Underwood Farms in Ventura County

Underwood Family Farms is one of the best gems that Ventura County has to offer. Between their two farm locations: one in Moorpark and the other in Somis, Underwood Family Farms has seen hundreds of thousands of guests come thru their doors over the years, and they have produced fruits and vegetables that have been consumed by people all over the country.

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Underwood Family Farms allows the public to come to their locations on a regular basis.

According to the Underwood Family Farms website, they have these events going on in October:

“October 9 & 10 - Farm Country Weekend
General Admission - $22.00

October 16 & 17 - Antique Tractor Weekend
General Admission - $22.00

October 23 & 24 - Wild West Weekend
General Admission - $22.00

October 30 & 31 - All About Pumpkins Weekend
General Admission - $16.00.

Underwood Family Farms has a number of things going on.

According to Underwood Family Farms.com:

“Underwood Family Farms is a grower of a wide variety of fresh vegetables and fruits in Ventura County, California. We offer a wide variety of activities tailored for the entire family including pick-your-own produce, birthday parties at our Farm Animal Center, school tours, gift baskets (shipped anywhere in the United States,) and our Springtime, Fall Harvest, and Christmas on the Farm.

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Every day, the mission of our team is to cultivate a relationship between the customer and the farm. We do that through direct marketing of high-quality produce and positive farm experiences while adhering to the highest standards of ethics and integrity. We encourage our visitors to ask questions and give us their feedback.

A frequent question is ‘are we organic?’ On the farm, we practice a method of farming called sustainable agriculture. Using integrated pest management, compost, and minimal pesticides, we are committed to growing healthy and flavorful products while also using the best farming practices.

You can visit us at either of our Farm Markets, located in Somis, or our location in Moorpark, where you can purchase our field-fresh produce and say ‘hi’ to our farm animals. You may also visit us at one of the 15 Certified Farmers' Markets that we participate in throughout the week.”

The history of Underwood Family Farms is also very rich.

According to Stewards Farmland.org:

“The Underwood’s trace their farming roots in Ventura County back to 1867. Craig Underwood’s ancestors grew lima beans, walnuts, and lemons, and initiated fresh produce. A quarter of a century ago, Underwood Ranches began growing jalapenos, its principal crop today. Currently farming 3,000 acres spanning Ventura and Kern counties, it is one of the largest producers of red jalapenos in the country. Underwood Ranches is the exclusive supplier of jalapenos for Sriracha maker Huy Fong Foods Inc. and, last year, they grew 17,000 tons of jalapenos to feed the Sriracha craze. In addition to jalapenos, Underwood Ranches produces Brussels sprouts, carrots, fennel, beets, artichokes, blueberries, celeriac, turnips, tomatillos, and more. The Underwood’s also have a retail arm called Underwood Family Farms.”

If you haven’t visited Underwood Farms, consider taking a trip there this Fall season.