WICKHAM'S FRUIT FARM, LLC

What WICKHAM'S FRUIT FARM, LLC does

Wickham's Fruit Farm, LLC operates a single-location, direct-to-consumer fruit farming and agritourism business on approximately 300 acres (200 acres in fruit production) in Cutchogue on the North Fork of Long Island, with portions of the land dating to 1661 and the operation carrying Bicentennial Farm status. The core product is estate-grown fruit — pick-your-own (U-Pick) and farmstand offerings of strawberries, peaches, plums, apricots, cherries, blueberries, blackberries, apples, vine-ripened tomatoes, sweet corn, and sunflowers — supported by an on-site value-added operation that includes fresh apple cider pressed through Long Island's oldest cider press (built 1902, with ultraviolet treatment and no preservatives), apple cider donuts produced daily, a rotating pie line, homemade jams and preserves, and a curated assortment of local goat cheeses, aged balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil. A substantial proportion of the farmland is enrolled in Suffolk County's Farmland Preservation program, legally constraining future use to agriculture.

Revenue is generated through three channels: farmstand retail produce (Monday–Saturday, 9am–5pm, May through December); U-Pick operations (Fridays and Saturdays, 10am–3pm during fruit season); and pre-booked educational farm tours for schools, scouts, churches, and other groups at approximately $13 per person with a $200 minimum for groups under 20. The customer base is split between individual/family consumers seeking fresh local produce and authentic farm experiences, and educational/organizational groups seeking weekday agritourism. Distribution is exclusively physical and on-premise; there is no e-commerce, wholesale, or third-party channel. The company is a privately held family enterprise with no disclosed institutional ownership, venture funding, or external investors, and reported headcount of 5 indicates heavy reliance on unrecorded seasonal labor.

Marketing is minimal: the corporate website (wickhamsfruitfarm.com) serves as the primary information and tour-booking hub, with earned media coverage via Patch.com. There is no disclosed mobile app, social media presence, paid digital advertising, AI/ML capability, or external API/SDK offering. The business is positioned as a heritage North Fork farm with a defensible land base, a guaranteed-quality retail proposition, and multiple complementary revenue streams layered on a single physical footprint.

Name

WICKHAM'S FRUIT FARM, LLC

Legal name

Wickham's Fruit Farm, LLC

Website

https://wickhamsfruitfarm.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wickham's Fruit Farm, LLC is a family-owned direct-to-consumer fruit farm on Long Island's North Fork operating approximately 300 acres, selling U-Pick fruit, farmstand produce, baked goods, value-added products, and educational farm tours to families and school groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fresh Fruit Production

NAICS

Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (1113), Berry (except Strawberry) Farming (111334), Strawberry Farming (111333), Fruit and Vegetable Retailers (44523)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Berry Farming (Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Cranberries) (AFAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stone Fruit Orchards (Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Cherries, Apricots) (AFAGACAC), Pome Fruit Orchards (Apples, Pears, Quinces) (AFAGACAB), Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Fresh fruit farming
• Pick-your-own fruit
• Farm stand retail
• Educational farm tours
• Artisanal baked goods

Headquarters

HQ city

Cutchogue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fruit Retail Sales: All fruit is retailed directly at the farm stand. The emphasis is on fruit of the highest quality, and all fruit sold is guaranteed. Products include strawberries, peaches, plums, apricots, tomatoes, apples, berries, and sweet corn.
2. U-Pick/Pick-Your-Own: Customers visit the farm to pick their own fruit including strawberries, raspberries, cherries, blueberries, apples, peaches, and occasionally pumpkins. Entry fee and payment for harvested fruit.
3. Farm Tours and Field Trips: Educational group tours for schools and organizations. Regular tour costs between $13.00 per person. Groups smaller than 20 people must meet a $200.00 minimum charge.
4. Value-Added Products: Baked goods including donuts made on premises, pies, jams, jellies and preserves made on site with their own fruit. Cheeses, aged balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Wickham's Fruit Farm grows, harvests, and retails fresh seasonal fruit directly to consumers at its on-site farm stand and through pick-your-own (U-Pick) operations on approximately 200 acres of fruit production in Cutchogue, Long Island. The farm also produces and sells value-added products including fresh-pressed apple cider, donuts, pies, jams, jellies, and preserves, and offers pre-booked educational farm tours to schools and organized groups.

Product overview

Wickham's Fruit Farm operates as a single-location retail farm business on approximately 300 acres (200 acres in fruit production) in Cutchogue, Long Island, one of the oldest continually cultivated lands in the country dating from 1661. The core offering is pick-your-own (U-Pick/PYO) fresh fruit including strawberries, cherries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, and apples, supplemented by a farm stand selling vine-ripened tomatoes, apricots, plums, sweet corn, and sunflowers. Value-added products include freshly baked apple cider donuts, pies (multiple varieties), homemade jams/jellies/preserves, and apple cider pressed on-site using a 1902 cider press. The farm also offers specialty cheeses, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Educational group field trips and farm tours are offered as an additional service. All products are retailed directly at the farm, with the retail market operating typically May through December, closed Sundays.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Masker Orchards: Historic Hudson Valley apple orchard offering U-Pick apples, farmstand produce, and baked goods. Comparable multi-generational family orchard model with on-site retail and seasonal pick-your-own operations.
• Wilklow Orchards: Hudson Valley family farm with U-Pick apples, berries, and pumpkins plus a farm bakery and hard cider production. Similar multi-revenue model combining PYO, baked goods, and beverages.
• Terhune Orchards: New Jersey family farm with U-Pick fruits and vegetables, farmstore, bakery, and value-added products. Comparable family-operated diversified farm with agritourism and direct-to-consumer retail.
• Harbes Family Farm: Multi-generation farm on Long Island's North Fork operating U-Pick berries, peaches, and apples alongside a farmstand selling baked goods, donuts, and value-added products. Highly comparable in geography, business model, and product mix to Wickham's.
• Pennings Farm Market & Cidery: Hudson Valley farm market combining U-Pick produce, on-site bakery, hard cidery, and farm-to-table events. Directly comparable in layering value-added revenue on a working fruit farm.
• Fishkill Farms: Hudson Valley U-Pick orchard with apples, berries, peaches, and a farmstand plus on-site cider. Comparable in combining fruit production, U-Pick, value-added products, and family-enterprise heritage.
• Breezy Hill Orchard: Hudson Valley U-Pick orchard and farmstand specializing in apples, peaches, pears, and berries with on-site cider pressing. Comparable in fruit mix, U-Pick model, and heritage orchard positioning.
• Lewin Farms: Long Island (Calverton) U-Pick farm offering strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, apples, and pumpkins with a farmstand. Direct comparable on operating model, customer experience, and seasonal fruit offerings.
• Windy Acres Farm: Long Island North Fork farm with U-Pick operations and farmstand selling fruits and vegetables. Comparable as a regional fruit farm with direct-to-consumer agritourism positioning.

Regional players

• Hank's Pumpkintown: Long Island (Water Mill) seasonal farm and agritourism destination with U-Pick pumpkins, baked goods, and family activities. Comparable agritourism and farmstand model, though weighted toward fall season and pumpkins.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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