Where in Fresno - Monterey area of California to find pick your own farms and orchards for fruit, vegetables, pumpkins and canning & freezing instructions!

This month's notes: February 2012: Winter is upon us, but don't despair! Strawberry and citrus picking actually begins in Florida, southern Texas and southern Californiaa in December. And for the rest of us; there are many delicious jams, jellies, and marmalades that you can make for yourself or as gifts, from frozen or fresh fruit.  See this page for hundreds of easy canning and freezing instructions/recipes, canning equipment guide! Also make your own ice cream - see How to make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals. Then see each state's crop availability calendar for more specific dates of upcoming crops. Organic farms are identified in green!  See our guide to local fruit and vegetable festivals!. Please tell the farms you found them here - and ask them to update their information!!

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Fresno - Monterey area of California's U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county

Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close, run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!
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U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county

Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close, run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!

Fresno County

  • 3 Oaks Vineyard - Uses natural growing practices, grapes, U-pick and already picked, weddings and wedding parties, events at your location (call for info)
    8807 N Sunnyside Avenue, Clovis, CA 93619. Phone: 559-299-0477. Alternate Phone: 559-974-4314. Email: info@3oaksvineyard.com. Open: Please call for current hours and availability. Directions: Sunnyside Avenue, Clovis, just south of Shepherd on west side of street - easily accessible from highway 168 also. WINE GRAPES - Please call for availability, varieties, and harvest dates. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. We offer 15 different varieties of premium wine grapes for the home wine maker. Limited availability so call early!. (ADDED: October 14, 2010)
  • Chateau Fresno Nursery - Uses natural growing practices, tomatoes, and prepicked produce, restrooms
    13505 S. Chateau Fresno, Caruthers, CA 93609. Phone: 559-896-4225. Fax: 559-896-1528. Email us at: bosaitaly@aol.com. Directions: 20 minute from Fresno. 10 minute from high way 41 Main street MT. View west Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Open: Monday to Sunday 8 am to 7 pm We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. Organic vine- ripe Tomatoes Greenhouses
  • Ens' Vintage Estate - corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, herbs/spices, melons, peppers, persimmons, pumpkins, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, restrooms, farm animals
    Herndon Avenue near Hwy 99, Fresno , CA 93723. Phone: (559) 269-3143. Email: estate@lightspeed.net. Directions: Please call And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Open: By appointment. You can contact us by phone either at the barn (559) 269-3143 or (559) 275-2912 Pumpkin picking, all varieties, colors and sizes and HORSE-DRAWN WAGON RIDES Oct/Nov only, weekends by appointment. Beautiful wagon holds 12, circles farm, see the San Joaquin River meet our Giant English Shires (fee for excursion) Payment: Cash, only. BROWN EGGS available year round. POMEGRANATES, Dried luffa sponges, Blue Lake green beans, Okra, Brussels sprouts Farm friendly Llamas! Tours for Home Schoolers available w/picnic area.
