We are the Van Dykens. Our family has been farming this land for three generations. Our Grandparents and Parents worked hard to keep it in the family and we are grateful to continue growing these amazing berries!
Welcome to our farm.
-Kyle & Lindsey
Our ultimate goal is to provide you
FRESH
QUALITY
BERRIES
and an enjoyable experience on the farm
Thank you for supporting local farmers
“We are on a mission to bring the flavor of Black Currants back to the USA.”
For nearly a century, black currants were mostly forgotten in the United States.
In 1911, the federal government banned the commercial growing of black currants because the plants could carry white pine blister rust, a fungus that threatened America’s valuable white pine timber industry.
Over time, improved farming practices and disease-resistant varieties changed the story, and many states began allowing black currants to be grown again.
While black currants disappeared from American gardens and grocery stores, the rest of the world never forgot them. In the UK and much of Europe, black currants are everywhere made into juice and jams to desserts and even purple candies, which are commonly flavored with black currant instead of grape like they are in the United States.
That’s part of what makes them so special to us at Pangborn Farms. Black currants are a “lost flavor” for many Americans. They are earthy, bold, tart, and contain powerful antioxidants. We believe they deserve a comeback.
Our family has a personal mission to help bring black currants back to the USA, and to share the flavor so many generations here never had the chance to grow up with.
McCormick Spice has named Black Currants as the flavor of 2026 and we are so thrilled to be a small part of the Black Currant Community.
