Andy Ricker

Andy Ricker is a tenth-generation steward of Ricker Hill Orchards in Turner, Maine, where his family has been growing apples since 1803. Descended from two brothers who emigrated from the Isle of Jersey in the 1700s, Andy represents more than two centuries of continuous orchard farming in Oxford and Androscoggin counties. Today, Ricker Hill Orchards remains one of Maine’s largest and most diversified fruit operations, producing fresh apples alongside berries, agritourism experiences, and award-winning hard ciders. Andy plays a key role in carrying the family’s legacy forward through innovation, diversification, and a deep commitment to Maine agriculture.