Samascott Orchards is a fourth-generation, family-owned farm with roots dating back to the early 1900s. In its early years, the farm grew a variety of crops, but dairy farming and caring for a herd of cows were at the heart of the operation.

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From the 1940s through the early 1960s, second-generation owner Oliver Samascott expanded the farm from its original 180 acres to more than 1,000 acres. Much of the newly acquired land included established apple orchards, laying the foundation for what would become our signature crop.

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As the orchards flourished under Oliver's care, apple production grew significantly, leading to the introduction of our Pick-Your-Own experience in the late 1960s.

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Back then, visitors could choose from just seven apple varieties: Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, McIntosh, Cortland, Rome, Rhode Island Greening, and Idared. Today, we're proud to grow hundreds of varieties of fruits and vegetables while continuing the traditions that have shaped our family farm for generations.

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By 1970, the focus of the farm shifted from dairy to apples. We have continually increased our apple selection from the original seven varieties to now more than 70. And although we still raise over 100 black and red Angus cows on our land, we no longer do any milking.​