  • Mountain Brook Ranch - cherries, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties
    17971 Auberry Road, Clovis, CA 93619. Phone: 559-299-8141. Email: bhook45@hotmail.com. Open: Saturday, Sunday and only Memorial day Monday from 9:00am to 6:00 pm, May 28 to June 19. Directions: Heading on freeway 41 north- exit the Friant exit toward Millerton Lake- Make a right and Merge onto Friant road- Go about 3 miles and turn right onto E. Copper road- Travel another 3 miles and turn left onto Auberry road- Take Auberry road 7 miles and we are on the left hand side. Look for the banners and signs as you approach our ranch. Click here for a map and directions. Cherry picking is only open on the weekends and is open about 3 to 4 weekends out of the year (weather permitting). Payment: Cash, only. We also have apricots, blackberries and pomegranates. Mountain Brook Ranch is only open one month or so out of the year (depending on the weather). We also have a road side fruit stand on our ranch where the public has the opportunity to buy fresh cherries and other delicious fruit throughout the season. Hope to see you soon!!!. (ADDED: May 18, 2011)
  • Pumpkin King Pumkin Patch - winter squash, pumpkins, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg
    100 W. Shaw Avenue N/W corner of Blackstone & Shaw Avenues, Fresno, CA 93711. Phone: 559 658-2006. Fax: 559 658-2015. Email: pumpkinking@sierratel.com. Directions: West of Highway 41 at the Shaw Avenue exit on the North West corner of Blackstone & Shaw Avenues And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: 9 AM to 9 PM 7 days a week Pumpkin Patch and Straw Bale maze is open from October 1st through October 31st. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. The Great Bumpkin Blood Drive 8 AM to 6 PM Friday October 12 and Saturday October 13th.
  • Re Rustica - apples, asparagus, beans, beets, broad beans, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, grapes, herbs/spices, lavender, melons, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, farm animals, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    High Oaks Lane, Squaw Valley, CA 93675. Phone: 559-977-7539. Email: consultus@rerustica.com. Directions: please call ahead of time for directions. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in All year. Open: Year Round, seven days a week by appointment or call ahead. Payment: Cash, Check. We grow everything with NO pesticide, NO herbicide, NO fertilizer, NO antibiotics, NO hormones. Our animals are raised kindly with nearly unlimited pasture. Free home delivery also available near Fresno/Clovis and near San Jose! Low delivery rates for other areas. We also work with other local farms, so if we don't have it we can help you find it (or grow it special for you!). (ADDED: December 23, 2008)
  • The Shafer Family Farm - Grapes UPDATE July 23, 2008: They may have shut down - I notice their website is now unrelated junk advertisements
     13378 E South Avenue, Parlier, CA. Phone: 559-646-2586.  Grapes for the home winemaker on either a "u-pick" or a "we-pick" basis
  • Sumner Peck Ranch Farm, Fruit Stand, and Winery - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, apricots, beans, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, grapes, melons, nectarines, other berries, peaches, pecans , plums, pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
    17455 E Lone Oak Ave, Sanger, CA 93657. Phone: 5597089317. Alternate Phone: 5598223301. Fax: 5598222027. Email: sprfruitstand@gmail.com. Open: Pick Your Own: Please call for hours 559 am to 708 am to 9317. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: May 19, 2011) (ADDED: May 19, 2011)

