Where in Northern California to find pick your own farms and orchards for fruit, vegetables, pumpkins and canning & freezing instructions!

This month's notes: May 2013: The cool weather has delayed blooms and slowed growth by a couple of weeks, but don't miss strawberries: they started in most Southern areas in late April, and in late May up north. Click here for strawberry facts and picking tips, and this page for easy strawberry jam making directions. Blueberries will come in June in most areas. Of course, Florida, southern Texas, and other very warm areas are already picking both crops! 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!!

Bookmark and Share Subscribe to our: Email alerts;  Follow us on Twitter or via RSS: Pick your own farms RSS feed  Add this page to your favorites! - Email this page to a friend, or to yourself

Northern California 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!

Does anyone know where there are pick-your-own grape vineyards in California?  There MUST be plenty, but I've only found a couple!

Butte County

  • Johnson Farm - apricots, beans, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, grapes, herbs/spices, melons, nectarines, olallieberries, other berries, pears, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (yellow), summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables,
    113 Higgins Avenue, Gridley, CA 95948. Phone: 530-846-5871. Email: johnsonupickfarm@yahoo.com. Open: Saturday and Wednesday, from 8 am to 3 pm, mid - May thru October. Directions: From Yuba City go 3 miles north of Live Oak, right on Turner Ave, and immediate left on Meyers. From Chico go 2 miles south of Gridley, left on Evans-Reimer, then right on Meyers. From Oroville go right on East Gridley Road, left on Larkin, just past Mazanita school go right on Higgins Avenue. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We are a small family farm. Mark Johnson has his masters in organic weed control and is always striving to grow produce using sustainable farming methods.  E-mail us to be on our e-mailing list for opening dates and produce availability.  (ADDED: April 11, 2010) no apples in 2011 (UPDATED: September 25, 2011)
  • Max's Miracle Ranch - Uses natural growing practices, apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, flowers, grapes, grapefruit, lemons, muscadine grapes, melons, nectarines, onions, oranges, other berries, other citrus, pears, peaches, pecans , peppers, persimmons, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), summer squash, tangerines, tomatoes, other vegetables, walnuts, Other fruit or veg, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, events at your location (call for info)
    3476 Smith Avenue, Biggs, CA 95917. Phone: 530 354-7168. Alternate Phone: 530 354-7168. Fax: 530 354-7168. Email: stevewilliamsb@aol.com. Open: daily 10am to 5pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Highway 99, From Yuba City, 20 minutes north on Highway 99, turn left onto West Rio Bonito, Right onto Smith Avenue 1/3 mile to parking. From Chico, 20 minutes south turn right onto West Rio Bonito turn right onto Smith Avenue 1/3 mile to Parking -. Click here for a map and directions. Cherries and Apricots June-July, Peaches and Nectarines July-August, Plums, squash, Tomatoes, Corn, Melons and Berries July-August Pumpkins and Apples, Nuts September-October. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Max's Miracle Ranch is a very special place with a family atmosphere, where you can spend the day riding on our vintage logging train, playing with farm animals, picking your own fruit and vegetables, enjoying story time or having a picnic. Our new attraction this year is "Gold Panning" where you might just strike it rich with a nugget or two. School/Group field trips are available. Our old#8 train has been completely restored. and this spring we are expecting 2 of our miniature horses to give birth. (UPDATED: February 13, 2012)

Del Norte County

Glenn County

  • The Parkway RV Resort & Campground - apricots, cherries, nectarines, peaches, persimmons, plums, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, weddings and wedding parties
    6330 County Road 200 (Newville Road), Orland, CA 95963. Phone: 530-865-9188. Alternate Phone: 530-966-1922. Fax: 530 865 2326. Email: info@theparkwayrv.com. Open: Contact facility for availability and times. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Interstate 5 in Northern California exit #619 one half mile west of the interstate. Click here for a map and directions. Apricots/Peaches/Nectarines/Plums: June and July; Cherries end of May to middle of June Persimmons in November. Payment: Cash, only. We can accommodate RV groups and will arrange local farm tours. We are a quiet, rural RV Resort & Campground with all the amenities that make your stay, while picking your own fruit, more comfortable. Future plans include; Orland Chamber Rod & Custom Car Show November 7 & 8, 2010 Glenn County Fair Grounds, Orland, CA; Monthly "Music in the Park" concerts (summer 2010), grapes in about 3 years( vineyard planted 2009) and more activities to be announced as they come on board. (ADDED: July 08, 2009) (UPDATED: July 08, 2010)

