The people behind the popular website, PickYourOwn.org are an amazing group. They appear committed to providing all the appropriate information, and more, for finding fresh grown local food sources almost anywhere on the planet. It would seem like a lot of work to keep the website running smoothly and updated. Do they somehow get paid for it? Do they do it for free?
It seems to me, how they do it is surely rooted in their belief in helping people and that is a good thing. Something simple like knowing where to purchase fresh local strawberries, apples, or any other type of food stuff is valuable to know. It is an option for someone wanting to make a break from the habit of buying stuff from the grocery store. Driving out to a farm or orchard to buy food may take more time to do when compared to driving to Walmart, but at the very least, its worth it when you consider all the fresh air one may experience out in the country.
What I like about the Pick Your Own website is how extensive the information is.
From Crop Availability Calendars, Harvest Dates to Miscellaneous Fun and Resources, the navigating friendly platform is filled with information any picky Foodie would want to know about. Conveniently, the website also provides general picking tips and a guide to fruits and vegetables. There is a link to “What to know in selecting or harvesting many fruits and vegetables from a plant, farm or market.” The platforms also provides a complete list of home canning and freezing directions.
Pick Your Own is loaded with dates, locations and information on local farm stands, roadside stands, and farmer’s markets.
The platform is the place to go on the Internet for healthy food choices, local opportunities and it is a conduit for good people to interact with the farmers and growers who produce our food. Pick Your Own website fills the gap between good folks and farmers. It can bring them together and that is a good thing, indeed.
