About North Star Organics

Owned and operated by the Kobernik family for 26 years, North Star Organics has been working hard to produce only the highest quality fruit products possible.

Alan Kobernik

Alan Kobernik Alan (56) Operates his own construction/remodeling business, and comes home to his trusty sprayer and tractors. Always carefully tending the soil and trees. Master mechanic and just an all around great guy!


Emily Kobernik

Emily Kobernik Emily (22) Graduated from Carleton College in June 2010 and presently attending Tulane University in New Orleans pursuing her Masters in Public Health in Epidemiology.   Emily plans to participate in the Masters International Program, where she will volunteer with the Peace Corps beginning in January 2012. Emily can operate ANY piece of machinery, artistically enhance our farm in so many ways and inspires all!


Eric Kobernik

Eric Kobernik Eric (21) Eric completed his freshman year at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, OH – sadly they closed [but...will reopen in 2012!!] and in May 2011 graduated from Earlham College, Richmond IN majoring in Business and Non Profit Management and soon off the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Arizonia for a Master’s Degree.  He is the best fork lift driver in the known world!!


Cheryl Kobernik

Cheryl Kobernik Cheryl (53) Successful Social Worker by day, Financial Planner, Mom and Public Relation Extarordinaire by night. Delights in the u pick time of the year – our customers are our real treasure!