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This month's notes: October 2008: Summer crops like tomatoes, figs and raspberries are going strong. Apples are here! Check out the corn mazes, pumpkin patches and hayrides! Find an apple festival, tomato festival, corn festival, peach festival or other festivals near you! Organic farms are still not common, but any that are, have the word ORGANIC by their name! Check out my easy canning instructions/recipes, canning equipment guide - and if you have tomatoes coming out your ears, see the tomatoes canning page! Also make your own ice cream - see How to make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals
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U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county

Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close, run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!

Gladwin County

Ionia County

Bird Berry Farm - blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, prepicked produce (berries only)
5256 Belding Road, Belding, MI 48809. Phone: (616) 794-5041. Directions: 2 1/2 miles east of Belding on the corner of M-44 (Belding Road ) and Johnson Road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September. Open: Strawberry hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 8:00pm, Saturday 8:00am to 6:00pm, Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm; Blueberry and summer raspberry hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:00am to 4:00pm, closed Sunday; call farm in middle August for fall raspberry and blackberry hours. Strawberries: early June, blueberries: early July, summer raspberries: middle July, fall raspberries and blackberries: middle August. Payment: Cash, Check. For U-pick: Strawberries are sold by the pound and pickers buy and use our 8qt U-pick box to pick into. The boxes can be re-used and last a few years. Blueberries are also by the pound and you buy and use our plastic bag that fits down into a large pail. Raspberries are by the quart and you can bring your own quart berry baskets or buy our quart baskets. We have small pails that you put the quart box down into for picking. (UPDATED: June 06, 2008)
Hanulcik Fruit Farm - strawberries, peaches, apples
Ionia, MI. Phone: 616-527-2144. June - strawberries, u-pick or ready picked; August - peaches, u-pick or ready picked; Sept.-fall, apples, u-pick or ready picked.
Paulson’s Pumpkin Patch - Strawberries (in Spring), raspberries
11164 W Belding Road, Belding, MI 48809. Phone: 616-794-0922. Email: PPP@iserv.net. Directions: 3 mi. W of Belding on M-44 or 13 mi. E of Rockford. Open: June-Nov, daily 9 am to dark.

Isabella County

McIntosh Orchard - cherries and plums
1731 W Remus Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI Phone: 989-773-7330. Apple cider (not pasteurized), 9 varieties of apples for sale in our sales room including Transparent and Northern Spy. U-pick cherries and plums. Zonta Club Applefest 1st Saturday, of Oct. up to 90 crafters, music, food and children's entertainment. Open: July for cherry season and late August to 1st week of Dec., 8:30 am to 5:30 p.m. Directions: 5-1/2 miles W of Mt. Pleasant on M-20 on S side of highway.
Moody's Blueberries - blueberries, and prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area
9720 Beckley Road, Blanchard, MI 49310. Phone: 989-561-2578. Email: deezbluz@power-net.net. Directions: From Mt. Pleasant, west on M-20. Left on Coldwater Road 7 miles till dead ends. Turn right on West Pleasant Valley, around the curve, over the river, go left on Beckley. Only property on Beckley. Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in July, August, September. Open: Monday to Saturday 9am to 7pm Payment: Cash, Check. The same family has been growing blueberries for more than 50 years! We cater to elderly and handicapped folks -- drive right out in the patch to pick! We also sell locally grown honey and maple syrup. (UPDATED: May 03, 2008)
Papa’s Pumpkin Patch - Strawberries, pumpkins
3909 S Summerton Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858. Phone: 989-773-7750. Email: papaspumpkinpatch@yahoo.com. Directions: From Mission St. in Mt. Pleasant, go 2 mi. E on Broomfield Road, then 1/8 mi. N to S Summerton Road. From US-127 take M-20 go E 1/2 mi. to Summerton Road, then S on Summerton Road approx. 2 mi. to 3909 S. Summerton. Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is the home of the Michigan Maze and Michigan's Field of Dreams. Visit Michigan's largest display of farm toys and collectibles, pumpkins, gourds, crafts, and other fall decorations. Hayrides and gator train rides available. Group tours by appointment. Open: all year, Fri-Sun 3-6pm; in season daily 3pm-dark, Fri-Sun 11am-dark.
Rhynard's Blueberry Farm - blueberries
Shepherd, MI Phone: 989-828-6954. U-pick or already picked blueberries and honey. Open: in season, usually July 10th-to Labor Day, daily, dawn to dusk. Directions: From Mission Street, take M-20 7 miles E of Mt. Pleasant to Chippewa Road, then S 2-3/4 miles; Or from US-27, Shepherd Exit, go E 2-1/2 miles to Chippewa Road, then 3-1/4 miles N.