Inyo County

  • Apple Hill Ranch - Certified Organic, apples, apricots, beans, blackberries, boysenberries, broccoli, carrots, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, figs, grapes, herbs/spices, melons, nectarines, onions, pears, peaches, peppers, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), rhubarb, summer squash, tomatoes, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    475 Sierra Grande, Bishop, CA 93514. Phone: 760-937-0413. Fax: 760-872-1399. Email: Rdevore@schat.com. Open: 6 days a week 7am to 5pm Closed on Monday. Directions: When traveling from Bishop Go past the Bishop Country Club on highway 395 south And about 3 miles turn right on Gerkin Road When you reach Wilkerson Turn on Sierra Grande Go to the top of the road Turn left at the Iron Gate Come on up to the house. Click here for a map and directions. our Cherries and apricots are ready starting June 14; Peaches June 30; Apples July 30; All veggies July 15/ raspberries June 30. We Are USDA Certified Organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. USDA-NOP national Organic Standards California Registration # 99-0008. (ADDED: June 14, 2010)

Kings County

  • Genesis Organic Farm - Certified Organic, plums, restrooms, petting zoo
    7595 Central Valley Hwy, Hanford, CA 93230. Phone: (559) 410 3607. Email: jeannie@genesisorganicfarm.com. Open: Call for current schedule. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for some crops. Payment: Free organic pluots (plum/apricot cross) After our commercial harvest we left the small fruit on the trees- now it has sized up and it's time to glean. Gleaning is stripping all the leftover fruit off the trees. You keep the good fruit and throw the bad fruit on the ground. It takes about 5 trees to fill a box with 30 pounds of good fruit. I hate to see it wasted. God's Bread Box will be distributing food to 200 needy families on the 27th. I'm asking everyone to glean an extra box for them, it would be a blessing. Please call me! Thanks, Jeannie. I also run the Discovery Gardens Program where families purchase a garden row, come to garden classes and take home the harvest. Last season averaged 400 pounds. Membership has it's privileges. Discovery Gardens members have access to all of our tree fruit varieties, grapes, berries, and garden produce at a low members only price. For more information on the Discovery Gardens Program visit our web site. (UPDATED: August 24, 2011)
  • J & K Farley Farms - Pick-your-own grapes, peaches and tomatoes, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo
    512 N. 7th Avenue, Kingsburg, CA 93631. Phone: 559-897-7112. Email us at: upickgrapes@hotmail.com. Open: 2010 Harvest Schedule is August 21 to September 19, Daily from 7 am to 7 pm. Directions: Take the Bethel / Kamm exit off of FWY 99. Go south on Bethel 3 miles. Take a right on Elkhorn. Take a left on Bethel (this is a "jog" in the road. Second house on the right. Follow signs. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in August, September. Payment: Cash, Check. All picking supplies provided for free. See their website for a coupon! (UPDATED: August 29, 2010)
    A visitor writes in 2008: "I went by the new farm and picked more than 60 lbs. It was great! Although. they only have the Thompson Seedless green grapes now, but, they will have the Red Flame grapes in a couple of years! But, the green ones are still really wonderful."
  • Rancho Notso Grande - Uses natural growing practices, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, flowers, nectarines, olallieberries, other berries, peaches, pecans , raspberries, tayberries, walnuts, and prepicked produce
    5051 12th. Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230. Phone: 559-269-1152. Fax: 559-589-0420. Email us at: ranchonotsogrande@dtvbb.com. Directions: South East corner of 12th and Excelsior Avenues in Hanford, CA. This is 30 minutes south of Fresno, 25 minutes West of Visalia. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August. Open: We have a refrigerated, pre-picked fruit stand that is open from 7 AM to 7PM for seven days a week during the harvest season. During the season we are open for you pick and roadside sales from 7AM to 7 PM Tuesday through Saturday and all other times by appointment.  We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: August 26, 2008)

Madera County

  • Pizza Farm at Historic Cobb Ranch - U-Pick Christmas Trees, Pizza "Farm", Cornfield Maze
    8805 Highway 41, Fresno, CA 93720-1002. Phone: 559-439-0606. Phone: 559-661-2172. Email: pizzafarmer@cobbranch.com. Open: March - December. Directions: Hwy 41 at the San Joaquin River (take Rio Mesa Exit). 5 miles North of Fresno - 15 miles East of Madera on the way to Yosemite National Park. Click here for a map and detailed directions.  Tour the only farm in the San Joaquin Valley that actually grows pizza. Our Award Winning farm is located at the beautiful and historic Cobb Ranch on Highway 41, across from Children’s Hospital. Bring your students and enjoy a guided tour of the Pizza Farm, a visit with our farm animals, and a wagon ride around the ranch. In addition, each class plants their own “mini pizza farm,” which students take back to school as an on-going lesson in farming. Culminate your farm experience with a pizza lunch in the shade of the orchard. Guaranteed to the most fun, educational, and tasty farm field trip in the valley. And your cost is just a few bucks.  Open March - September; All Tours Guided; Tours Last Approximately 2 Hours; Pre-K through Senior Citizens; Wheel Chair / Stroller Accessible; Ample Bus Parking; Shaded Picnic Area; Sorry, no concessions available. (UPDATED: June 30, 2009)
  • Sumner Peck Ranch Fruit Stands and Farms - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, apples, apricots, beans, blueberries, broccoli, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, grapes, melons, nectarines, onions, peaches, pecans , peppers, plums, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm
    14860 Highway 41, Madera, CA 93636. Phone: 559-822-3301. Alternate Phone: 559-355-8669. Email: sprfruitstand@gmail.com. Open: 7 days a weeks from 7 am to 7 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (UPDATED: November 29, 2009)
  • Sweetwater Berry Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, raspberries, tomatoes, and prepicked produce.
    42961 Rd 628 , Ahwahnee, CA 93601. Phone: 559-658-8511. Email: sweetwaterberryfarm@msn.com. Directions: Highway 49 to Road 628 (Roundhouse Rd) And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September. Open: Monday to Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 p.m. Blackberries July 14 thru August 20. Raspberries September thru Ocy 14. Public bathroom available. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check.

