For many generations, Froberg’s Farm in Alvin, Texas, has been the place to go for pick-your-own strawberries. With over 100 acres of farmland, 30 of which are planted with premium, juicy strawberries, harvesting will happen on the farm throughout the entire spring. Before the season ends, over 150,000 visitors will have enjoyed the opportunity to pick their own berries—a fun activity that started here almost by accident.
Alfred Froberg Jr. explained to alvinsun.net, “When grandpa started, they were all picked, taken down to Alvin and shipped by rail to Chicago. When World War II came, he lost all his help so he had to come up with something else.” The new idea was to open the farm for others to pick their own strawberries. After the first day, the farmer went home and said he’d never need to ship another berry.