Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We try to answer all of your questions within the pages of our website, however we still have quite a few that are frequently asked. Please take a look to see if your question is listed below. For information on each area of the farm, see menu bar above.
Health & Safety Protocols at Moorpark & Somis Farms
Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark is open daily from 9am – 6pm (5pm outside DST). There is plenty of fresh air and wide-open space to allow guests to visit, enjoy the farm and select and harvest their own essential produce directly from the fields. Our Somis Farm Market is open daily 9am - 6pm (5pm outside DST) and PYO is open on the weekends.
Children UNDER 2 and parking are FREE. Seniors (65+), Military, Veterans, & Emergency 1st Responders receive $2 admission discount daily (w/ valid ID).
Please visit the Springtime on the Farm, Fall Harvest on the Farm or Christmas on the Farm for admission during these special events. Wagon rides to the fields in Moorpark are included with admission. Pull wagons & wheelbarrows are provided in Moorpark and wagons in Somis. Admission is $3.00 to the fields in Somis on weekends.
WE ARE FOLLOWING ALL RULES AND PROTOCOLS SET FORTH BY THE COUNTY OF VENTURA. Masks are not required as we are completely an outdoor operation, however guests may wear them at any time. Please visit the County of Ventura website for more information. If guests do not feel comfortable with these protocols or being around other people, we ask that they delay their visit until a time when they do feel comfortable. We must ask that guests also take responsibility for their behavior. For additional safety protocols and rules, please visit the FAQ page of our website. Please be considerate of others.
NO DOGS OR OUTSIDE ANIMALS OF ANY KIND will be allowed on the farm at this time. DO NOT bring any animals in backpacks, clear backpacks, bags or containers. PLEASE NOTE: Service, Guide or Signal Dogs accompanying an owner ONLY. California Penal Code §365.7.(a) Any person who knowingly and fraudulently represents himself or herself, through verbal or written notice, to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog, as defined below, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment.(b) As used in this section, “owner” means any person who owns a guide, signal, or service dog, or who is authorized by the owner to use the guide, signal, or service dog. A service animal can be excluded from any ADA Title II or III public service or accommodation if any of the following situations exist:
- The dog is out of control and the handler cannot get the animal under control; or
- The dog is not housebroken.
We have the right to refuse any pets whose function is not that of a service animal.
Please visit the Springtime on the Farm, Fall Harvest on the Farm or Christmas on the Farm for admission during these special events.
The Farm Center including Pick Your Own and viewing of our animals in our Animal is open daily from 9am – 6pm daily.
Hand washing stations and restrooms are at the entrances, in the fields, and at the exits. Our team works to sanitize surfaces and maintain cleanliness throughout the day.
Our Animal Center is open and our Moorpark Farm Market is open from 9am – 6pm (5pm outside DST) for pre-harvested produce, off-season items not grown on the farm, jarred products, eggs, nuts, & specialty items. We will also be attending 15 Farmers’ Markets weekly. Our Somis Farm Market is open 9am – 6pm (5pm outside DST) daily.
Visiting the farm is a choice we are offering to those who feel ready to shop, visit and pick their own produce. If you do not feel comfortable coming to the farm during this time, we ask that you delay your visit until a time when you feel more comfortable.
For additional details regarding our Food Safety Program and Safe Operating Procedures on the farm, please visit the Health & Safety information below.
We have continually worked to meet the needs of our customers while keeping our team and all who visit us safe and healthy.
Underwoods has always followed a Food Safety program. In the months prior to the 2020 crisis, we strengthened our system in conjunction with Federal, State and County governments and implemented new Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.'s) to minimize health risks. We are committed to the health and safety of our employees and customers year-round and during this current pandemic.
Our team members begin their workday by washing their hands and frequently do so throughout the day. Nitrile gloves are worn when handling produce, stocking, and interacting with the public. They are frequently changed and replaced as team members move between different tasks. Team members are instructed to not touch items outside the task at hand and remove and replace as needed. All our equipment including crates, coolers, trucks, and knifes are sanitized and checks of water samples are taken four times per year.
The safety of our team members and our customers is of the utmost importance and we will continuously work to do whatever we can to offer a clean, safe, healthy, positive experience for all. Thank you for trusting us with your produce needs. Please take care and stay healthy!
We have 3 large hand washing stations and smaller ones near our portable restrooms. There is hand washing station at the entrance/exit to the farm, near The Barnyard within the Animal Center and in the Tour/Birthday Party area. We also have portable hand washing sinks near our portable restrooms. Each hand washing station is equipped with soap, water and disposable paper towels. Hand washing signs are posted above the stations. We encourage guests and our team members to wash their hands and we also provide hand sanitizer at our Admission's booth, The Barnyard and Farm Market. Guests can also bring their own hand sanitizer.
Wash Your Hands Often to Stay Healthy
You can help yourself and your loved ones stay healthy by washing your hands often, especially during these key times when you are likely to get and spread germs:
- Before, during, and after preparing food
- Before eating food
- Before and after treating a cut or wound
- After using the toilet
- After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet
- After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
- After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste
- After handling pet food or pet treats
- After touching garbage
*This information provided by the CDC - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
Follow Five Steps to Wash Your Hands the Right Way
Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire community—from your home and workplace to childcare facilities and hospitals.
Follow these five steps every time.
- Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
- Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
- Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
- Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
- Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
*This information provided by the CDC - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Use Hand Sanitizer When You Can’t Use Soap and Water
Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs in most situations. If soap and water are not readily available, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. You can tell if the sanitizer contains at least 60% alcohol by looking at the product label.
Sanitizers can quickly reduce the number of germs on hands in many situations. However,
- Sanitizers do not get rid of all types of germs.
- Hand sanitizers may not be as effective when hands are visibly dirty or greasy.
- Hand sanitizers might not remove harmful chemicals from hands.
*This information provided by the CDC - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Caution! Swallowing alcohol-based hand sanitizers can cause alcohol poisoning if more than a couple of mouthfuls are swallowed. Keep it out of reach of young children and supervise their use.
How to use hand sanitizer
- Apply the gel product to the palm of one hand (read the label to learn the correct amount).
- Rub your hands together.
- Rub the gel over all the surfaces of your hands and fingers until your hands are dry. This should take around 20 seconds.
*This information provided by the CDC - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
We strongly recommend that any guests that are experiencing any symptoms including coughing, fever, shortness of breath, etc, remain at home.
We have always followed a Food Safety program. Over the last few months, we strengthened our system in conjunction with Federal and County governments and implemented new Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.'s) to minimize health risks. While we have always promoted hand washing via hand washing buttons our staff wears and directed our guests and employees to frequently use the hand washing stations at our entrances, exits, high traffic areas, and near our animals, additional educational signage has been posted and tips have been added to our website. All of our equipment including crates, coolers, trucks, and knifes are sanitized and checks of water samples are taken four times per year. As recommended, hand washing using soap and water, is the #1 best way to prevent the catching/spreading of viruses and bacteria.
