Green Cedar Farm: Pears and Apples Galore!

We have arrived! The hint of fall in the air means pears and apples are moseying their way to the Chico Certified Farmer’s Market – And Green Cedar Farm is great place to find a unique plethora of both!

Owners Sally Shea and Frank Mazzarino are back for the season selling their specialty varieties of pears and heirloom apples – all certified organic and grown on their 15 acre farm located at 3000 feet in Berry Creek.

Both retired teachers, Frank and Sally bought their land in 1980 and started the farm from scratch, planting all the trees. They’ve now been farming for over 35 years! They’ve also been at the Chico Certified Farmers’ Market for quite awhile – in fact, they’re one of the first farmers to begin selling produce at the Chico Saturday Farmers’ Market! Frank says the farm is “more of homestead than a farm,” and you really feel that when you visit their stand. Any questions you might have they are glad to answer with kindness, knowledge, and enthusiasm. In addition to apples and pears, Green Cedar Farm also offers a variety of organic sun dried fruits, and more!

Green Cedar Farm is only at the market from around August or September through October (or until they run out fruit!) so don’t miss your chance to visit these skilled and friendly farmers and taste some exciting fruit varieties this Saturday at the Chico Certified Farmers’ Market! And stay tuned next week for a guide to pears!