Kent County

Afton Berry Farm - blueberries
Kent City, MI. Phone: 616-675-5919.
Blok Orchard – blueberries
6365 4-Mile Road, NE Ada, MI 49301-9624. Phone: 616-676-1153
E Beltline to Knapp, E 4-1/2 mi. to Egypt Valley, N to 6365 4-Mile Road. Many varieties of apples, peaches, nectarines, also many vegetables, pumpkins, melons, mums, & u-pick blueberries. Open: Aug-Dec, Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5:30pm.
Bob Alt Farm - strawberries
Comstock Park, MI. Phone: 616-784-1676. U-pick and already-picked strawberries in June. Already-picked raspberries in July. Call for availability times & hours. Directions: Between Comstock Park and Sparta, 2 miles E from M-37 Ave. at 6955 N. Division
Country Basket - apples and pumpkins
1185 Nine Mile Road NW, Sparta, MI 49345. Phone: 616-784-0218. U-pick apples and u-pick pumpkins, fresh cider, fresh donuts, jams, jellies, honey, cherry concentrate, petting zoo, goat ramp and school tours. Open: September 1-Nov. 1, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 p.m. Sun. 11 am to 6 p.m. Directions: Drive N from Grand Rapids on M-37 (Alpine Ave.) to the corner of 9 Mile, NW and M-37. Country Basket is on the NW corner of 9 Mile and M-37, 1185 9 Mile, Sparta.
Ed Dunneback & Girl's Farm - apples, strawberries, pumpkins
3025 6 mile Road, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544. Phone: 616-784-0058. Email: dunnebackfruit@aol.com. Apples, strawberries (u-pick and ready-picked), asparagus, sweet cherries, apple cider, caramel apples, donuts, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, cornstalks, Indian corn, straw bales, recipes, play area, miscellaneous farm market items and more! Open: mid-May thru Oct. seasonal hours. Please call for more information. Directions: Located approx. 10 minutes NW of downtown Grand Rapids, Exit 26 (Fruit Ridge Ave.) off I-96, travel 3 miles to 6 Mile Road, Go east on 6 Mile Road, 1-1/4 miles to farm at corner of Peach Ridge Ave. Strawberries available mid-June. Come pick your own, or call ahead and order them all packed and ready to go. Hours are seasonal – 8:00a to 7:00p, depending on weather conditions and ripening.
Fruit Ridge Hayrides - apples, sweet cherries, pumpkins, hayrides or sleighrides, corn maze
11966 Fruit Ridge NW Kent City, M I 49330. Phone: 616-887-5052. Email: fruitridgehayrides@hotmail.com. Directions: N of Grand Rapids: US-131 N to I-96, I-96 W to Exit 26 (Fruit Ridge Ave.) Take Fruit Ridge Ave. N approximately 10 miles to 11966 Fruit Ridge Ave. between 14 Mile Rd. and 15 Mile Rd. on the E (right) side of the road. Open: for year 'round horser-drawn hayrides or sleighrides by appointment, open to the public for walk-up hayrides and u-pick apples/pumpkins beginning the second weekend in September to through October (to November 2 in 2008), weekends only: Fridays, 5 - 9 pm, Saturdays , 12 pm - 9 pm, Sundays , 12 pm - 5 pm. Year 'round horse drawn hayrides or sleighrides thru rolling orchard country, family and corporate parties, Fall weekend hayrides to u-pick apples, pumpkins, Fall harvest items, petting zoo and pony rides. Also, a 15-acre corn maze for hours of fun, as well as apples, pumpkins, cider, and goodies that can be enjoyed in our picnic area. Apple varieties: Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Spy, Rome, Honeycrisp.
Goodfellow's - cherries and apples.
2565 12 Mile Road, Sparta, MI, 49345. Phone: 616 887 0825. A visitor writes: "I don't think they were totally organic but they did use alternative methods to keep away unwanted guests (ex. plastic owls, and a cannon that shot off every so many minutes to scare off the animals) . Last year was the first year we found them and they were great! They allowed my entire family to pick and the cherries were great. We picked 50 lbs in about 45 minutes. I would love to see them added to your site. "
Klenk Orchards - sweet cherries
