Did You Know……
Of the top 10 agricultural producing counties nationwide, seven are located in the Central Valley
California has been the United States' #1 agricultural state for more than 50 years. In the Central Valley, agriculture and agriculturally-related activity accounts for 32.9% of all employment.
Manteca’s Downtown Tuesday Night Farmers Market
Summer nights are full of the sights and smells of the fresh fruits and vegetables in downtown Manteca. Join us for our weekly market every Tuesday from June – August, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Farmers, Food, Entertainment & Arts & Crafts
Library Park, 320 W. Center Street, Manteca, CA. 95336 (209) 823-7229 www.VisitManteca.org
Dell’ Osso Farms
Home to the area’s largest corn maze each October and Holiday on the Farm complete with snow sledding hill, tree farm and a hayride or train through over one mile of Christmas lights. This is one farm not to be missed.
501 S. Manthey Rd., Lathrop Ca. (209) 982-0833 www.pumpkinmaze.com
C & R Fisher Farms
This fruit stand is where you can buy fresh fruits & vegetable just hours after they have been picked. Opened May – October from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, 7 days a week. Fishers specializes in peaches, nectarines, pears, persimmons, apples, nuts, cherries, apricots, pluots, tomatoes and more 17747 E. Hwy.120, Ripon, CA. 95366 (209) 982-4184
Oakdale Cheese Factory
Produces the best Gouda and Quark Cheeses in the valley. Stop by their country store for a variety of gifts, cheeses and baked goods
10040 State Hwy 120, Oakdale Ca. (209) 848-3139
Lorena’s Edible Garden
Opened for special events or by appointment this one of a kind business is a must see. Almost 150 varieties of herbs, butterfly and hummingbird plants all naturally grown. Call for an appointment.
17397 Enterprise Rd., Escalon, Ca. (209) 838-1457 www.lorinasediblegarden.com
The Fruit Bowl
Here is the place to get it all. Fresh fruits and vegetables and a wonderful bakeshop, along with nuts, honey, jams and olive oils all locally grown.
8767 E Waterloo Rd., Stockton, CA. (209) 931-1196
www.thefruitbowl.com
Jessop Farms
20 acres of organically grown blueberries and almonds that you can pick or buy on site. You can’t get fresher then this.
21386 S Murphy Rd. Ripon, Ca. 95366 (209) 824-0341 www.jessopfarms.com
Lavender Hollow Farm
This seasonal farm is everything a lavender lover could want. Tea Room, and lavender gift items.
Call for schedule
22244 McBride Ave, Escalon Ca. (209) 838-2453 www.lavenderhollowfarm.com
Poots Cactus Farm
You will view over 100 verities of cactus all grown at Poots Farm. This is a must for cactus lovers.
17229 E. Hwy 120, Ripon Ca. 95366 (209) 599-7241