Humboldt County

  • Freshwater Farms, Inc.- hosts workshops for all ages on topics such as gardening for wildlife and native medicinal/edible plants and plant sale
    5851 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA. Phone: 444-8261. Not really a pick your own, but interesting tours.
    Native plant nursery. School Tours - Students learn local ecology, wetland restoration, and native plant horticulture with hands-on activities. Open houses in May and November have special activities for kids, including wildlife drawing, native plant treasure hunt, nature printing and more.
  • Lost Coast Blueberries - Blueberries U-pick - A visitor writes: "They are closed this year (2005). When we called, they said they were taking a year off! :( "
    PO Box 137, Honeydew, CA, 95545. Phone: 707-629-3563. Open: Late June, July and August daily. All the daylight hours. Directions: Located on Mattole Road, just three miles NW of the Honeydew Country Store or eleven miles from the Petrolia General Store, going SE on Mattole Road. Take Hwy 101 cut-off "South Fork - Honeydew" to Honeydew or "Wild cat" from Ferndale to Petrolia off Hwy 101.
  • StarBright Farm - ORGANIC, tomatoes, peaches and cherries
    3003 Hwy. 96, Willow Creek, CA. Phone: 530-629-3516. Organically grown produce. Farm tours, classrooms welcome.
  • Warren Creek Farms - Certified Organic, pumpkins, winter squash, Other fruit or veg, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    1171 Mad River Road, Arcata, CA 95521. Phone: 7078226017. Email: giuntolifarms@suddenlink.net. Open: Monday through Friday afternoons, 1 to dusk; Saturday and Sunday 9 to dusk. Directions: 1171 Mad River Road is on the way to Mad River beach. From Highway 101, take Giuntoli Lane exit, go West to Heindon and follow the signs for the county boat ramp. The farm is half mile before the Hammond Trail bridge. Click here for a map and directions. Most items are ready by October; Groups of 20 or more May reserve the patch/maze during morning hours after October 15th or at night for a reduced rates. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check. Corn maze prices are 4$ for children 6 to 17, 5$ for adults, and free for those under 6. Groups of 20 or more reserve the farm for 3$ each. (UPDATED: September 25, 2009)
  • Wolfsen Farms - ORGANIC, organic Blueberries
    2103 Baird Road, McKinleyville, CA. Phone: 707-839-2017. Email: ewwolfsen@suddenlink.net. A small, family-owned organic Blueberry farm located in Humboldt County, very near the Pacific Ocean in Dows Prairie (north of Arcata almost to Trinidad on Highway 101). Open: Call to confirm current hours; In season (typically July 4th to Labor Day), 7 days a week, from 10 am to 5 pm. Pick your own California organic blueberries. (UPDATED: July 23, 2009)
    Note from a visitor (April 2006):     "I found Wolfsen Farms on your excellent website last year, and I highly recommend them. Just wanted to let you know this is GREAT place for organic blueberries! Acres and acres of well-tended, netted berries, easy to pick on a beautiful farm right on the coast. Owners provide the buckets and direct you to the section with the ripest berries. A wonderful way to spend a sunny day. "

Lassen County

Mendocino County

Modoc County

  • Locavore Farms - ORGANIC, beans, beets, broccoli, corn (sweet), eggplant, flowers, herbs/spices, lavender, peppers, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, farm market
    Rancho Lovejoypeace, Fort Bidwell, CA 96112. Phone: 503-922-0468. Email: contact@locavorefarms.org. Directions: Locavore Farms is located in Fort Bidwell, at the northern end of Surprise Valley in extreme northeastern California. Just turn West on North Street and then right on County Road 165 -- keep your eyes open for signs, and you can't miss it! If you get lost or want to find out what's fresh, give us a call at 530-279-2106. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September. Open: See our website for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: January 03, 2009)

