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This month's notes: November 2009: Apples are ripe. Learn about each apple variety here. Pumpkins and winter squash are in. (be sure to see our easy pumpkin pie-from a fresh pumpkin recipe!  Fall raspberries are still available in some places, and many vegetables are still in full swing! Organic farms are identified in green!  (Fruit and vegetable festivals are here). Make your own applesauce, apple butter, salsa, spaghetti sauce and save money on food bills and eat better. See easy canning instructions/recipes, canning equipment guide! Also make your own ice cream - see How to make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals
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This page provides a detailed list of Southern Ohio's pick-your-own (PYO, U-pick, pick-it-yourself) farms.  I'm always looking for suggestions of more farms and events to add and feedback about any you have visited, so if you encounter any, just click on the preceding link, as appropriate!  And if you have a farm and want to add it or correct the information, please click on the link to "add my farm".

Remember to ALWAYS either email, call or click the link to the farm's own website (if they have one) on the morning before you go, to confirm hours, conditions and availability of the specific crops you want!

We also have our own free and simple, step-by-step, illustrated instructions on canning, freezing and drying  many fruits and vegetables, such as  how to make jam, apple butter, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pickles, ketchup or freezing corn .   If you are looking for Canners, mixes, jars, pectin and other canning supplies at the best prices anywhere!

U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county

Athens County

• Lick Run Berry Patch - three varieties of thornless blackberries
  State Route 278 South, Nelsonville, OH, 45764. Phone: 740-753-3911 or 740-753-4818.

Gallia County

• None found here yet.  Write me, if you know of any! Click here to suggest a farm
  (If you are the farmer/owner/operator, use this form instead: "Add my farm or event")

Jackson County

• Weber Farms - pumpkins, tomatoes, other vegetables, corn maze, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce
  914 Weber Road, Jackson, OH 45640. Phone: 740-988-3302. Email us at: weberfarm1835@aol.com. Directions: 10 miles west of Jackson, turn left at county road 23, go 3/4 mile turn left on Weber Road third driveway on left. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Open: seven days a week 9:00 am to 8:00 pm; maze open Friday and Saturday from 7:00 pm till 11:00 pm. Large groups welcome. Payment: Cash, Check.  (UPDATED: September 16, 2008)

Lawrence County

• None found here yet.  Write me, if you know of any! Click here to suggest a farm
  (If you are the farmer/owner/operator, use this form instead: "Add my farm or event")

Meigs County

• None found here yet.  Write me, if you know of any! Click here to suggest a farm
  (If you are the farmer/owner/operator, use this form instead: "Add my farm or event")

Pike County

• Brookehaven Farm - blackberries
  5243 St. Route 772, Piketon, OH 45661. Phone: 740-493-2499. Email: brookehavenfarm@sciotowireless.net. Directions: From the intersection of 23 and 32 go west towards Cincinnati. You will go until you see the second St. Route 772 sign towards Rarden. Turn left on 772 and go 6 miles. We are just past Williams fruit farm on the right. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August. Open: 9am to 8 pm every day of the week Blackberries start the week after the 4th of July and last year ran clear into mid September. Payment: Cash, checks. (UPDATED: July 17, 2009)

Scioto County

• None found here yet.  Write me, if you know of any! Click here to suggest a farm
  (If you are the farmer/owner/operator, use this form instead: "Add my farm or event")

Vinton County

• None found here yet.  Write me, if you know of any! Click here to suggest a farm
  (If you are the farmer/owner/operator, use this form instead: "Add my farm or event")

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

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• Weber Farms - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Indoor market, Preserves, jams, jellies, apples, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, onions, pumpkins, tomatoes, other vegetables, gift shop, school tours
  914 Weber Road, Jackson, OH 45640. Phone: 740-978-8099. Alternate Phone: 740-988-3302. Email: weberfarm1835@aol.com. Open: Monday - Sunday 12 pm to 7 Sunday 1 pm to 6. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. School and group tours available. (UPDATED: October 13, 2009)

Pike County

• Way Farms - Covered outdoor market, asparagus, beans, broccoli, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, herbs/spices, melons, onions, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Spring, black), summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes,
  13 Denver Road Post Office Box 1129, Waverly, OH 45690. Phone: 740-222-0179. Fax: 740-289-4291. Email: kmway@pikecac.org. Open: Saturday 8 am until 2 pm Monday through Friday 10 am until 5 pm. Directions: From Columbus Ohio take US Route 23 South to Waverly Ohio, turn right on Howard Road. Turn right on Denver Road. Farm is on the left. Signs posted. Click here for a map and directions. Red and Black Raspberries June until July 4 Sweet Corn July through September Red Pontiac Potatoes July through October. Payment: Cash, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. (ADDED: September 21, 2009)

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