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First Rain Farm

Pickable now
BlueberriesMixed BerriesStrawberriesBlackberriesRaspberries
Season
Jun–Sep
Where
Nevada City, CA, US · Sierra Foothills
Phone
(530) 802-6899
Good to know
Certified organic · Reservation required

First Rain Farm is a diverse, certified-organic, no-till operation in the Sierra Nevada foothills just outside Nevada City, growing blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries. During summer the farm hosts berry U-pick events for friends and families. A reservation with a deposit is required in advance, and payment is accepted via cash, local check, or Venmo.

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Seasons and hours change with the weather and the crop — always check the farm's site before you go.

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More blueberry U-pick →More mixed berry U-pick →More strawberry U-pick →More blackberry U-pick →More raspberry U-pick →

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