Plumas County

Shasta County

  • Hawes Farms - corn (sweet), flowers, pumpkins, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    21923 Dersch Road, Anderson, CA 96007. Phone: 530-365-2332. Fax: 530-365-6313. Email: lhawes@hawesfarms.com. Directions: Take I - 5 to Anderson, take the Deschutes Road exit. Head northeast on Deschutes road 4.5 miles farm is on right at the intersection of Dersch and Deschutes road in Anderson. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: September 29 - October 31st Saturday and Sundays 10am to 11pm, Monday to Thursday, 9am to 7pm, Friday 9 am to 11pm Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  • Serendipity U-Pick Ranch - cherries, blueberries, boysenberries, plums, peaches, figs, apples, nectarines, flowers, restrooms, farm animals
    6315 Parkridge Drive, Anderson, CA 96007. Phone: 530-365-6922. Open: Call for hours and availability. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, only.. Pesticide Free (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: July 20, 2012)
    Comments from a visitor on August 12, 2012: "We visited Serendipity Farm today and bought a bunch of peaches and plums to make jam. The owner is so nice, she made us feel very comfortable. We really enjoyed visiting the farm and will definitely go back! "
    Comments from a visitor on July 20, 2012: "My mother told me about the ranch then I went out with my children then I told my neighbor who in turn told her friends by the time cherry season was over we had a croud of 15 or more people meeting out there weekly. They were so busy but the lady in charge whose name is also Tammy was able to walk and talk with us and even entertained the children by letting them pick cherries from what she called the childrens tree which in fact was a tree up by her stand that had limbs covered in cherries about a foot off the ground. So I highly recommend her business.  I believe they start with Cherries in June then go to Blueberries, Boysenberries, Several different varieties of Plums,White Peaches, Figs, Apples,garden produce, Nectarines, cut flowers and ,more peaches throughout the summer"
  • Tuscan Heights Lavender Gardens - flowers, grapes, herbs/spices, lavender,
    12757 Fern Road East PO Box 206, Whitmore, CA 96096. Phone: 5304723066. Email: lavenderinfo@tuscanheights.net. Directions: From Redding, CA: From I-5 North, take highway 44 towards Lassen Park. Stay on highway 44, driving past Palo Cedro, CA. Take a Left at Old highway 44 Dr. to Millville, CA. At the stop sign, take a Right on Whitmore Road and drive for about 16 miles. Drive through Whitmore, passing the local grocery store and elementary school. Take left at Fern Road EAST. Follow Fern Road EAST 2.2 miles. T.H.L.G. is on the right: 12757 Fern Road EAST~ Whitmore, CA. Road conditions are paved and graveled. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Click here for picking updates. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in April, May, June, July, October, December. Open: 2008 Business Hours June 7th: 3rd Annual Open Garden and Lavender Festival June 8 ~ July 27, 2008 Saturdays: 10 am to 5pm and Sundays: 11am to 5pm Closed on: July 18, 19, and 20 Final Open Week for Season: July 26 and 27 to July 28 to August 2nd; October, 2008 Plant Sale: TBA (please check our website) Garden Tours: by Appointment, ONLY Weekday's date's available in May, June and early July. Lavender: July - Aug. Payment: Cash, Check. We also have a lovely gift shop offering a lovely array of beautiful dried organic lavender wreaths and bundles, artesian organic lavender bath and body SPA products, amazing culinary lavender teas, spices, scone mixes, and USDA Certified Organic Lavender Truffles! Over 100 different organic lavender gift items to choose from. (ADDED: July 21, 2008)

Siskiyou County

  • Little Folks Produce - apples, beans, beets, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, flowers, onions, pears, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    15109 Old Hwy 99, Grenada, CA 96038. Phone: 530-436-9974. Fax: 530-436-9974. Email: leeyaatkins@sbcglobal.net. Directions: Grenada  in northern California from Redding, going north on I-5 to Grenada/Gazelle exit No#766, then go west to Old Hwy 99 then south on Old Hwy 99 about 7 miles look for the Farm signs on the Hwy, The farm will be on the west side of the Hwy. This is also the same route when traveling south bound from Oregon. Open: June 14 through October 31 from 10am through 6pm, seven days a week. Produce Stand and Country Store, Picnic and Play Ground area. Petting Zoo and Pony Rides week ends only, Sundays Horse Drawn carriage Rides by appointments only. June 14 to September 14: Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Horse Drawn wagons, games and prizes, Country story, Gift Shop, Back Goods, Jams & Jellies and much more. Our fall crop and pumpkins patch starts September 20th.

