- (209) 000-0000
- Linden, CA
Summer at Machado Family Farms begins with the deep red glow of our cherry trees. As the first farm in Linden to offer a U-Pick Cherry experience, we are proud to invite your family into our pesticide-free orchards. This isn’t just about filling a bucket; it’s about reconnecting with the source of your food. While you wander the rows, you’ll likely see our “wooly workers”—our sheep and their lambs—grazing nearby, playing their vital role in our regenerative ecosystem. Pack a lunch, pull up a picnic table, and join us for a day of sun-drenched, wholesome family fun.
Machado Family Farms is proud to be the first farm in Linden to offer U-Pick Cherry Experiences. Enjoy picking cherries on the farm and spy sheep and baby lambs grazing in our orchards as part of our regenerative mission.
Only pay for what you pick
For use on-site
Pack a lunch and make a day of it.
Restrooms & water available.
Please note: U-Pick is available on select days only. Follow us on social media for “Peak Bloom” updates and specific picking dates.
Early mornings are coolest and offer the best lighting for your own family photos.
Your picking experience directly supports our mission to return to ancestral farming.
Many families make our U-Pick their annual summer kickoff tradition.
Cherries are our only U-Pick crop!
Follow these four simple steps for a perfect day in the orchard.
Grab your red picking buckets and hear a quick safety brief at the pop-up tent. We provide clean, food-safe buckets for your harvest. Our staff will point you to the rows that are at peak ripeness today.
Pick to your heart’s content! Walk through the shaded orchard and pick directly from the branches. Remember to look for full color and firm fruit—that’s where the flavor is. Make sure to not climb any of the trees as you are picking!
Once your buckets are full, head back to the pop-up tent to weigh your cherries. We charge per pound—take as much as you can carry! We weigh your haul (minus the bucket weight) and you pay by the pound. We accept cash, Venmo or Zelle!
Relax in our shaded picnic area to eat lunch or a snack that you packed, or take your fresh haul home to enjoy in a pie, jam or just eating. Your cherries are as fresh as they get! Make sure to visit the sheep as they are grazing in our adjacent orchard on your way out or as you are picking!