Our team members routinely sanitize areas of the farm including countertops, gates, restrooms, and high-traffic contact zones. Hand sanitizer is available at our Farm Markets, admissions, and in the petting grooming area with hand-washing stations throughout the farm. Guests are also encouraged to bring their own hand-sanitizer and tissues. We strongly recommend that any guests that are experiencing any symptoms including coughing, fever, shortness of breath, etc, remain at home.
MSNBC medical contributor Dr. Joseph Fair, a virologist, epidemiologist and outbreak responder, stated on a March 6, 2020 segment of NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, that "nature's greatest disinfectant [is] sunlight. The UV light inactivates the virus." With over 30 acres to explore and visit, there is plenty of room for all to enjoy themselves in the fresh air & open space and take in the sunshine.
PLEASE NOTE: NO DOGS OR OUTSIDE ANIMALS OF ANY KIND will be allowed on the farm at this time. DO NOT bring any animals in backpacks, clear backpacks, bags or containers. Service, Guide or Signal Dogs accompanying an owner ONLY. No therapy or emotional support dogs.
California Penal Code §365.7.
(a) Any person who knowingly and fraudulently represents himself or herself, through verbal or written notice, to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog, as defined below, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment.
(b) As used in this section, “owner” means any person who owns a guide, signal, or service dog, or who is authorized by the owner to use the guide, signal, or service dog.
A service animal can be excluded from any ADA Title II or III public service or accommodation if any of the following situations exist:
- The dog is out of control and the handler cannot get the animal under control; or
- The dog is not housebroken.
We have the right to refuse any pets whose function is not that of a service animal.
Customers can bring their own bags. Containers brought from home for picking must be weighed prior to weighing the contents and subtracted from the total weight.
Moorpark Farm Center FAQs
Our Farm Market and Pick Your Own fields are open year-round 9am - 6pm (5pm outside Daylight Savings Time).
We are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days.
Our Moorpark address is 3370 Sunset Valley Road Moorpark, CA 93021. We are located right off the 23 Freeway between Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, and Simi Valley.
Our Farm Market is open 9am - 6pm daily (5pm outside DST) year round and is filled with exceptionally fresh produce as well as many types of superb pickled produce, honey, nuts, juices, dried beans, farm fresh eggs, and fresh cut flowers.
We also offer gift cards and Underwood gear as well as pickup and delivery options for our Healthy Harvest boxes and Gift Baskets. Please visit the SHOP page for more information. Don't forget to check out our new Curbside Farm Market pickup option!
Our Pick Your Own fields are open 9am – 6pm daily (5pm outside DST) year round. We are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's days.
Admission is $7.00 during the week and $10 on weekends that are non-event days. Please visit our Springtime, Fall or Christmas on the Farm event pages for pricing during these times. Children UNDER 2 are Free. Tractor-drawn wagon rides to the fields are included with admission.
With plenty of fresh air and wide-open space, visitors can select and harvest their own essential produce directly from the fields while maintaining social distance.
The Pick Your Own fields are open daily from 9am – 6pm daily year round (5pm Outside DST). Entrance to the fields is separate from our Farm Market.
Our Farm Market is open daily from 9am – 6pm for pre-harvested produce, off-season items not grown on the farm, jarred products, eggs, nuts, & specialty items. We will also be attending 14 Farmers’ Markets weekly. Our Somis Farm Market is open 9am – 6pm daily year round (until 5pm outside DST). Please visit the Somis page for information on Pick Your Own.
We recommend visiting during the week. Weekends are a more popular time to visit.
For additional details regarding our Food Safety Program and Safe Operating Procedures on the farm, please visit the Health & Safety information in the top section of the FAQ page.
Make sure to visit the PYO page of our website for additional information.
Our Animal Center is open! Feeding of the animals is back as well as duck feeding & petting of our animals in The Barnyard.
Yes, we do allow strollers and wagons. We also have wagons available on a first come/first served basis. Wheelbarrows are also available for use.
No Motorized Personal Vehicles, Scooters, Bikes, Segways, skateboards, or ride-ons of any type (except wheelchairs).
PLEASE NOTE: No Dogs or Outside Animals Allowed. Service, Guide or Signal Dogs accompanying an owner ONLY
California Penal Code §365.7.
(a) Any person who knowingly and fraudulently represents himself or herself, through verbal or written notice, to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog, as defined below, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment.
(b) As used in this section, “owner” means any person who owns a guide, signal, or service dog, or who is authorized by the owner to use the guide, signal, or service dog.
A service animal can be excluded from any ADA Title II or III public service or accommodation if any of the following situations exist:
- The dog is out of control and the handler cannot get the animal under control; or
- The dog is not housebroken.
We have the right to refuse any pets whose function is not that of a service animal.
We allow backpacks no larger than a standard size. Visitors entering the farm may be asked to have them inspected. Items that are not permitted at Underwood Family Farms must be returned to the vehicle. Additional items may be prohibited at management discretion.
Coolers must be no larger than 16 x 12. There is absolutely no alcohol, smoking or vaping allowed on the farm.
We do allow outside food and drink however items must be carried in a standard size backpack or purse. Coolers must be no larger than 16" x 12" All trash must be taken out or thrown away in our trash or recycling can.
Visitors entering the farm may be asked to have their carry-in items inspected. Items that are not permitted at Underwood Family Farms must be returned to the vehicle. Additional items may be prohibited at management discretion.
There is absolutely no alcohol or smoking allowed on the farm.
Farm Market - Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Snacks, Drinks, Fruit Bars
Cash or Credit Card is accepted
Our farm is privately owned property operated by family and team members that are committed to providing an enjoyable experience for our visitors. We expect our visitors to behave appropriately and responsibly. Those who do not, may be asked to leave without refund. If after being asked and they refuse to leave the property, they may be arrested and prosecuted for criminal trespass. For more information, please review the farm policies below. Violating any of our farm policies may be cause for ejection without refund.
Our farm has always promoted inclusivity, equality, kindness and peace for our team and our visitors. We have a diverse staff and wholeheartedly support equal rights and opportunities for all. There is no place on our farm for racism or discrimination and it is not tolerated. Our farm has always been open to all.
BEHAVIOR
All visitors are expected to behave in an appropriate family-friendly manner. Unruly, disruptive or offensive behavior is not allowed at any time.
