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Welcome, 2021!

We have opened recruiting for Summer Harvest Internship positions. We are looking for two to three energetic, independent individuals with excellent communication skills to help manage harvest on our certified organic blueberry farm during the 2021 harvest season (May-August).

This is a seasonal full time paid position. We are one of the longest-operating certified organic blueberry farms in California and have a well-established customer base and market. Our farm is located in the foothills east of Chico, in Northern California.

Unfortunately, we are unable to hire workers with H2A visas at this time.

If you are interested in an agricultural internship position, please email cover letter & resume to us at info@sierracascadeblueberries.com.

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Help Wanted! 2020 Harvest Manager Recruitment Has Begun!

We are looking for two to three energetic, independent individuals with excellent communication skills to help manage harvest on our certified organic blueberry farm during the 2020 harvest season (May-August).  This is a seasonal full time paid position.

We require a commitment of 7-8 weeks minimum for the duration of the harvest season, and have limited work available prior to harvest start, as well as post-harvest. This position involves managing the harvest crew, quality control and logistics, driving a 2 ton truck and loading and offloading pallets (forklift and/or pallet jack). Typical work days are 5:30 am to late afternoon, 5-7 days a week for the harvest; weather conditions range from cool mornings to hot afternoons – ability to work outdoors in these conditions is a must. Farm experience and Spanish language skills are helpful. A valid driver’s license is required; no children or pets. Housing may be available.

There may be opportunity to assist or fill in for the owners at one or more farmers markets. We currently sell locally in Chico, and also attend the San Francisco Ferry Plaza, Berkeley, and Marin Civic Center farmers markets each weekend during the season.

We are willing to work with students who require paperwork and follow-up for internships. Many of our former employees have been college students and have used the excellent experience acquired on our farm to move on to rich and fulfilling agricultural jobs.

Send Cover Letter & Resume to: info@sierracascadeblueberries.com, or mail to: Sierra Cascade Farm, PO Box 613, Forest Ranch, CA 95942.

COVID-19: Farms and farm employees are considered “Essential” during COVID-19 because of the importance of keeping food in the nation’s supply chain. We will operate our harvest activities within the guidelines of COVID-19 precautions in order to protect our workers’ health and yours.

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St. Patrick’s Day Gala

St. Patrick’s Day Gala
Chico Sunrise Rotary

Chico Sunrise Rotary presents the annual St. Patrick’s Day Gala!
Bid on a Dinner Under the Stars (on the blueberry farm!!) in the Virtual Auction! The beauty of this event is that while the Gala is a ton of fun with music, dancing, dinner & beverages, you may bid on any of the auction items virtually, so if you can’t make it in person, you may still participate. We are offering the Dinner Under the Stars, a four course meal for six guests, in a gorgeous late-spring setting overlooking the blueberries and mountain views all around. Get some friends together, win this auction item, hire a limo and come on up and let us wait on you! Fun and games guaranteed!! The Gala is March 16th, so stay tuned for the auction details.
For more information, visit the Club’s Facebook page or website.

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Winter Activity: Make Some Blueberry Jam!!!

Happy New Year! Short days, cold and wet out there! This is a good time of year to read books, peruse the garden seed catalogs, and make reservations for fun summer plans. But at some point, you may find yourself yearning for something else to do with your time, and we have the perfect idea! Make some blueberry jam! Cook up a batch, fill some small jars, stash them away for a treat or gift to friends and loved ones. We have a supply of our delicious organic blueberries, frozen in 10 lb boxes. The price is reasonable – $4/lb ($40/box). Call or email us to find out where we can deliver and get jamming!!

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Attention Beer Enthusiasts!

bottle-boxWe are excited to let you know that Almanac Beer Co.

has released its second Farm to Barrel Farmer’s

Reserve Blueberry sour golden ale, made with

Sierra Cascade organic blueberries!

 

If you’re in the Chico area, you can find it at

Spike’s Bottle Shop on E. 1st Avenue.

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Wedding Time!

Our family had something to celebrate this past weekend, when our son, Ryan married his love, Christelle, and it was a beautiful day, and a good day to hafavorve a good day!!!!  Blueberries were present, in the form of jam for favors.  Late harvest berries from the farm and fresh hops were woven into the floral arrangements.  It was a fantastic wedding, and we are so happy to welcome a wonderful woman to our family!
favorsberries and hops

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Blueberry Sour Ale is here!

Almanac Beer Co.’s Farmer’s Reserve Blueberry Sour Ale is here!  Sierra Cascade Organic Blueberries have come full circle, back on the farm in the form of a beautiful Sour Ale. Chico locals – you can find the Handlebar serving it up! 

Farmer's Reserve Blueberry Sour Ale

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Farmers’ Markets this weekend!

We’re starting back at Farmers’ Markets this weekend – we’ll have stands at Ferry Plaza, Berkeley, Grand Lake and Chico on Saturday, and Marin Civic Center on Sunday!