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This month's notes: August 2008: Blueberries are here all parts of the U.S. Peaches are here! Don't miss them! Blackberries are gone in the South but are still going strong in the north. Apples are coming soon! Find a blueberry festival, peach festival or apple festival 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 or How to make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals
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U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county

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Bay County

Badour Berry Farm - strawberries
Farley Road, between Nebobish and Borton, MI. Phone: 989-892-8831. Pick your own strawberry farm. Badour Berry farm, in operation for 22 years, is located on the Saginaw Bay. We are 3 miles east of Hampton Town Centre on M-25, then 1 mile north on Farley Road between Nebobish and Borton. Please call ahead for picking conditions. We are usually open by the second week in June and pick for about three weeks.
Berry Creek Farms - strawberries, pumpkins and canning tomatoes, corn maze, hayrides
Bay City, MI. Phone: 989-684-1655. Relaxing farm atmosphere. U-pick or we pick strawberries and canning tomatoes (call orders ahead.) Fall decorations including Indian corn, straw, cornstalks and gourds. New Fall gift shop including crafts. Family hayrides or kids ride the Berry Creek Express Train. Oct. corn maze haunted last two weekends. Haunted Greenhouse coming Oct. 2002. Strawberry season approx. May 31; tomatoes August 15; pumpkins Oct. 1-31. Call ahead for conditions on crops. Pumpkin season month of October, 8 am to 6 p.m. Directions: Conveniently located on S. Euclid Ave. From I-75, go E on US-10 to Bay City. Go S on Euclid Ave. (first light off US-10) approx. 5 miles to 6745 S. Euclid, or last driveway before S. Euclid dead ends.
Little Orchard Company - strawberries and raspberries
Bay City, MI. Phone: 989-684-3127. Visit our Hydroponic Greenhouses, tour the Orchard and Cider Mill in season. U-pick strawberries and raspberries, call for availability. Apples, donuts, cider, apple pie, jams and jellies, hydroponic tomatoes and lettuce available in the Farm Market. Wines produced at the Orchard by the Salzburg Winery. Open: May 1-Dec. 24, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 p.m. Sun. 11 am to 4 p.m. Directions: 2282 E. Salzburg Road, Bay City. W of Bay City exit off I-75 at US-10 W, proceed W to Mackinaw Road, turn left (S) to Salzburg, turn left (E), located between 3 and 4 miles.

Clinton County

Andy T’s Farm Market - pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, apples, wagon rides.
3131 S US-27, St. Johns, MI 48829. Email: andyts@charter.net. Directions: From 127, take Price Road Exit, go W 1/2 mi. to Business 127, go N 3 mi. Open: April-Dec, daily 9 am to 8pm. Saturday and Sunday 11am-6pm. A true farm market of Michigan offering fresh Michigan fruit and our own fresh vegetables. We are known for high quality plants, fruits, and vegetables. Also farm has 2 goat mountains, mint tours by appt., and 3 mi. long fall wagon rides.
Becks Cider Mill - Apples, tomatoes, pumpkins, squash, hayride
St. Johns, MI. Phone: 517-224-4309. Apples, cider, donuts, tomatoes, pumpkins, squash, u-pick farm, farm bakery, picnic area, group hayride rides and bonfire, wagon rides, farm animal and custom car show. Open: Sept.-October, seven days a week, 9 am to 7 p.m. Nov. and Dec., seven days a week, 9 am to 6 p.m. Directions: 7 miles N of St. Johns on US-27, 1/4 mile E of US-27 on Maple Rapids Road 25 miles N of Lansing, follow US-27 toward Clare, turn right on Maple Rapids Rd.
Peacock Road Tree Farm - Pick your own apples, pumpkins, Christmas trees
11854 Peacock Road, Laingsburg, MI 48848. Phone: 517-651-9193. Email: peacock@peacockroadtreefarm.com Pumpkins, apples, hayrides, train rides, animal park and much more during the fall. Santa & his reindeer are at the farm every weekend. Get your Christmas tree and visit the Christmas Shoppe. We also offer school tours, family outings, corporate functions, and weddings. Open: Sep-Dec, daily 9 am to 8pm.