While visiting on our farm, we DO NOT ALLOW the following:
- Violations of the law
- Disruptive profanity, vulgar or threatening language or racial slurs
- Unpermitted concealed or exposed firearms or illegal weapons
- Toy weapons that appear to be weapons
- Items with spikes
- Sporting goods or equipment (bats, swords, bows and arrows, hockey sticks, golf clubs, helmets, Frisbees)
- Self-defense equipment (mace, pepper spray), restraining devices (zip ties, handcuffs), suspicious items (box cutters, razor blades, duct tape, etc.)
- Behavior or actions that affect the safety of our guests, tenants, animals and/or employees
- Behavior or actions that threaten the well-being of the property
- Behavior or actions that disrupt our pleasant, family-oriented farm
- Behavior or actions inconsistent with the general purpose of the property
- Any behavior or actions that would disrupt the legitimate business of the property, staff &/or tenants
- Clothing that is offensive or discriminatory
- Backpacks larger than standard sized
- Alcohol, marijuana or any marijuana related products, or illegal drugs
- Glass containers (with the exception of baby food or small containers under 4 oz)
- Cremated remains (boxes, bags, vases, urns)
LANGUAGE
Visitors using profanity or abusive language, symbols or gestures, may be asked to leave Underwood Family Farms without refund.
LINE CUTTING
Line cutting is strictly prohibited. Visitors are not permitted to save places in line or exit the line and return for any reason. Violators may be ejected from the farm without refund.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
For the safety and protection of all, Underwood Family Farms prohibits illegal weapons or unpermitted concealed/exposed firearms, smoking (including e-cigarettes), alcoholic beverages,. No coolers/packs/baskets/containers. Visitors entering the farm may be asked to have their carry-in items inspected. Items that are not permitted at Underwood Family Farms must be returned to the vehicle. Additional items may be prohibited at management discretion.
RESPONSIBILITY / RESTRICTIONS
Visitors must exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while on the farm. Visitors must obey all oral and written warnings and properly use all ride safety equipment provided. Visitors with certain body proportions involving height and/or weight may be denied the opportunity to ride attractions where safety restraints will not operate as designed. Please ask a team member before waiting in line if you have any questions.
Visitors are not permitted to enter any restricted area. Visitors entering restricted areas may be ejected from the farm without refund. Personal items that are lost on the farm should be reported to a team member and to Lost & Found. We will make every effort to retrieve lost articles after normal operating hours. We will hold items up to 30 days unless special arrangements are made.
APPROPRIATE DRESS
We are a family-friendly environment, and for safety reasons, Underwood Family Farms strongly insists on proper attire worn on the farm at all times, including shirts and appropriate footwear. Clothing or tattoos with offensive language or graphics are not permitted at any time. Clothing that displays profanity, pornography, graphic violence, support of drugs and drug use, gang symbols, promotion of discrimination against any group, is not permitted on the farm Admission may be denied if clothing or tattoos are deemed to be inappropriate by management and the visitor does not comply with all reasonable options. Shirts cannot be turned inside out as a solution.
PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING
By entering on to the farm, visitors grant Underwood Family Farms the right to film, video, record or photograph them on farm property for any reason without payment or consideration. Underwood Family Farms requests that all photographs or video taken by our guests be used for their personal use and enjoyment only.
Videography/photography must not disrupt other customers, staff, animals, or any part of the farm including displays, equipment, events, produce, fields, traffic patterns, and structures. Any props used must be pre-approved. We do not allow any nudity, vulgarity, or inappropriate behavior/clothing of any kind. Dogs and outside animals are not allowed.
Any use, reuse or reproduction for commercial purposes without the express written consent of Underwood Family Farms is strictly prohibited. Underwood Family Farms reserves the right to refuse to allow photography of any kind as necessary at individual locations. No commercial photography of any kind is permitted without pre-approval and filling out a photography or filming agreement. Please contact James@underwoodfamilyfarms.com for commercial filming and photography on the farm. Please contact info@underwoodfamilyfarms.com for any filming and photography related to the promotion of the farm.
SOCIAL MEDIA EXCHANGES WITH BLOGGERS/INFLUENCERS
We get many requests from bloggers & influencers. In order to establish a symbiotic partnership, we have the following requirements:
1) Name of IG Site (Twitter/FB too if applicable)
2) IG Site must have at least 5,000 followers and be based in Southern California
3) Twitter & Facebook must have at least 1,000 followers
4) Must be associated with a blog and name & link to blog must be provided
5) Request must be accompanied by analytics from either IG or a site such as Preview
If the above requirements have been met, the visit must then be on the first weekend of our Springtime on the Farm or the first 2 weekends of our Fall Harvest on the Farm. For more information, please email info@underwoodfamilyfarms.com
UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAVs)
Underwood Family Farms is in a flight restricted area as it is close to the Edison helicopter pad, Thousand Oaks Police Department/Sheriff Station & the Camarillo Airport. The farm prohibits the operation or use of any unmanned aerial vehicle on, from, or above the farm absent specific written consent. Flights must then be cleared by the above entities. This includes all UAVs, also commonly known as “drones,” regardless of their size, weight or purpose.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Safety is always a priority and certain weather circumstances may cause Underwood Family Farms to close earlier than scheduled or not open at all. Refunds and rain checks are not offered for inclement weather. As soon as closures are confirmed, announcements will be posted on the website and social media sites with the farm’s current operating status. Please check the website prior to visiting on days when weather may be a concern.
SMOKING
Underwood Family Farms is a smoke-free environment. Smoking, including electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), is permitted only in the parking lot. Smoking is prohibited at all times by visitors under 18 years of age.
DOGS Service, Guide or Signal Dogs accompanying an owner ONLY. Please see our FAQ page regarding knowingly and fraudulently representing himself or herself, through verbal or written notice, to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog, under California Penal Code 365.7.
California Penal Code §365.7.
(a) Any person who knowingly and fraudulently represents himself or herself, through verbal or written notice, to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog, as defined below, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment.
(b) As used in this section, “owner” means any person who owns a guide, signal, or service dog, or who is authorized by the owner to use the guide, signal, or service dog.
A service animal can be excluded from any ADA Title II or III public service or accommodation if any of the following situations exist:
- The dog is out of control and the handler cannot get the animal under control; or
- The dog is not housebroken.
We have the right to refuse any pets whose function is not that of a service animal.
PICK YOUR OWN
The produce available for pick-you-own must be paid for at the Farm Market at the end of the visit. All items picked by our visitors or their family members MUST BE PAID upon exit. Failure to do so constitutes stealing and may require involvement of the local authorities. The farm is not responsible for weather delaying the availability of seasonal items. Please make sure to visit the Pick Your Own page of our website or call the farm prior to making your trip to ensure the item(s) are available for picking.
