PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM 103 PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF LEMOS FARM BLUE HOUSE FARM, SAN GREGORIO Ryan Casey’s organic farm grows more than 50 different vegetables and features U-pick strawberries as well as a farm stand selling fresh produce, flowers, local ceramics, pastries and bread. “July is a great time for a whole lot of stuff,” Ryan says, especially melons, peppers and lettuce. Peruse the wide selection of dried heirloom beans, including his favorite variety, Good Mother Stallard. You can also find Blue House produce at farmers markets in San Carlos and at the College of San Mateo. Weekends, Noon-5PM 950 La Honda Road. bluehousefarm.com LEMOS FARM, HALF MOON BAY On weekends, this kid-friendly destination offers everything from pony rides and goat yoga to bounce houses and a petting zoo, as this working family farm transforms into an agricultural amusement park. On weekdays, the focus is on raising Christmas seasonal sampler The next time you spend a day on the San Mateo County coast, plan to bring home more than sandy towels and soggy swimsuits. The allure of the region’s agricultural riches is a good reason to take along an empty cooler and some ice to stow the goodies you’ll collect. Here’s a sampling of small farms that welcome visitors by offering produce stands, tours, U-pick berries, special events and volunteer opportunities. trees, pumpkins, corn and hay, along with livestock. Instead of a farmstand, you’ll find a concessions stand and a deli offering sandwiches and burgers. Opening hours expand when the pumpkin patch opens in September. “The real farm work is done all year long right here at Lemos Farm. We see agritourism as an exciting opportunity for the general public to experience and understand what farm life is like by interacting directly with animals and various farm-themed activities during their visit,” says Frank Lemos. Weekends, 10AM to 5PM 12320 San Mateo Road. lemosfarm.com
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