Simonian Farms - Family Story
In 1901, the young family began farming the rich, fertile soil of the sun joaquin valley. They called their farm Simonian Farms. Today's museum-like setting represents over 100 years of memorabilia, much of which was preserved from the original family farm.
When our family began framing in 1901, over three generations ago, not much distinguished the "Simonian Farm" from others throughout Fresno Country. Today, times have changed and most family farms like ours have vanished. Yet, Simonian Farms still clings to the "Charm of Yesterday". Because of our love of "the way it used to be", we now attract visitors from around the globe.
Our fourth generation family farm has the unique distinction of being the only farm of its kind in the state of California for growing and direct marketing over 100 varieties of fruits and vegetables.
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The many seasonal favorites that we grow on site include: cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, apples, pomegranates, blackberries, grapes, boysenberries, figs and persimmons.Other fresh produce that we direct market include: strawberries, plums, tomatoes, sweet corn, pomegranates, persimmons, oranges, grapefruit and lemons, all of which are grown on our nearby farm.
Premium dried fruit and nuts are processed, packaged, and shipped throughout the U.S. from this historic valley landmark.While shopping inside our produce market, visitors encounter fascinating memorabilia such as old mannequins, porcelain signs, restored vintages gas pumps, antique bicycles and even a turn-of-the-century model train that streams and whistles along 200 feet of overhead track.
Over the years, we have continued to add to our collection of farm memorabilia-a tribute to the rich farming heritage we share with the San Joaquin Valley, the agricultural center of the world. |
Antique farm equipment, one of the largest displays in California surrounds our produce market. Rarities which visitors enjoy seeing include the interesting bygone items such as horse drawn wagons, plows, cultivators, an authentic Santa Fe Caboose and Steam Engine Crane, and over 35 restored metal wheeled antique tractors.Halloween is also big at Simonian Farms. We feature the largest selection of pumpkins in the valley. During the month of October we offer weekend hayrides, Haunted Calboose, and a Hay Maze for the entire family.
Great food, historic charm, ample parking and public restrooms, make the Simonian Farms an ideal place for the traveler to stop and refresh.
This historic valley landmark is located on the southeast corner of two major crossroads, Clovids and Jense Avenues, just 4 miles from Highway 99. |
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On September 5, 1995
President Bill Clinton visited Simonian Farms.
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