As Pi Day arrives on March 14, California’s strawberry fields are just beginning to burst into life. From Ventura County to Watsonville and Santa Cruz, farmers harvest the bright red berries that signal the arrival of spring. In kitchens across the country, those berries find their way into pies, desserts, and family traditions. This piece explores how a simple slice of strawberry pie connects the rhythms of California farming with the small moments that bring people together around the table.