ATTRACTIONS
If at any time, an attraction is deemed unsafe, we may have to close that particular activity without warning. This is for the safety of our team members and guests and compensation for the closure will not be given.
DRIVING ON FARM/SPEEDING
We have a strict 10 MPH speed limit on the farm. Any type of speeding, dangerous or reckless driving will be addressed and possibly require the assistance of the local authorities. At the end of a busy weekend during our Fall Harvest Festival, there may be a delay in leaving the farm. Please plan accordingly and remain patient and drive with caution. Everyone will exit the farm within a reasonable time frame.
RE-ENTRY
Visitors who leave the farm and plan to return must get an authorized farm sticker before they leave the farm at the exit/re-entry gate. They must show the proper sticker or re-entry will not be allowed.
Transferring stickers is a violation of our policies and is strictly prohibited. Season Pass holders must present their pass to gain entrance to the farm.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Don't see what you're looking for? Check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
We like to call our restrooms "farm bathrooms". As we are a farm that is ever changing, we unable to put in facilities that would require permanent changes to the farm. We do our best to provide "farm restrooms" or portables that are clean and user friendly. We also have a changing station within the Animal Center near the Farm Market. We thank you for your understanding.
Our farm is wheelchair and handicapped accessible. Ride-on scooters for accessibility are welcomed. We have handicapped parking at the entrances. The pathways inside our animal center are of decomposed granite and we have handicapped bathrooms. The pick-your-own fields are dirt, but are manageable as visitors take strollers and wagons. We do have hay throughout the Fall Harvest site in Sept/Oct, but in terms of manageability, the matriarch of our family, Alice Underwood, visited the farm often in her wheelchair and walker well in to her 90's and never had an issue. Our team members are always on hand to assist in any way possible.
We recommend coming during the week. Weekends & holidays are more popular.
To book your tour for 20 or more, please visit the tour page for more information. You can also call the farm & ask to speak with a tour advisor at (805) 529-3690 regarding your tour.
For more information on tours, please the tour section of our website.
To book your birthday party, please visit the birthday party page and click on the Book Now! link. You can also call the farm & ask to speak with a birthday party advisor at (805) 529-3690 regarding your party.
For more information on parties, please visit the birthday party page.
We do have a site for corporate parties. Please visit the party page of our website for information. You can also call the farm & ask to speak with a party advisor at (805) 529-3690 regarding your party.
PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING
By entering on to the farm, visitors grant Underwood Family Farms the right to film, video, record or photograph them on farm property for any reason without payment or consideration. Underwood Family Farms requests that all photographs or video taken by our guests be used for their personal use and enjoyment only. No pornographic, nude or suggestive photography can be taken at any time. Any use, reuse or reproduction for commercial purposes without the express written consent of Underwood Family Farms is strictly prohibited. Underwood Family Farms reserves the right to refuse to allow photography of any kind as necessary at individual locations.
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING
No commercial photography of any kind is permitted without pre-approval and filling out a photography or filming agreement. Please email info@underwoodfamilyfarms.com for commercial filming, photography, and/or base camp/crew parking on the farm.
PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING PROMOTING THE FARM
Please contact info@underwoodfamilyfarms.com for filming and photography directly related to the promotion of the farm including any interview or photo requests. Anything filmed promoting the farm must be family-friendly and cannot contain any suggestive images or profanity.
UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAVs)
Underwood Family Farms is in a flight restricted area as it is close to the Edison helicopter pad, Thousand Oaks Police Department/Sheriff Station & the Camarillo Airport. The farm prohibits the operation or use of any unmanned aerial vehicle on, from, or above the farm absent specific written consent. Flights must then be cleared by the above entities. This includes all UAVs, also commonly known as “drones,” regardless of their size, weight or purpose
Somis Farm Center FAQs
We are open 7-days a week, year-round from 9am - 6pm (5pm outside Daylight Savings Time).
We are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Days.
We are located at 5696 East Los Angeles Avenue Somis, CA 93066 off Los Angeles Avenue (118) just past the Lewis Road/118 intersection
Our Farm Market is open 9am - 6pm daily (5pm outside Daylight Savings Time) and is filled with exceptionally fresh produce as well as many types of superb pickled produce, honey, nuts, juices, dried beans, farm fresh eggs, and fresh cut flowers.
We also offer gift cards and Underwood gear as well as pickup and delivery options for our Healthy Harvest boxes and Gift Baskets. Please visit the SHOP page for more information. Don't forget to check out our new Curbside Farm Market pickup option!
Our Pick Your Own in Somis is open 9am – 6pm when it is berry season. Please see the Somis section of our website for specific information. For any up to date information, please follow our social media sites.
Admission to our Somis PYO Farm is $3.00 per person. Pick your own purchases are separate. Children UNDER 2 are Free. Children UNDER two years of age, and parking are FREE. (more info) Seniors (65+), Military, Veterans, & Emergency First Responders receive a $2 admission discount every day (with valid ID). Use of pull wagon are included with admission.
Weekdays are less busy than weekends. We recommend coming first thing in the morning or after 3:00pm. Saturdays often start out earlier than Sundays, but Sundays tend to be busier than Saturdays. Visiting the farm right now is a choice we are offering to those who feel ready to shop and pick their own produce. If you do not feel comfortable coming to the farm during this time, we ask that you delay your visit until a time when you feel more comfortable.
For additional details regarding our Food Safety Program and Safe Operating Procedures on the farm, please visit the Health & Safety information listed above.
Our Animal Center is now open and the animals would love to see you! Our play structures are open and the barrel horses are ready to ride.
Yes, we do allow strollers and wagons. We also have wagons available on a first come/first served basis. Wheelbarrows are also available for use.
No Motorized Personal Vehicles, Scooters, Bikes, Segways, skateboards, or ride-ons of any type (except wheelchairs).
PLEASE NOTE: NO DOGS OR OUTSIDE ANIMALS OF ANY KIND will be allowed on the farm at this time. DO NOT bring any animals in backpacks, bags or clear backpacks, bags or containers. Service, Guide or Signal Dogs accompanying an owner ONLY
California Penal Code §365.7.
(a) Any person who knowingly and fraudulently represents himself or herself, through verbal or written notice, to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog, as defined below, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment.
(b) As used in this section, “owner” means any person who owns a guide, signal, or service dog, or who is authorized by the owner to use the guide, signal, or service dog.
A service animal can be excluded from any ADA Title II or III public service or accommodation if any of the following situations exist:
- The dog is out of control and the handler cannot get the animal under control; or
- The dog is not housebroken.
We have the right to refuse any pets whose function is not that of a service animal.