Genesee County

Almar Orchard - ORGANIC, apples, wagon rides
Flushing, MI. Phone: 810-659-6568. Email: almarapple@aol.com Organic and conventionally-grown apples, cider and wine. Bakery, u-pick apples, wagon rides, family picnic area with petting zoo and many other fun activities. Educational tours and group hayrides by appointment. Open: all year, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 p.m. Sun. 12-6 p.m. 1 mile E on M-21 past M-13 to Duffield Road 1-3/4 miles N on Duffield Rd.
Apple Lane Orchard - apples, pumpkins
Flint, MI. Phone: 810-736-7622. U-pick and ready-picked apples including many old varieties such as Northern Spy, Tolman Sweet, Grimes Golden and Snow. Also, cider, pumpkins, squash and deer apples. U-pick September 12 until Oct. 25, weekends only. Sales room September 12 until Jan. or Feb, every day. Hours 10 am to 6 p.m. Sun. 1-6 p.m. Closed Sun. after Thanksgiving. Directions: From I-475, Exit 11 (Carpenter Rd.) Go E on Carpenter Road 2 miles to Center Road; turn right 200 yards to 4460 N. Center Road, Flint.
Blueberry Lane Farms Inc. - blueberries, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
13240 Blueberry Lane, Otter Lake, MI 48464. Phone: 810-793-4590 - Note: is only in service in April through September. Email us at Blueberrylanefarms@hotmail.com. Directions: I-69 to m-15 (state rd.) north approximately 25 miles to lake Road right down to blueberry lane (follow signs on m-15). Open: 7 days a week 8:00 am to 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays 8:00 am to 8:00 p.m. open mid July to mid September Payment: Cash, Check. we have a family fun day on the first Saturday in August. This year it will be combined with the town of Otter Lakes' fun days. We are planning on making the farm available for outdoor weddings also. Our blueberry festival is on the last Saturday in July, 2008; Sat July 26 from 8 am to 6 pm.
I & J Wolverton Nursery - strawberries, red & black raspberries, asparagus
6197 E Lake Road, Millington, MI 48746. Phone: 989-871-2325. U-pick strawberries about June 10-July 1. Red & black raspberries July 10-30. Fall red raspberries August 28-Oct. 15. Berry plants, shrubs, trees, April 1-June 1. U-pick asparagus April & May. Open: April 1-Nov. 15, Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 6 p.m. Sun. May only 11 am to 3 p.m. Directions: Exit I-75 at Clio E on Vienna Road to Belsay Road, N 2 miles to Lake Road 1/4 mile E to 6197 Lake.
Montrose Orchards - strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, fall hayrides, and Christmas trees
12473 Seymour Road, Montrose, MI 48457. Phone: 810-639-6971. Email: farm@montroseorchards.com. Family activities include picnic areas, fall hayrides, craft shows and animals. Our Farm Market offers fruits and vegetables, baked goods, apple cider, jams, honey, maple syrup, cherry juice and concentrate, and gift baskets/boxes. Shipping available. Group tours available by appointment. Open: May 1-Dec. 31, Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 6 p.m. Sun. 10 am to 6 p.m. Directions: 12473 Seymour Road, Montrose. 6 miles W of I-75 on M-57 (Exit 131). Or 3 miles E of M-13/M-57 intersection, then 1 mile N on Seymour Rd.
Mueller's Orchard - cherries, early apples, pears and grapes
