Sierra Cascade Blueberry Farm

John & Armen Carlon

Sierra Cascade Blueberry Farm is located in the Lassen foothills east of Chico, where John & Armen Carlon have been farming 8.5 acres of blueberries (11,000 plants) on their 61 acre property, since 1989.

They work very hard to grow their berries in a socially and environmentally responsible matter – using cultural practices that respect their watershed, wildlife and the wildlands that surround their farm, and paying wages that are above the state’s mandated minimum. With a newly added solar array to pump water, the Carlons are working to reduce off-farm inputs. They carefully selected blueberry varieties that grow well in their particular climate and location. This, combined with good soil, water, and organic practices, consistently produces berries of outstanding quality and flavor.


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Markets:Downtown Berkeley (Saturday)Season:
May-July (seasonal)Product: BlueberriesFarmer's Name: John & Armen CarlonMailing Address: P.O.Box 613
Forest Ranch, CA 95942
Email: info@sierracascadeblueberries.com
Phone: (530) 228-8728
Website: http://www.sierracascadeblueberries.comFarm Location:
Forest Ranch, Butte County, CADistance From Berkeley:
180 milesSoil Type: Clay loamWater Source: Well and spring-fed pondAbout the Farm:
John and Armen Carlon own and manage the farm year round. They hire 25-50 seasonal employees, as well as student interns.Organic Certification: Certified Organic by CCOFFertilizer: NoneWeed Control: Mower, Weed-Eater, and hand weedingPest Management: NoneAcreage: 8.5 acres