Illinois farmer wants to leave a legacy of apple trees

Illinois farmer wants to leave a legacy of apple trees

An Illinois farmer is hoping to one day leave behind a legacy of apple trees.

Greg Durdan of Big Bear Orchard in Grand Ridge, Illinois tells Brownfield he has had a love for apples since he was a kid, so after his retirement five year ago, he and his wife took on planting apple trees as a hobby.

“I think the reason I enjoy it so much is it hasn’t changed.