Here’s why December is National Pear Month

Famous fruit

December is National Pear Month, not just because we hear about them in a famous Christmas carol, but because most of the varieties are in season.

There are six main states in the U.S. that produce pears: California, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Washington. Of these states, California, Oregon and Washington make up the majority of production.

In 2023, Washington led in pear production with 290,000 tons, Oregon produced 190,000 tons, and California produced 165,000 tons.