Swanton Berry Farm

04/20/2020

A note about U-Pick -
We are not offering U-Pick at this time due to Covid-19. We need to focus on the safety of our employees and opening a U-Pick would put consumers and our employees at risk. Thank you for understanding. If/when we do decide to open our U-Pick we will announce it here, on our website, and our instagram. We have lots of fresh picked strawberries and artichokes at our farmers markets and our Davenport Farm Stand. We hope to see you soon in mask and gloves!

05/26/2017

We are open for our regular hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at both locations. We are also open at both locations on Monday! See our website for more info. Www.swantonberryfarm.com/upick

05/06/2017

Look at all those berries!! Both of our organic u-pick locations are open for organic strawberries. See our website for more info! Www.swantonberryfarm.com/upick

03/27/2017

The strawberries are on their way! We currently have limited quantities at our farmers markets and in our farm stand.
Our organic strawberry u-pick will open in late April or early May. Stay tuned for more details!

06/14/2016

Dear Organic Olallieberry picking enthusiasts-

It is with a deep sadness that we have to inform you that we will not be able to offer an Organic Olallieberry U-pick this year.
Over the past few weeks, a particularly problematic fruit mold has spread through our Olallieberry field, resulting in a near total loss of our crop.
Unfortunately, there are not any effective organic methods to combat this type of mold.
That’s the bad news. The good news is that at this point none of our other berries seem to be susceptible to this particular type of mold.
Over the next few weeks, we will be trying to get enough of our other varieties put away for our jam, pies, cobblers and other treats, so we can meet our production needs for the Fall, Winter, and Spring.
If we can get enough berries put away, we will open our Organic Blackberry U-pick as planned in late July. We will publish and post updates as we make decisions, or have more information for you.
As a health-conscious consumer, we are sure you will support our continued commitment to using less toxic organic farming methods, even when it results in severe crop losses. Your family’s and our employee’s health are paramount to us.
We hope for better success with our Olallieberries next year.
Meanwhile, we will continue to have plenty of organic strawberries for you to pick through the summer. You and your family and friends can still enjoy a farm outing, pick strawberries and have a great day at the farm.
Sincerely,
Swanton Berry Farm

03/30/2016

Hey Santa Cruz Friends & Farmies,

Starting today, we will be back at the Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers' Market. Our stand will be in a new location this season - the third row between Claravale Farms & Aptos Apiary - so come visit and pick up some organic & socially just strawberries and artichokes!

03/28/2016

07/01/2015

Our Organic Olallieberry and Strawberry U-pick will be open tomorrow 7/1/2015 from 10am-5pm. They are now open every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm. See you in the fields!

04/28/2015

04/28/2015

We're open until sunset-ish throughout the summer! Our U-Picks are open and the Pies are warm. See you soon!