Tehama County

  • Hansens Blueberry Farm - blueberries, porta-potties
    3325 Houghton Avenue, Corning, CA 96021. Phone: 530-824-2331. Email: mr_blueberry30@hotmail.com. Open: from May 15th, from 7:00 am till Noon; until the berries are gone for the season - call for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: June 12, 2012) (UPDATED: May 08, 2013) (UPDATED: May 15, 2013)
  • Mandy's Berries - Uses natural growing practices, beans, blackberries, eggplant, herbs/spices, peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables,
    627 Edith Way Across from Safeway , Corning, CA 96021. Phone: 916-837-5232. Email: MandysBerries@yahoo.com. Open: Mandy's Berries is open from Jul 1st to September 1st;  7 days a week from 8am to 8pm or until berries are sold out. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: I-5 north Exit Corning, turn right at first stop light and farm is on your right across from Safeway. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries are in April 15th until September and black berries June 1st-September. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers. (ADDED: June 09, 2012) (UPDATED: June 12, 2012)

Trinity County

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

Butte County

  • Max's Miracle Ranch - Uses natural growing practices, all produce is sustainably grown, Covered outdoor market, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc, apples, apricots, blueberries, boysenberries, cherries, corn (sweet), flowers, grapes, grapefruit, lemons, melons, nectarines, onions, oranges, other berries, other citrus, pears, peaches, pecans , peppers, persimmons, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), summer squash, tangerines, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, walnuts, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, events at your location (call for info)
    3476 Smith Avenue, Biggs, CA 95917. Phone: 530 354-7168. Alternate Phone: 530 354-7168. Fax: 530 354-7168. Email: stevewilliamsb@aol.com. Open: daily June to October 31,2010. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Market updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Highway 99, From Yuba City, 20 minutes north on Highway 99, turn left onto West Rio Bonito, Right onto Smith Avenue 1/3 mile to parking. From Chico, 20 minutes south turn right onto West Rio Bonito turn right onto Smith Avenue 1/3 mile to Parking -. Click here for a map and directions. Cherries and Apricots June-July, Peaches and Nectarines July-August, Plums, squash, Tomatoes, Corn, Melons and Berries July-August Pumpkins and Apples, Nuts September-October. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Max's Miracle Ranch is a very special place with a family atmosphere, where you can spend the day riding on our vintage logging train, playing with farm animals, picking your own fruit and vegetables, enjoying story time or having a picnic. Our new attraction this year is "Gold Panning" where you might just strike it rich with a nugget or two. School/Group field trips are available. Our old#8 train has been completely restored. and this spring we are expecting 2 of our miniature horses to give birth. (UPDATED: February 13, 2012)
  • Noble's Orchards - fresh picked stone fruits
    7050 Pentz Road, Paradise, CA, 95969. Phone: 530-877-4784. They have 19 varieties of picked stone fruits and 17 varieties of apples, plus peaches, nectarines, cherries. Open: during season at the farm, daily from 10:am to -6:00 pm except Thursdays evenings until 8:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00am to 4:00 pm.
  • SantaDeliversTrees.com - Roadside stand, all produce is sustainably grown, all produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), Uncovered outdoor market, Other fruit or veg, picnic area, school tours
    11452 Nelson Bar Road, Chico, CA 95926. Phone: 530 533 4593. Email: santa@santadeliverstrees.com. Open: We are open the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas day; We are open from 2:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; We are open at 9:00 am until dark on Saturday and and Sunday; We are a small family farm; It is best to call; Look at the mobile QED for mobile phone directions and updates on our web site. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Market updates: call.  Directions: Directions: Please click on "Maps" on our home page. Also look for us on MapMuse. We have directions on our website QED. Open for Christmas trees from Thanksgiving until Christmas eve. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Choose an we cut or you cut Christmas trees. Some gift items, sculptures. (ADDED: September 12, 2011)

