Sunshine Farms

Contact information:
for pricing and hours of operations
205-280-0242
http://www.jimdurbinfarms.com/

for commercial or retail sales
205-755-4203
email durbinfarms@mindspring.com

Sunshine Farms is a family owned business located in Clanton, AL operated by the Durbin Family. Sunshine Farms sells tomatoes of various varieties, peaches (between 15-20 varieties), and strawberries. The tomatoes are usually harvested from June-November, the peaches from May-August, and just give them a call to find out when strawberries are ripe.

The Durbin Family has been growing peaches since the 1940's, and the family business has been passed down from generation to generation. The farm first started out with only 10 acres, 2 mules and hand labor. It has now grown to having over 500 acres of peaches, a custom nursery timber harvesting operation, a custom tree planting operation, and also a seedstock cattle operation all which covers and additional 2500 acres. The farm now employs more than 60 workers!!

Sunshine Farms also operates a U-Pick strawberry patch on the premises; however, make sure to call before you come to make sure the patch is open. There are picnic tables on the premises so you can bring lunch and make a day of it or if you like. Pre-picked strawberries are there for the purchase as well.

Sunshine Farms can also handle commercial and retail sales of their peaches. They can sell to you by the truck load or by the box. Just give them a call and then pay them a visit at the packing shed.

ALL Sunshine Farms' fruits are wonderful and ripened to perfection; however, Sunshine Farms takes great pride in their peaches. The peaches are only harvested after it reaches its full muturity. The peaches are perfectly ripe and mouthwateringly juicy. Be prepared to make a mess!! .

The Farm also operates a U-Pick pumpkin patch in the fall, usually opening around October. This pumpkin patch is located in Mulberry Creek Homestead. It offers all kinds of activities for the kids such as a corn maze, gem stone mining, and horse and wagon rides. They can book reservations for groups any day of the week, just give them a call.

Dana