For the last 30 years, Alan and his wife, Kyle, have run everything with the help of their two sons, Justin and Ethan. Ard’s Farm grew from a simple farm to a market with a restaurant and its own catering; and they’ve evolved into new ventures like public and private events. But year after year, one thing has always remained the same, it’s always been about family.

Meet Banty Rooster at Ard’s Farm, opening January of 2024. Justin Midkiff and his wife, Leah, have decided to take the leap.  We’re so excited to continue our lives on the farm, growing our family, our passions for food and community, and our love for these 126 acres.  While Farms all around the state are being sold to housing developments, or closing because the next generation doesn’t want it.  We are standing strong with the family tradition and sustaining the farms development and growth. We’ve spent the last 15 years involved in the day to day workings at Ard’s, and we’re excited to put our own spin on it with things like new menus, new events, and more to come.

Ard’s has been a family owned and operated business for over 25 years. To the family, Ard’s isn’t just a business it’s a way of life. Ray, Nancy and Alan began the big Ard’s project in 1991. Shortly after Ard’s opened its doors is where Ethan and Justin began to play too! Ard’s is where they learned to use a mower for the first time and of course, where they learned to drive a tractor. The business has shaped their individual lives more than imaginable.

Now that Justin and Leah are taking over at Ard's Farm, their kids will get a chance to have the same experiences on the farm! They are excited to make new changes like each generation before them while continuing to help influence the local community by providing a fun exciting place for friends and family to gather.