Megan Fields, the manager of Woodford’s very own Eckert’s Orchard out on Pinckard Pike, enjoying time in the orchard store with an apple on top of her head.
A Farmer at Heart: Megan Fields
Megan Fields expresses her love for Woodford County and shares her memories here.
Megan Fields is the General Manager of Eckert’s Orchard located just outside town, out on Pinckard Pike. She has been working here for many years, and many students, including myself, have had the pleasure of working for her as a part of the orchard crew. It is open from late April through October and sells homegrown fruit throughout the year. They also have other products from baking mixes to apple butter to their famous apple cider donuts. Go here for more information about the orchard.
The orchard is filled with the beauty of spring as the fruits are budding and blossoming from the trees.
How long have you been a part of Woodford County?
I have lived in Woodford County my whole life. My lineage runs deep here.
What is your favorite memory of Woodford County?
Growing up farming with my family.
What is one of your favorite things to do in Woodford County?
Going to church.
What is your favorite thing about Woodford County?
The beauty of the landscape and the orchard.
What makes you smile?
My sweet staff.
What is your favorite hobby/activity?
Cooking!
What is one of your favorite moments with your friends in Woodford County?
Riding around in high school.
What would you say to people just moving to Woodford County?
It’s the best place to live. Folks are friendly, and it’s safe.
As the orchard prepares to open for its spring season, the strawberry fields are producing their first strawberries and are expected to produce many more.
What is one of your best stories from Woodford County?
I have so many. Most all of them are on the farm playing with my sister and cousins. Or working in the fields with my family. But, my dad farms as well, my sister and I would go play in the fields while he and my mom would work in tobacco, we would make mud pies, play Barbies, color, eat lunch under a tree and ride bikes. When we were older we would follow the setter, pull plants, set tobacco, and strip tobacco. Breaking beans on the back porch on a summer day when a storm was rolling up with my Grandmother. I hated those jobs at the time because of my age but those are treasured memories right here in South Woodford County. My sister and I both attended Mortonsville Elementary where we met lots of really neat friends and had great teachers too.
Who inspires you, or who do you look up to? Why?
My grandparents inspire me. They are both in their 80’s and farm every day. They love Jesus first and each other and us. They have taught us as a family how to love Jesus, others and to work hard. I hope to be just like them at 80.
What goal do you have for the future?
To own my own farm someday.