Merced County

  • Bauer Family Farms - beans, beets, corn (sweet), eggplant, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg,
    17086 Los Cerritos Road, Snelling, CA 95369. Phone: 209-563-6597. Email: info@bauerfamilyfarms.com. Open: Sunday through Saturday an hour after sunrise until an hour before sunset; We are usually on the farm doing some sort of farming activity; If in doubt call ahead. Directions: North Merced; G Street north it deadends into Highway 59;make a right onto Highway 59 go 1 mile to the first street on your left; make a left on Montgomery Street go about 4.5 miles. Just prior to Los Cerritos Road follow the signs to the strawberry patch on your right. If you don't see us out there give a honk and we'll be right out! Call if you're coming from another direction. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries begin about April 15 and continue until about July 8 depending on the weather; All other produce should be producing about the middle of June until end of October depending on the weather; Best to call ahead if in doubt; We use organic and sustainable farming practices. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Food is an essential requirement in our daily life. Ultimately we all must play a role in providing food for ourselves, our families,& those that are unable to care for themselves. We are a small family farm that is sixth generation farmers. We offer a variety of organically grown foods, honey, eggs, naturally grown meats, fire wood,& lot's of fun family memories! Give us a call, come on out let the memories and traditions begin!. (ADDED: May 21, 2010)
  • Riverdance Farms - Certified Organic, blueberries, cherries, lavender, other berries, pecans , persimmons, walnuts, prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
    12230 Livingston Cressey Road, Livingston, CA 95334. Phone: 209-761-0081. Fax: 209-394-4223. Email: RiverdanceFarms@gmail.com. Open: Webpage coming soon! Please watch for updates or call Cindy or email for more info or to make an appointment. Cherries May 30 through ~ June 14; Blueberries May 30 through June 28; Depending on weather and crop maturity these dates May change to a week earlier or later; Persimmons, Pomegranates and Walnuts are available in October, November and pre-picked in December; Pecans are ready for harvest in mid November. Directions: The farm is located two miles from CA Highway 99 and two miles from Santa Fe Avenue, along the Merced River and across the river from McConnell State Park. The neighbor's mailbox nearest the farm gate has an address of 11801 Livingston Cressey Road which works better for Mapquest or Google Maps. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, October, November. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check. Fall pomegranates and organic oat hay & almond firewood year-round. They host you-pick days during the annual festival:  The Pick and Gather and Merced River Fair is June 4th and 5th, 2011.It is ALWAYS the weekend after Memorial Day. Saturday starts at 10 am in 2010 (instead of 9 AM). Saturday camping is available. On Saturday: in addition to the u-pick blueberries and cherries , there is live music & art, kid's activities, local and/or organic food, workshops, wagon rides, wine and food tastings, farm animals, nature displays and crafts. Future plans are to offer flowers, stone fruits, pumpkins and Christmas trees on a you-pick basis.  (UPDATED: April 25, 2011)
  • Valenta Farms - Certified Organic, blueberries, already-picked produce, restrooms
    3689 Bert Crane Road, Atwater, CA 95301. Phone: 209-617-0004. Alternate Phone: 209-358-0576. Email: tv_atwater@hotmail.com. Open: almost all the time; Call ahead to arrange U - Pick. Directions: Just North of Atwater, CA. about 1 mile South of highway 99. For a map to our farm, click here. Blueberries are May 15 pm to July 1. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check. Certified Organic By CCOF. Almonds will be available in the fall if reserved in advance. Blueberries U-Pick and we pick available during the harvest season. (ADDED: April 21, 2009)

Monterey County

  • Morris Estate Vineyard - grapes
    53600 Bradley-Lockwood Road, Lockwood, CA 93932. Phone: 831-385-9463. Fax: 831-385-9463. Email us at: bcv@inreach.com. Directions: From King City: 30 miles on Hwy G-18 towards Ft Hunter Liggett on Jolon Road. Cross over Interelake Rd continue another 2 miles to the 2nd Bradley-Lockwood Road, stay to the left. Road will bend around to the left go until you reach 3 grain silos turn right on Dirt Rd ( Murphy Rd ) go 3rd gate on right (Black Metal Gate). From the South: From Hwy 101 get off at Jolon / Ft Hunter Liggett exit go approximately 10 miles, you will pass the Pleyto Store/Gas station and then 1 mile more on left (stop sign) you will see Bradley-Lockwood Road. Continue down hill to 3 grain silos, turn left on dirt road ( Murphy ) go to 3rd gate on right (black) and you have arrived. Welcome! Crops are usually available in September. Open: Varies, please call for availability. Cabernet Sauvignon-Sold by the pound $1.50 or Ton $1,200.00 Prior reservations necessary ! Call for tour and assistance. Payment: Cash, only.

