Starkey Farm
Aaron Derksen
New Port Richey, Florida
General Farm manager Aaron Derkson has a passion for just making the world a better place. He lives a life of service by providing healthy, local food for his family and neighbors as well as being a pastor in his community. When asked to provide a quote, Aaron simply said, “Give and it shall be given unto you.”
Not only does Starkey Farms grow fresh blueberries that consumers all over the country can find in their local retailers, but for those who are local to the area, they have season-long U-Picks and a farmer’s market store to enjoy on the property. You don’t want to miss out on the experience! For u-pick details, click here.
| LOCATIONS: | New Port Richey, FL |
| FOUNDED: | 2000 |
| COMMODITY GROWN: | Conventional Blueberries |
| VARIETIES: | Emerald, Jewel, Meadowlark, Farthing, kesteral, Spring High , Primadonna, Chickadee, Rebel, Abundance and Windsor |
| COMMUNITY & CHARITY: | Aaron participates in local school fundraisers and free u-picks for churches and food banks. In addition, grower, Aaron Derkson is a minister and travels all over spreading the word of God. |
| HOBBIES: | This Farmer/ Pastor is a dare devil in his spare time! He loves flying airplanes and scuba diving |
