Pellegrini’s Strawberry farm harvested its first acre of Strawberries in 1976. It originated as a project to provide work and a source of income for the children to help put them through college if they desired to further their education.

Acreage expanded to about 3 acres during most of the first 15 years and to 5-6 acres in 1990 when the owner retired from his main job. Today acreage remains at 6-7 with 75% harvested as pick your own and 25% for pre-picked strawberries.

Seven varieties are grown, the majority are Cavendish a large sweet berry preferred by local customers. Other varieties include Jewel, Kent, L’Amore, Dar-select, Brunswick, and Cabot.

Initially berries were sold from a 9 x 12 tent. In 1985 an 8 x 16 wooden building replaced the tent. In 1998 A new 40’ x 63’ building was constructed for marketing and storage. The building provides a weather-proof area for customer service.

In 1998 a custom built wagon was designed to transport customers to and from the fields when the walking distance is over 200 yards.

Pellegrini’s Strawberry Farm celebrated it’s 25^th anniversary in the year 2000.