If you've ever been to the beautiful South Canterbury town of Geraldine, you may have stopped in at Barker's to buy some jam, syrup or chutney.
Barker's of Geraldine has just celebrated its 55th anniversary, founded by Anthony and Gillian Barker, who produced Elderberry wine, made in a converted shed on the family sheep farm.
The business now employs 300 of Geraldine's population of 3,000 and its dozens of products are still made on the same farm. Kathryn meets Anthony and Gillian's son, Michael Barker.
Barker's of Geraldine farm (L) and The Barker Family with the original product, Elderberry Wine. Photo: supplied by The Barker Family
