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.

Yes, fruit trees need bees to produce fruit. Our fruit trees are in full bloom at Chelan Ranch Organics. On a sunny day in the orchard, the bees work hard as they buzz from blossom to blossom. Casually observing this symbiotic relationship between the farmer and the bees feels peaceful and harmonious, but it’s not. Lurking in the orchard shadows, we have bear drama, as bears want in on our yummy relationship with bees. 

Have you ever bitten into a juicy, flavorful piece of organic fruit and felt like you were tasting nature’s best? That’s the magic of organic farming at Chelan Ranch Organics. In this blog post, I’ll discuss the science behind organic fruit, focusing on two key aspects: nutrient density and soil health.

Eating large, juicy, sweet cherries off the tree is an annual event I look forward to every summer. Discovering what climate cherry trees grow best is essential for producing flavorful and abundant harvests.

What’s the environmental impact of organic fruit farming? We’re passionate about its positive impact on our planet since we’ve been farming organically for the past thirty-three years. As newlyweds, we began as ambitious backyard organic potato farmers, as shown in the photo with my parents.

Are you seeking a unique camping experience surrounded by nature’s beauty? Look no further! Farm stays at Chelan Ranch in Chelan, Washington, in the heart of the stunning Lake Chelan region.