How three heritage apricot orchards tell the story of Silicon Valley’s bountiful agricultural history

This article, published by the Six Fifty newsletter, highlights city-owned heritage apricot orchards in Saratoga, Sunnyvale and Los Altos, remnants of a history that has been preserved despite challenges due to climate change and increased development in Silicon Valley.

Village Harvest organizes volunteer harvests of apricots and prune plums at the Saratoga Heritage Orchard and donates the delicious fresh fruit to local food banks.