Our u-pick season will look a little different this year with Guidelines that you must follow to keep you, your family and our staff safe. Below is a list of farms that are open this week. Some farms will require reservations while others will accept walk-ins and limiting the number […]

Harvest Time has long celebrated the opening of the U-Pick season in May. The harvest begins with strawberries and cherries and is followed up with a wide variety of stone-fruits and corn, to name a few of the delicious fruits and vegetables that come from our vibrant farming community. The […]

Meredith Nunn leaves behind a legacy of love, joy, and agriculture.  Born and raised in the open fields of Brentwood, Meredith is a piece of the Brentwood landscape.  Meredith was the daughter of farmer George Stanley and grew up learning and working in fruit orchards and her family’s fruit stands.  […]

Honey is considered nature’s candy.  The sweet nectar can be floral, fruity, spicy, nutty or even earthy and is enjoyed raw, in teas, or in cooking and baking as a natural sweetener.  The benefits of enjoying honey are overwhelming. We are lucky enough to have several Harvest Time farmers who […]

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. […]