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Published September 19, 2024 at 7:30 a.m.
Ron and Celia Hackett founded Hackett’s Orchard in South Hero in 1967. They had two daughters, but both found successful careers off the farm. Ron and Celia’s grandson Devin Hackett grew up on the farm and developed a passion for apples — his mother, Deb Plumley, says it skipped a generation. Now orchard manager, Devin eats about 10 apples a day to sample the product. He and his wife, Amanda, even changed their last name to Hackett to carry on the family name.
Sadly, Celia died earlier this year. But Ron, now almost 89, continues to stay involved at the orchard and mow the land. The Hacketts’ fruit trees have grown from five acres to 15, and the farm offers pick-your-own apples, cider doughnuts and cider.
Seven Days senior multimedia producer Eva Sollberger spent a balmy Wednesday at the orchard meeting the Hackett family, getting a tour and enjoying a hot cider doughnut.
Filming date: 9/11/24
Music: Delicate Steve, “Crops”
Sadly, Celia died earlier this year. But Ron, now almost 89, continues to stay involved at the orchard and mow the land. The Hacketts’ fruit trees have grown from five acres to 15, and the farm offers pick-your-own apples, cider doughnuts and cider.
Seven Days senior multimedia producer Eva Sollberger spent a balmy Wednesday at the orchard meeting the Hackett family, getting a tour and enjoying a hot cider doughnut.
Filming date: 9/11/24
Music: Delicate Steve, “Crops”
This episode of Stuck in Vermont was supported by EastRise Credit Union.
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Eva Sollberger
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Seven Days senior multimedia producer Eva Sollberger has been making her award-winning video series, "Stuck in Vermont," since 2007. New episodes appear on the Seven Days website every other Thursday and air the following night on the WCAX evening news. Sign up at sevendaysvt.com to receive an email alert each time a new one drops. And check these pages every other week for insights on the episodes.
Seven Days senior multimedia producer Eva Sollberger has been making her award-winning video series, "Stuck in Vermont," since 2007. New episodes appear on the Seven Days website every other Thursday and air the following night on the WCAX evening news. Sign up at sevendaysvt.com to receive an email alert each time a new one drops. And check these pages every other week for insights on the episodes.
