HISTORY & CERTIFICATIONS
History
The Schillings, and Kellers, have been farming for over 150 years. The original Schilling homestead and farmland was founded in Eau Claire, Michigan in 1864, is still in the family and being actively farmed.
The farms took off in the 1950's and 60's under the leadership of Fred and Virginia Schilling, whose sons, Fred and Steve, took ownership in the 70's. Through hard work and farming innovation, Fred and Steve built the business to be a premier fruit and vegetable wholesaler, nation-wide.
Photo (from back left): Mark, Beckett, Abby, Steve, Bae, Fred and Ben behind Scarlet, Lola and Sienna Schilling.
Schilling Family Farms
In 2018, the 6th generation of Schilling farmers, including Ben and Mark, and their wives, Bae and Abby, took over operations and formed Schilling Family Farms, LLC. Steve remains active on the farm.
Our Produce & Certifications
Schilling Family Farms currently offers tart cherries, peaches, apples and tomatoes.
Schilling Family Farms is Primus Global Food Safety certified for its Farm, Harvest Crew, Field, Orchard and Facility operations, and USDA Good Agricultural Practices certified for its apple operation.