It is officially the season to go out and explore our great region. What better way than a tour of some local farms in beautiful Lewis County?
Our area has many opportunities for the agri-adventurer. Why not begin with some of the several exciting u-pick farms in the area? They not only educate us about farming, but bring us closer to our food sources.
The sun is out. Grab the kids and some bags and prepare to fill your bellies and your senses with the sights, smells and delicious tastes of Lewis County.
1. Bunker Creek Berry Patch
2. Cowlitz Falls Lavender Company
Photo courtesy: Justin Claibourn
3. ABC Tree Farm
ABC Tree Farm
107 Pinkerton Rd, Ethel
Open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The ABC Tree Farm is approximately 9 miles east of I-5 east off of highway 12. While the strawberry u-pick season is over, their produce stand sells seasonal fruits and vegetables. In addition, they sell other cane berries such as raspberries, marionberries, boysenberries Triple Crown blackberries during the months of June through August. Most of these products are organically grown.
If that isn’t enough, they are also offering inflatable rides for children to enjoy on weekends through mid-July.
4. Best Family Farms
Best Family Farms
126 Urquhart Rd, Chehalis
Open Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Pick vegetables and herbs through September at Best Family Farms. Owners Gary and Marcy Best and their son, Brandon, along with his wife, Deena, run this innovative farming operation which is driven by their the float beds in which they raise fish for aquaponics.
5. Nearby Farm Stands
6. Find a Farm Stand or U-Pick Farm
