Mack's Apples (also known as Moose Hill Orchards) is a

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and

orchard An orchard is an intentional plantation of trees or shrubs that is maintained for food production. Orchards comprise fruit- or nut-producing trees which are generally grown for commercial production. Orchards are also sometimes a feature of larg ...

in Londonderry,

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, United States. It is the oldest family-run farm in the state, having been run by the Mack family for eight generations.

History

The farm was founded in 1732 when John Mack emigrated from Londonderry, Ireland, to Londonderry, New Hampshire. In the 1800s, the family began to concentrate on growing

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s, and the farm was formally registered as a business in 1962. The farm eliminated its wholesale operations in the early 2000s. In 2015, Andy Mack Sr. transferred ownership to his son, Andy Mack Jr., and his daughter-in-law, Carol Mack. In 2021, the farm was sold to MHO Acquisitions LLC who intend to continue operating the orchard.

Operations

Mack's Apples operates on approximately of land in the center of Londonderry, with devoted to apples. The farm store sells numerous varieties of apples, as well as peaches, pumpkins, squash, maple syrup, and honey. The farm also runs a

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apples offering and an ice cream stand. The town of Londonderry has purchased

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s to help preserve the farm as green space. The farm is a frequent stop for liberal politicians visiting Londonderry, including

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on three occasions. Andy Mack Sr. often places signs on the property supporting progressive issues.

Gallery

File:Mack's Apples apple orchard shed.jpg, Orchard shed File:Mack's Apples in October 2021 8.jpg, Farm road and apple trees File:Mack's Apples in October 2021 7.jpg, Farmers' market interior File:Mack's Apples in October 2021 4.jpg, Farmers' market exterior File:Mack's Apples in October 2021 5.jpg, Fields in October File:Mack's Apples in October 2021 2.jpg, Pumpkin field File:Mack's Apples in October 2021.jpg, Picnic area and stream

References

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