Harvest Season Has Arrived at Desert Fruit Farms
The sun is shining a little brighter, the palms are heavy with golden clusters, and there’s an excitement in the air here in Yuma County—it’s harvest season!
Every year, our family and farm team come together to carefully handpick our certified organic Medjool dates. It’s a tradition rooted in patience and pride, as we harvest each date at the peak of ripeness to ensure that they’re sweet, soft, and bursting with flavor. From the fields to your table, we’re honored to share this desert treasure with you.
Why Harvest Season Matters
Harvest isn’t just about gathering fruit—it’s a celebration of the land, the sun, and the generations of knowledge passed down in Yuma’s farming community. This season, as the dates are collected, sorted, and packed, we’re reminded of the connection between hard work, family, and the joy of nourishing food.
Freshly harvested dates are not only delicious but also versatile. They’re nature’s candy—naturally sweet, rich in fiber, and full of potassium and magnesium. Whether you enjoy them straight from the box or use them in creative recipes, dates are a wholesome way to bring sweetness into your everyday meals.
Featured Recipe: Date & Nut Energy Bites
Perfect for an afternoon snack, lunchbox treat, or quick bite before a workout!
Ingredients:
1 cup Desert Fruit Farms Medjool dates (pitted)
½ cup raw almonds
¼ cup walnuts
2 Tbsp chia seeds (or flaxseeds)
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Optional Add-Ins:
2 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
1 Tbsp almond butter or peanut butter
Directions:
Place the pitted dates in a food processor and pulse until they form a sticky paste.
Add almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, cocoa powder, vanilla, and sea salt. Blend until the mixture comes together (it should stick when pressed between your fingers).
Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls.
Optional: roll each ball in shredded coconut for extra texture.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
These bites are naturally sweet, nutrient-dense, and a delicious way to enjoy the fruits of the harvest.
From Our Farm to You
As the harvest continues, we invite you to celebrate with us by enjoying the freshest dates of the season. Whether you’re a longtime date lover or trying them for the first time, we can’t wait to share the sweetness of Desert Fruit Farms with you.
Stay tuned for more recipes, farm stories, and ways to enjoy your Medjool dates this fall!
