Where in Nevada to find pick your own farms and orchards for fruit, vegetables, pumpkins and canning & freezing instructions!

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This month's notes: May 2013: The cool weather has delayed blooms and slowed growth by a couple of weeks, but don't miss strawberries: they started in most Southern areas in late April, and in late May up north. Click here for strawberry facts and picking tips, and this page for easy strawberry jam making directions. Blueberries will come in June in most areas. Of course, Florida, southern Texas, and other very warm areas are already picking both crops! See this page for hundreds of easy canning and freezing instructions/recipes, canning equipment guide! Also make your own ice cream - see How to make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals. Then see each state's crop availability calendar for more specific dates of upcoming crops. Organic farms are identified in green!  See our guide to local fruit and vegetable festivals!. Please tell the farms you found them here - and ask them to update their information!!

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Churchill County

  • Lattin Farms - raspberries, pumpkins,  Corn Maze, Hayrides and "Pick-Your-Own Produce" - their website doesn't say exactly what they have to pick
    1955 McLean Road, Fallon, NV 89406. Phone: (866) 638-6293 or phone: (775) 867-3750. Fax: (775) 867-4592. Email: mail@lattinfarms.com. Directions: . Open: . Other activities: Antique Tour, Children's Play Area, Cow Train, Critterville, Pumpkin Tower, Picnicking, Scarecrow Factory. Easter Egg Hunt.
    Comments from a visitor on September 10, 2010: "We have been going there the last two years for u-pick. They have red raspberries in the fall (August, September), rhubarb, tomatoes, herbs and they have even let us pick pickles. It sounds like most items can be u-picked after they have got most of the crop. U-pick is 1/2 the cost stand price. They are really nice there and we have never been dissatisfied with any produce or baked goods we have bought from them. The corn maze and Saturday evens in October are nice and fun for the whole family."
    A visitor writes, February 21, 2008: They have a raspberry patch you can pick your own that my family takes advantage of every year...it's our tradition. A pumpkin Patch. A corn maze. A small animal petting place. A fruit/vegetable stand. A small bakery. And other things. It's a really fun place to go. They sell homemade jams/breads etc... It's locally owned and a very friendly place. They have a large picnic area and you can reserve it for baby, wedding showers...I believe they have had weddings there. Like I said above they have a corn maze, small petting zoo and they provide hay rides as well.
  • Mackie Farms - apples, apricots, peaches, and prepicked produce, school tours
    577 Mason Road, Hazen, NV 89408. Phone: 775-830-1854. Email: mackiefarms@gmail.com. Directions: We are located between Fernley and Fallon, Nevada. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in July, August, September. Open: By appointment only. Payment: Cash, only. We are a pesticide free facility.
  • Rise And Shine Farms - uses organic methods, beans, corn (sweet), herbs/spices, melons, peas, pumpkins, raspberries, summer squash, winter squash, Turkeys, prepicked produce, farm animals
    6166 Lakeview Dr, Fallon, NV 89406. Phone: 775-867-5873. Email: csa@riseandshinefarms.com. Directions: From Reno Interstate 80 to Fernley exit to highway alt 50 east towards Fallon turn left on Roberson and proceed approx 2 miles to Lakeview Dr turn left and follow signs to farm. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October, November. Open: By appointment. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. All produce is grown naturally without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. (ADDED: July 06, 2008)

Clark County

  • Gilcrease Orchard - fruit and vegetables: apples, peaches, figs, apricots, plums, cherries, apples, pears, melons, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, okra, eggplant, several kinds of squash and pumpkins
    7800 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV. Phone: 702-409-0655. Email: mark@thegilcreaseorchard.org. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 7:00 am to noon; May to December. Directions: take U.S. 95 north to Ann Road, exit, loop left to Tenaya Way. See this page for a map and directions. A history of the Gilcrease Ranch and Gilcrease Orchard can be found on this blog. (UPDATED: October 24, 2011) (UPDATED: May 03, 2013)
    Comments from a visitor on November 04, 2010: "Fun to take kids to. (They have) Lots of fruit trees (apricot, peach, apples, etc) Some crops (zuchini, corn, etc.), pumpkin patch in the field"
    Comments from a visitor on September 27, 2010:     "Went to visit Gilcrease Orchards from Kingman, Arizona and it was well worth the two hour drive. They had beautiful apples and zucchini and pickling cucumbers. One correction to your site is that they are only open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 7 am - noon. It was a great place with friendly folks and WONDERFUL apple cider that they press right there on site. Highly recommend this place to other folks. Get there early - they start to get busy the later you wait and then the good stuff is gone."

