When owner Pam Harris talks about her family’s farm in Pollock Pines, she’s clear about one thing: this is a real working farm, not a commercial enterprise designed to separate you from your money. The Harris family has been on this land since 1853, and their operation has evolved significantly over generations. What started as a timber operation transformed into a diversified agricultural business. Now during the summer months, they’re inviting the community to experience what that working farm life actually looks like.
The appeal is straightforward but powerful. You arrive at Harris Family Farm with an open mind and a willingness to do a little picking. The farm provides buckets and shears. Walk out into the berry fields, pick berries straight from the vine, create your own flower bouquets from dahlias, daisies, fragrant lavender, and other varieties. There’s no pretense, no complicated pricing structure, just the chance to do something authentic. Visitors consistently mention the beauty of what they’ve picked and express surprise that they hadn’t discovered this place sooner. It’s the kind of experience that sticks with you longer than a typical errand.
Harris Family Farm is open Thursday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The farm is part of the Apple Hill Growers community, which has broader appeal during fall activities, but the summer months offer their own charm and fewer crowds. Summer Harvest Days are scheduled for July 25-26 and August 1-2. Before you plan your next family outing or day trip into the foothills, consider what makes this Sacramento-area farm worth the drive. What’s stopping you from picking your own berries and flowers this summer?
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Andrew Johnson
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