Our organic farm is set in a beautiful meandering section of the lower Merced River (which starts up in Yosemite) less than 2 miles from HWY 99. Our main crops, all certified organic, are blueberries, walnuts, cherries, almonds and oat hay with some mini-plantings of peaches, plums, apples, persimmons, pomegranates. pecans and citrus. We replanted almonds in 2015, so we will started a 'real' harvest in August 2018. Wild elderberries and black walnuts are available for gathering in season. Farm Tours and picnics can be arranged. The farm is designing itself along permaculture principles. Hedgerows and wildlife corridors are being planted with plants native to the Valley and California to restore habitat for wildlife, native bees and songbirds. The 2027 Pick and Gather happens over Memorial Day weekend, May 29-31, with the Merced River Fair on Saturday. Continued fruit-picking, organic breakfast and enjoyment of the river and your family and friends on Monday. The Merced River, Live Music, kids' activities, storytelling, and vendors of local art and hand crafted items are here all weekend. Campsites are available Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Volunteers welcome!!
Blueberry, Cherry and Strawberry U-pick, by appointment, for 2027 starting around May 19th and runs through mid-June, possibly thru Father's Day Weekend, if fruit is still ripening. There is something ripening from May through Thanksgiving, so check back here or call for more info.
We are looking forward to the up coming "Pick & Gather" !
Happy Farming, Kat and Anna
It is just a few days past the spring equinox and the cherry trees and blueberry bushes are blooming, Honeybees and native bees are buzzing. A pair of Redtail Hawks are courting and building their nest in the Cottonwood trees in the river bottom below the house.
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