U-Pick Apples | Chelan Valley Farms

Are Orchards Planted from Apple Seed’s? Wait, from seed it’s a new variety? What is Grafting?

Learn all about apples and creating new varieties on Farmer Chad's Life Changing Tractor Rides.

Life Changing Tractor Rides with Chad and deep dives into apples and the creation of new apple varieties.

Our Kids on The Farm!

The Steiner boys work on their bees.

Chad and Jeana Steiner stand in their Pinot Noir vineyard overlooking Roses Lake in the Lake Chelan AVA.

How Do Farms Use Fresh Water?

Irrigated vs. dryland. It makes a big difference depending on your location on what you can grow.

Chad and Jeana Steiner stand in their Pinot Noir vineyard overlooking Roses Lake in the Lake Chelan AVA.

Will Small Farms Survive?

1st Generation farmers. The Steiner Family.

1st Generation Farmers, The Steiner Family.

Seeing Inside Farms is what Agritourism Offers.

Photo courtesy of Lake Chelan Historical Society. This was located very near or on our farm.

An early photo located on or near Chelan Valley Farms farming apples. Courtesy of Lake Chelan Historical Society.

Saying Goodbye to Red Delicious

Old Red is resting... as likely is the farmer.

The North Cascades surround much of Lake Chelan. There’s opportunity to hike places only a boat can go.

The Ancient Technology of Grafting!

Apple grafting is ancient technology but still very much an art.

What Do All The Certifications Mean?

Sustainable WA is a new certification built by industry experts and scientists.

Since we’re a small farm, many of the farm activities are hands on. by Chad Steiner 2024 is our family’s 6th year living on the farm. We’re 1st generation farmers.… Continue reading Waking Up on The Farm

The Benefit of Knowing Your Farmer!?

Since the 1940’s the nutrient density of our food has declined. The great news, farmers are figuring out how to produce sustainably grown nutrient dense food and wine. by Chad… Continue reading The Benefit of Knowing Your Farmer!?