3888 Ten Mile Road, Sparta, MI 49345. Phone: 616-887-9631. Email: cklenk@comcast.net. U-pick sweet cherries in a family friendly atmosphere! Already-picked cherries as well starting end of June-July. Specialty apples available per telephone orders. Open: end of June-July, seven days a week, 7 am to 8 p.m. during season. Call for apple orders starting end of Aug. Directions: Located on SE corner of 10 Mile Road & Fruit Ridge Ave. at 3888 10 Mile Road, Take M-37 to 10 Mile Road, go W onto 10 Mile, 5 miles Or take I-96 to Fruit Ridge Ave. Exit, go N 6 miles.
Krupp Farms - raspberries, strawberries, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo
8025 Krupp Avenue, Comstock Park, MI 49321. Phone: 616-887-8271. Fax: 616-887-5334. Email us at: Paul@kruppfarms.com. Directions: See our website for directions or Take 131 Expressway North to Post Drive, exit #95, take a left, go to Pine Island Drive, take a right to 9 Mile Road, take a left and go until you reach Krupp Avenue, take a right farm is one half mile on lefthand side. Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in June, July, August. Open: U-pick Monday to Saturday starting at 7am. Call for afternoon availability. Picked berries Monday to Saturday 8am - 6pm, call to place your order. Closed on Sunday. Asparagus Fresh Snapped May into June Strawberries U-pick or picked June into July Raspberries U-pick or picked July into August Rhubarb picked July into August Payment: Cash, Check. Farm fresh, snapped Asparagus, May into June; Strawberries, U-pick and picked June into July; Rhubarb and Raspberries, July into August. Visit our petting zoo and ice cream shop. Handicapped accessible, restrooms available.
Morse Brothers - strawberries, pumpkins
Comstock Park, MI. Phone: 616-784-4776 / 616-784-5359. strawberries, u-pick and already picked in June; pumpkins in Oct.
Robinettes Apple Haus - cherries
3142 4 Mile NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Phone: 616-361-5567. Email: Bigapple@Robinettes.com. U-pick cherries in July. Peaches for sale in Aug. thru September. Apples from late July thru May. Apple cider is made fresh from September thru May and frozen cider available in the summer. Year 'round bakery and lunches served. Preserves, candies, popcorn, maple syrup, cherry juice and gift boxes. Open: Labor Day thru Dec. 31, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5:30 p.m. Sun. 1-5:30 p.m. Jan.-Aug., Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5:30 p.m. Directions: 3142 4 Mile Road, NE, Grand Rapids. Located at the corner of 4 Mile Road, and East Beltline Ave. Just 4 miles N of I-96.
Sandy Bottom Berries - blueberries and red & black raspberries.
11555 Sandy Bottom Road NE, Rockford, MI 49341. Phone: 616-225-9376. Email: sandybottomberries@juno.com. Directions: US-131 N to Greenville Exit (M-57 or 14 Mile Rd.) E on M-57 approx. 9 miles to Wabasis Road, N on Wabasis 1/2 mile, E on Sandy Bottom Street, 1/2 mile to farm, 11555 Sandy Bottom St. Open: during berry season, approx. July 1 through August 15, check website or answering machine for current hours and availability. U-pick blueberries and red & black raspberries. Families welcome. Picnic area. (UPDATED: July 03, 2008)
Steffens Orchard Market - apples
4344 13 Mile Road, Sparta, MI 49544. Phone: (616) 887-2404. Directions: The market is located 2.3 miles west of M 37 and Sparta Village on 13 Mile Road. Open: August 1 - November 15; 10 am to 6 pm, Monday- Saturday; 12 pm to 6 pm on Sunday. Many varieties of apples including Honey Crisp, Gala and Spy. We have already picked or U-pick from August 15 to ? depending on the varieties We also have sweet corn, blueberries and peaches in season, cider, caramel apples, fresh and frozen pies, jams and jellies and many other items. Come and enjoy a wonderful view and beautiful orchards. Apple varieties: Ginger Gold, Gala, Spy, Jonathan, Jonagolds, Red & Yellow Delicious, Paulared, MacIntosh, Fugi, Empire, Honeycrisp

