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History

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Marian and Elton Tait purchased the farm in 1950. They were both Penn State graduates working for Agricultural Extension. Their new hobby farm was just the place to raise their 3 children (Sandy, David and John), as well as sheep, chickens, hogs, horses, and a few Basset hound dogs and Christmas Trees.

In the late 1970’s, the 2 prodigal sons left their day jobs and decided to return to the family farm to make a living off the land. Perennial crops of raspberries, asparagus, apples and more Christmas trees followed. By the mid-1980’s, Tait Farm was the local place to come for pick-your-own crops, Christmas trees and dogs.

In the summer of 1986, a bumper crop of raspberries was hanging on the canes while it rained buckets for nearly 2 weeks. Rather than allow the fruit to rot, it was picked and frozen for winter sales. After several unsuccessful attempts to sell the frozen raspberries, a family friend reminded David Tait of an old Colonial beverage called Raspberry Shrub. Shrub is made by preserving fresh fruit in vinegar and sweetening it with sugar, it was the perfect solution! This concentrate is then mixed with water (or spirits) to make a delicious sweet, tart beverage. The first bottles of Raspberry Shrub were made in David Tait’s kitchen on the farm in 1987, and since that time has grown into a line of more than 60 value-added products.

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Visit Us:

Harvest Shop & Greenhouse

179 Tait Rd., Centre Hall, PA 16828
(814) 466-3411
harvestshop@taitfarmfoods.com


Harvest Shop Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
​Sunday: Noon - 4pm

​Preview our flagship location on our local website offering pre-purchase and/or curbside pickup.

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Tait Farm Foods Business Office:
(814)466-2386
​office@taitfarmfoods.com
Shipping and Refund Policy

WHOLESALE INQUIRIES


To Place an Order Direct:

Those ordering for the first time are encouraged to  email us at: sales@taitfarmfoods.com, so that we may get all of the appropriate information to set up your wholesale account. First time orders require a credit card. For more of the details about a wholesale relationship, click the orange button below.

We are also proudly represented on the wholesale portal Faire. Shop us on Faire by clicking the button on the right.


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  • Home
  • Shop
    • Gift Collections >
      • Gifts Under $25
      • Tait Farm Collections
      • Pennsylvania Made Collections
      • Penn State Inspired
      • Breakfast Collections
      • Create A Custom Gift Collection
    • Shrubs >
      • What Is Shrub?
    • Grill & Sauté Sauce
    • Fruit Spreads
    • Savory Condiments
    • Baking Mixes & Pantry Items
    • Dessert Sauces
    • Vinaigrettes
    • Local Foods
    • Gift Cards
    • Merchandise
  • Recipes
    • Craft Cocktails
    • Appetizer >
      • Cheese Pairings
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Main Dish
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Dessert
    • Favorite Recipes
  • The Farm
    • Demonstrations & Virtual Events
    • Our History
    • Local Pickup
  • Online Farmers Market
  • Connect With Us