Del Norte County

  • Blueberry Hill Farms - blueberries
    3290 Kings Valley Rd Crescent City, CA 95531-9643 (707) 464-4344. Open: Limit crop in 2011; Call for for hours and availability. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, only. This is not a u-pick location. Many years ago it was, but they now only sell pre-picked bluberries and blue berry products at thr fruit stand type location.(Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: August 07, 2011)  (UPDATED: September 21, 2011)

Humboldt County

  • Flood Plain Produce - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables,
    31117 Avenue of the Giants, Pepperwood, CA 95565. Phone: 707-722-4330. Open: Call for for hours and availability. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, only..  (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: September 04, 2012)
    Comments from a visitor on September 04, 2012: "They grow everything organically. We have a program up here in humboldt that allows people to use their ebt cards to buy produce at the farmers market; you tell the market manager how much you want and they run your ebt card and give you these wooden coins to use at each vendor. Anyway, I have always gotten amazing produce from her both at the farmers market in fortuna and at the stand in pepperwood. She sells blackberry popsicles that are incredibley delicious."
  • Warren Creek Farms - Certified Organic, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, all produce is certified organically grown, Indoor market, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
    1171 Mad River Road, Arcata, CA 95521. Phone: 7078226017. Alternate Phone: 7074966280. Email: giuntolifarms@suddenlink.net. Open: Every day in October, Monday to Friday 1 pm to 5 pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am to dark. Directions: From 101, take the Giuntoli Lane exit. Go West and take the frontage road on the right (Heindon Road), to Miller Lane to Mad River Road. Follow the signs to the County boat ramp and Mad River beach. We are the first ranch on the right past the old Canal School. This is also part of the Hammond trail. Click here for a map and directions. Daily in October, weekdays 1pm to 5pm, weekends 9 to dark; Entry fee for maze 4 and 5 dollars depending on age; No fee to enter farm, pumpkins by the pound; Food and drink available on weekends; Call (707)496 6280 for group pricing for maze entry. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. (UPDATED: September 20, 2010)

Shasta County

  • Troxell's Apple Orchard - apples
    299E, Montgomery Creek, CA.  Open: weekends only; call for hours and availability. Phone: (530) 337-6699. (UPDATED: November 17, 2011)
    Comments from a visitor on October 18, 2012: "First time there last weekend, lots of delicious varieties of apples! They said should have apples until around Thanksgiving."
    Comments from a visitor on November 17, 2011: "I visited Troxell's apple orchard yesterday and bought the most beautiful, delicious apples.  People need to know about these beautiful apples and where to get them. A lot of people do not go to farmers market and do not know where to get good local apples. I met a man in Wal Mart buying canning jars, I asked him what he was canning, he said apples from Troxells. That is the only way I knew they were still in business. I hope this helps to update their information. Linda Elliott"
    Comments from a visitor on November 11, 2011: "Hi, Troxell's (also called Troxell's Big Red Orchard) in Montgomery Creek is on the 299 E and they are only open weekends. They may also go to the local farmers' markets."

Tehema County

  • Julia's Fruit Stand - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables,
    11475 Hwy 99E, Los Molinos , CA 96055. Phone: (530) 528-8754. Open: Memorial Day-November 1st, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: . Pumpkins, vendor booths on the opening day. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: July 13, 2012)
    Comments from a visitor on July 13, 2012: "Love it!"
  • Mandy's Berries - Uses natural growing practices, Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables,
    627 Edith Way Across from Safeway , Corning, CA 96021. Phone: 916-837-5232. Email: MandysBerries@yahoo.com. Open: Mandy's Berries is open 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm or until berries are sold out. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Market updates: Click here for updates. Directions: I-5 north Exit Corning, turn right at first stop light and farm is on your right across from Safeway. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries are in April 15th until September and black berries June 1st-September. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers. We also will be selling locally made honey and free range eggs in a few weeks. (ADDED: June 09, 2012)

Meats, Milk and Eggs:

