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Grapes contain a natural mix of antioxidants that help support a healthy heart and may offer an array of other health benefits. Studies have shown that grapes may help support a healthy cardiovascular system in the following ways: · by preventing platelet aggregation (which can lead to clot formation) · enhancing arterial flexibility and function …

Chelsea, a fifth generation farmer for HMC Farms talks about her family, fruit and why it all is so important to her.

The Chilean earthquake that registered a magnitude of 8.8 on February 27th, 2010 continues to impact the lives of millions of Chileans across that Country. While the agricultural community is getting back to work, the areas hardest hit will take years to rebuild. In an effort to help HMC is currently matching workers donations to …

WEATHER UPDATE:  2 inches of rain today in the Valley!  Will have severe affects on Table Grapes! Autumn Royal:  Black Seedless Grape Available now till the end of October Pack styles: 19# Corrugated 19# Plastic 8/2# Clamshell Berries are large averaging 13’s and 14’s, flavor is sweet, crisp and juicy.   Thompson:  Green Seedless Grape …

Tree Fruit Tree fruit is still going strong into this first week of September.  The way we see it, in about two weeks Nectarines, Whites, and Black plums should begin to taper off.  Where Peaches and Red Plums should start to slow down about 2 weeks after that.  Our Holiday red plums are having their …

King Midas – Yellow Plum Pack style Chelsea Farms 2 Layer Tray Pack Available now until the beginning of August. This specialty plum ranges in color from golden yellow to green and is always very sweet. Black Splendor – Black Plum Pack Style 28# Volume Fill Chelsea Farms 2 Layer Tray Pack The contrast between …

Peach Update This Monday was our first pick of Spring Flame 20’s; Spring Flame 21’s should begin May 18.  Chelsea Farms and HMC pack styles are now both available. Spring Flame 20 Nectarine Update Nectarines will begin on May 16th, with Spring Flare 20’s, but big volumes won’t get started until May 20th when Zee …

Peach Update Peaches will begin this Saturday with small pick of SuperRich.  But we feel that peaches don’t really get going until the 15th when we pick Spring Flame 20’s. Below are pictures of what each variety currently looks like out in the field.  Super Rich – Start Date 5/10                        Spring Flame 20 – Start …

As many may or may not have heard, plums are beginging to blow blueberries out of the water with their abundance of beneficial antioxidants. Below is a study obtained from the California Tree Fruit Agreement about the research conducted behind this topic. The Byrne Report – Plums are the new Superfood! by PPN Advocate March …

There is significant freeze damage showing up in the peach plum and nectarine crops. It’s regional, but will definitely have an impact on the overall volume of the crop. As we get further into the season we will be able to assess the damage more accurately. Please check back throughout the season for important stone …