Linden, MI. Phone: 810-735-7676. Grape vine weaving class weekend before Mother's Day. U-pick cherries, early apples, pears and grapes. Salesroom has apples, pears, cherry juice concentrate, cider, baskets & farm market products. Gift baskets made to order. UPS gift shipping. Car-Cycle-Craft Show for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation third weekend in September Open: June 25-Dec 31, 9 am to 6 p.m. Directions: 6036 Lobdell Road, corners Linden Road, 1/4 mile S of Owen Road, 3 miles W of US-23, Exit 78, Fenton. 17 miles S of Flint.
PIiechnik Farm Produce - UPDATE August 16, 2007: a visitor writes: "I just wanted to let everyone know that for the second year in a row, Piechnik's is NOT offering u-pick. They have a roadside farm market for produce, but will not allow anyone to pick their own. "tomatoes, pumpkins, peppers, Fall Festival Oct. weekends: hayrides, Haunted Barn
Clio, MI. Phone: 810-686-3467. Ultra sweet sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, Michigan produce - full line. U-pick tomatoes and peppers. Fall Festival Oct. weekends (1st weekend to October 31.) Pumpkins, hayrides, cider, donuts, caramel apples. Haunted Barn, corn stalks, Indian corn, organized groups, Monday to Friday in Oct. U-pick hours September 1 (upon availability) to September 20th. Produce Stand hours July 3-September 30, 11 am to 6 p.m. Oct. weekends 12-6 p.m. Weekdays for groups, 10 am to 5 pm, Oct. 1-31. Directions: U-pick address is 13172 McCumsey Road. From Clio: E on M-57 to Saginaw Road, N on Saginaw Road, 1 block to Hurd Road (our stand is on this corner) "For u-pick" continue E on Hurd Road to McCumsey Road, N on McCumsey Road past Farrand Road 1/2 mile.
Porters Orchard – pumpkins, apples
12060 Hegel Road, Goodrich, MI 48438. Phone: 810636-7156 XP1007BR@CS.com. Directions: 1-1/2 mi. E of M-15 on Hegel Road in Goodrich, which is 7 mi. S of I-69. We are a family owned Orchard and Farm Market. We press our own cider, bake our own donuts, and make fresh caramel apples. We offer hayrides to the U-pick apples and pumpkins. We have a petting farm and inflatable rides on weekends in Sep and Oct. Open: Aug-Dec, Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6pm, Sun noon-6pm.
Spicer Orchards - Apples, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, cherries, plums, pumpkins
10411 Clyde, Fenton, MI, 48430. Phone: 810-632-7692. Email us at: spicerorchard@comcast.net. Usually open just the summer and fall months. Free hayrides on the weekends. You can drive your car right up to the apple trees and pick right there. There is a shop that sells fruit, cider and pies and other desserts as well as little knick-knacks like candles, toys and figurines. There are goats, pigs and other farm animals on the premises. Restrooms are on-site. The facility also gives tours to school groups, and other groups like Boy Scouts, etc.
Symanzik's Berry Farm - red raspberries
Goodrich, MI. Phone: 810-636-7714. U-pick Fall red raspberries (late August to all Sept.); Open: Sept.-October, seven days a week, 9 am to 6 p.m. Directions: 8103 E. Baldwin Road, Goodrich. From the north, take I-75 S. to Holly Road, Exit 108, S 1 mile to Baldwin, turn left, go 5-1/2 miles to NE corner of Irish and Baldwin Rds. From the south, take I-75, Exit 106, merging N 1 mile, turn right on Baldwin, 2-1/2 miles.

