Our Family

First Generation: John Henry Fix

Second Generation: William Henry Fix

Third Generation: William & Robert Fix

Fourth Generation: Bob, Gary, & David

Fifth Generation: Steve, Brad,
Brandon, & Angela

Fix Farm was established in 1899 by John Henry Fix, a German immigrant and owner of a coal and wood business in New York City. After leaving the city due to the prevalence of illness, he bought farmland in New York’s Hudson Valley and started growing fruit. He gradually added acres, expanding his orchards throughout his life.

After John’s death in 1931, his son, William Henry, continued farming what was known as the Woodchuck Farm. In 1953, William Henry’s sons, William (Bill) and Robert (Bob) started the third generation and named the farm Fix Brothers. At that time, the orchards were sweet and sour cherries and apples. Over the years, Bill and Bob diversified the farm’s crops, adding peaches, pears, and more varieties of apples.

When Bill retired, Bob’s sons Bobby, Gary, & David became partners with their Dad to become the fourth generation on the farm. They purchased an adjoining farm and planted additional orchards. A “Pick-Your-Own” operation was started — opening up cherries, peaches and apple orchards to the public. Their mailing list has grown and the Fix Bros web site has received a tremendous response from people desiring tree-ripened fruit. Stephen, Bradley, Angela and Brandon represent the fifth generation of Fix Family growers.

Bobby and Bradley lead harvesting for wholesale as well as the Pick-Your-Own operation. Linda, Jessica, and David Jr. handle the mailing list, website, and advertising.

Steve and Angela run the packing house and handle orders for shipping. Angela and Mary Ann administer bookkeeping and payroll.

David and Brandon are the chief mechanics and make sure the farm equipment is in tip-top condition. They also take charge of irrigating the orchards in dry weather.

The Fix Family takes great pride in producing high-quality fruit and carrying on our ancestors’ legacy.

Fix family circa 2003