Searching out local “u pick” farms is another way to eat more local and organic produce without blowing your grocery budget. Not all of them are organic farms, be sure to ask… but even if they aren’t, eating local (even if it isn’t organic) has its advantages nonetheless.
Today me, the kids and some friends headed out to Adams Farm in Fayetteville, GA. In less than one hour just my crew picked about 9 pounds of blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries, as you can see in the pictures. I can see why farm families were usually large… little kids are great farm hands.
They had a great time picking, even the baby, who is lower to the ground which meant less squatting for Mom. And she did pop a few in her mouth despite my best efforts to keep her from it. 
If you’re in the US, you can search this site for local you pick farms: Pick Your Own It’s fun going berry picking, and also educational for the kiddies – one hour in and these city slickers were HOT, TIRED and ready to head to the nearest air conditioned environment! I think doing this really makes you appreciate what life is like for farmers, and the work and love that goes into the food that makes it to our table. Actually, once I got in the groove, I really started to enjoy myself. It was a kind of meditation. I was in the zone. I just wanted some water and a fan. LOL
Great story! I loved living on a farm while I did. It was alot of work but my kids were never happier.
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