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U-Pick Fresh Goji Berries

OPENS IN JULY OF 2021

Founded on Friendship, Gojoy Berries and Taves Family Farms Unite

History of Gojoy Berries Inc.

When Gojoy founder, Peter Breederland, discovered goji berries and its ‘superfood’ status, he was awakened with purpose. Native to Asia, gojis were receiving attention as studies were proving that these little red nutrient-dense berries were not only delicious to eat but incredibly good for us! Peter began to see the bigger picture and was driven to bring gojis to Canada. Read More
Peter began to see the bigger picture and was driven to bring gojis to Canada. While, it has been said that big ideas are often met with doubt, it has also been said that “Impossible is not a fact, it’s an opinion”. And, while some believed that gojis could not be grown in Canadian climate, Peter was committed to the journey. He grew beautiful gojis and was the first goji farm to go to market. With his wife, Danise, they welcomed several people at their U-Pick location, participated in health & wellness events, hosted media and influencers, made guest appearances on TV stations, and retailed fresh gojis, frozen gojis, and a farm-fresh smoothie booster (purée containing gojis and local strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, and raspberries) at locations across the Lower Mainland.

History of Taves Family Farms

A third-generation farmer, Loren Taves started farming in the late 1980s. His Great Grandfather purchased his first plot of land in the 1930s in the southern lands of the Fraser Valley, and his father established Taves Family Farms in 1969, growing raspberries and raising poultry. When Loren and his brother, Gary, graduated from high-school they, too, recognized niche crops and decided to grow gooseberries! Read More
Loren focused on gooseberries, apples that were unique to coastal climates—such as the signature Jonagold Apple—and red, white, black, and pink currants. Today, Taves Family Farms exists of 46 acres of lands and rents 17 more acres consisting of orchards, berries, pumpkins, sweet corn, and greenhouses. In 1990, Loren and Gary created the Applebarn, and in 1992 Loren’s wife, Corinne, joined them as soon as they married. For almost 30 years, the Applebarn has been welcoming families to experience traditional full activities.

Gojoy and Taves Unite

Peter decided to focus on travelling and spending more time with family, leading to the sale of his farm. Having known Loren over the years and respecting his farming abilities, food philosophy, and entrepreneurial spirit, Peter asked Loren if he would ‘take the baton’ and continue growing gojis. Read More
And, so it happened! Peter’s knowledge of growing gojis and signature plants are part of Taves Family Farms’ offering.U-Pick gojis, Gojoy’s smoothie booster, frozen gojis, and goji plants are available for sale at the Taves Family Farms' Country Store!
 

Goji Berry Product Pricing

Fresh Goji U-Pick:

$8.50/lb

Dehydrated Goji Berries:

Coming soon.

Goji Trees:

$65 per tree or 2 for $110.
(not available at this time)

U-Pick Information

Goji Hours Of Operation:

Now finished.

Admission Prices:

Free admission.  Purchase a $3.00 U-Pick bucket when you arrive. *See our U-Pick Policy below.

U-Pick Location:

333 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford. BC

Goji Berry U-Pick Policy:

  • Goji U-Pick groups (referring to Covid-19 bubbles) must pick a minimum of 1 lb.
  • You do not need a reservation. Our policy is first-come, first-to-pick.
  • Please check in at our ticket booth upon arrival.
  • *We supply and sell U-Pick buckets for $3.00 per bucket. No outside containers are allowed on the farm to accommodate Covid-19 sanitation procedures.
  • You will be assigned a goji berry row and must pick goji berries in your own row, maintaining a minimum of 2 metres distance from other customers at all times.
  • Please do not snack on the berries while picking. This prevents a dangerous Covid-19 touchpoint of a guest putting a berry in their mouth and then touching the plant again.
  • No smoking or vaping is allowed on the farm in any areas.
  • No pets or animals are allowed on the farm except at our Taves Estate Cidery picnic area. Pets must stay on leash and be accompanied by the owner at all times at the cidery.
  • Be sure to wash your picked berries before consuming.
 
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