Tulare County

  • Naylor Organics - Certified Organic, apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums, U-pick and already picked
    38918 Road 64, Dinuba, CA 93618. Phone: 559 591-6051. Alternate Phone: 559 824-3780. Email: naylor.organics@gmail.com. Open: June 15 to August 15, Friday, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Saturday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Or by appointment. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Organic Peaches and Nectarines: May 15 to August 15 Other PYO fruit: May to August. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, Amex. Click here for our Facebook page. Certified Organic by Organic Certifiers. (ADDED: July 05, 2011) (UPDATED: July 11, 2011)
  • Tabitha Max Blueberry Farms, LLC - blueberries,
    14757 Road 208 intersection of avenue 148, Porterville, CA 93257. Phone: 951-288-2297. Fax: 888-485-1117. Email: ykwun@yahoo.com. Open: Seasonal; please call first. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: take I - 99 towards Porterville, California. exit route 190, Go east for 11 miles. Make a left onto road 208. Go 1/4 mile. Farm is on the left. Please call 951-288-2297 for any questions. Click here for a map and directions. May 15 through June 30; Please call. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: March 16, 2010)

Farmer's Markets, Farm Stands and Roadside Stands, Etc.
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

Fresno County

  • Huebert Farms - Pre-harvested Peaches, nectarines, plums.
    21570 E Lincoln Avenue, Reedley, CA, 93654. Phone: 559-638-5650. Phone: 559-638-4740. Email: peggyhuebert@gmail.com. Open: May 15 - September 15. Directions: From Hwy 99 take Manning Ave Exit. Go East through Reedley. Turn left on Alta Ave. Take a left when the road T's into American Ave. We are the first packing house on left. Alta is the main road taken by buses to go up to Kings Canyon Park. We are one-eight of a mile off the route. We operate a fruit stand from May thru Sept. Featuring peaches, plums, nectarines (UPDATED: October 14, 2008)
  • KMK Organic Farms- Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, farm animals, school tours
    11493 E Stroud Ave, Kingsburg , CA 93631. Email: kmkfarms@hotmail.com. Open: Farmers market Wednesday 3-6 and Saturday 7-12 in Fresno Ca year round. Thursday and Saturday in Visalia Ca. Also road side farm stand off of highway 99 Bethel and Kamm ave exit . Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only.. wonderful diverse farm, farming organically about 40 acres. tours offered for schools and individuals (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: November 02, 2011)
    A visitor writes on November 02, 2011: "long time customer and canner of their produce "
  • Sumner Peck Ranch Farm, Fruit Stand, and Winery - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Farm market, not located on the farm, Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and vegetables (some locally grown), some produce is certified organically grown, some produce is sustainably grown, Indoor market, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc, , Other fruit or veg, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
    17455 E Lone Oak Ave, Sanger, CA 93657. Phone: 5597089317. Alternate Phone: 5598223301. Fax: 5598222027. Email: sprfruitstand@gmail.com. Open:7 days a week Markets: 8 am to 6 Pick Your Own: Please call for hours 559 am to 708 am to 9317. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Our farm markets are located at : First Location: 14439 N. Friant Rd. Friant, Ca This produce markets is located on an actual operating farm and includes a winery. Second Location: 14860 N. Highway 41 madera, CA 93636 559 - 822 -3301 This is a wonderful produce market full of local produce and local food items. Our pick your own ranch is a separate location then our markets please call for details. or e-mail sprfruitstand@gmail.com. (ADDED: May 19, 2011)

Madera County

Monterey County

  • Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) - Certified Organic, Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, all produce is certified organically grown, Uncovered outdoor market,
    1700 Old Stage Road, Salinas, CA 93908. Phone: 831-758-1469. Open: October 17, 2010, Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Exit Potter Road on Highway 101 to 1700 Old Stage Road. We are located 7 miles south of downtown Salinas, California. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. The Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) is an organic farm business training center for aspiring limited-resource farmers. Beginning farmers will offer for sale organically-grown produce and pumpkins. Fall Harvest Celebration activities include pumpkin decorating, hay rides and prepared food with the opportunity to meet and support the farmers! Remember to bring cash and your own bag. (ADDED: October 12, 2010)