Douglas County

  • Hungry Mother Organics - Certified Organic, beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, herbs/spices, onions, peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, Fresh eggs
    3190 highway 395, Minden, NV 89702. Phone: 775-267-3084. Email: info@hungrymother.cc. Open: May 15 pm to July 4 Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm Sundays 10am to 4pm Mid - July to May (off - season): Monday to Saturday: 9am to 6pm Closed Sundays and Mondays. Directions: We are 2 miles south of Carson City, across the street from the Silver City RV Park. Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. In addition to offering local, organic plants and produce Hungry Mother Organics is focused on helping our customers be as successful as possible growing their own food in the difficult northern Nevada / Lake Tahoe climate. We offer classes throughout the spring, summer and fall as well as other learning opportunities such as the Backyard Farmer Association. (ADDED: August 27, 2011)
    Comments from a visitor on November 05, 2011: "We love these guys! Everybody is happy, helpful and a wealth of information that they share freely. We tell everyone we know about them. Keep up the good work and thanks for the kick in the butt to put in our first raised bed garden this year (2011)it was a huge success."
  • Plant It Nursery - apples, asparagus, beans, beets, blackberries, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, herbs/spices, lavender, melons, onions, rhubarb, summer squash, tomatoes, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
    1346 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410. Phone: 775-781-1918. Email: plantitnursery@charter.net. Open: We are a Retail Nursery open to the public Wednesday thru Saturday 9 am to 5, Sunday 10 am to 4:30 and Monday 9 am to 5, CLOSED Tuesday; Please call for off season hours November thru February. Directions: Hwy. 395 to Gilamn, turn West for 1/2 Mile, we are on your West side, 1346 Centerville (Gilman) across from Street Gall Catholic Church (BIG Brick Church). Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: October 24, 2010)  (ADDED: August 08, 2008)

Elko County

Esmeralda County

Eureka County

Humboldt County

Lander County

Lincoln County

Lyon County

  • Custom Gardens Farm & CSA - beans, strawberries, and prepicked produce, picnic area, events at your location (call for info)
    3701 Elm Street, Silver Springs, NV 89429. Phone: 775-577-2069. Email: customgardens@att.net.  Directions: Located just south of the intersections of US 50 and 95-A in Silver Springs, NV. Sign on Highway. Open: Farm-Stand open to public July - October on Sundays, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. All other visits by appointment. PYO by appointment, only. Strawberries are Day Neutral, available through summer to frost. Green Beans main harvest is August to October. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check. Vegetables A to Z. Certified Organic by the NV Dept. of Agriculture 1001-P / USDA. (UPDATED: July 22, 2010)

Mineral County

Nye County

  • Sunrise Acres - zucchini, cantaloupe.
    2220 Silver Street, Pahrump, NV, Phone: 775-537-1104.

Pershing County

Storey County

Washoe County

  • Agape Organics / The Apple Basket - ORGANIC, apples
    7425 Franktown Rd, Washoe Valley, NV. Phone: 775-885-1988. Email: delane@agapeorganics.com. Open: 8-5 on Saturdays til the end of October. Organic dwarf apple trees. Come on out to the Apple Basket to pick your own fresh, crisp, delicious organic apples. It's an adventure the entire family can enjoy. We have four varieties to choose from: Braeburn, Gala, Cameo and Golden Delicious. We also have fresh hand-picked baskets ready for you to take and enjoy. Hurry these delicious apples are only $.50 per pound (unknown date of price - call to verify!). CALL FOR TIMES AND DIRECTIONS.
    (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: October 22, 2009)

White Pine County

 

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Farmer's Markets, Farm Stands and Roadside Stands, Etc.
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

 

  • Henderson Farmer's Market -
    Water Street , Henderson, NV. Comments from a visitor on July 26, 2009: "I haven't been yet but I plan to go in the next few weeks. i just heard about it from a friend recently." (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: July 26, 2009)

Churchill County

  • Sweet Farm - Roadside stand, Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Farm market, not located on the farm, Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, some produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), all produce is sustainably grown, Covered outdoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies,
    P.o. Box 5083, Fallon, NV 89407. Phone: 775-423-2032. Fax: 775-423-2033. Email: terrisweet@charter.net. Open: Follow web site and Facebook page for current events. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Call or email for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. We grow sweet cherries (mostly Rainier), 14 kinds of table grapes, 7 kinds of apples, peaches and plums. (ADDED: November 03, 2012)

