Hoxsie’s Farm Market The Hoxsie Family BY DENNY HOXSIE In what year was your family’s farm started, and how many generations today? Our farm was established in the mid 1800's. I am the fifth generation to operate the farm. How many acres is it? We currently farm 40 acres. The number of acres was reduced from 275 acres 3 years ago when we sold a large portion of our acreage How many family members still run it? Judy and I are currently operating the farm along with part time help from our daughters, Libby and Ali. Our grandchildren, Remy and Charlie, help out on weekends during the fall season. 40
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What’s a fun fact about your family’s farm? Over the past 5 generations, our farm has raised or grown apples, cherries, peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, pumpkins, squash, gourds, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts, peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, corn, pickles, hay, oats, rye, beef cattle, pigs, chickens, sheep and operated a dairy farm. What are you most well-known for and what makes your families unique? We are well- known for our creative, fun filled and informative television ads. Remy and Charlie, and even some of their friends, have enthusiastically participated in these television ads for the past 11 years.