We allow backpacks no larger than a standard size. Visitors entering the farm may be asked to have them inspected. Items that are not permitted at Underwood Family Farms must be returned to the vehicle. Additional items may be prohibited at management discretion.
No coolers, food or picnicking on the farm at this time. There is absolutely no alcohol, smoking or vaping allowed on the farm.
We do allow outside food and drink however all coolers/packs/baskets/containers can be no larger than 16" x 10". All trash must be taken out or thrown away in our trash or recycling can. There is no picnicking on the farm at this time.
Visitors entering the farm may be asked to have their carry-in items inspected. Items that are not permitted at Underwood Family Farms must be returned to the vehicle. Additional items may be prohibited at management discretion.
There is absolutely no alcohol allowed on the farm.
Farm Market - Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Snacks, Drinks, Fruit Bars
Cash or Credit Card is accepted
Our farm is privately owned property operated by family and team members that are committed to providing an enjoyable experience for our visitors. We expect our visitors to behave appropriately and responsibly. Those who do not, may be asked to leave without refund. If after being asked and they refuse to leave the property, they may be arrested and prosecuted for criminal trespass. For more information, please review the farm policies below. Violating any of our farm policies may be cause for ejection without refund.
Our farm has always promoted inclusivity, equality, kindness and peace for our team and our visitors. We have a diverse staff and wholeheartedly support equal rights and opportunities for all. There is no place on our farm for racism or discrimination and it is not tolerated. Our farm has always been open to all.
BEHAVIOR
All visitors are expected to behave in an appropriate family-friendly manner. Unruly, disruptive or offensive behavior is not allowed at any time.
While visiting on our farm, we DO NOT ALLOW the following:
- Violations of the law
- Disruptive profanity, vulgar or threatening language or racial slurs
- Unpermitted concealed or exposed firearms or illegal weapons
- Toy weapons that appear to be weapons
- Items with spikes
- Sporting goods or equipment (bats, swords, bows and arrows, hockey sticks, golf clubs, helmets, Frisbees)
- Self-defense equipment (mace, pepper spray), restraining devices (zip ties, handcuffs), suspicious items (box cutters, razor blades, duct tape, etc.)
- Behavior or actions that affect the safety of our guests, tenants, animals and/or employees
- Behavior or actions that threaten the well-being of the property
- Behavior or actions that disrupt our pleasant, family-oriented farm
- Behavior or actions inconsistent with the general purpose of the property
- Any behavior or actions that would disrupt the legitimate business of the property, staff &/or tenants
- Clothing that is offensive or discriminatory
- Backpacks or similar bags larger than 16" x 10" or coolers/baskets larger than 6-pack sized
- Alcohol, marijuana or any marijuana related products, or illegal drugs
- Glass containers (with the exception of baby food or small containers under 4 oz)
- Cremated remains (boxes, bags, vases, urns)
LANGUAGE
Visitors using profanity or abusive language, symbols or gestures, may be asked to leave Underwood Family Farms without refund.
LINE CUTTING
Line cutting is strictly prohibited. Visitors are not permitted to save places in line or exit the line and return for any reason. Violators may be ejected from the farm without refund.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
For the safety and protection of all, Underwood Family Farms prohibits illegal weapons or unpermitted concealed/exposed firearms, smoking (including e-cigarettes), alcoholic beverages, coolers/packs/baskets/containers larger than 16" x 10". Visitors entering the farm may be asked to have their carry-in items inspected. Items that are not permitted at Underwood Family Farms must be returned to the vehicle. Additional items may be prohibited at management discretion.
RESPONSIBILITY / RESTRICTIONS
Visitors must exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while on the farm. Visitors must obey all oral and written warnings and properly use all ride safety equipment provided. Visitors with certain body proportions involving height and/or weight may be denied the opportunity to ride attractions where safety restraints will not operate as designed. Please ask a team member before waiting in line if you have any questions.
Visitors are not permitted to enter any restricted area. Visitors entering restricted areas may be ejected from the farm without refund. Personal items that are lost on the farm should be reported to a team member and to Lost & Found. We will make every effort to retrieve lost articles after normal operating hours. We will hold items up to 30 days unless special arrangements are made.
APPROPRIATE DRESS
We are a family-friendly environment, and for safety reasons, Underwood Family Farms strongly insists on proper attire worn on the farm at all times, including shirts and appropriate footwear. Clothing or tattoos with offensive language or graphics are not permitted at any time. Clothing that displays profanity, pornography, graphic violence, support of drugs and drug use, gang symbols, promotion of discrimination against any group, is not permitted on the farm Admission may be denied if clothing or tattoos are deemed to be inappropriate by management and the visitor does not comply with all reasonable options. Shirts cannot be turned inside out as a solution.
PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING
By entering on to the farm, visitors grant Underwood Family Farms the right to film, video, record or photograph them on farm property for any reason without payment or consideration. Underwood Family Farms requests that all photographs or video taken by our guests be used for their personal use and enjoyment only. No pornographic, nude or suggestive photography can be taken at any time. Any use, reuse or reproduction for commercial purposes without the express written consent of Underwood Family Farms is strictly prohibited. Underwood Family Farms reserves the right to refuse to allow photography of any kind as necessary at individual locations. No commercial photography of any kind is permitted without pre-approval and filling out a photography or filming agreement. Please contact James@underwoodfamilyfarms.com for commercial filming and photography on the farm. Please contact Suzannah@underwoodfamilyfarms.com for any filming and photography related to the promotion of the farm.
SOCIAL MEDIA EXCHANGES WITH BLOGGERS/INFLUENCERS
We get many requests from bloggers & influencers. In order to establish a symbiotic partnership, we have the following requirements:
1) Name of IG Site (Twitter/FB too if applicable)
2) IG Site must have at least 5,000 followers and be based in Southern California
3) Twitter & Facebook must have at least 1,000 followers
4) Must be associated with a blog and name & link to blog must be provided
5) Request must be accompanied by analytics from either IG or a site such as Preview
If the above requirements have been met, the visit must then be on the first weekend of our Springtime on the Farm or the first 2 weekends of our Fall Harvest on the Farm. For more information, please email info@underwoodfamilyfarms.com
UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAVs)
Underwood Family Farms is in a flight restricted area as it is close to the Edison helicopter pad, Thousand Oaks Police Department/Sheriff Station & the Camarillo Airport. The farm prohibits the operation or use of any unmanned aerial vehicle on, from, or above the farm absent specific written consent. Flights must then be cleared by the above entities. This includes all UAVs, also commonly known as “drones,” regardless of their size, weight or purpose.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Safety is always a priority and certain weather circumstances may cause Underwood Family Farms to close earlier than scheduled or not open at all. Refunds and rain checks are not offered for inclement weather. As soon as closures are confirmed, announcements will be posted on the website and social media sites with the farm’s current operating status. Please check the website prior to visiting on days when weather may be a concern.
