So much to do with families of all sizes and ages! We love coming to visit. You can also stop into…read morethe stand if you want to just pick up fresh fruits or veggies.

Another beautiful Southern California day! Especially after the rain, the air feels fresh, the…read moreground is less dusty, and it's a wonderful time to explore the farm. My youngest and I visited during its annual Fall Harvest Festival (September 26-October 31), when pumpkins, seasonal treats, and autumn fun take center stage. Seriously, consider taking half a day off to join the celebration of this beautiful season! On weekends, you can expect extra activities like pig races, animal shows, and horse-drawn wagon rides, along with food and drink vendors to keep everyone fueled up. Of course, more activities also mean bigger crowds, so bring a little patience, consideration for others, and you're sure to have a great time exploring everything this farm has to offer! Our family has been visiting this farm since my firstborn was a teeny-tiny baby -- nearly two decades of memories! There's something special about a place that grows alongside your family. Spring brings Easter festivities and the tulip garden, which opens around February and stays until the blooms finish their show. Summer means strawberry picking, while fall brings the much-anticipated Harvest Festival, and in winter there are Christmas trees. Throughout the year, you'll also find pick-your-own produce, beautiful flower beds that make lovely photo backdrops, and a small fresh market at the farm entrance. This farm has a little something for everyone. It's a lovely place for the little ones to explore nature, for couples to enjoy some sweet time together, and for families to make memories season after season. Personally, I especially enjoy picking fresh flowers and bringing home seasonal produce. There's just something satisfying about taking a little piece of the farm home with you! Come join the fun! For now, it's pumpkin-picking season, so go find that perfect pumpkin for Halloween. While you're at it, snap some cute photos, grab a bite or two to eat, enjoy a cool drink, and soak up the autumn sun.

This year for my New Year's Resolution I told myself I was going to eat healthier and cook more and…read morethis is the best way for me to do that. Good Box Organics is not only convenient, with the food being delivered right to my door, but is entirely healthy as well. The owners Samantha and Mark started this business in 2010 and have a mission of creating a healthier future. The best part is they work with local farmers to get all their produce and find multiple ways to give back to the community. They also have their Support a School program where they donate 5% back from every box sold. They have different boxes to choose from and different sizes as well. Some boxes are fruits only and others include fruits and vegetables. I went with the half size fruit and vegetable box. Before delivery, you get an email of what is going to be inside the box and the best part for me is, it includes recipes of what you can make with the items in your box. My box included an avocado, pears, apples, oranges, broccoli, cilantro, pink chard, and lettuce. One of the recipes included Baked Broccoli Parmesan Fritters which I am definitely going to try out because I always need new ideas for meals with having two small children. The delivery fee for their boxes is $6.95 or you can pick up the boxes for free at many of their local pickup locations. The service area covers the greater Los Angeles Area , San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, and Conejo Valley so definitely something for everyone!

This is an incredible company. I say this as someone who works for it! I taught preschool with…read moreSam's dad for years, and after watching her and Mark bring organic fruits and veggies to schools and families for years I switched from teaching and I working for Good Box because that's how much I believe in this company. The farmers are kind and good people. The produce is local, fresh, and can't be matched. The small team that makes this company work are AMAZING individuals. Sam and Mark are truly two of the kindest and most genuine people in my life. I couldn't recommend supporting a small local company more. I genuinely mean it.

This is an absolute gem! Vidal, the farmer grows the most beautiful produce . Hard to do in our…read moredesert with extreme weather! He is enthusiastic and loves farming. Our meals are, without doubt so much better with his produce. He offers a large variety and the quality is top notch! I highly recommend his CSA.

Amazing produce from an amazing farmer. Highly recommend checking this small organic farm out and…read moresupport small business. The owner is extremely hard working and puts thought and care into his farm and produce.

One of my very favorite things about Camarillo is McGrath's bougie farm stand. It's worth the few…read moreextra dollars for their fresh vegetables. Your purchase supports a small business and their goods are delicious take a meal from great to amazing. Open 7 days a week, right off the 101 with parking.

The strawberries are pretty good, but I do like some others a bit more…read more However, if you come here, they offer you the chance to go pick your own berries, but at a cost. $10 per person entrance fee. If you're nearby and don't like going far, this is your best choice. If you just enjoy eating strawberries, try Terry's Berries, expensive but they have the good stuff. Same berry variety (Albion) as Okui in Grover Beach. Or try Underwood Family Farms in Somis for $5 per person plus cost of fruits.

