Harvest Time 50th Anniversary
This year, Harvest Time celebrates 50 years of bridging the gap between our fields and your table.
Fifty Years of Roots and Resilience: Celebrating a Half-Century of Harvest Time in Brentwood
For five decades, the spirit of Brentwood has been defined by more than just our borders; it has been defined by our soil. As Harvest Time in Brentwood marks its 50th anniversary, we find ourselves looking back with immense pride and looking forward with even greater excitement.
What started as a shared vision to protect our agricultural heritage has blossomed into a legacy that defines our city’s soul. We are honored to serve as the bridge between our hardworking farmers and the community, ensuring that our local farms don’t just survive—they thrive. It is because of this enduring partnership that Brentwood is recognized globally as the “U-Pick Capital of the World.” We also champion our farms through the annual Farm Trail Map to help visitors discover, support, and return to our local growers season after season. And through our social media channels, we share the unique farm experiences that make this region special, shining a light on the people, places, and traditions that continue to make our region stand out.
The Heartbeat of Our Fields: A Century of Legacy
When you look across a cherry orchard or a field of summer corn, you aren’t just seeing crops; you are seeing the tireless dedication of local families. While Harvest Time is celebrating 50 years of service, the families behind these farms represent a legacy that stretches back over a century. Many of these families were stewards of this land long before Brentwood was even incorporated as a city, and their roots run deeper than the oldest trees in our valley.
The impact of these multi-generational families stretches far beyond the fence line of the farm:
- Investing in our Future:They are the quiet benefactors of our schools, ensuring our children have the resources they need to grow alongside our crops.
- Empowering our Youth:From sponsoring local sports teams to providing first jobs for our teenagers, our farmers invest in the character of the next generation.
- Building the Community:They serve on our city boards, support our local small businesses, and have been the bedrock of our civic life since the very beginning.
These families have shaped the very identity of Brentwood. Their commitment to the land and each other is the reason so many people choose to move here. People come for the beauty, but they stay because of the values—the unique sense of place that only a deep-rooted agricultural community can provide.
A Legacy We Share With You
Whether you are a neighbor who has lived here for forty years or a visitor traveling from across the globe to experience the magic of a Brentwood harvest, you are part of our story. To our residents: Thank you for your fierce pride and for choosing to shop local. You understand that when you support a Brentwood farm, you are supporting a neighbor’s dream.
To our visitors: Thank you for making Brentwood a destination. Your appreciation for the “U-Pick” experience helps ensure that this land remains green and productive for the next fifty years and beyond.
As we celebrate this golden milestone, Harvest Time remains committed to our mission. We are proud of where we’ve been, we are inspired by the families who lead us, and we are more ready than ever for the growth to come.
Here’s to 50 years of Harvest Time, and over a century of farming excellence.