Clark County

  • Cowboy Trail Farm - Organic Edibles - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, all produce is sustainably grown, all produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), Indoor market, Covered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc, apples, asparagus, apricots, beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), eggplant, figs, grapes, herbs/spices, loganberries, melons, nectarines, onions, pears, peas, peaches, peppers, persimmons, plums, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
    6550 Cowboy Trail, Las Vegas, NV 89131. Phone: 702-604-3165. Fax: 702-920-8788. Email: organicedibles@gmail.com. Open: Every Saturday, from 9am to noon. Directions: We are located in the Northwest area of Las Vegas; off the 215 freeway; exit Bradley ; go North to Ano Rd; turn left to our Farm (a residence) at 6550 Cowboy Trail. Drive through the driveway to the back gardens. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: November 17, 2011)

Douglas County

  • Jacobs Family Berry Farm - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, blackberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (black), raspberries (Spring, black), raspberries (Autumn, black), weddings and wedding parties
    1335 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410. Phone: 7755250450. Alternate Phone: 7754503580. Email: info@jacobsberries.com. Open: June 30 to October 30; Sunday to Saturday; 10am to 6pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Refer to our website for requirements on using our venue including typical costs. Our berry availability including varieties is listed on our website along with our picking schedule. Since 2010, we have planted 1000 blackberry and raspberry plants. Berries will be available for sale from mid-summer to early fall at our farm. All berries are hand-picked when fully ripe for the best flavor, texture, and freshness (sorry, no U-Pick). We have 6 varieties of blackberries and 10 varieties of raspberries. We do not use herbicides or insecticides near the berry plants and control all weeds by hand. (ADDED: September 02, 2012)

Lyon County

  • Custom Gardens Organic Produce Farm, CSA, and on-farm Green - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, all produce is certified organically grown, Covered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Crafts, artistic products, etc, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
    3701 Elm Street, Silver Springs, NV 89429. Phone: 775-577-2069. Email: customgardens@att.net. Open: Generally, mid - June to mid - October; Call to check on the actual opening and closing dates for our every Sunday Green - Market, where you will find A to Z veggies and fruit as Mother Nature permits, when you shop between 10 am to 2 pm to Sundays only; All other vistits, months dates and times are otherwise by appointment. Directions: Google a map of our address. You will see we are located 1 block off 95-A on the west side of highway between Idaho and Spruce Streets. Mid-block on Elm Street, at 3701, in Silver Springs, NV. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, SFMNP Vouchers. Living in our local food shed area? We have a CSA Subscription Membership during out Main Season which prvides the most variety and quantity for our members. Food-for Work members, our volunteer helping hands earn a free CSA Membership. Contat us for Details. Off Season, we still continue to have produce for sale, from our hoop-houses. Inwuiries welcome. Some of our specialties include; our own baby ginger crop, lemongrass and sweetpotatoes, available in late summer and September with the ginger crop available at our market through October. (UPDATED: December 28, 2011)
  • Silver Springs On-Farm Green Market - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, all produce is certified organically grown, Covered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Crafts, artistic products, etc, apples, beans, beets, blackberries, broccoli, carrots, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, grapes, herbs/spices, lavender, melons, nectarines, onions, other berries, peas, peaches, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries (red), summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
    Custom Gardens Organic Farm 3701 Elm Street, Silver Springs, NV 89429. Phone: 775-577-2069. Email: customgardens@att.net. Open: Saturdays, June - October, from 10 am to 2 pm. Directions: 3701 Elm Street, Silver Springs Nevada 89429. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, SFMNP Vouchers. CSA Subscription "Bakers Dozen" is a main season A-Z produce pick up/delivery membership offered in Silver Springs, 89429 - Dept. of Agriculture in Sparks NV, and in Carson City NV,. Our on-farm market is original home of NevadaGrown certified organic baby ginger, Asian lemongrass and other ethnic specialty produce. Open on Saturdays, June-October, from 10 AM to 2 PM. We welcome USDA SNAP plus NV SFMNP (senior coupons for fresh fruits and vegetables & honey). (ADDED: January 14, 2013)

Meats, Milk and Eggs:

