HILTON, N.Y. (WROC) — A beloved family farm market in Hilton is back open: Zarpentine Farm! The business is at 163 Burritt Road, and is formerly known as Zarpentine Farm R&K LLC.
Kim Francis, one of the new owners, and her brother Rob, tells News 8 that her father, Ron, retired in August and tapped her and her brother to take over.
“We love working with each other, so it’s even better,” she said. Even a fifth generation is working at the market, her daughter, Grace.
“I kinda do whatever (is needed),” Grace said. “I know all the roles at this point.”
Zarpentine Farm — though it has gone through many names through marriage — has been a family farm in Hilton for over 200 years.
One of their staples is their baked goods, with local apples. Francis says that the love of baking started with her grandmother.
On the menu in the market, are baked fritters, apple bites, donuts, pies, breads, and their new take on a family recipe of oliboli (a Dutch pastry that is similar to donut).
As they continue to clean up and revitalize the orchard, Kim says they’re sourcing their apples from other local farms, mainly Partyka in Kendall.