Celebrate National Peach Day at Massachusetts pick-your-own farms

Celebrate National Peach Day at Massachusetts pick-your-own farms

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - Wednesday is National Peach Day, which celebrates one of summertime's most delicious fruits. According to the National Day Calendar, August is considered the prime peach season in the United States. The peach began in China and Central Asia, dating back 4,000 years. Peaches were not just a delicious food; they were also an expensive and highly traded commodity along the ancient Silk Road in Asia. Transporting peaches on …

It's National Peach Day - ABC Columbia

(CNN)– Today, Wednesday, August 27, is National Peach Day. Whether you enjoy them fresh, baked into a cobbler or canned for later peaches aren’t just delicious, they’re also good for you. The fruit is packed with vitamins and antioxidants. They’re also low in calories, and help fight illnesses like heart disease. The fruit’s history dates back 4,000 years, originating from China and Central Asia. Peaches arrived in the U.S. in the 17th century. …