Cal Poly Swanton Pacific Ranch's Organic U-Pick Apple Orchard

The Organic Apple Orchard is open seasonally to the public, Cal Poly alumni, and grade-school groups. Certified annually by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and yielding five tons of apples per year, the ranch's 2-acre orchard produces a diverse array of apples for many uses. The 16 distinct varieties ripen progressively throughout the fall allowing for an extended picking season. Grade-school groups are encouraged to arrange visits to the U-Pick where children receive an overview of ecological processes in organic farming before they set out to collect apples.