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This page provides a detailed list of South Dakota'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".

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U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county

Aurora County

• Hull Prairie Garden - No pesticides are used, asparagus, blackberries, currants (red and black), raspberries (Autumn, red),
  24466 393rd Avenue, Mt. Vernon, SD 57363. Phone: 605-236-5404. Email: suzwebcowgrl@yahoo.com. Open: 7 days a week from 7am to 9pm during harvest season. Directions: 393rd and 245 or about 10 miles north of Mount Vernon. Click here for a map and directions. Raspberries and blackberries August 15 to frost; Asparagus around May. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: August 25, 2011)

Brookings County

• Sanderson Gardens - pumpkins, raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), rhubarb, strawberries, U-pick and already picked, restrooms, birthday parties, school tours
  47657 Us Highway 14, Aurora, SD 57002. Phone: 605-693-4871. Email: rhubarbking@hotmail.com. Open: When strawberries start we are open everyday 8am to Noon; Call ahead if you are driving very far or want to order picked fruit; Raspberries usually start about the middle of August and go until the first killing frost; Self serve anytime during daylight hours; Pumpkins begin about middle of September and go until Halloween; Self serve anytime during daylight hours. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: 4 miles east of Brookings on US Highway 14. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: February 27, 2010)

Fall River County

• Grandma's Farm & Zoo - Uses natural growing practices, asparagus, beans, beets, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, grapes, herbs/spices, melons, onions, other berries, peas, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (black), rhubarb, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  28443 Old Highway 79, Hot Springs, SD 57747. Phone: 605-535-2158. Email: kgefarms@gwtc.net. Open: Grandma's Farm and Zoo is open to the public from May through October 31 daily from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Grandma's Farm & Zoo is located at 28443 Old Highway 79 in the Southern Black Hills of South Dakota about 12 miles South East of Hot Springs, South Dakota on State Highway 18/385. Click here for a map and directions. Grandma's Farm and Zoo is open to the public from May through October 31 daily from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. Grandma's Farm & Zoo is USDA licensed and inspected. We are also a National Wildlife Federation accredited Backyard Habitat for Wildlife and members of the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. (ADDED: April 30, 2010)

Lincoln County

• Country Apple Orchard - apples, pumpkins, gift shop,
  27249 SD Highway 115, Harrisburg, SD 57032. Phone: 605-743-2424. Email: click here for their contact form. Directions: The orchard is located 5 miles south of Sioux Falls, on Minnesota Avenue. Click here for a map. The orchard was established in 1984 on 78 acres. We have approximately 6,000 trees with thirteen varieties to satisfy everyone's tastes. We also plant seven acres of pumpkins. Harvesting begins in Mid-August, and continues into late October. Please come out and enjoy a day in the country! We have many exciting fall events and new attractions planned. Veda's Homemade Apple Pie, Also available Apple Wood Chips, Pony Rides & Train Rides (Weekends Only)
  Open: Fall Hours, Monday to Friday: 10am to 6pm, Saturday: 10am to 5pm, Sunday: 12pm to 5pm. And we have festivals:
  Apple Festival a weekend in September, includes apple picking, homemade pies, horse drawn hayrides, pony rides, train rides, art & craft booth. All American Gymnastic Inflatable playground, food & bushels of fun for everyone.
  Harvest Festival, a weekend in early October, enjoy a day in the country picking apples & pumpkins. Come out and meet Sneakers the live scarecrow. Enjoy horse drawn hayrides, pony rides, inflatable playground, train rides, homemade apple and pumpkin pie, an lost of fun.
  Great South Dakota Weigh Off (SD Giant Pumpkin Growers Association): Come and see the incredible 500 lb. pumpkins. Weigh-in and winner announced after 11a.m. Call for details.
  Pumpkin Festival on a weekend in mid October: Enjoy the country with a horse-drawn hayride to one of the many pumpkin patches, pony rides, food, inflatable playground, train rides, Kettle-Korn, face painting, Children's Barn & lots of fun.
   

Turner County

• Berrybrook U-Pick - Organic, raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Spring, yellow), raspberries (Spring, black), strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, restrooms
  44578 280th Street, Marion, SD 57043. Phone: 6059257038. Alternate Phone: 6056605480. Email: willortman@yahoo.com. Open: See our website for hours, location directions, or any other information!. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for some crops. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: April 11, 2011)

Yankton County

• Garritys' Prairie Gardens LLC - Apples, cherries, plums, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, Pony Rides & Train Rides
  30661 444th Avenue, Mission Hill, SD 57046. Phone: 605-665-2806. Email us at: garrity@iw.net.  Click here for a map to our farm. We are open June, July, August, September, October. Our hours are: Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm Sunday 1pm to 5pm Apple Fest celebrated every weekend in September and October.