Lassen County

  • Flyin' C - Chicken (free range), Beef, Lamb, USDA Natural, No hormones used, No antibiotics used, 100% Grass fed (includes finishing), Eggs (free range), Organic Milk, Unpasteurized Milk, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road,
    465-575 Elysian Valley Road, Janesville, CA 96114. Phone: 530 253-1072. Alternate Phone: 530-310-2628. Fax: 530 253-1072. Email: mrsheimer@hotmail.com. Open: Call to let us know you're stopping by and let to let us know what you would like; 530;253;1072 530;310;2628. Directions: One hour north of Reno, Nevada in California up 395 North, Exit left at Janesville Chevron Right on Main Left at Wingfield Left at Elysian Valley Rd 465-575 Elysian Valley road Big Log House. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Our darling milk cow, Sweet Pea, produces 3 gallons per day and we are able to spare some more for more customers. Our beef is raised out in our pasture from start to finish. Sweet Pea only gets a little wet cob while she is being milked other wise she spends her day on green pastures in the summer. In the winter we feed her grass hay from the the same pasture. (ADDED: March 04, 2010)

Shasta County

  • Wycked Fell Farm - Chicken (free range), Turkey, Pork, Lamb, No hormones used, No antibiotics used, 100% grass and/or grain fed, Eggs (free range, vegetarian fed), Brown eggs, Specialty eggs (see below), Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, No pets please, Turkeys, Fresh eggs
    299 East, Round Mountain, CA 96008. Phone: 530-949-7816. Email: farmerbill@wyckedfellfarm.com. Open: Call 538 am to 949 am to 7816 or see our website at http://www;wyckedfellfarm;com to find out whether we have animals for sale. Directions: Payment: Cash, only. Lambs are available from spring through fall. Lambs are raised on mother's milk, natural untreated pasture, and the occasional flake of alfalfa. We do not feed grain, or use hormones or routine antibiotics. If you would like a lamb, we will coordinate with a local butcher for you and all you need to do is pay for the lamb up front, then pay the butcher for his services and pick up the wrapped meat. Lambs are butcher weight in September through November. We generally have goat kids available in late spring and early summer. These are dairy goats, not meat breeds. If you are interested in getting your own milk, a dairy kid is just what you need! We occasionally raise a few hogs. They are free range and fed a commercial feed in addition to enjoying rooting in the pasture. We raise Easter eggers, olive eggers and Marans. We often have chickens, chicks, eating eggs, and hatching eggs. Eggs are not available in the winter months. We may also have LIVE turkeys. We do not process any meat on the farm. All animals we sell are sold live. Hogs and lambs can be processed by a local butcher but you would need to make your own arrangements for any poultry. If we have animals for sale, they will be listed on the appropriate page at our websiter on Craigslist.  (ADDED: November 11, 2011) (UPDATED: November 22, 2011)

Tehama County

  • Heaven Sent Ranch - Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Fresh eggs
    13030 Hoy Road, Red Bluff, CA 96080. Phone: 530 953-6334. Alternate Phone: 530 527-1298. Email: heavensentranch@clearwire.net. Directions: We do not currently offer visitation to the ranch. You may read all about out breeding programs on our web site. You can also contact me personally at the email address above with any and all questions. Thanks Debi Heaven Sent Ranch Red Bluff, CA. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Here at Heaven Sent Ranch we raise Black Copper Marans chickens, the worlds darkest eggs. "James Bond's favorite egg!" We also raise heritage breed turkeys. Although we have no access available at this time to the public, we do ship chicks, started birds and hatching eggs anywhere in the United States including Hawaii and Alaska. (ADDED: August 28, 2011)

Horse Rides and More:

Butte County

  • Max's Miracle Ranch - Uses natural growing practices, Horses rented (guided trails), Horses rented (unguided trails), snacks, refreshments and/or concessions, Bed and breakfast, Tent camping, horses allowed, Hotel / Motel nearby, Wedding facilities, Beautiful rural setting, Mountain views, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, boating nearby, skiing nearby, horse riding, golf nearby, swimming pool nearby, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, School tours, children welcome, No smoking allowed, handicap accessible, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, events at your location (call for info)
    3476 Smith Avenue, Biggs, CA 95917. Phone: 530 354-7168. Alternate Phone: 530 354-7168. Fax: 530 354-7168. Email: stevewilliamsb@aol.com. Open: please call to schedule 530 354 pm to 7168. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Activity updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Highway 99, From Yuba City, 20 minutes north on Highway 99, turn left onto West Rio Bonito, Right onto Smith Avenue 1/3 mile to parking. From Chico, 20 minutes south turn right onto West Rio Bonito turn right onto Smith Avenue 1/3 mile to Parking -. Click here for a map and directions. Cherries and Apricots June-July, Peaches and Nectarines July-August, Plums, squash, Tomatoes, Corn, Melons and Berries July-August Pumpkins and Apples, Nuts September-October. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Max's Miracle Ranch is a very special place with a family atmosphere, where you can spend the day riding on our vintage logging train, playing with farm animals, picking your own fruit and vegetables, enjoying story time or having a picnic. Our new attraction this year is "Gold Panning" where you might just strike it rich with a nugget or two. School/Group field trips are available. Our old#8 train has been completely restored. and this spring we are expecting 2 of our miniature horses to give birth. (UPDATED: February 13, 2012)

