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We're making plans for Tour de Fresh 2005, a tour of the richest valley in America , the San Joaquin Valley , In ancient alluvial times, most of California was covered by the ocean. As the ocean receded, the Valley was formed. As glaciers melted in the Sierra Nevada , rich alluvial topsoil was washed into this valley, creating one of the most mineral rich growing regions for agriculture. The San Joaquin Valley is the backbone of California agriculture, making California the #1 producer of agricultural products in the United States , and the foundation for California 's strong economy. If you're interested in tomatoes, melons, grapes and stonefruit, this tour is for you.
Stonefruit & Grapes
How do we develop new varieties of the sweetest Peaches, Plums, Nectarines or Grapes? If you want a behind-the-scenes look at the next generation of Peaches, Plums, Nectarines and Grapes, and the scientists who breed them, you have got to join us on Tour de Fresh 2005. We will be visiting the scientists and their “farms” where these new fruits are now being developed.
Melons
There's nothing like an ice-cold melon on a hot summer day. And the place to grow these perfect melons, the San Joaquin Valley . What makes this Valley so unique for growing some of the sweetest melons on earth? Tour de Fresh 2005 will be visiting melon farmers at the peak of their harvest. And we'll be taking a close look at just how they know when to harvest the ripest Cantaloupe, Honeydew or Watermelon.
Tomatoes
A vine-ripened tomato. It says, “Summer.” No other state grows more tomatoes than California , and most of those are grown in the San Joaquin Valley . How do we grow and harvest Roma Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes and slicing Tomatoes? Can a tomato really be picked green, and still be full of flavor? If you want a little “Tomato 101,” be on Tour de Fresh 2005.
Get on our Waiting List Now
Reservations for this hot tour will go fast. To start your reservation process, you need to be on our Tour de Fresh 2005 Waiting List. Here's how:
• Call our Tour de Fresh 2005 information line at (209)549-8010 x250. Leave your name and contact information so that we can contact you for registration.
E-Mail Tour de Fresh 2005 headquarters at tourdefresh@piranhaproduce.com with your name and contact information so that we can contact you for registration.
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Can you pick a green tomato and still have full flavor? How does that work? |
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Just how do scientists develop the next generation of Peaches, Plums, Nectarines and Grapes? |
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Why does the San Joaquin Valley grow so many Cantaloupes, Honeydews and Watermelons? And just how do you know when to pick them? |
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