Royal J. Klein & Son
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Key Personnel: Joe and Sharon Klein, along with their son Joe Jr. and his family, currently operate |
Location: 3975 13 Mile Rd. |
Farm History: The orchard was started by Joe Klein Sr.’s father, Royal Klein, in 1940. When Joe Jr. returned to the farm after completing college, he started JK Farms in 1997. |
Varieties Grown: Gala, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Red Delicious, McIntosh, Empire, Jonathon, Golden |
Apple Acreage: Royal J. Klein & Son has 170 acres and JK Farms has 50. |
Items of Interest: New orchards are being planted with consumer-requested favorites such as Honeycrisp, Gala and Jonagold. The Klein’s have controlled-atmosphere storage on their farm to keep their apples in prime condition throughout winter and spring. |