Farm Venues for Events, Activities, Parties and Meetings:

Butte County

  • Max's Miracle Ranch - Uses natural growing practices, 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, Classes, lectures or Speakers, Daycare and preschool groups, Other Private Parties, Catering available, You may bring your own food, Tables and chairs are Provided, Some Linens and table silverware are provided, Servers Must Be Licensed for alcohol, B&B nearby, Hotel nearby, Motel nearby, Apple Orchard, Peach/Nectarine, Apricot, etc. Orchard, Vegetables, or bush fruit, Corn maze, Pumpkin patch, dairy cows, steers/cattle, sheep, goats, horses, chickens, pigs, llamas/alpacas, other animals, Beautiful rural setting, Mountain views, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, boating nearby, horse riding, golf nearby, swimming pool nearby, CD Player, Internet (Ethernet), Podium, Sound System, TV available, DVD Player, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Valet parking can be arranged, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, Bride and groom dressing areas available, children welcome, No smoking allowed, handicap accessible, meeting room available, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, events at your location (call for info)
    3476 Smith Avenue, Biggs, CA 95917. Phone: 530 354-7168. Alternate Phone: 530 354-7168. Fax: 530 354-7168. Email: stevewilliamsb@aol.com. Open: please call to schedule 530 354 pm to 7168. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Venue updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Highway 99, From Yuba City, 20 minutes north on Highway 99, turn left onto West Rio Bonito, Right onto Smith Avenue 1/3 mile to parking. From Chico, 20 minutes south turn right onto West Rio Bonito turn right onto Smith Avenue 1/3 mile to Parking -. Click here for a map and directions. Cherries and Apricots June-July, Peaches and Nectarines July-August, Plums, squash, Tomatoes, Corn, Melons and Berries July-August Pumpkins and Apples, Nuts September-October. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Max's Miracle Ranch is a very special place with a family atmosphere, where you can spend the day riding on our vintage logging train, playing with farm animals, picking your own fruit and vegetables, enjoying story time or having a picnic. Our new attraction this year is "Gold Panning" where you might just strike it rich with a nugget or two. School/Group field trips are available. Our old#8 train has been completely restored. and this spring we are expecting 2 of our miniature horses to give birth. (UPDATED: February 13, 2012)
This page was updated on
Ball Enamel Waterbath Canner, Including Chrome-Plated Rack and 4-Piece Utensil Set
Don't forget the Ball Blue Book!

Home Canning Kits

Features:


* All the tools you need for hot waterbath canning - in one comprehensive set!
* Complete with 21 1/2 qt. enameled waterbath canner
* Also includes canning rack, funnel, jar lifter, jar wrencher, bubble freer, tongs and lid lifter.
* A Kitchen Krafts exclusive collection.

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. 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!
Ball Enamel Waterbath Canner, Including Chrome-Plated Rack and 4-Piece Utensil Set

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
 

     

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!

Get them all here at the best prices on the internet!

 

Picking Tips

[General picking tips and a guide to each fruit and vegetable] [How much do I need to pick? (Yields - how much raw makes how much cooked or frozen)] [Selecting the right varieties to pick] [All about apple varieties - which to pick and why!]  [Picking tips for Vegetables] [ Strawberry picking tips] [ Blueberries picking tips]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Illustrated Canning, Freezing, Jam Instructions and Recipes

[ All About Home Canning, Freezing and Making Jams, Pickles, Sauces, etc. ] [FAQs - Answers to common questions and problems] [Recommended books about home canning, jam making, drying and preserving!] [Free canning publications to download and print]