Gratiot County

Oak Ridge Blueberry Farm - blueberries,
Gratiot, Saginaw County Line Road ( Meridian Rd), Ovid, MI 48866. Phone: 989.862.5039. Email: oakridgeblueberries@yahoo.com. Directions: Oak Ridge Blueberries is on the Gratiot-Saginaw County line. US-27 to M-57, 10 miles E to Meridian Road, 3 miles N Or M-52 to M-57, 10 miles W to Meridian Road, 3 miles N. Crops are usually available in July, August. Open: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 am to 6 pm Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm; closed Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.. Weather can alter the season if open or not; Please call. U-pick blueberries; Normal season is mid-July to mid-September. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: June 24, 2008)
Ruter's Berry Farm - Asparagus, strawberries, black and red raspberries, gladiolus, pumpkins
Wheeler, MI. Phone: 989-842-3322. Wheeler, MI. Asparagus in May, u-pick or ready-picked strawberries in June, black and red raspberries and glads in July. Pumpkins starting last weekend in September. Open: May-October, 8 am to 8 p.m. Directions: 20 miles W of Saginaw, 12 miles E of Alma between Merrill and Breckenridge on M-46.

Huron County

The Flower Farm - flowers, pumpkins, gift shop, school tours
236 Pigeon Rd, Bad Axe, MI 48858. Phone: (989) 269-8754. Fax: (989) 269-8756. Email: info@theflowerfarm.biz. Directions: We are located a quarter mile away from M-53 on M-142 West of Bad Axe. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: See website for current hours on our Contact Us webpage. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Corn Maze is Open in 2008 from September 12 until November 2; Check our website for specific times and events;. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: August 18, 2008)

Lapeer County

E.B. Blueberries Inc. – blueberries
2302 Graham Road, Imlay City, MI 48444. Phone: 810-724-8719. Directions: M-53 or VanDyke right to Dryden Road then left on Glover Road, which changes to Graham. Open: July-August and sometimes part of Sep, daily 8am-7pm. (UPDATED: August 16, 2008)
Fuhrs Valley View Farm - Fall raspberries, peaches and dark sweet cherries.
Imlay City, MI. Phone: 810-724-0314. Beautiful Fall raspberries, u-pick or ready picked. Also, apples, fresh cider pressed on site & homemade jam. Call for availability and picking conditions on new plantings of peaches and dark sweet cherries. Open: late August to Thanksgiving, seven days a week, 10 am to 5 p.m. Directions: East-West: I-69 to Imlay City exit. Farm is 6 miles N of I-69. North-South: Van Dyke (M-53) to Imlay City. Farm is on the E side of Van Dyke, 5 miles N of Imlay City
Honeyflow farm - grapes
4939 Mill, Dryden, MI 48428. Phone: 810-796-2344. Email: wcs@honeyflowfarm.com. U-pick grapes for wine, jelly & table grapes. Juice, bulk honey and beeswax candles. Call for message or visit the website. Open: Sept.-mid-October, Friday, Saturday, & Sun. only, 9 am to 6 p.m.

Midland County

Beard's Lakeview Farm - blueberries,
4413 Water Road, Sanford, MI 48657. Phone: 989-689-6571. Email: beard_48657@yahoo.com. Directions: From Midland: Just 15 minutes from the Midland Mall. Take US 10 north, exit on M-30, go 2 ½ miles to Dague Road, turn left and go 2.1 miles to Beard’s LakeView Farm, 4413 Water Road, Sanford, MI., 989-689-6571. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, November, December. Open: Blueberry Season (typically early July through September) Monday - Saturday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Sunday: Closed. Christmas Tree Hours Fridays: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm except November 24 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm that Friday ) Saturdays and Sundays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm OPENING DAY: The day after Thanksgiving; Our special hours on this day are 9 am to 5:00 pm; Last DAY: Saturday December 22, 2007 (open 9 am to 5 pm). Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: July 25, 2008)
Cook's Choice Produce, Llc (blueberries) - blueberries, prepicked produce, restrooms
1938 E. Bradford Road, Midland, MI 48640. Phone: 989-631-5896. Email: cookschoiceprod@aol.com. Directions: One mile south of the Bullock Creek High School, off Badour Road. Crops are usually available in July, August, September. Open: Monday through Saturday 9 am to 11 am 7 pm to 9 pm Closed Sunday. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: July 08, 2008)
Eastmans Antique Apples - apples
Wheeler, MI. Phone: 989-842-5684. Drive thru u-pick. Free sampling. 1,700 varieties of antique and modern apples. 20 acres of dwarf trees. Open: August to October, 9 am to 5 p.m. Directions: 1058 S. County Line Road 25 miles W of Saginaw, 15 miles E of Alma. Take M-46 to Woodbridge Road; turn N 4 miles Orchard on corner of Woodbridge and County Line Road. If coming from Midland, orchard is on the corner of 8 miles and County Line Rd.

