Cheshire orchard closes after 75 years in business
25-06-2026 11:40 via nbcconnecticut.com

Cheshire orchard closes after 75 years in business

A longtime Cheshire orchard has announced its closing for good. In a message shared with customers, the family that owns Drazen Orchards said it is now permanently closed and will not reopen for the foreseeable future. The orchard has been open since 1951. The Drazen family said the decision was difficult, citing rising operating costs, the physical demands of running...
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