Rugged Roots Farm
Quincy, CA
At a glance
- Address
- 501 Crescent Street, Quincy, CA, USA
- Activities
- 🍇 Berries🌻 Flowers🧺 U-pick
- Phone
- (510) 363-0943
- Website
- lostsierrafoodproject.org/buy-our-produce
- Typical season
- May to Aug (berries, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Jun 2025
- events@lostsierrafoodproject.org
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- Cash, Personal Checks, Venmo
- Growing practices
- Ecological Farming, Fair labor practices, living wage, fair trade, etc., No pesticides, Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic, Non-GMO
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Plumas County, CA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 1.8 mi
- Playground 0.6 mi
- Gas station 0.1 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 0.6 mi
- 19 places to eat within 5 mi Moon's, Morning thunder, Sage and Salt
Farmers markets nearby
- Quincy Farmers' Market Quincy · 0.2 mi
- Quincy Farmers Market Quincy · 0.5 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 52°F, lows around 28°F, about 4.1 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 22
- 🍂 First fall frostSep 25
- ☀️ Frost-free season122 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Quincy, CA station (0.1 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Containers only if the farm allows them (some weigh yours first)
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A cooler for the drive home
- Clippers only if the farm allows them
- A bucket with a little water for the ride home
- Containers only if the farm allows them
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Strawberries are ready when fully red to the stem. Blueberries should be deep blue with no red at the stem end; ripe ones roll off into your palm. Blackberries are ripe when dull black, not shiny.
- How to pick
Pinch strawberries off with a bit of stem so they keep longer. Cup blueberry clusters and roll with your thumb. Pick into shallow containers so the bottom layer is not crushed.
- Best time to go
Early morning, before the heat softens fruit and picked-over rows fill up.
- Keep it fresh
Do not wash until you eat them. Refrigerate in a single layer; most berries keep 2 to 5 days.
Farm country: Plumas County
Plumas County had 161 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 21 sold food straight to the public and 4 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 8 farms selling cut flowers
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
From the listing
Rugged Roots farms' Tuesday Evening farm stands are open mid June through early October. It includes U-pick berries and flowers when available. At our farm stand evenings, the farm transforms into a vibrant community space fun for families and people of all ages. A beautiful assortment of flowers and berries at our scenic mountain location in American Valley makes for a memorable experience you will surely want to return for!
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Questions about Rugged Roots Farm
Is Rugged Roots Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Jun 2025.
When is the season at Rugged Roots Farm?
Berries typically run May to Aug in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Rugged Roots Farm?
The listing gives the address as 501 Crescent Street, Quincy, CA, USA. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Rugged Roots Farm?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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