Ruesch Century Farm is one of a handful of farms in Wisconsin that is recognized for maintaining 100+ years of continuous family ownership. Ruesch Century Farm is in its fourth generation and was purchased in 1879 by Leo and Kathrina Ruesch. With a 1 acre organic bog, the entire farm has been entered into the organic program with MOSA. For many years, the farm was used as a small dairy operation.
Since the 1920's, maple syrup has been processed each spring in the sugar bush on the ridge behind the homestead. Some measure almost 3 feet in diameter. The first cranberry bog was built in the early 1990's. Three additional beeds have been added since then. We dry rake some of the berries and actually use hand rakes, which was the traditional harvesting method for many decades until mechanical pickers were invented. At Ruesch Century Farm, we are proud of our personal, organic approach, and our sustainable operations. We will remain a small player in the growth and harvesting of organic cranberries. We are truly grateful for our customers who support small, organic farming operations like ours. Please visit our web site and consider purchasing some of our organic cranberries. http://www.organic-cranberries.com/shop
