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Produce Tips

Alexandra Rae blogs about farm stories, produce tips and her latest adventure.

Fresh Produce Tips

Here are some helpful farm facts and fresh produce tips on how to select, store and cut fresh produce. Click on the fruit or veggie below to learn all about them!

What is in season: Fall

What's in season during the fall

Fall is my favorite time of year. Southern California does feel like fall just yet, but the light is softer, the shadows are changing and pumpkins are in stores. It seems easier to buy produce in season during the fall because grocery stores start carrying gourds and pumpkins. There is more in season than just pumpkins and gourds, so I created a free Printable Seasonal Produce List for fall!

You can print it out and put it on your fridge and then select a few items a week to incorporate into your meal planning. If you just want to try a couple items, simply take the list with you on your next run to the grocery store!

Print the Seasonal Produce List: Fall

Alexandra Rae is an agriculture expert and marketer sharing food and farm stories from the ground up through photography. Her passion is to connect consumer and farmer through her blog and social media. Learn more…

Alexandra Rae is an agriculture expert and marketer sharing food and farm stories from the ground up through photography. Her passion is to connect consumer and farmer through her blog and social media. Learn more…

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