Getting fresh in Moorpark
Summer is fast approaching, and so are all those delicious fruits and vegetables that make this time of year so very tasty.

Moorpark residents are blessed to be surrounded by some of the most fertile farmland in the world, known for its sweet berries, succulent citrus and tantalizing veggies.

It's an enormous part of our local economy and is the foundation on which this region was built.

Thanks to local roadside produce stands, fruits and veggies can travel from the field to the dinner table in a matter of hours- a luxury found in very few parts of the United States.

Compared to local grocers, produce stands are also far more environmentally friendly.

We want to hear about your favorite roadside produce stand. What makes it special- is it the juicy strawberries or the amazing avocados?

Perhaps it's the price. With today's rising food costs, produce typically costs less at roadside stands than at the supermarket.

Many times roadside stands are run by families- even multiple generations. Do you buy your produce because of a relationship you've built with a particular owner? If so, we want to hear from you.

Is there a vendor at the local farmers' market who sells especially tasty produce? Or perhaps offers a hard-to-find specialty item? We want to hear about them too.

To share your story, please e-mail us at moorpark@theacorn.com or write to us at 1203 Flynn Road, Ste. 140, Camarillo, CA 93012.

Let's hear from you, Moorpark Acorn readers. We want to know what's cookin'.