Tulare County

  • Berry Lady Farm Store - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
    39771 Road 28, Kingsburg, CA 93631. Phone: 559-897-0963. Alternate Phone: 559-897-4605. Email: p.willems@sbcglobal.net. Open: Harvest season is early May to Mid July Farm store open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm, Closed Sundays. Directions: Take the Freeway 99 to the Sierra Street exit in Kingsburg. Turn east and follow this street thru Kingsburg. It becomes Avenue 400 in the country. One mile east of town, turn south on Road 28. Look for the large blue metal building and the Berry Lady signs. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Come to our small family farm and learn the story of berries from farm to fork. Our quaint farm store features not only fresh berries, but the chance to learn more about the history of agriculture in California. We love to talk with our visitors about the nutritional benefits of berries for all ages. Free recipes and preserving information are available. We are only one mile from the Kingsburg Swedish Village. We offer fresh picked berries, dried blueberries and home made jams and jellies. (ADDED: April 08, 2010)

Local Honey Sources:

Fresno County

  • Sumner Peck Ranch Farm, Fruit Stand, and Winery - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, Honey (retail), Honey (wholesale), Pollen, Other honey products, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
    17455 E Lone Oak Ave, Sanger, CA 93657. Phone: 5597089317. Alternate Phone: 5598223301. Fax: 5598222027. Email: sprfruitstand@gmail.com. Open:7 days a week Markets: 8 am to 6 Pick Your Own: Please call for hours 559 am to 708 am to 9317. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Pomegranate Honey. (ADDED: May 19, 2011)

Madera County

Meats, Milk and Eggs:

Madera County

Farm Venues for Events, Activities, Parties and Meetings:

Fresno County

  • Sumner Peck Ranch Farm, Fruit Stand, and Winery - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, Cooking Facilities, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Banquets / Dinners, Birthday parties, Business meetings, Business outings, Corporate events, PR or Marketing events, Conferences, Filming or photo shoots, School and educational groups, Daycare and preschool groups, Other Private Parties, Kitchen facilities available, You may bring your own food, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
    17455 E Lone Oak Ave, Sanger, CA 93657. Phone: 5597089317. Alternate Phone: 5598223301. Fax: 5598222027. Email: sprfruitstand@gmail.com. Open:7 days a week Markets: 8 am to 6 Pick Your Own: Please call for hours 559 am to 708 am to 9317. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: May 19, 2011)

Madera County

  • Sumner Peck Ranch Fruit Stands and Farms - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Banquets / Dinners, Birthday parties, Business meetings, Corporate events, PR or Marketing events, School and educational groups, Honey from hives on the farm
    14860 Highway 41, Madera, CA 93636. Phone: 559-822-3301. Alternate Phone: 559-355-8669. Email: sprfruitstand@gmail.com. Open: 7 days a weeks from 7 am to 7 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Or other location is located at: 14439 N. friant Road Friant, CA 93626. (UPDATED: November 29, 2009)

Farm Bed And Breakfasts

Tulare County

  • Harmony Hill Farm Stay - Price range from $35 per to $250, Fresh farm breakfasts, Fresh eggs, Beautiful rural setting, Mountain views, Swimming pool onsite, horse riding at the farm, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, boating nearby, horse riding, fitness/health club nearby, Free farm tours for overnight guests, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, No smoking allowed, Vegetarian meals available, Help feed the animals, Organic farming, Sustainable farming, goats, horses, chickens, other animals, farm animals
    30709 Powel Drive, Exeter, CA 93221. Phone: (559) 594-5654. Email: irthma@gmail.com. Directions: From highway 99 or highway 5 take highway 198 East through Visalia following signs to the National Parks. About 20 miles East of Visalia turn Right on Merhten Drive for 1 mile. You will come to a distinct fork in the road with a large house between the fork. Take right Fork which is PALM drive for 1/4 mile. Turn Right at Powell and continue to the end of the road which will be our Gate. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Small Weddings possible. Minister on site. We offer both budget and full on pampering stays and customize your stay to your needs and desires. We have a barn bunkhouse and room in the farmhouse We can help you plan activities in the area, horse lessons, Dairy tours, Visit to the National Parks, Three Rivers, Drum Circle, art and music events, Festivals, Swap meets , Farmers Markets whatever is your interest . Upscale pampering might include footbath soaks in Fresh Whey and Lavendar, Massages, Yoga, Meditation, Horse lessons, Cheese making and bread making classes. We specialize in dietary allergies. Small Goat dairy on site. Photos: Click here for photos of the rooms and farmhouse. (UPDATED: June 01, 2010)
  • Naylor Organics - 2 total rooms, Price range from $129 to $179, Large beds, Large rooms, Small fridge in rooms, Wireless internet available (no fee), Fresh farm breakfasts, Beautiful rural setting, Mountain views, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, boating nearby, skiing nearby, golf nearby, Free farm tours for overnight guests, children welcome, Pets welcome, Vegetarian meals available, handicap accessible, PYO fruit, Organic farming, U-pick and already picked
    38918 Road 64, Dinuba, CA 93618. Phone: 559 591-6051. Alternate Phone: 559 824-3780. Email: naylor.organics@gmail.com. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Certified Organic by Organic Certifiers. The Country Comfort Room has universal access. Children and pets are welcome in the Country Comfort Room. An inflatable mattress or folding bed are available for extra guests. Pets require an additional $25 cleaning fee. Rates subject to change. Photos: Click here for photos of the rooms and farmhouse. (ADDED: July 05, 2011) (UPDATED: July 11, 2011)

