Freshly picked fruit from the farm to the table or farm to your mouth- that is after you rinse it with water - gives you the best flavor and the most nutrients. It is a great way to spend time with your family and friends. Kids enjoy learning about farming and picking their very own fruit. You are supporting local family farms that grow fresh fruits and vegetables that power your immune system to fight or prevent disease. Strawberries and other berries are now ready to be picked at U-pick farms.
Nutritional Value of Strawberries
Fresh strawberries and other berries such as blueberries have similar amounts of nutrients. Strawberries are a low glycemic fruit so one cup of fresh strawberries will not raise your blood sugar very high. One cup of fresh strawberries will contribute to your recommended daily amount of dietary fiber, essential minerals - calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, selenium, essential vitamins A, beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, vitamin K, B-vitamins and the disease-fighting phytochemicals – anthocyanins, ellagic acid and quercetin.
U-Pick Farms in Woodland, Ca
You can now pick fresh organic strawberries at Pacific Star Gardens, Woodland Ca.This organic U-pick farm also grows apricots, melons, mixed vegetables, lettuce, tomatoes, pumpkins, and transplant vegetables and flowers. It is located on Road 99 just past the intersection of Road 25 and Road 99 as you head towards Davis. They have lots of signs out so you can’t miss it.
You can pick berries, cherries, apricots, peaches, apples and pumpkins once they are in season at Impossible Acres. This U-pick farm is located on the corner of Road 98 and Road 31 in Davis, Ca.
U-Pick Farms in Stockton, Ca
You can pick your own apricots, boysenberries and apples at Bogarin Farms located in Stockton, CA.
You can pick your own blueberries from May till July at Giusto Farms located between Stockton and Lodi in Acampo Ca.
Author tidbit: Elizabeth's grandfather who recently passed away at age 91 was a farmer for 25 years - he grew peaches, walnuts and bing cherries in the San Joaquin Valley.
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