Austin Farm Apples
Fresh Austin Farm Apples are now available at LifeSource! Enjoy Wynoochee and William's Pride while they're available!
When Neil and Marian Austin moved onto their farm just south of Silverton in 1983, it was a far cry from the orchard it is today: “It was a wreck,” Neil says. “It took months for Marian and I to clean the property and remodel the house, and then we had to plant cover crops to get the soil ready to plant our apple trees.” But that initial hard work, and the years of regular labor since, have built a beautiful organic oasis. Certified organic since 1989, Austin Farm is one of few remaining Willamette apple orchards, growing several heirloom and Northwest specialty apple varieties.
Located just 12 miles from LifeSource, Austin Farm apples come to us only in season and at peak ripeness.
In recent years, Neil has been reducing the size of the orchard, and does not plan to be at the Salem Saturday Market this season. That means LifeSource is one of the only places to get Austin Farm’s apples, along with the Silverton Farmers Market. Supplies are limited, so enjoy them while you can!
Edited 8/12/2025
Photos by Jeremy Scott
Life On The Farm.
Neil and companions enjoy an idyllic day on the farm.
2 Comments
I have been a fan of their apples for years. Not just good apples but good people raising them. Glad to see you carrying them in your store!
Thank you for your vision to bring organic apples to our region. I am a loyal Lifesource supporter and shopper. Now, I can be loyal to the Austin Farm!