Saginaw County

The Berry Patch - Blueberries, Summer and Fall raspberries.
2070 Tittabawassee Hemlock, MI 48626. Phone: 989-642-8403. U-pick and ready-picked. Open: mid July-Labor Day, seven days a week, 8 am to 9 p.m. Directions: 4-1/2 miles N of M-46 at Hemlock, 2-1/2 miles W on Tittabawassee; or 16 miles W of I-675, Exit 6 Fashion Square Mall.
Blueberries Galore Farm - blueberries
Saginaw, MI. Phone: 989-781-7888. Fresh u-pick blueberries. Sweet, old fashioned varieties. Group tours available. Season approx. mid-July-August 31, Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Directions: 1/2 mile W of M-52 on Gratiot (M-46.) 11500 Gratiot Road, Saginaw
Burda's Berry Farm - strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, currants and gooseberries
Phone: 269-279-5093. Three Rivers, MI. 6 miles East of Three Rivers on M-60. 7 miles West of Mendon on M-60. U-pick strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, currants and gooseberries available. Open: June 15 - October.
Farmer Whites - ???
Phone: 231-264-8332. Directions: 11373 US-31, 2 miles S of Elk Rapids, 9 miles N of Acme.
Fishers Blueberry Farm - blueberries,
Hemlock, MI. Phone: 989-642-5361. Hemlock, MI. U-pick and ready-picked blueberries, picnic areas, playground, free morning coffee and restroom. Open: July-September, 8 am to 8 pm, including Sun. Directions: 4532 N. Steel Road (between Hemlock and Merrill). 4-1/2 miles N from Gratiot. Or 1/2 mile from Tittabawassee Road on Steel Road. From Midland, Badour Road turns into Steel Road at Tittawbawassee Rd.
Garrett's Happy Holloween Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, and prepicked produce
2140 North Hemlock Road, Hemlock , MI 48626. Phone: 989-642-8303. Fax: 989-642-8303. Email: household43@verizon.net. Directions: Located 1.5 miles North of the light in downtown Hemlock. (M-46 and Hemlock RD.) Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Daily from 9am until dark. Typical harvest starts the 2 weekend of September Payment: Cash, Check. We offer Indian corn, corn stalks variety of pumpkins from giant to small as well as a wide selection of gourds. Orders available by calling the farm for a order form.
Hingstons Countryside Farm - Strawberries
18670 Dice Road, Merrill, MI 4863. Phone: 989-642-5672. Email: JimorGeri@aol.com. Asparagus picked daily in season (May), weather permitting. Strawberries, u-pick or pre-ordered, mid-June. Open: May for asparagus pre-ordered pick up 12-6 p.m. Open for strawberries 8 am to 8 p.m. Chestnuts available Oct.-Nov. Call first. Directions: M-46 to Hemlock (stop light), go N 3-1/2 miles to Dice Road; turn W (left), go 2-1/2 miles to farm. Strawberry sign at farm.
Russell Blueberry Farm -

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Schantz's Blueberries -

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St. Clair County

Blueridge Blueberry Farm - ORGANIC, blueberries
16276 Donald Road, Capac , MI 48014. Phone: 810-395-2245. Fax: 810-395-2577. Email us at: dlk_bf@yahoo.com. Directions: Take I-69 to exit 176 (Capac Exit). Turn north on to Capac Road. Head about one half mile until you pass Capac Food Center. The first road you come to after the Food Center is Donald Road; turn west onto Donald Road and head about 3 miles down. We are at the very end of the road. There is a sign on the corner of Donald and Capac. Click here for a map to our farm. Open: Monday thru Saturday 8am till 6pm Sunday closed. Blueberries: Usually available from mid July through August. Until the first frost for ready picked. All year round for frozen berries. We also have available for our customers: honey, doughnuts, pies, muffins, refreshments, syrups, jam, and other home baked goods. We provide a truck ride out to the field. Bring containers to take your berries home in. Don't forget your sunscreen and bug spray. Supervised children are always welcome. Please remember to CALL before you come to check on weather and picking conditions. We are Certified Naturally grown, which means we grow according to organic standards. (UPDATED: July 21, 2008)
McCallum Orchard - apples, peaches, raspberries, sweet & tart cherries, blackberries
5697 Harris Road, Jeddo, MI 48032. Phone: 810-327-6394. Email: glp@iserv.com. U-Pick and already picked fruits and vegetables including: apples, peaches, raspberries, sweet & tart cherries, blackberries, cider and sweet corn. Bakery items including donuts and pies. Petting zoo and maze. Open: June-Dec., 8 am to 5 pm, daily. Directions: From Port Huron take M-25 N 10 miles to Harris Road; turn left and go 3 miles Farm is on the left.
Riley Ridge Farms -

