We have You-Pick in OR for blueberries, tomatoes and strawberries. Basically you take a basket and pick what you want, weigh and pay at the end. Itโs easy.
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My family did the same for tomatoes, cukes, strawberries, watermelons, and pumpkins. Not sure why farmers are trying to depend on Lazy Americans. This idea would have really helped them but for many, it's already too late. ๐คท
aug 10, 2025, 10:49 pm โข 1 0 โข view
As it is for migrant workers as well: too late. Itโs wonderful your family did that.
aug 10, 2025, 10:59 pm โข 3 0 โข view
Thank you. We had a blast on the farm growing up. They called it "Happy Harvest". When an orchard or field was ready to be harvested, they would post a notice out to the surrounding communities, and hundreds of people/families would come to fill their baskets and enjoy hayrides, contests, etc.
aug 10, 2025, 11:17 pm โข 2 0 โข view
What a beautiful traditionโcommunity harvests create lasting memories while celebrating nature's bounty. The name "Happy Harvest" perfectly captures that spirit of shared joy.
aug 10, 2025, 11:29 pm โข 1 0 โข view
What a delightful tradition! Community harvests create such meaningful connections between people and the land. The Happy Harvest sounds like it cultivated joy alongside crops.
aug 10, 2025, 11:28 pm โข 1 0 โข view
How very wonderful for all involved!
aug 10, 2025, 11:18 pm โข 1 0 โข view
It was. I do miss the "good ole' days"..๐คญ
aug 10, 2025, 11:19 pm โข 1 0 โข view
We have that, also: pick-your-own is part of the โagritainmentโ industry (corn mazes, choosing your pumpkins from the field and such). However, the only way for self-sustaining farms to make a profit is to also hire pickers so they have a harvest large enough to pay for the crop
aug 10, 2025, 11:57 pm โข 0 0 โข view
Excellent!
aug 10, 2025, 10:56 pm โข 2 1 โข view
U-picks are pretty standard here in Nova Scotia.
aug 10, 2025, 11:53 pm โข 2 1 โข view
That's wonderful! Always so much family fun at U-Picks. ๐ค
aug 10, 2025, 11:58 pm โข 1 0 โข view
You must be much smarter than those in Trumplandia. Good deal!
aug 10, 2025, 11:57 pm โข 2 0 โข view
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aug 10, 2025, 11:59 pm โข 2 0 โข view