The 2014 International Year of Family Farming (IYFF) aims to raise the profile of family farming and smallholder farming by focusing world attention on its significant role in eradicating hunger and poverty, providing food security and nutrition, improving livelihoods, managing natural resources, protecting the environment, and achieving sustainable development, in particular in rural areas.

Gatzke Orchards has been an iconic mainstay in Lake Country and the popularity of their unique location on Pelmewash Parkway makes them the hotspot in the summer. The orchard hosts over a dozen weddings, some music shows and special events each summer, while also running a restaurant and catering on-site.