Our History: Four Generations of Family Farming

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1930’s – 1980’s

Weaver’s Orchard’s family farming began with Jacob and Lizzie Weaver.  They were fruit growers in Delaware. It was their son, Daniel, who purchased the current Berks county property.  He started Weaver’s Orchard in 1932, not knowing what the orchard would become.  He planted fruit trees, berries, and vegetables, marketing the local produce by the truckload on street corners in the city of Reading.  At the time, this was known as a “Huckster route,” making him a type of produce peddler common in those days.

Soon, Daniel sold produce from the farm and set Weaver’s Orchard on the path to becoming a community destination. Daniel’s son Allen became a partner in the operation. The business continued to grow as they sold their produce through both farmers markets and on the farm.

1980’s-1990’s

Ed Weaver, Daniel and Sadie Weaver’s grandson, oversaw Weaver’s booth at the Shillington Farmer’s Market after high school. Ed is the current president of Weaver’s Orchard Inc.  He led the orchard through a major expansion in 1985, when Weaver’s began to carry a full line of produce throughout the year.

Ed’s son Justin continued the tradition of family farming.  He learned the art of fruit production as he worked beside his father and was the Production Manager until 2023, when Justin felt the Lord call him and his family to missions overseas.

1990’s – Present

The Weaver’s want the property to be one people can come and enjoy picking their own fruit, shopping the farm market, and attending events held on the farm.  Their family’s vision for the business continues to grow, and an addition was added to the farm market in 2021 to expand their product offerings, including Kim’s Café operated by Ed’s daughter, Kim Weaver. Janell Weaver is the Operations Manager and her husband, Alfredo is the Wholesale Manager.