[fullwidth background_color=”” background_image=”” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”20″ padding_left=”0″ padding_right=”0″ hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” menu_anchor=”” class=”” id=””][title size=”1″ content_align=”left” style_type=”underline solid” sep_color=”#000000″ margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” class=”” id=””]Minnesota strawberry farmers looking forward to another great strawberry season[/title][fusion_text]Tuesday, June 9th 2015
Minnesota strawberry farmers are looking forward to another great strawberry season, thanks to good growing conditions this year and diligent overwintering efforts by local farmers. Strawberry fields across the state are on par for normal opening dates and promising harvests. Strawberries first ripen in south-central Minnesota and progress north. Southern and metro area berries are expected to be ready in the third and fourth weeks of June. Northern growers anticipate picking and harvest in early July. Conditions vary from day to day and from farm to farm. Tessa Ganser from the Minnesota Grown Program at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture suggests calling your berry farm before visiting. “Call ahead and ask your local farmer about availability and conditions,” said Tessa. “Enjoy the plentiful berry crop this year by picking berries with your friends or family. Picking can be a fun and healthy summer day-trip. Don’t forget to pack the sunscreen and wear comfortable shoes for a great day.” The 2015 Minnesota Grown Directory includes 86 strawberry farms with pick-your-own, pre-picked or both. You can quickly find the nearest berry farm by visiting www.minnesotagrown.com and entering your city or zip code. When you’re on the website, don’t miss the “What’s in Season Chart” at the bottom of the homepage. Consumers can also order a copy of the FREE printed Minnesota Grown Directory by calling 1-888-TOURISM or online at www.minnesotagrown.com.
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