The one place that’s closer to the source of our scrumptious North Coast fruits and vegetables than our fabulous farmers markets is the farms themselves. And fortunately for us, an increasing number of local farms have produce (and sometimes farm-raised meat) for sale to the public right on their farms. Some also offer pick-your-own, or “u-pick,” opportunities, and a few even let you call ahead to arrange a pick-up of produce. So, check out the listings below and start plotting your summer farm tour!
Listing information is from Locally Delicious’ free 2017-2018 Local Food Guide, available throughout the tri-county region. Call 707-633-5467 or email [email protected] if you can’t find a copy.
Bayside Park Farm
930 Old Arcata Road, Arcata
(707) 822-7091
[email protected]
www.cityofarcata.org/rec
Facebook: Bayside Park Farm
Products: Greens, pick-your-own herbs, lettuce, artichokes, squash, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumbers, zucchini and flowers
Farm Stand: Wednesdays May to October, noon to 6 p.m.
Redwood Roots Farm
Fellowship Way, off Jacoby Creek Road, Arcata
(707) 826-0261
[email protected]
www.redwoodrootsfarm.com
Products: Lettuce, herbs, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce mix, braising mix, root crops and flowers
Farm Stand: Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon to 6 p.m.
EBT accepted
Warren Creek Farms
1264 Warren Creek Road, Arcata
(707) 822-6017
[email protected]
Products: Pumpkins, dry beans, green beans, shell peas, snap peas, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, dill, onions, sweet corn, winter squash and potatoes
Farm Stand: 1171 Mad River Road, Arcata. Daily in October, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Kneeland Glen Farm Stand
5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka
(707) 496-0459
Facebook: Kneeland Glen Farmstand
Products: Produce, eggs, handmade items, cottage-industry foods and crafts from about 20 vendors
Farm Stand: Daily, noon to 6 p.m.
Organic Matters Ranch
6743 Myrtle Ave., Eureka
(707) 498-2319
[email protected]
www.organicmattersranch.com
Facebook: Organic Matters Ranch
Products: Organic vegetables, meats and eggs
Farm Stand: May 31 to Nov. 31, Monday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m.
EBT accepted
Fieldbrook Valley Apple Farms
336 Rock Pit Road, Fieldbrook
(707) 498-9228
[email protected]
Facebook: Fieldbrook Valley Apple Farms
Products: Apples (50+ varieties), blueberries, raspberries and vegetables
Farm Stand: Roughly July to December. Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Noble Berry Farm
3563 Fieldbrook Road, Fieldbrook
(707) 834-6299
[email protected]
Products: Blueberries
U-Pick: Roughly May to August. Daily, noon (or earlier by appointment) to 6 p.m.
Chan Saechao Strawberries
Eel River Drive (Kenmar Exit)
1665 Thelma St., Fortuna
(707) 845-3930
Products: Strawberries
Farm Stand: Late Spring until July or when strawberries run out. Daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., depending on the amount of berries
Clendenen's Cider Works
96 12th St., Fortuna
(707) 725-2123
[email protected]
Products: Many varieties of apples, fresh apple cider and produce
Farm Stand: August to February. Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wolfsen Farms
2103 Baird Road, McKinleyville
(707) 839-2017
[email protected]
Facebook: Wolfsen Organic Blueberries
Products: Blueberries
Farm Stand: Typically July 4 through Labor Day. Daily: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Riverbend Cellars
12990 Avenue of the Giants, Myers Flat
(707) 943-9907
Heirloom tomatoes, lemon, white, and Chinese cucumbers, Island Bell peppers, summer zucchini, basil, broccolini.
[email protected]
www.riverbendcellars.com
Facebook: Riverbend Cellars
Farm Stand: Starting early May. Daily, noon to 6 p.m. at the estate garden
Flood Plain Produce
31117 Avenue of the Giants, Pepperwood, CA 95565
(707) 722-4330
[email protected]
Facebook: Flood-Plain-Produce
Products: Fruit and vegetables, including peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, brassicas, lettuce, melons, summer and winter squash and cut flowers
Farm Stand: Mid-July through October. Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sarvinski Family Farms
441 Dillon Road, Ferndale
(707) 499-0774
[email protected]
Facebook: The Corn Crib
Products: Beets, beans, corn, cucumbers, garlic, flowers, melons, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, tomatoes, tomatillos, summer and winter squash, and pastured pork
Farm Stand: The Corn Crib on Avenue of the Giants in Pepperwood. Roughly July 15 to Oct 31. Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lost Coast Blueberry Farm
41774 Mattole Road, Petrolia
(707) 629-3528
Products: Blueberries
U-Pick: Late June, July and August