Sweet corn is a crowd favorite in my family. I blame this on three things -
Sweet corn is stinkin' delicious!
The hard work, dedication, and passion my dad, Gary, puts into the crop as he plans, prepares the soil, plants, and harvests is truly amazing!
Corn is in our roots!
My dad's family were farmers in Denmark and Czechoslovakia. The Hansen and Kerchall families immigrated to America in the early 1900s and just as before became farmers here. In the United States, there have been five generations of farmers in the Hansen and Kerchall families - all growing corn! Each generation passed down the legacy of farming to the next, with love and passion for the land, natural resources, environment, and crops.
When Mortimer Farms began in Dewey, we knew growing sweet corn was a necessity. We grow a hybrid variety of corn on our farm - a sweet and delicious ear with a combination of tender white and yellow kernels. It is known to be one of the sweetest and most tender corn ever developed. This has proven correct at the farm! Guests come from hundreds of miles away as well as from right around the corner, for Mortimer Farms sweet corn.
Thinking back, five-plus generations, the way we cultivate the land continues to change and advance. Incredibly, knowledge and technological advances allow us to do our jobs better than ever before! It is just as amazing to me that the public and our consumers have the opportunity to visit real working farms and meet the farmers that grow their food. What a privilege it is to have your families visit us at Mortimer Farms.
Speaking of visiting us, this month, guests will enjoy the Country Store, Pick n' Play, The Windmill Kitchen, Friday Night Barn Dances, Sweet Corn Festival, Strawberry Festival, and Sunflower Festival. More information about each of these unique events can be found on our event calendar at www.mortimerfarmsaz.com. Every activity, event, and experience at Mortimer Farms is designed to connect our guests to the farming and ranching community. We love hosting you and giving your family the insight needed to know that your food is healthy and grown with passion!
Cheers to caring for the land, growing food for our community, providing your family and friends the perfect venues to host a private event, and connecting your family to your food!
