California is in the midst of a moderate drought after a very dry winter season.  According to the United States Drought Monitor, 46% of California is considered abnormally dry, while 10% of the state is in a moderate drought.  Our Harvest Time farmers are dependent on rainy winters for abundant […]

Sample award-winning wines without leaving the comfort of the community at our Harvest Time wineries and tasting rooms. The elusive San Francisco Wine Competition hosted over 1000 wineries and 6,700 wines, from 35 states at the 2020 competition. It is the largest American wine competition in the world, which makes […]

As the holidays sneak up, it is the perfect time to think about the exciting variety of farm stores of Harvest Time.  Harvest Time farm stores offer the tastes, treats, and delicacies that make the holiday season unique. Even better, our Farm Stores provide items that are ideal for gifting.  […]

    Harvest Time members in East Contra are going all out to provide holiday activities, a bit of learning, and a whole lot of fun for the kids this fall. From corn mazes to pumpkin patches, from pomegranates to pecan pie, your family can enjoy the best of what […]

It seems that when the weather starts to shift, people are motivated to get out and explore what the world has to offer. As we leave the hot days of summer, the cooler fall temperatures mean we can get back outside to enjoy the local backroads of Contra Costa County.  […]

Nunn Better Farms is the brand many people associate with Nunn Family Farms. Boasting a delicious variety of plump cherries, they are a ‘go-to’ name when it comes to u-pick and pre-picked Brentwood cherries.  In fact, the family has been an integral piece of the agricultural history of Contra Costa. […]

A summer bbq isn’t quite complete without a juicy and refreshing watermelon. But it isn’t always easy selecting a watermelon. We’ve seen many tap on their watermelon, knock their watermelon, or even smell it, but do those techniques actually work or do we just leave it up to chance? Here […]

For visitors to East Contra Costa County, the steady stream of orchards, farms, and fruit stands may all blur together into one beautiful, but indistinguishable, landscape.  For locals, we know that each farm, family and fruit stand has a unique story that invites you into the history of their family […]

Thursday Tip   If you love cherries, you can freeze them and enjoy them year round. Prior to freezing them, you will need to destone them, and the best way is to use a kitchen tool like the one below.         PRE-PICKED ONLY – Cherries, Peaches, Nectarines, […]

Turn A Morning In Cherry Picking Into A Day of Exploring Cherry picking is a fun activity the whole family can enjoy.  From young children excited to explore a working farm to great-grandparents reminiscing about their childhood days scouring trees for the sweetest, juiciest fruit, u-pick season is the perfect […]