photo credit: Laurel Fan
My insurance agent, Rick Cocita, who I met through the Arizona Real Estate Investors Association, mails me a postcard every once in a while with sport schedules and the like. Last week he sent me a list of Arizona Farms and Orchards. Since so many people are focused on eating healthier, I thought you might enjoy.
We are at the hottest time of the year and it’s the end of one season and the beginning of the next, so I do suggest calling first to see what’s in season and what the hours are.
Maricopa County
Date Creek Ranch – Apples and peaches
Wickenburg, Arizona
July and September, 7am to 3 pm – Call first. 928-231-0704
Peaches and Summer Apples available on weekends in July, 7am to 3pm. Fall Apples (Golden and Red Delicious) in September, possibly into October. (Late frost in April, so no peaches for 2009).
They sell grass-fed beef also.
Fenway Park Orchard – Apples, peaches, blackberries
Morristown, Arizona
Open Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday, in season. 623-388-2603
(Peaches are sold out for the season.)
Mother Nature’s Farm – Pumpkins
Gilbert, Arizona
Opening October 1st. 480-892-5874
World pumpkin weigh-off first Saturday in October. Pumpkin patch, hayrides, school tours, animals, picnic area, and corn maze.
Schnepf Farms – Peaches, strawberries, and vegetables
Queen Creek, Arizona
Restaurant and Bakery Hours: Thurs. – Sunday 7:30am to 3pm. 480-987-3100
Organic garden being planted for fall now. Check back on web site for updates.
Tolmachoff Farms – Vegetables
Open Monday-Sunday 9 am- 5 pm. 623-386-1301
Pick your own produce. Call ahead to see what’s in season.
Vertuccio Farms – Peaches, vegetables, pumpkins
Open spring and fall. Re-opens October 1st. 480-650-6611
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This actually sounds like a great idea, Dru. A good opportunity to get outta town (sort of) and get back to nature. I will definitely keep this idea in mind when I’m out in those directions!
We’ll have to compare notes!