Summer in New York Equals Berries

LEWISTON, NY (06/30/2008)(readMedia)-- School is out and the kids are home looking at you with the expectation that you have the magic bullet that will excite and entertain them with some fun new project. The Berries Growers of New York State have the perfect solution for you. Log onto www.nysbga.org and find a u-pick farm just down the road from you. Click onto the Find a Farm side bar and find the closest grower in your region. Call or simply pack up the kids and go on over to discover the great tastes awaiting you at the farm nearest to you.

July is the perfect time of the year to visit your local grower. Strawberries are still available and there you will find the other great berries we grow in New York State awaiting you to discover. Right now the new crop of both blueberries and raspberries are offering the best fruit for your tastes. The growers will not only welcome you but they will teach you how to harvest these summer delights. While you are there ask for some great tips on both preserving and tasty new ways to serve these gems of summer.

Summer in New York is a special time. Start a new tradition with your family and get off the couch and into the fun of finding the most perfect berry under the warm sun of summer. I am certain that just like your family each of you will have different favorites. That is perfectly fine. The object is to get out and sample the natural wonders of New York State homegrown berries. Just like summer the berry crop will not last forever. Do not waste a sunny day. Log onto www.nysbgga.org and get picking!

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