
Schutt’s Apple Mill
Location: Webster, NY
Ownership: Bootstrapped
Average rating: 4.8 stars
Number of reviews: 1,537
Schutt's Apple Mill is a family-run farm that offers a variety of products and services including U-pick apples, cherries, and raspberries, an online store, tasting room, homemade fried cakes, and apple cider.
Bergey’s Breadbasket
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Ownership: Bootstrapped
Average rating: 4.8 stars
Number of reviews: 1,311
Bergey's Breadbasket offers a variety of products and services, including fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, and homemade ice cream. They also host family-friendly events on the farm, such as the annual fall corn maze.
LuceLine Orchard
Location: Watertown, MN
Ownership: Bootstrapped
Average rating: 4.8 stars
Number of reviews: 1,254
LuceLine Orchard offers a variety of products and services including apple picking, live music concerts, gift baskets, a pub, hayrides, food from the grill, and activities for families and children such as the kiddie train, pony rides, face painting, and more.
Orr’s Farm Market
Location: Martinsburg, WV
Ownership: Bootstrapped
Average rating: 4.8 stars
Number of reviews: 1,247
Orr's Farm Market offers a wide range of products and services, including Christmas trees, hot cocoa, fruit, and various farm-fresh produce. They cater to a diverse customer base, from families looking for seasonal activities, to individuals seeking farm-fresh produce and specialty food items.
Market Comps
Here are some recent transactions in the apple orchard market:
Source: Grata