SMOKING
Underwood Family Farms is a smoke-free environment. Smoking, including electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), is permitted only in the parking lot. Smoking is prohibited at all times by visitors under 18 years of age.
DOGS
PLEASE NOTE: NO DOGS OR OUTSIDE ANIMALS OF ANY KIND will be allowed on the farm at this time. DO NOT bring any animals in backpacks, bags or clear backpacks, bags or containers. Service, Guide or Signal Dogs accompanying an owner ONLY. Service Dog Fraud is a Crime!
California Penal Code §365.7.
(a) Any person who knowingly and fraudulently represents himself or herself, through verbal or written notice, to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog, as defined below, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment.
(b) As used in this section, “owner” means any person who owns a guide, signal, or service dog, or who is authorized by the owner to use the guide, signal, or service dog.
A service animal can be excluded from any ADA Title II or III public service or accommodation if any of the following situations exist:
- The dog is out of control and the handler cannot get the animal under control; or
- The dog is not housebroken.
We have the right to refuse any pets whose function is not that of a service animal.
PICK YOUR OWN
The produce available for pick-you-own must be paid for at the Farm Market at the end of the visit. All items picked by our visitors or their family members MUST BE PAID upon exit. Failure to do so constitutes stealing and may require involvement of the local authorities. The farm is not responsible for weather delaying the availability of seasonal items. Please make sure to visit the Pick Your Own page of our website or call the farm prior to making your trip to ensure the item(s) are available for picking.
ATTRACTIONS
If at any time, an attraction is deemed unsafe, we may have to close that particular activity without warning. This is for the safety of our team members and guests and compensation for the closure will not be given.
DRIVING ON FARM/SPEEDING
We have a strict 10 MPH speed limit on the farm. Any type of speeding, dangerous or reckless driving will be addressed and possibly require the assistance of the local authorities. At the end of a busy weekend during our Fall Harvest Festival, there may be a delay in leaving the farm. Please plan accordingly and remain patient and drive with caution. Everyone will exit the farm within a reasonable time frame.
RE-ENTRY
Visitors who leave the farm and plan to return must get their hand stamped before they leave the farm at the exit/re-entry gate. They must show the proper hand stamp or re-entry will not be allowed.
Transferring hand stamps is a violation of our policies and is strictly prohibited. Season Pass holders must present their pass to gain entrance to the farm.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Don't see what you're looking for? Check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
We like to call our restrooms "farm bathrooms". As we are a farm that is ever changing, we shy against putting in facilities that would require permanent changes to the farm. We do our best to provide "farm restrooms" that are clean and user friendly and we thank you for your understanding.
Our farm is wheelchair and handicap accessible. We have handicapped parking at the entrances. The pathways inside our animal center are of decomposed granite and we have handicapped bathrooms. The pick-your-own fields are dirt, but are manageable as visitors take strollers and wagons. We do have hay throughout the Fall Harvest Festival site, but in terms of manageability, the matriarch of our family, Alice Underwood, visited the farm often in her wheelchair and walker well in to her 90's and never had an issue. Our team members are always on hand to assist in any way possible.
PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING
By entering on to the farm, visitors grant Underwood Family Farms the right to film, video, record or photograph them on farm property for any reason without payment or consideration. Underwood Family Farms requests that all photographs or video taken by our guests be used for their personal use and enjoyment only. No pornographic, nude or suggestive photography can be taken at any time. Any use, reuse or reproduction for commercial purposes without the express written consent of Underwood Family Farms is strictly prohibited. Underwood Family Farms reserves the right to refuse to allow photography of any kind as necessary at individual locations.
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING
No commercial photography of any kind is permitted without pre-approval and filling out a photography or filming agreement. Please contact info@underwoodfamilyfarms.com for commercial filming, photography, and/or base camp/crew parking on the farm.
PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING PROMOTING THE FARM
Please contact info@underwoodfamilyfarms.com for filming and photography directly related to the promotion of the farm including any interview or photo requests. Anything filmed promoting the farm must be family-friendly and cannot contain any suggestive images or profanity.
UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAVs)
Underwood Family Farms is in a flight restricted area as it is close to the Edison helicopter pad, Thousand Oaks Police Department/Sheriff Station & the Camarillo Airport. The farm prohibits the operation or use of any unmanned aerial vehicle on, from, or above the farm absent specific written consent. Flights must then be cleared by the above entities. This includes all UAVs, also commonly known as “drones,” regardless of their size, weight or purpose
General Questions for Moorpark & Somis Farms
We sustainable agriculture which incorporates many techniques that are a part of any good organic farm. We have a page on our website that explains sustainable agriculture and how it relates to organic. Please feel free to visit it and contact us if you have any additional questions.
Yes we do. We take Visa, Mastercard, Discover Cards and Apple Pay.
We also sell and accept Underwood Gift Cards which can be purchased on-line or at our farm markets.
Do you take questions/interview request from students?
We receive many questions and interview requests from students and we love to assist in agriculture education. In order to properly process each one, we ask that you please state the following within the body of your email:
First & Last Name
School or Organization
Class & Project title
Teacher or Professor’s Name
Deadline of Project
We also ask that all questions be submitted in writing and allow at least 5 -7 business days (Mon-Friday) prior to the deadline for us to answer them. We look forward to assisting you in your class or student project.
Thank you for your email. At this time we are not set up for the EBT cards as a special machine supplied by the government is required to process transactions. They have not provided us with these.
We do, however, accept the WIC checks at both our Farm Markets in Somis and Moorpark as well as at the Farmers Markets we visit.
Fall Harvest Festival 2023
Yes! We are excited for our 2023 Fall Harvest Festival! 26 years of harvest fun on the farm. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates!
Yes. We will have a large pumpkin patch as part of our Fall Harvest Festival.
Underwoods Behavior Policy
Our farm is privately owned property operated by family and team members that are committed to providing an enjoyable experience for our visitors. We expect our visitors to behave appropriately and responsibly. Those who do not, may be asked to leave without refund. If after being asked and they refuse to leave the property, they may be arrested and prosecuted for criminal trespass. For more information, please review the farm policies below. Violating any of our farm policies may be cause for ejection without refund.
Our farm has always promoted inclusivity, equality, kindness and peace for our team and our visitors. We have a diverse staff and wholeheartedly support equal rights and opportunities for all. There is no place on our farm for racism or discrimination and it is not tolerated. Our farm has always been open to all.
