Producer
Kilmer's Orchard
Contact: Derek Lewis Kilmer
City: Inwood, WV,
Website: https://kffarms.com/
About Us
Owner and Operator of Derek Lewis Kilmer is a third-generation farmer that brought his family’s fruit growing and selling into the 21st century.
The Kilmers have a rich family history in farming. Derek's great grandfather was a farmer, dairy man and small fruit grower, but it is his grandfather, Charles W. Lewis who is remembered as a professional, dedicated, and superior fruit grower. Charles and his wife Wanda owned and operated 500 acres in West Virginia until their daughter and her husband-Derek Kilmer’s parents-took over in 1986. Derek worked on the farm alongside his parents until they retired in 2012.
In 2008, the local food movement took off. For the next 8 years, Kilmer’s Farm Market saw dramatic growth in sales. During this time, Derek expanded the family farm by growing other fruits and vegetables in addition to the traditional peaches and apples.
The Kilmers have a rich family history in farming. Derek's great grandfather was a farmer, dairy man and small fruit grower, but it is his grandfather, Charles W. Lewis who is remembered as a professional, dedicated, and superior fruit grower. Charles and his wife Wanda owned and operated 500 acres in West Virginia until their daughter and her husband-Derek Kilmer’s parents-took over in 1986. Derek worked on the farm alongside his parents until they retired in 2012.
In 2008, the local food movement took off. For the next 8 years, Kilmer’s Farm Market saw dramatic growth in sales. During this time, Derek expanded the family farm by growing other fruits and vegetables in addition to the traditional peaches and apples.