Big fan of Rio Gozo…read more We joined the CSA a few seasons ago after hearing friends rave about them. I have really high standards and at first, I was a bit concerned about not directly choosing what is in my box (both content and quality) and having too much produce. My concerns faded within the first few weeks. The quality is superb - John and Elizabeth at Rio Gozo have high standards - and they grow beautiful, delicious varieties. The quantity is perfect for our family. When we've got a bit too much we just share with our friends and neighbors, or turn into rich soil amendment via compost. I love supporting local agriculture and being part of a rich community, but to be perfectly candid -- the biggest benefits to me are the time and money savings. I enjoy going to Farmers Market but I can't always get there -- and when I do, I often go overboard and spend a ton. Now I have a fridge full of fresh local organic produce in exchange for a very little amount of cash and time, and it's fun discovering new foods and varieties.

Tuesdays are "Ranchero John Day" at our house! We've been members of Rio Gozo since shortly after…read moreit started delivering to Ventura. We began by sharing a box with a friend. We soon found that we could use the entire box so committed to a year to have home delivery. The convenience of having it delivered at home has been great. It is not easy for us to make it out to the farmers markets that do have organic produce and we have been greatly disappointed by the absence of any organic produce at the Ventura Farmers Market downtown on Saturdays. Other reviews likely rave about the food itself -- so I will keep this part brief. It is fabulous. It is fresh, rich, and filled with flavor and nutrients. It is incredible to experience the different taste and texture of vegetables picked that morning. They have begun expanding by offering eggs and organic, fair trade coffee. Sometimes there are some fruits included in the haul. I look forward to them developing more organic fruit sources -- as we would love more fruit. One of our favorite aspects of Rio Gozo is that it is a calling for John and Elizabeth -- far from just an income. They truly want people to have a connection with their food source -- to know where their food comes from. And this means knowing both their farmers and the farm itself. We enjoy getting to see "Ranchero John" to talk food, farms, children and much more under the sun every week. Whenever we have a question during the week -- we hear back quickly from Elizabeth when we email. And without knowing your farmer -- how can you develop trust in the food source you are giving your family? I was concerned about lead and how it is outside the organic certification requirements. I talked with John about this and he noted that one can, of course, separately test the soil for lead. I asked if they'd done so -- and he assured me they had and that it was not a problem in their soil. If you don't trust your farmer, how can you trust your food is not lead-laden? They also want people to be able to know the farm itself. One can very happily be a CSA member, enjoy the delicious, fresh, organic produce, and no more. But if one is interested in more -- that is an option with Rio Gozo. They hold potlucks on the farm -- where you can walk around with your family (including your dog), meet other CSA members, others who coordinate with the farm (such as their egg vendor), family and friends of John and Elizabeth and more, not to mention that there is delicious, fresh, organic food. You feel as if they are truly opening their home to you. That is -- they live on the farm -- that's not all that common anymore. This is not some agri-tainment gig with caged animals taken out for a stroll for a fee. This is their home. When the gathering is around Thanksgiving, their visiting family is there to visit with you. When you need to use the restroom, it is in their home. When the sun goes down, the fires are lit outside and there is campfire music. If we want to visit the farm any other time -- we are always welcome. Recently, we were out when "Ranchero John" came by our home with the veggies. Our 3 year old was so sad to have missed him that we went to the farm the next afternoon. We did not have to make any special arrangements -- we just showed up and were welcomed. Our son loves walking around the farm -- seeing where his food comes from, pulling up a carrot fresh from the dirt, nipping off an edible flower from the arugula, getting his boots really muddy . . . . The connection our son has with the farm and farmers is such a gift to us -- from his understanding of food and its source to his sheer joy in touching and tasting at the farm. Our 9 month old daughter is just beginning to enjoy the weekly visits as well. We open up the cooler for her on the porch, she peers inside at all the veggies, and dives in. To feel that it is safe (and healthy, no less) for her to chew whatever she wishes to pick out, is such a joy for us (yes -- we watch for choking hazards). When there are flowers in the haul, we are not worried about the children touching the flowers (let alone taking a bite) for fear of pesticides that then go in their mouths when their hands inevitably enter their mouths. It's all available to them -- that's a wonderful, safe, feeling to give them. I highly recommend this CSA - it's the next best thing to your own (organic) family farm - without having to worry about Mother Nature.

We came back for the pumpkin patch. They have a great selection of pumpkins and some great photo…read moreareas. The animals are always fun to look at and you can still pick some blackberries. The veggies are always fresh and the service is always friendly. We recently got the heirloom tomatoes. They were to die for. I need to go back this weekend. Great place for veggies and a fun pumpkin patch experience.

The best blackberries. We picked some to enjoy. Love the market here. Fresh produce and the…read moretomatoes were amazing.