 

 

Ball home canning kit water bath canner

Home Canning Kits

Features:

  • Everything you need to get started with waterbath canning (fruits,pickles, jams, jellies, salsa, sauces and tomatoes)
  • 21-1/2 qt. enamel water bath canner
  • Funnel, jar lifter, lid lifter, bubble freer spatula
  • Ball Blue Book

This is the same type of standard canner that my grandmother used to make everything from applesauce to jams and jellies to tomato and spaghetti sauce. This complete kit includes everything you need and lasts for years: the canner, jar rack, jar grabber tongs, lid lifting wand, a plastic funnel, labels, bubble freer, and the bible of canning, the Ball Blue Book. It's much cheaper than buying the items separately. You'll never need anything else except jars & lids (and the jars are reusable)! There is also s simple kit with just the canner and rack, and a pressure canner, if your want to do vegetables (other than tomatoes). To see more canners, of different styles, makes and prices, click here!
 

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     Salsa Tomato Mix

Lids, Rings, Jars, mixes, pectin, etc.

Need lids, rings and replacement jars?  Or pectin to make jam, spaghetti sauce or salsa mix or pickle mixes?  Get them all here, and usually at lower prices than your local store!

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Other related links:

  • Apple Hill Growers Association - An association of apple growers, not a PYO. (pick your own) Various activities - 55 ranches involved, some apple ranches, 4 wineries, 1 micro-brewing operation. Fruit, baked goods, wine, Christmas trees.  P.O. Box 494, Camino, CA.  Phone: 530-644-7692
  • California Food and Agricultural Festivals and Tours
  • Ukiah
  • October
    9    		 Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off - From 10 am to 1 pm, Ukiah Safeway on South State Street. Come see the giant pumpkins! Food, Music & Fun!!! Call the City Parks and Recreation Department for more information or to find out how to enter your pumpkin at 468-3063
    October
    16-17    		 Ukiah Country PumpkinFest - The Annual Harvest Street Festival boasts a parade along State Street at 11:00 am on Saturday and a Fiddle Contest Sunday. Enjoy the continuous live entertainment, children's carnival, Scarecrow City, arts & crafts and food booths all weekend in downtown on School Street and in Alex R. Thomas Plaza. 10am- 5pm Saturday, 11am- 4pm Sunday. Admission is free.
    October
    30-31    		 Hopland Fall Passport - Join the Hopland wineries this weekend and be sure to get your passport stamped at Brutocao Cellars! Fun, food, and wine for a minimal charge. Sign up to stomp grapes and win a t-shirt! Info & RSVP: Phone: 800-433-3689 $25.00.
    May through October   Orchard Plaza Farmer's Market: May-October - every Saturday from 8:30am - 12noon at the Orchard Plaza in downtown Ukiah. Shop for locally grown fruits, vegetables and other products from the land such as honey, eggs, jams, wool, lavender and much more. Meet a friend, listen to music, watch a cooking demonstration and get some fresh air. Local artists display their work at this social event. Call Lee Rossavick at 707-743-1342 or visit quietmountain.org/clients/ufm/main.html

     

 

Illustrated Canning, Freezing, Jam Instructions and Recipes

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