Douglas County

  • Plant It Nursery - Eggs (free range), Restrooms, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
    1346 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410. Phone: 775-781-1918. Email: plantitnursery@charter.net. Open: We are a Retail Nursery open to the public Wednesday thru Saturday 9 am to 5, Sunday 10 am to 4:30 and Monday 9 am to 5, CLOSED Tuesday; Please call for off season hours November thru February. Directions: Hwy. 395 to Gilamn, turn West for 1/2 Mile, we are on your West side, 1346 Centerville (Gilman) across from Street Gall Catholic Church (BIG Brick Church). Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Plant It Nursery - apples, asparagus, beans, beets, blackberries, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, herbs/spices, lavender, melons, onions, peas, peppers, rhubarb, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Eggs (free range), Restrooms, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, School tours, children welcome, Fresh eggs, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, school tours 1346 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410. Phone: 775-781-1918. Email: plantitnursery@charter.net. Open: Directions: Hwy. 395 to Gilman, turn West for 1/2 mile. We are on the west side of Gilmam (Centerville) Across from the BIG brick Church. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Please call ahead if traveling from a distance to see what is available. All produce and other fresh items are first come first served. Not all produce will be available at all times, it depends on the season we are having in the Sierra! We are a Retail Nursery open to the public Wednesday thru Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4:30 and Monday 9-5, CLOSED Tuesday. Please call for off season hours November thru February. We accept Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and even American Express!!!. (UPDATED: October 24, 2010)

Farm Venues for Events, Activities, Parties and Meetings:

Douglas County

  • Jacobs Family Berry Farm - Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Banquets / Dinners, Business meetings, Business outings, Corporate events, PR or Marketing events, Filming or photo shoots, Classes, lectures or Speakers, School and educational groups, Other Private Parties, You may bring your own food, Some Tables and chairs are provided, Bring Your Own Tables and chairs, Bring your own linens and table silverware, BYO alcohol, Servers Must Be Licensed for alcohol, Hotel nearby, Motel nearby, Vegetables, or bush fruit, Beautiful rural setting, Mountain views, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, boating nearby, skiing nearby, snowmobiling nearby, horse riding, golf nearby, swimming pool nearby, tennis nearby, fitness/health club nearby, Internet (Wireless), Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, Bride and groom dressing areas available, children welcome, No pets please, Smoking allowed in designated areas, weddings and wedding parties
    1335 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410. Phone: 775-525-0450. Alternate Phone: 775-450-3580. Email: info@jacobsberries.com. Open: May 15 to October 30; Sunday to Saturday; 10am to 10pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Refer to our website for requirements on using our venue including typical costs. Our berry availability including varieties is listed on our website along with our picking schedule. Located on the historic Lampe Homestead in the beautiful Carson Valley, our farm is less than 30 minutes from Lake Tahoe and Carson City, Nevada. We purchased the property in 2002 and began restoration to preserve it for future generations - ours and yours. Today, as you visit our farm, you can see and feel the history of this lovely place, while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Our farm is a busy place - growing luscious blackberries and raspberries for sale on the farm as well as to restaurants. Our farm is also used as a venue for special occasions like weddings, family reunions, and antique barn sales. Spacious lawns and flower beds provide a beautiful backdrop for a variety of events – country chic at its best. Completely furnished with antiques, our historic two story Victorian house is a romantic setting for the bride and her attendants to get ready for the wedding. The groom and attendants can relax prior to the ceremony in the library-parlor. The ceremony can be performed on spacious lawn areas surrounded by flowering shrubs and trees or in the circa 1900 barn under soaring post and beams. Dinner can be either in the barn or under 100 year old apple trees. And, of course, dancing can be in the barn (on a dance floor we provide) or under the stars. There are many lovely, unique locations on the property for special photo memories. Our venue is perfect for 50 – 150 guests. (ADDED: September 02, 2012)

Wholesale Foods

Clark County

  • Cowboy Trail Farm - Organic Edibles - Local sales at our farm, Local delivery, all produce is sustainably grown, all produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc, apples, asparagus, apricots, beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, figs, flowers, grapes, herbs/spices, loganberries, melons, nectarines, onions, pears, peas, peaches, pecans , persimmons, plums, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
    6550 Cowboy Trail, Las Vegas, NV 89131. Phone: 702-604-3165. Fax: 702-920-8788. Email: organicedibles@gmail.com. Open: Monday thru Friday, from 9am til 2pm. Directions: We are located in the Northwest area of Las Vegas; off the 215 freeway; exit Bradley ; go North to Ano Rd; turn left to our Farm (a residence) at 6550 Cowboy Trail. Drive through the driveway to the back gardens. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. pluots, pomagranites, asian pears, papaya, mangoes, bananas, avocados hot peppers, asian turnips. (ADDED: November 17, 2011)
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