A beloved 69-year-old family farm in Morgan Hill, Andy’s Orchard, is closing next year to make way for housing—its iconic stone fruits, including 60 cherry varieties, now too costly to sustain amid rising labor, disease, and climate challenges. While the owner, who grew up on the land, mourns its loss, he’s pivoting by leasing nearby acres to replant and sell fruit at markets, honoring his legacy while adapting to a changing agricultural economy.

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