To ensure you have an enjoyable time picking berries, please remember this is a working farm with many hazards such as,
but not limited to: bees, wasps, spiders, ants and other stinging and biting insects, snakes, rodents, thorns, low trellises,
barb wire fencing and uneven ground including holes and ruts.
Because of this, please be aware picking fruit is done at your own risk and that Barber
Berry Farm, L.L.C. will not be responsible for any injuries sustained as a result of your activities here on the farm.
Some additional thoughts to remember while picking fruit at the farm:
· Be alert for hazards
so you can avoid them · Do not climb trees, fences or structures ·
Supervise children at all times · No smoking
allowed ·
No pets allowed · Wear closed
shoes (no sandals) | ·
Hat, boots and sun screen recommended · Drink plenty
of water (fountain is available) ·
Return to the fruit stand if you hear thunder · Refrigerate fruit as soon as possible · Wash fruit prior to eating · No weapons allowed |
Temporary Storage Available
If you would like to purchase
additional fruit after your bucket is filled, we will be glad to store what you have picked in our cooler while you return
to the fields to pick. Once you return home store fruit in your refrigerator and wash prior to eating.
To freeze, put in single layer on a cookie sheet in the freezer. Once frozen transfer fruit to a
zip bag. Do not wash until just prior to eating.
Handling Instructions
Immediately refrigerate
fruit, do not leave in a warm car and chill within an hour of purchase
Store fruit and vegetables
in the refrigerator above raw meats and poultry or in a crisper drawer so that juices from the meat will not drip on them
Always
wash your hands before preparing fruit for eating
Ensure that all work surfaces, including cutting
boards and utensils, are clean and sanitized using a mild bleach solution (1 1/2 teaspoons of household bleach per quart
of water)
Wash all fruit with cool running, drinkable water
Using soaps or household
detergents is not recommended for washing fruit as they can leave unacceptable chemical residues
Fruit
keeps better if washed just prior to use. However, if children are likely to snack on fruit from the refrigerator, wash
fruit before being stored in the refrigerator