MASKS
WE ARE FOLLOWING ALL RULES AND PROTOCOLS SET FORTH BY THE COUNTY OF VENTURA. Masks are not required as we are completely an outdoor operation, however guests may wear them at any time. Please visit the County of Ventura website for more information. If guests do not feel comfortable with these protocols or being around other people, we ask that they delay their visit until a time when they do feel comfortable. We must ask that guests also take responsibility for their behavior. For additional safety protocols and rules, please visit the FAQ page of our website.
BEHAVIOR
All visitors are expected to behave in an appropriate family-friendly manner. Unruly, disruptive or offensive behavior is not allowed at any time. While visiting on our farm, we DO NOT ALLOW the following:
- Violations of the law
- Disruptive profanity, vulgar, racial slurs or behavior or threatening language
- Unpermitted concealed or exposed firearms or illegal weapons
- Toy weapons that appear to be weapons
- Items with spikes
- Sporting goods or equipment (bats, swords, bows and arrows, hockey sticks, golf clubs, helmets, Frisbees)
- Self-defense equipment (mace, pepper spray), restraining devices (zip ties, handcuffs), suspicious items (box cutters, razor blades, duct tape, etc.)
- Behavior or actions that affect the safety of our guests, tenants, animals and/or employees
- Behavior or actions that threaten the well-being of the property
- Behavior or actions that disrupt our pleasant, family-oriented farm
- Behavior or actions inconsistent with the general purpose of the property
- Any behavior or actions that would disrupt the legitimate business of the property, staff &/or tenants
- Clothing that is offensive or discriminatory
- Backpacks or similar bags larger than 16" x 10" or coolers/baskets larger than 6-pack sized
- Alcohol, marijuana or any marijuana related products, or illegal drugs
- Glass containers (with the exception of baby food or small containers under 4 oz)
- Cremated remains (boxes, bags, vases, urns)
LANGUAGE
Visitors using profanity or abusive language, racial slurs, symbols or gestures, may be asked to leave Underwood Family Farms without refund.
LINE CUTTING
Line cutting is strictly prohibited. Visitors are not permitted to save places in line or exit the line and return for any reason. Violators may be ejected from the farm without refund.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
For the safety and protection of all, Underwood Family Farms prohibits illegal weapons or unpermitted concealed/exposed firearms, smoking (including e-cigarettes), alcoholic beverages, coolers/packs/baskets/containers larger than 16" x 10". Visitors entering the farm may be asked to have their carry-in items inspected. Items that are not permitted at Underwood Family Farms must be returned to the vehicle. Additional items may be prohibited at management discretion.
RESPONSIBILITY / RESTRICTIONS
Visitors must exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while on the farm. Visitors must obey all oral and written warnings and properly use all ride safety equipment provided. Visitors with certain body proportions involving height and/or weight may be denied the opportunity to ride attractions where safety restraints will not operate as designed. Please ask a team member before waiting in line if you have any questions.
Visitors are not permitted to enter any restricted area. Visitors entering restricted areas may be ejected from the farm without refund. Personal items that are lost on the farm should be reported to a team member and to Lost & Found. We will make every effort to retrieve lost articles after normal operating hours. We will hold items up to 30 days unless special arrangements are made.
APPROPRIATE DRESS
We are a family-friendly environment, and for safety reasons, Underwood Family Farms strongly insists on proper attire worn on the farm at all times, including shirts and appropriate footwear. Clothing or tattoos with offensive language or graphics are not permitted at any time. Clothing that displays profanity, pornography, graphic violence, support of drugs and drug use, gang symbols, promotion of discrimination against any group, is not permitted on the farm Admission may be denied if clothing or tattoos are deemed to be inappropriate by management and the visitor does not comply with all reasonable options. Shirts cannot be turned inside out as a solution.
PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING
By entering on to the farm, visitors grant Underwood Family Farms the right to film, video, record or photograph them on farm property for any reason without payment or consideration. Underwood Family Farms requests that all photographs or video taken by our guests be used for their personal use and enjoyment only. No pornographic, nude or suggestive photography can be taken at any time. Any use, reuse or reproduction for commercial purposes without the express written consent of Underwood Family Farms is strictly prohibited. Underwood Family Farms reserves the right to refuse to allow photography of any kind as necessary at individual locations. No commercial photography of any kind is permitted without pre-approval and filling out a photography or filming agreement. Please contact James@underwoodfamilyfarms.com for commercial filming and photography on the farm. Please contact Suzannah@underwoodfamilyfarms.com for any filming and photography related to the promotion of the farm.
SOCIAL MEDIA EXCHANGES WITH BLOGGERS/INFLUENCERS
We get many requests from bloggers & influencers. In order to establish a symbiotic partnership, we have the following requirements:
1) Name of IG Site (Twitter/FB too if applicable)
2) IG Site must have at least 5,000 followers and be based in Southern California
3) Twitter & Facebook must have at least 1,000 followers
4) Must be associated with a blog and name & link to blog must be provided
5) Request must be accompanied by analytics from either IG or a site such as Preview
If the above requirements have been met, the visit must then be on the first weekend of our Easter on the Farm or the first 2 weekends of our Fall Harvest on the Farml. For more information, please email info@underwoodfamilyfarms.com
UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAVs)
Underwood Family Farms is in a flight restricted area as it is close to the Edison helicopter pad, Thousand Oaks Police Department/Sheriff Station & the Camarillo Airport. The farm prohibits the operation or use of any unmanned aerial vehicle on, from, or above the farm absent specific written consent. Flights must then be cleared by the above entities. This includes all UAVs, also commonly known as “drones,” regardless of their size, weight or purpose.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Safety is always a priority and certain weather circumstances may cause Underwood Family Farms to close earlier than scheduled or not open at all. Refunds and rain checks are not offered for inclement weather. As soon as closures are confirmed, announcements will be posted on the website and social media sites with the farm’s current operating status. Please check the website prior to visiting on days when weather may be a concern.
SMOKING
Underwood Family Farms is a smoke-free environment. Smoking, including electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), is permitted only in the parking lot. Smoking is prohibited at all times by visitors under 18 years of age.
DOGS
PLEASE NOTE: NO DOGS OR OUTSIDE ANIMALS OF ANY KIND will be allowed on the farm at this time. DO NOT bring any animals in backpacks, bags or clear backpacks, bags or containers. Service, Guide or Signal Dogs accompanying an owner ONLY. Service Dog Fraud is a Crime!
California Penal Code §365.7.
(a) Any person who knowingly and fraudulently represents himself or herself, through verbal or written notice, to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog, as defined below, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment.
(b) As used in this section, “owner” means any person who owns a guide, signal, or service dog, or who is authorized by the owner to use the guide, signal, or service dog.
