Grobe Fruit Farm: An Ohio Century Farm
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The author (middle) and her sisters sit among the pumpkins under the black walnut tree at Grobe Fruit Farm in 1995.
Photo courtesy of Laurie Schumick
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Jack (10), Nathan (1), and Westley (8) sit approximately where the author and her sisters did 25 years prior. Photo by Rachel Polaniec
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The author (right) and her sisters pose in front of "How Tall This Fall? Grobe Fruit Farm '02." Photo courtesy of Laurie Schumick
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Westley (8) and Jack (10) chart this years growth with "How Tall This Fall? Grobe Fruit Farm 2020." Photo by Rachel Polaniec
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The pile of pumpkins around the black walnut tree started with James Grobe in 1955; the house was already on the property when the farm was purchased by his great-grandfather Henry in 1905. Photo by Rachel Polaniec
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The pile of pumpkins is a favorite with visitors young and young at heart. Photo by Rachel Polaniec
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The front lawn provides a scenic backdrop to fall fun. Photo by Rachel Polaniec
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As a working farm, the sight of various implements dotted around the property is a charming bonus. Photo by Rachel Polaniec
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Fun fact: Everyone smiles in the Happy Pumpkin Face photo op. Photo by Rachel Polaniec
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The market today, October 2020. The apple packing house was added in 1969. Photo by Rachel Polaniec
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Established in 1905 by Henry Grobe, Grobe Fruit Farm is one of Ohio's century farms. Photo by Rachel Polaniec
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Across the street a red barn stands sentry over orchards, sunflowers, and fields. Photo by Rachel Polaniec
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A sampling of the mouth-watering produce available for purchase. Photo by Rachel Polaniec
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Miniature pumpkins decorate shelves laden with Indian corn. Photo by Rachel Polaniec
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Bins filled with apples line the walkway in front of the market, ready to be bagged by customers. Photo by Rachel Polaniec
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The market was added to Grobe Fruit Farm in 1950. Photo courtesy of Grobe Fruit Farm