I love my Farmers! A friend introduced me to this fantastic…read moreresource. I get a box of goods every 2 weeks of high quality vegetables and fruits. I can make such tastey dishes! I am my own Michlen star restaurant!! They know me now and I get special treats that they know I like. I can hardly wait for guava season. They have a variety of guavas. The farm is beautiful, a true sanctuary. When I pick up my box, I walk through the edible flowers. My favorite are the Jimmy Jump ups. Now I know the cats and volunteers too.

Excellent !! Fantastic fresh, pesticide free produce, fruit, wonderful jam, UH produced honey,…read moreetc. The owners deeply care. We are so fortunate to have this available. I am allergic to pesticides and have dangerous reactions to all commercial supplied produce - including Whole Foods, Sprouts, etc. Even their Organics !!!!! The produce and fruit that UH has is perfect for me. Recommend highly.

A great gem in Carpinteria that allows you to get the best local produce. Unique products too…read more Don't skip out on the mushrooms! Prices reflect the quality so check in before you get some sticker shock.

Farm Cart Organics has a farm stand. It's in the plaza right next to the Carpinteria Library and…read moreFriends of the Library book shop. Open Tuesday- Wednesday 11am-5pm and on Saturday 10am-5pm. The farm stand was loaded with fresh, vibrant fruits, vegetables, and flowers. They even had artwork and olive oil for purchase. Everything was displayed in a magazine cover worthy style. But there was no prices noted which I found odd. I'm not wired to purchase items without knowing the price. I need to know before I loosen the purse strings.

Probably one of the best farmers markets I've ever been to! The produce and flowers are absolutely…read moreincredible, and the location is perfect. It's exactly what a farmers market should be; quaint, charming, and full of fresh, yummy things. I absolutely loved it!

Typically, I go to the Ojai market on the weekends, but I was visiting Ojai on the weekday and…read morenotice that they have a small market. They called this the community market. The market is open on Thursday from 3-7pm. Unlike the weekend market the number of vendors is very limited. The limited vendors could also been due to the heat the day we visited. I did spot a yummy bagel vendor-called buckaroo. Their bagels were really yummy made out of sourdough. The farmer's market is right off the main street...so very convenient when visiting. The farmer's market is in the park and there is parking lot right next to the market. A nice, relaxing vibe to go with the family- often there is music at the market.

I've been an SGO subscriber for about 6 months and I love this organic produce service. I pick up…read moremy box on Wednesdays next to Lighthouse Coffee on the Mesa. I get the regular box with an add-on bag of mushrooms and every other week, a dozen eggs. There's kale almost weekly, which is the one veggie I don't really like, but it's still working for me. My neighbor, the vegan, loves kale and so every week, I redirect the kale to the vegan. In return, the vegan keeps gifting me wonderful things that she's growing, like passionfruit and celery. Yesterday, it was Santa Rosa plums! So, while I can't stand kale, it's still working for me to have it in the box!!! It's summer as I write and the SGO tomatoes have been spectacular. Tomatoes are my marooned-on-an-island food, and being from the south, I'm picky about my tomatoes. This week, there were 3 big yellow heirlooms in the box, which is perfect for my gerdy husband and his need for low-acid produce. In addition, there were about 25 medium to giant cherry tomatoes that were the sweetest, juiciest mouth-sized morsels ever. No salt needed. Hubby and I have been snacking on them straight outta the bowl for 2 days. Other notables in this week's organic box were beautiful broccoli, red leaf lettuce, onions, 3 gorgeous deep red peppers, 2 cukes, carrots, and a nice supply of sweet, juicy strawberries. I have to mention how wonderful it is to have unusual fresh mushrooms each week. I used to buy portobellos weekly, but now I'm using shitakes, maitakes, oysters, lion's mane, and other cool varieties in our soup. And come spring, I can't wait for a weekly stash of chanterelles to arrive again! It's also super easy to manage the SGO orders online. I've been out of town a few times since subscribing and it has been super easiy to login and stop my order for a week. And if you can't figure it out, it's easy to email Carolyn, who is incredibly responsivle and makes communication a breeze. Another thing I love about this service is that Carolyn writes a weekly blog about how things are going/growing at the Givens Farm. It was interesting, for example, to read about how the rains this year affected the strawberries and other produce. In the blog, she lists what each week's box will include, so you can be thinking ahead about what you're going to do with a spaghetti squash, leeks, fennel, or yams. Carolyn typically throws in a recipe with each blog for something in the box. I hope to be able to subscribe to SGO for a long time. Hubby and I are surely enjoying their combination of delicious organic produce and world-class service each week.

Top tier veggies and fruit delivered on time, with respect, each week. Who could complain!…read more A high quality organic subscription every household should consider. 5 stars