Mulberry Orchard celebrates its 15th season as a Shelby County treasure with 8,000 fruit trees and a commitment to authentic farm experiences. Fifth-generation farmer Amanda Gajdzik shares how her family transformed traditional farming operations into a thriving agritourism destination that educates visitors about where their food comes from.Mulberry Orchard started in 2010 with 2,500 trees and has grown to 8,000 trees, primarily peaches and applesThe farm features produce from over 20 Kentucky Proud farms selling meats, honey, jellies, and local productsTheir commercial kitchen offers a full lunch menu featuring farm-fresh ingredients Educational elements include playground equipment made from repurposed farm machinery with informative signageAnnual events include a Peach Festival (July), Sunflower Festival with butterfly releases, and fall activitiesThe farm employs about 30 people, including seasonal workers and teenagers gaining valuable work experienceReal farm-fresh peaches arrive by early July and are tree-ripened—completely different from store-bought peachesCorn maze and other fall activities begin in September, including a special soybean maze for younger childrenMulberry Orchard previously hosted two Luke Bryan Farm Tour concerts, bringing 14-15,000 visitors to the farmCome visit Mulberry Orchard in the Cropper area of Shelby County and experience fresh, local produce directly from our family farm!Learn more about Mulberry Orchard at https://www.mulberryorchardky.com/. Send us a textDo you know someone who would be an excellent guest on Kentucky Hidden Wonders? You can nominate them by filling out the form linked HERE or going to visitshelbyky.com/podcast and scrolling to the bottom of the page.🎙️ Kentucky Hidden Wonders is presented by ShelbyKY Tourism. 🥃 Plan a visit to Your Bourbon Destination® at www.visitshelbyky.com. Located in the heart of central Kentucky and less than an hour from Louisville and Lexington, ShelbyKY is the perfect Kentucky getaway. Complete with two great distilleries, action-packed outdoor adventures, and the best vacation rentals near Louisville, put ShelbyKY at the top of your list when planning a Kentucky Bourbon Trail® trip, romantic couples retreat, or a whole-family vacation. 🎙️ Kentucky Hidden Wonders is hosted by Janette Marson and Mason Warren and edited by Mason Warren. 📲 Follow Kentucky Hidden Wonders: facebook.com/kentuckyhiddenwonders instagram.com/kentuckyhiddenwonders/ youtube.com/@KentuckyHiddenWonders © ShelbyKY Tourism, All Rights Reserved.

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