A service animal can be excluded from any ADA Title II or III public service or accommodation if any of the following situations exist:
- The dog is out of control and the handler cannot get the animal under control; or
- The dog is not housebroken.
We have the right to refuse any pets whose function is not that of a service animal.
MOTORIZED PERSONAL VEHICLES
No Motorized Personal Vehicles, Scooters, Bikes, Segways, skateboards, or ride-ons of any type (except wheelchairs).
PICK YOUR OWN
The produce available for pick-you-own must be paid for at the Farm Market at the end of the visit. All items picked by our visitors or their family members MUST BE PAID upon exit. Failure to do so constitutes stealing and may require involvement of the local authorities. The farm is not responsible for weather delaying the availability of seasonal items. Please make sure to visit the Pick Your Own page of our website or call the farm prior to making your trip to ensure the item(s) are available for picking.
ATTRACTIONS
If at any time, an attraction is deemed unsafe, we may have to close that particular activity without warning. This is for the safety of our team members and guests and compensation for the closure will not be given.
DRIVING ON FARM/SPEEDING
We have a strict 10 MPH speed limit on the farm. Any type of speeding, dangerous or reckless driving will be addressed and possibly require the assistance of the local authorities. At the end of a busy weekend during our Fall Harvest on the Farm, there may be a delay in leaving the farm. Please plan accordingly and remain patient and drive with caution. Everyone will exit the farm within a reasonable time frame.
RE-ENTRY
Visitors who leave the farm and plan to return must get their hand stamped before they leave the farm at the exit/re-entry gate. They must show the proper hand stamp or re-entry will not be allowed. Transferring hand stamps is a violation of our policies and is strictly prohibited. Season Pass holders must present their pass to gain entrance to the farm.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Don't see what you're looking for? Check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
Yes! The maze is planted and growing right now!
Please email info@underwoodfamilyfarms.com for pumpkin sales.
Our Pick Your Own in Moorpark is at 3370 Sunset Valley Road Moorpark, CA 93021. We are located right off the 23 Freeway between Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, and Simi Valley.
We also have a small pumpkin patch at our Somis location at 5696 East Los Angeles Avenue in Somis, CA 93066
Our Animal Center is open as well as the Fall Harvest on the Farm site. All rides and activities will be running except for the following that take place weekends only:
Animal Show
Pig Races
Live Entertainment
Live Bands
Themed Weekends
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
Food Court
We encourage all visitors to dress in their favorite Halloween costumes for photo opportunities, however they must follow these guidelines:
- Costumes must be family/child-friendly and appropriate for a family friendly atmosphere. They cannot be violent, offensive or obstructive.
- Halloween masks are not allowed as they frighten our equines and some animals however proper masks covering the nose and mouth are required upon entry/exit, on the wagon rides, Country Store, in our Farm Markets and anywhere 6 feet physical distancing cannot take place.
- Costumes must not contain anything sharp or protruding that may harm another visitor.
- Costumes must not contain anything that has the resemblance of an actual weapon.
- Any subculture phenomenon character costumes with stereotypical undertones that are not family-friendly or appropriate are not permitted.
We reserve the right to refuse anyone dressed inappropriately for the family-friendly fun atmosphere and may ask a guest dressed in costume to leave if we feel their attire is inappropriate.
We will have a light menu during the week of sandwiches, hot dogs, smoothies, coffee and snacks. Weekends will include the following:
Lions Club: Tri-Tip Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Roasted Corn
Kettle Corn Junction: Kettle Corn
Code 3 Concessions: Sandwiches, Smoothies, Wraps, Coffee, Drinks
Support for Athletes: Shaved Ice, Loaded Potatoes, Chili & more
Moorpark High School Marching Band: Lemonade & Iced Tea
Moorpark High Cheer: Pumpkin Pie
Spencer McKenzies - Fish Tacos, Chicken Strips, Fries, Quesadillas & more
Mr. Softee - ice cream
Our Farm Markets and Snack Shacks have drinks, popsicles, jerky, apple chips, candy, and more!
Yes, we do allow strollers and wagons . We also have wagons available on a first-come/first-served basis. Wheelbarrows are available during our Fall Harvest Festival.
PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING
By entering on to the farm, visitors grant Underwood Family Farms the right to film, video, record or photograph them on farm property for any reason without payment or consideration. Underwood Family Farms requests that all photographs or video taken by our guests be used for their personal use and enjoyment only.
Videography/photography must not disrupt other customers, staff, animals, or any part of the farm including displays, equipment, events, produce, fields, traffic patterns, and structures. Any props used must be pre-approved. We do not allow any nudity, vulgarity, or inappropriate behavior/clothing of any kind. Dogs and outside animals are not allowed.
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING
Any use, reuse or reproduction for commercial purposes without the express written consent of Underwood Family Farms is strictly prohibited. Underwood Family Farms reserves the right to refuse to allow photography of any kind as necessary at individual locations. No commercial photography of any kind is permitted without pre-approval and filling out a photography or filming agreement. Please contact James@underwoodfamilyfarms.com for commercial filming, photography, and/or base camp/crew parking on the farm.
PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING PROMOTING THE FARM
Please contact info@underwoodfamilyfarms.com for any filming and photography related to the promotion of the farm including any interview or photo requests.
UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAVs)
Underwood Family Farms is in a flight restricted area as it is close to the Edison helicopter pad, Thousand Oaks Police Department/Sheriff Station & the Camarillo Airport. The farm prohibits the operation or use of any unmanned aerial vehicle on, from, or above the farm absent specific written consent. Flights must then be cleared by the above entities. This includes all UAVs, also commonly known as “drones,” regardless of their size, weight or purpose
Please email your inquiry to info@underwoodfamilyfarms.com. Please include the topic in the subject line with the date, time and details within the body of the email.
PLEASE NOTE: NO DOGS OR OUTSIDE ANIMALS OF ANY KIND will be allowed on the farm at this time. DO NOT bring any animals in backpacks, bags or clear backpacks, bags or containers. Service, Guide or Signal Dogs accompanying an owner ONLY. Service Dog Fraud is a Crime!
California Penal Code §365.7.
(a) Any person who knowingly and fraudulently represents himself or herself, through verbal or written notice, to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog, as defined below, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment.
(b) As used in this section, “owner” means any person who owns a guide, signal, or service dog, or who is authorized by the owner to use the guide, signal, or service dog.
A service animal can be excluded from any ADA Title II or III public service or accommodation if any of the following situations exist:
- The dog is out of control and the handler cannot get the animal under control; or
- The dog is not housebroken.
We have the right to refuse any pets whose function is not that of a service animal.
If you do not see your question on this page, feel free to email us at info@underwoodfamilyfarms.com.