Lake County

Wilsons Family Farm - sweet corn, green beans, peppers, tomatoes, pumpkins, squash, & vegetables
11376 E 32nd Street, Reed City, MI 49677. Phone: 231-832-1983. Directions: 1-1/2 mi. W of US-131 on US-10, Turn right onto Lakola Rd.– 3 mi. N to 32nd St, Turn right. Take a drive to the country. A beautiful 60-acre farm with rolling hills, no crowds, & no rush. We offer natural beef, chicken, turkey, pork and eggs. No hormones or medicated feed. Sweet corn, green beans, peppers, tomatoes, pumpkins, squash, & vegetables. We also have hayrides. Open: all year, Monday to Saturday 8am-8pm, call first.

Mason County

Christofferson Farms - peaches, nectarines, apricots, Christmas trees
3441 Morton Road, Ludington, MI 49431. Phone: 231-845-5831. Email: 2hattrick@carrinter.net. Directions: Exit US-31 expressway onto Pere Marquette
(old US-31) S to Chauvez Road, - then E to Morton Road, - then S 3/4 mi. to farm. In season peaches, nectarines, cherries, pears, apricots, & Christmas trees. We are a small orchard specializing in top quality tree ripened fruit. Open: July-Sep 9 am to 5pm. Please call first.
Couturier Blueberry Farm Inc - blueberries, prepicked produce, restrooms
2687 N. Jebavy Drive, Ludington, MI 49431. Phone: (231) 845-5664. Fax: 231-845-5664. Directions: 3-1/4 miles north of Ludington Avenue/US-10 on Jebavy Dr. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September. Open: "7 days a week from 9am to 8pm". U-pick start around the 3rd week in July and run till Labor Day. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: July 21, 2008)

Mecosta County

Montcalm County

Anderson & Girls Orchards/Gifts – cherries, strawberries, apples
2985 N Sheridan Road, Stanton, MI 48888. Phone: 989-831-4228. Email: andergirls@cmsinter.net. Directions: 3 mi. N of Stanton or 5 mi. S of M-46 on M-66
Some U-Pick is limited: strawberries (one weekend), apples (one weekend). We have a wide variety of items to offer. Anything from apples & peaches to jams & jellies. Our upstairs is filled with beautiful gifts. Stop by our bakery for a fresh pie & donut. The petting area has lots of animals waiting for your visit. Open: April-Dec, daily 9 am to 6pm.
Klackle Orchards - apples, pumpkins, wagon rides
Greenville, MI. Phone: 616-754-8632. Pick your own apples (20 varieties) & pumpkins. Wagon rides, petting zoo, cider, donuts, pies, caramel apples, jams & jellies, etc. Musical groups, concessions, 14 acre theme corn maze. Kids art activities. Open: Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 p.m. Sun. 12-6 p.m. Directions: M-57 W of Greenville, 1 mile N side of highway. Apple varieties: Paulared, Redfree, Adane, Gingergold, Jonamac, Golden Supreme, Gala, MacIntosh, Jonagold, Courtland, Honeycrisp, Empire, Jonathan, Golden Delicious, Red Delicous, Northern Spy, Mutsu, Rome, Ida Red, Fuji, Braeburn
Watts Orchard - U-pick apples and strawberries (I haven't confirmed that they are pick-your-own)
Howard City, MI. Phone: 231-937-4094. We have all home-grown fruits and vegetables that are in season, plus, approximately 500 other farm related items. Country atmosphere in the middle of an orchard farming operation. Open: May to Dec; Sun-Saturday 7am-7pm, everyday including Sundays and holidays. Weekend bake goods. Directions: Take Exit 118 E. to Howard City city limits, turn right, first road follow signs into market or take old federal highway, Washburn Street, follow signs into orchard farm market (1/4 mile off federal or 1/4 mile off M-82, follow signs, market is in center.

