Dan Abelman worked out in the field for Xcel Energy for years, but these days is putting his energy into growing some of the finest apples in the area. Dan grew up in the Faribault, MN area and always dreamed of spending his days in the orchard. But it wasn’t until he retired from his day job that he could commit fully to his passion.

Dan’s orchards now span 25 acres with 12,000 planted trees. Among other varieties he grows Zestars and the all-new Pazazz variety.