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

Fall River County

• Grandma's Farm & Zoo - Uses natural growing practices, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, apples, asparagus, beans, beets, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, gooseberries, grapes, herbs/spices, melons, onions, other berries, peas, peppers, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), rhubarb, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  28443 Old Highway 79, Hot Springs, SD 57747. Phone: 605-535-2158. Email: kgefarms@gwtc.net. Open: Grandma's Farm and Zoo is open to the public from May through October 31 daily from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Grandma's Farm & Zoo is located at 28443 Old Highway 79 in the Southern Black Hills of South Dakota about 12 miles South East of Hot Springs, South Dakota on State Highway 18/385. Click here for a map and directions. Grandma's Farm and Zoo is open to the public from May through October 31 daily from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. Grandma's Farm & Zoo is USDA licensed and inspected. We are also a National Wildlife Federation accredited Backyard Habitat for Wildlife and members of the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. Grandma's Farm & Zoo is a unique farming operation in Western South Dakota near Mount Rushmore National Memorial. We offer not only a farmer's market produce stand with fruits, vegetables, melons, and more but we also have an exotic animal petting zoo, pony and horse rides, an amusement ride and more. We offer a family-friendly, affordable experience for the entire family. (ADDED: April 30, 2010)

Mc Cook County

• Goosemobile Pastured Meats-Goosemobile - Covered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Preserves, jams, jellies, Turkeys, farm animals
  45052 260th Street, Canistota, SD 57012. Phone: 605-296-3314. Email: goosdown@unitelsd.com. Open: On - farm: Call before you come; Do not have store hours; Sioux Falls Falls Park Farmers Market: Saturdays 8am to 1pm beginning in May through October; Winter Market: Purchase a CSA share or order direct to be delivered to Sioux Falls every Saturday between 9 to 9:30am; Call 605 pm to 296 to 3314 for information. Directions:: 3+ miles South of I 90 to 260th Street. Turn West 1/2 mile on right side of road. Highway # 42 to 451st Avenue, turn right or North 5 miles to 260th Street, turn left or West 1/2 mile, turn right or North side of the road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Free-range, low-fat chicken, duckis, geese stew hens, turkey, range lamb, range pork, grass-fed organic beef,(sold by quarters/halves etc.), down-feather products,(pillows & comforts). (ADDED: September 10, 2009)

Locally Raised Meats

Mc Cook County

• Goosemobile Pastured Meats-Goosemobile - Turkeys, farm animals
  45052 260th Street, Canistota, SD 57012. Phone: 605-296-3314. Email: goosdown@unitelsd.com. Open: Directions:: 3+ miles South of I 90 to 260th Street. Turn West 1/2 mile on right side of road. Highway # 42 to 451st Avenue, turn right or North 5 miles to 260th Street, turn left or West 1/2 mile, turn right or North side of the road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: September 10, 2009)

Horse Rides and More:

Fall River County

• Grandma's Farm & Zoo - Uses natural growing practices, Horses rented (guided trails), Western riding equipment & instruction, snacks, refreshments and/or concessions, Tent camping, horses not allowed at the campsite, Hotel / Motel nearby, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, boating nearby, skiing nearby, snowmobiling nearby, horse riding, golf nearby, swimming pool nearby, fitness/health club nearby, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, School tours, children welcome, No pets please, No smoking allowed, handicap accessible, beginners riding lessons, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  28443 Old Highway 79, Hot Springs, SD 57747. Phone: 605-535-2158. Email: kgefarms@gwtc.net. Open: Grandma's Farm and Zoo is open to the public from May through October 31 daily from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Grandma's Farm & Zoo is located at 28443 Old Highway 79 in the Southern Black Hills of South Dakota about 12 miles South East of Hot Springs, South Dakota on State Highway 18/385. Click here for a map and directions. Grandma's Farm and Zoo is open to the public from May through October 31 daily from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm;. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. Grandma's Farm & Zoo is USDA licensed and inspected. We are also a National Wildlife Federation accredited Backyard Habitat for Wildlife and members of the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. Grandma's Farm & Zoo is a unique farming operation in Western South Dakota near Mount Rushmore National Memorial. We offer not only a farmer's market produce stand with fruits, vegetables, melons, and more but we also have an exotic animal petting zoo, pony and horse rides, an amusement ride and more. We offer a family-friendly, affordable experience for the entire family. (ADDED: April 30, 2010)

Farm Venues for Events, Activities, Parties and Meetings:

Fall River County

• Grandma's Farm & Zoo - Uses natural growing practices, Birthday parties, School and educational groups, Daycare and preschool groups, Other Private Parties, Some Tables and chairs are provided, Some Linens and table silverware are provided, Hotel nearby, Motel nearby, Vegetables, or bush fruit, Pumpkin patch, sheep, goats, horses, chickens, pigs, llamas/alpacas, other animals, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, boating nearby, skiing nearby, snowmobiling nearby, horse riding, golf nearby, swimming pool nearby, fitness/health club nearby, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, No pets please, No smoking allowed, handicap accessible, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  28443 Old Highway 79, Hot Springs, SD 57747. Phone: 605-535-2158. Email: kgefarms@gwtc.net. Open: Grandma's Farm and Zoo is open to the public from May through October 31 daily from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Grandma's Farm & Zoo is located at 28443 Old Highway 79 in the Southern Black Hills of South Dakota about 12 miles South East of Hot Springs, South Dakota on State Highway 18/385. Click here for a map and directions. Grandma's Farm and Zoo is open to the public from May through October 31 daily from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm;. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. Grandma's Farm & Zoo is USDA licensed and inspected. We are also a National Wildlife Federation accredited Backyard Habitat for Wildlife and members of the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. Grandma's Farm & Zoo is a unique farming operation in Western South Dakota near Mount Rushmore National Memorial. We offer not only a farmer's market produce stand with fruits, vegetables, melons, and more but we also have an exotic animal petting zoo, pony and horse rides, an amusement ride and more. We offer a family-friendly, affordable experience for the entire family. (ADDED: April 30, 2010)

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