Muskegon County

Dave’s Harvest Basket - sweet cherries, apples, peaches
17485 Apple Ave. Casnovia, MI 49318. Phone: 616-675-5384. Directions: 1 st Place W. - Southside Road, From corner M-37 & Apple Ave. (M-46) same Road, Always call ahead! All homegrown fruits & vegetables picked at optimum ripeness. We make the difference! Easy access & unique special gifts available. Fall theme includes hayrides, picnic areas, bon fires, barbeques, children & adults climbs & rides of various nature. Call ahead for specials, times, & group rates. Open: May-Oct, daily 10am-6pm.
Dietrichs Harvest Basket - strawberries, apples, pumpkins w/wagon rides
Casnovia, MI. Phone: 616-675-5384. We offer u-pick strawberries, asparagus, blueberries, sweet corn, peaches, u-pick apples, u-pick pumpkins w/wagon rides, picnic areas and a petting zoo. Open: May-Oct. 31, daily, 9 am to 6 p.m. Weekend hours vary. Directions: We are located on M-46 (Apple Ave.) just W of M-37 & M-46 junction in Casnovia. We are E of Muskegon & NW of Grand Rapids.
Hyatt Family Blueberries - blueberries
Whitehall, MI. Phone: 231-893-8965. U-pick blueberries. 2004: $3.00 for 7 lb. pail (standard gallon pail.) Open: mid July to mid-September, 8:30 am to dusk. Directions: 6082 Zellar Road, Whitehall. From US-31 take White Lake Dr. exit and go W; continue on White Lake Dr. about 4 miles to Zellar Road; turn left (S) and travel 1-1/8 miles First house S (1/8 miles) of Lakewood Road, on E side of road.

Newaygo County

Heritage Farms - strawberries, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
1858 S. Maple Island Road, Fremont, MI 49412. Phone: 231-854-3276. Fax: 231-854-1425. Email: heritage@ncats.net. Directions: 3.5 miles South of Hesperia on M-120; 10 miles NW of Fremont, take 82 West, turn right on M-120 and go 3.5 miles; 25 miles North of Muskegon, take 31 North to the Fremont M-120 exit, turn right and stay on M-120 for 25 miles. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Open: May through October: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 8 pm, and Sunday 11 am to 6 pm November and December : Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm , and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. Strawberries: May to June; Corn maze is open in October; Hayrides are on the weekends or by reservation during the week; Our market is open until Christmas Eve. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. We carry seasonal fruits and vegetable, honey, jams, maple syrup, bulk spices, bakery goodies, cheese, jerky. (UPDATED: August 25, 2008)
Kemperman's Blueberries - Blueberries
1587 W. 32nd, Fremont, MI, 49337. Phone: 231-924-0317. Open: during blueberry season only, and there is a port-a-john available. Payment: Cash only.
Nelson's Farm Market - pyo strawberries, cherries (possibly other pyo fruit, too)
11108 Gordon Avenue, Grant, MI 49327. Phone: 231-834-8441.
A visitor writes on August 19, 2008: "Just wanted to let u know that nelson's also has a great spot for kids with Llamas, goats, chickens, sheep, donkies, piggies, etc.."
Thiebouts Blueberry Farm - blueberries
6540 West 92^nd Street, Fremont, MI 49412. Phone: 231-924-0229. Formerly Maxon's Blueberry Farm.