Sanilac County

Croswell Berry Farm - Blueberries & blackberries,
Croswell, MI. Phone: 810-679-3273. U-pick or buy already picked. Open: July 1st, weekdays, 8 am to 4 p.m. LAST PERSON IN FIELD FOR U-PICK 3 P.M. FIRM. Sun. & Holidays, 9 am to 4 p.m. Farm made jellies, jams, with/without sugar. Bakery. Farm made berry pies, unusual combinations, frozen only--bring cooler. Frozen berries 100% natural strawberries, blueberries, raspberries. Children welcome. Call before coming out for crop and weather conditions. Directions: From Detroit or suburb area, E on I-94 to Port Huron; US-25 to Lexington, turn W or left on M-90 (Peck Rd.) to Croswell (approx. 5 miles) Stay 'til you see "the Corner Market" one additional block, turn at sign.
Kritzman's Berry Farm - strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes
Deckerville, MI. Phone: 810-376-3045. U-pick and picked

Shiawassee County

Davis Family Farm - follows organic methods, blackberries, flowers, herbs/spices, pumpkins, rhubarb, strawberries, tomatoes, walnuts, Turkeys, and prepicked produce
Owosso Michigan, Owosso, MI 48867. Phone: (989) 723-1163Directions: M- 52 To Juddville Road, heading west. Turn right going south on Chipman. One mile down. Crops are usually available in May, June, August, September, October. Open: Monday through Saturday 8:30 to 5:30. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, only. We offer naturally grown turkey, pork, lamb, chicken, and pheasant. NO hormones, no pesticides, No herbicides. Eggs are also available from our free range chickens.
Poor Man's Ponderosa - strawberries,
5047 S. Meridian Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848. Phone: 517-285-6922. Directions: Approximately 20 miles NE of Lansing. Between Laingsburg and Ovid. Also, near Street John's and Owosso. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in June. Open: 8am to 4pm Daily during Strawberries. Strawberries so sweet you'll freak!: June 12th- Approx 2 weeks; Also, a great variety of Pre-Picked apples in the Fall. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: June 12, 2008)
Your Garden -

Tuscola County

Bodeis Farm and Greenhouse - Strawberries, pumpkins
Mayville, MI. Phone: 989-673-3661. May-June, Spring bedding plants and flowers grown in our greenhouses. Strawberries, ready-picked and u-pick starts first week of June. Mid July-Oct. a full line of homegrown produce, corn tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, squash, Fall raspberries, hardy field-grown mums. Nov.-Dec. wreaths and grave blankets. Open: May 1st thru late June, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 7 p.m. Sun. 11 am to 6 p.m. Mid July-late October, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 7 p.m. Sun. 11 am to 6 p.m. Nov.-Dec., Christmas season, Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 p.m. Sun. 12-4 p.m. Possible early and extended hours in peak seasons. Directions: From Saginaw: From I-75 take M-46 E (Holland) to Sandusky Exit, then 28 miles to M-24 (Mertz Rd.) turn right at light, then 3/4 mile From Pontiac: Take M-24 N thru Lapeer, then 24 more miles N on M-24. 3862 Mertz Road (M-24), Mayville.
Four Barns Farms - strawberry and raspberry u-pick
Mertz Road, Mayville, MI 48744. Phone: 989-843-7687. Email: fourbarnesfarms@bigtube.net. We also feature tomatoes/peppers and honey. Come relax on our 70 acres with picnic area. Bring family. Welcome. Call for in season fruits and veggies. Directions: Between Caro and Lapeer, 3-1/2 miles W. of M-24 on Mertz Road, Btw Saginaw and Brown Road. In Mayville. Open: June-Sep; Sun-Saturday 7am-5pm.
Miller’s Family Orchard LLC – Closed
Tompkins' Orchard and Country Store - UPDATE July 30, 2008: They've closed down!
5966 W. Sanilac Road, Vassar, MI 48768.

Pick your own farms in Michigan,
Counties Saginaw through Washtenau

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