You’re in the right place if you’re wondering how long blueberries stay good if refrigerated. The good news is that with proper care, they last a long time!

Why U-pick organic blueberries? Have you experienced the magic of gathering food on a farm? We’ll give you a bucket, and off you’ll go for a delightful activity that connects you to nature, offers fresh and delicious fruit, and supports sustainable farming practices.

Ever wonder how to incorporate organic fruit into your daily meals and snacks? Adding organic fruits to your daily diet isn’t just a nutritious choice—it can transform your meals into vibrant, flavorful experiences.

As organic farmers, we decided to create an organic fruit-buying guide. With over 33 years of experience passionately growing our farm organically and maintaining a yearly kitchen garden, we hold our produce to the highest standards.

Nobody in Chelan looks forward to summer rain. Tourists dread it will ruin their day on the lake, while cherry farmers fear it will spoil their crops. Understanding how rainfall affects cherry crops is crucial for anyone at Lake Chelan during the summer.

Yes, strawberries are getting bigger. The strawberry season will begin at Chelan Ranch soon. What’s behind this trend?

If you’ve ever bought fresh blueberries, you might have noticed a powdery, dusty coating on their surface.

At Chelan Ranch, our organic blueberries often exhibit this characteristic feature, which might leave you wondering: why do blueberries look dusty?

Please support us for agricultural reform. At Chelan Ranch, we are facing unprecedented challenges that threaten the future of our organic farming operations. We recently wrote a letter to Senator Patty Murray, highlighting the critical issues we face and the urgent need for agricultural reform.

Building on last week’s discussion of the Consumer Report’s study on pesticide risks in conventional farming, I want to share about organic pest control for fruit farms like ours. We use an approach called Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Recently, I’ve been contemplating an eye-opening article in Consumer Reports’ May-June 2024 edition titled “‘Produce without Pesticides.“‘ This story unveils CR’s extensive seven-year study, analyzing data from the Department of Agriculture on pesticide residues in 59 common fruits and vegetables.