Family Farm Produce: A Woman-Owned Legacy of Freshness in Prosser, WA.

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There’s something about local produce stands that instantly feels grounding, the smell of fresh fruit, the snap of crisp asparagus, the stories hidden behind every crate. In Prosser, Washington, Family Farm Produce brings that feeling to life.

Owned and operated by Maria Ayala, this small but mighty produce stand carries the legacy of her father, Ramon Ayala, while adding something new, a focus on women in farming and community-driven business.

From Her father’s Fields to Her Own Vision

Maria’s roots in the Yakima Valley run deep. Her father, Ramon, came to Washington from Michoacán, Mexico, more than forty years ago. He began working in the orchards, pruning trees and picking fruit, until an orchardist named Steve Newhouse encouraged him to buy his own land.

That encouragement and a small loan helped Ramon start Ayala Farms in Outlook, Washington. His first crop was asparagus, grown with sweat, patience, and heart. He turned ten acres into a thriving farm that once spanned nearly 150 acres.

Maria grew up surrounded by that legacy watching her father’s dedication and learning that farming wasn’t just work, it was a way of life. Now, she’s taken that spirit and poured it into Family Farm Produce, her own business in Prosser.

A Modern Twist on a Family Tradition

Family Farm Produce is more than a place to grab your weekly vegetables. It’s a celebration of local agriculture, family legacy, and women’s leadership in farming. Maria has built her stand with intention sourcing directly from her family’s fields and other local farms across the Yakima Valley.

She’s also passionate about supporting other women-owned farms and produce vendors. Whether it’s partnering with nearby growers or featuring seasonal items from fellow female entrepreneurs, Maria makes it a priority to create space for women in an industry that’s traditionally male-dominated.

“Women have always been a part of farming,” she often says. “But now we’re leading it — growing, selling, and shaping what our communities eat.”

Fresh Produce and Even Fresher Purpose

Each season brings fresh vegetables to Family Farm Produce. In spring, you’ll find bundles of freshly cut asparagus crisp, green, and harvested from the same fields Ramon once tended. Summer brings berries, peaches, and cherries, while fall fills the stand with squash, apples, and late-season vegetables.

Maria believes in keeping her products simple and honestly clean, local food grown with care. It’s farm-to-table in the truest sense, but without the big market markups.

Her stand has become a gathering spot for locals, foodies, and travelers passing through Prosser who want something real, produce with a story and a purpose behind it.

Empowering Through Agriculture

Beyond selling fruits and vegetables, Maria is helping build a community of support for women farmers and small business owners. She regularly collaborates with other growers to share resources and inspiration.

She’s proof that leadership doesn’t have to mean competition, it can mean collaboration, generosity, and lifting others up.

Why You’ll Love Family Farm Produce

1. Woman-Owned and Community-Driven – Every purchase supports local women in agriculture.

2. Fresh, Seasonal Variety – Produce changes weekly, always locally grown and hand-selected.

3. Rooted in Legacy – A third-generation farm family with deep ties to the Yakima Valley.

4. Local Connection – Shopping here keeps your dollars in the community and your meals fresh.

5. Authentic Storytelling – Every bunch of asparagus or basket of fruit comes with a story worth sharing.

Visit Family Farm Produce in Prosser, WA.

Next time you’re near Prosser, make a stop at Family Farm Produce, open seasonally from mid-April through November 1st. You’ll find fresh, flavorful produce, but you’ll also find a story of family, perseverance, and the growing influence of women in Washington’s farming industry.

The stand welcomes everyone, offering flexible payment options including debit and credit cards, cash, checks, Apple Pay, EBT, and Sunbuck cards, making it easy for anyone to take home something fresh and local.

What started as one man’s dream in the orchards has blossomed into a movement led by his daughter, a farmer, a businesswoman, and a champion for other women who dig their hands into the same soil to build something lasting.

Family Farm Produce isn’t just about food. It’s about roots, in the earth, in family, and in community.