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buying locally as much as possible since 1973. Seventy per-' cent of their business is repeat business.
There has been a dramatic change in how people buy fruit. Back in the ‘70s they sold mostly bushels of peaches and apple. This day and time people buy quarts and gallons.
Their daughter, Bobette Swindler-Butler of Woodville has added souvenirs and gift items to the fruit stand, which are very popular.
The mountain trolls are one of their most popular gift items. Their beauty will thrill you!
Butler, mom and dad have semi-retired from the family business. Butler said she “looks forward to being the next generation to take the business over”.
Swindler’s granddaughter, Emma Hathaway, will be the fifth generation. She helps out in the summer
Hathaway said, “it’s great to work close to home and have money to shop for school clothes.”
So when you are in need of fruit for jams or jellies, or have company that is coming and you want to make a good pie or dessert, remember to stop and support our local road side stands.
They are an important part of the heritage of Rappahannock County.
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