Oceana County

Heritage Farm Market - pick-your-own tomato patch and pumpkin patch
1888 S Maple Island Road, Fremont, MI 49412. Phone: 231-854-8846. Email: heritage@ncats.net. Directions: Located 3-1/2 mi. S of Hesperia on M-120/ 10 mi. NW of Fremont, take 82 W; turn right on M-120/ 25 mi. from Muskegon, take 31 to M-120 Exit & go 25 miles. Open: August 3-Dec. 24, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5:30 p.m. and also on Sun. 12-5 p.m. in Oct. only. We have a variety of fresh produce including sweet corn, peppers, cucumbers, apples, and a pick-your-own tomato patch. Another popular attraction is our pick-your-own pumpkin patch. We feature fresh apple cider and a bakery that has caramel apples, donuts and muffins. In addition, we have jams, honey, maple syrup and bulk spices.
Ramey Farms -

Veenstra Farm - strawberries
8570 Roosevelt Road, Holton, MI 49425. Phone: 231-821-0182. Email us at: veenstrafarm@ncats.net. Directions: From the corner of M-82 and M-120 go one mile north on M-120 then turn left on Roosevelt Road. Go one mile to 200th Ave. and turn right then go one quarter mile and turn left on Strawberry Lane. (We are 6 miles west and 1 1/4 north of Fremont, MI) And for a map to our farm, Click here. Open: Monday through Friday 7 am to 7 pm Saturday 7 am to 3 pm Strawberries: Mid June through the first of July Payment: Cash, only.

Ottawa County

The Berry Bunch - blueberries
0-13871 Blair St Holland, MI 49424. Phone: 616-399-1677 wayne.kiel@sbcglobal.net. Directions: NE corner US-31 & Blair St 7 mi. N of Holland. Locally grown fruits, especially blueberry & cranberry, and vegetables. Fresh from growers to customers. Open: April-Dec, Monday to Saturday 10am-6pm, Sun Noon-6pm.
Dekleine Cherry Farm - sweet and tart cherries
Hudsonville, MI. Phone: 616-896-8453. U-pick sweet and tart cherries. Pitting available. Fun family activity. Open: Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 7 p.m. No Sunday sales. Directions: Located 4 miles S of Hudsonville on 32nd Avenue, or one half mile south of Byron Road. 1887 32nd Avenue, Hudsonville.
DeLange's Redberry Farm - strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins
5723 Port Sheldon, Hudsonville, MI. Phone: 616-875-7117.
Lots of strawberries in June, pick your own or we'll pick for you. Red raspberries in September and October along with pumpkins, squash, apples, gourds, and other fall attractions. Directions: 3 miles W. of Hudsonville on Port Sheldon St. 1/4 mile W. of 56th Ave. From Holland, N. on US-31 to Port Sheldon Street, then E. about 10 miles. Open: June; September-October
Joe Gavin Orchards - sweet cherries, pumpkins
Coopersville, MI. Phone: 616-837-6472. U-pick sweet cherries in early July. Already picked apples, squash, gourds, Indian corn, pumpkins and sweet cider, Sept.-Nov. Open: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 7 p.m. Sun. 12-6 p.m. Directions: I-96 W to Exit 19 (48th Ave.). Halfway between Grand Rapids and Muskegon. 1/2 mile N, 1 mile E, 3/4 mile N (40th Ave.) Follow signs.
Gold Barn Blueberries - blueberries
15985 Quincy St. Holland, MI 49424. Phone: 616-399-6267. Email: jdevries@wmol.com. Directions: US-31 to Quincy St, turn W go 4 miles. We have u-pick and already picked blueberries available daily. Open: July-Aug, Monday to Saturday 8am-8pm, Closed Sunday.
Moelker Orchards Farm Market – cherries
0-9265 Kenowa Ave. SW Grand Rapids, MI 49544. Phone: 616-453-2585. Email: tbmoke@altelco.net. Directions: Take Riverbend Dr. W off M-11 (Wilson Ave.) in between Grandville & Standale 1/2 mi. to Kenowa Ave. - go right 300 ft. Visit Moelker Orchards for Michigan cherries, peaches, pears, plums, & apples in season, right from our orchards. We also offer apple cider, jams, fruit salsas, maple syrup, honey, cherry juice concentrate, pumpkins, squash, caramel apples, & unique gift baskets. Join us for horse drawn wagon rides on Saturdays in October. Open: July-Jan, Monday to Saturday 8:30am-6pm.
Peacefull Acres Ranch - pumpkins, strawberries
11195 Rich Street, West Olive, MI 49460. Phone: 616.895.5428. Email us at: sgeurink@altelco.net . Directions: Farm is located between Lake Michigan and Allendale, MI just off M-45 (Lake Michigan Drive) Turn north on 112th Street and proceed one half mile North. The farm is located on the North side of the Street at the corner of 112th and Rich Street. Click here for a map to our farm. We are open June, September, October. Our hours are: All U-Pick request need to be arranged. Please call. Phone: 616.895.5428 to make U-P reservations.
Rasch Cherries -

