Rogers Mesa Fruit Co., Inc.

Established in 1981 in Hotchkiss, Colorado, Rogers Mesa Fruit Co. packs and ships fresh fruit directly from its shed on Rogers Mesa. The operation leverages the region's unique high-altitude climate, characterized by warm days and cold nights, to cultivate apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, apricots, and cherries. Family farms averaging 80 acres each supply the inventory, which is packed and shipped as it comes off the trees. Customers frequently praise the quality of specific varieties, such as the crisp, balanced Honeycrisp apples and the sweet Bing cherries. The business operates seasonally from mid-June through late October, offering fruit by the box, flat, or truckload. Chefs often select the 2s and 3s grades for their kitchens. The facility accepts credit cards and provides parking for visitors who stop by to stock up on seasonal produce.