The Apple Works began in 1989 when Rick and Sarah Brown began planting trees on what is now the Southern quarter of the orchard. Two years later the trees bore their first crop, and the Browns had already started receiving orders. The Apple Works officially became a business in 1993 when the Browns built the first half of their barn.

Located just 16 miles from downtown Indianapolis, Kelsay Farms is easily accessible for city dwellers wanting to escape to farm life.

Established in 1847, Kelsay Farms is a sixth generation dairy and crop farm with three of those generations currently working on the land.