By KORI SCIANDRA, CJ Country Record Editor
MEGAN BURLEY
Growing up on a small farm in Pennsylvania, Megan Burley, of Perry, dreamt of starting her own strawberry farm one day. As an adult, that dream came to fruition when she met her husband, Ryan.
The couple met online while Megan was studying agricultural science at Penn State University. Thirteen years later, the couple has a growing family and together they own and operate Burley, Berries & Blooms at 6335 Route 20A E., Warsaw, NY 14569.
Since its inception, the couple’s business has evolved from growing strawberries and flowers to pairing a life they love with earning a profit. They are heading into their 11th season. In 2022, they built The Creamery at Burley, Berries & Blooms, combining milk and fruit to create their grass-based milk.
In addition to their other products, as of 2025, the couple makes European-style yogurt and gelato on site with the help of a grant provided by NYS Ag & Markets and the NYS Grown and Certified Program.
As their business has grown, so has their family. The couple shares three children – Jud, Leena and Lettie. Megan’s favorite part of motherhood includes “watching the kiddos grow and learn new things every day…”
On Mother’s Day, Megan plans to attend church with her family.
Photo courtesy of Emily Carpenter Photography
“We often stop at a greenhouse on the way home from church on Mother’s Day to add more perennials to my plant collection,” she said.
She continued, “I’m a mom first. The kiddos are my priority. The best crop we’re growing on our farm is our children…”
This month, Burley, Berries & Blooms will feature Mother’s Day bouquets and lavender moon milk. Additionally, there are a few spots left for summer dairy and flower CSA.
For more information, visit Burley, Berries & Blooms on Facebook or call (814) 648-0178.