Reenders Blueberry Farms - blueberries
9981 W Olive Road, West Olive, MI 49460. Phone: 616-842-5238
US-31 6 mi. S of Grand Haven. Also, already picked black cherries, blueberries, peaches, gift items, ice cream, pop, plums, cards, jams, syrup, blueberry plants, pies, and muffins. Open: mid July-mid Sep, 8am-5:30pm.
Venroy Blueberries - blueberries
14564 84th Avenue, Coopersville, MI 49404. Phone: 616-837-6482. Email: bluegal@altelco.net. Directions: I-96 at Coopersville Exit #16 S on 68th Ave.
to Garfield St. W on Garfield St. 2 mi. to 84th Avenue, turn S and go 1 mi. to the farm on the left. Blueberries for U-pick or blueberries can be ordered ready picked. We provide picking pails and tie ropes however customers bring own containers for transport home. Open: mid July-mid Aug, Monday to Friday 8am-dusk, Saturday from 8am-5pm.
Vince Brown Farms - apples, strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes, raspberries and peaches, pumpkins, corn maze
18203 8th Avenue, Conklin, MI 49403. Phone: 616-899-2333. We have prunes, peaches, apples, sweet corn, broccoli, tomatoes, squash, Indian corn, and pumpkins. We also have a peacock pen, large straw bales for jumping, corn maze for kids under 12 yrs, wagon rides for u-pick customers. Directions: I-96 Exit 25 near Marne 4-1/2 miles N on 8th Ave. Open: June-October (apples are sold by appt only Nov-Jan); Mon/Wed/Friday 7am-8pm; Saturday 7am-5pm. We offer free wagon rides for u-pick. Corn maze for kids 12yrs & younger. A giant chair in front of the old farm house for pictures. Picnic area. Restrooms, Fresh Cider during apple time. No additional fees. Please call ahead for a U-pick schedule.
Apples: Paula Red, Ginger Gold, Gala, McIntosh, Cortland, Empire, Jonalicious, Jonagold, Ida Red, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Spigold, Northern Spy, Fuji, Honeycrisp and many more available in the fruit stand already picked. Other Fruit: U-pick strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes, raspberries and peaches. We also grow Apricots, Stanley Prunes, Pears, Nectarines and many types of vegetables.
Wa-Hu Blueberry Farm- blueberries
15411 Greenly Road, Holland, MI.
Phone: 616-218-3691, or 616-399-449.
Woodland Enterprises - blueberries,
10821 Pierce Street, Zeeland, MI 49464. Phone: 616-875-8853. Directions: From M-45; Go south on 104th Avenue 1 mile to Pierce Street Then proceed west on Pierce for 1 mile and the farm is on the north side of the road. (roads are not paved). Crops are usually available in July, August. Open: Monday thru Friday 8 am to 8 pm; Saturday 8 am to 3 pm. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: July 23, 2008)

Pick your own farms in Michigan, Counties Macomb through Ottawa

From apples, blueberries, strawberries and vegetables through Christmas trees, they're all here. Whether you call them PYO, U-pick or 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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This is the same type of standard canner that my grandmother used to make everything from applesauce to jams and jellies to tomato and spaghetti sauce!. This complete kit includes everything you need and lasts for years: the canner, jar rack, jar grabber tongs, lid lifting wand, a plastic funnel, labels, bubble freer, and the bible of canning, the Ball Blue Book. It's much cheaper than buying the items separately. You'll never need anything else except jars & lids! To see more canners, of different styles, makes and prices, click here!For more information and current pricing:

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