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Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Fresno area of California? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Fresno area of California, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name  (see "What does Organic mean?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

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New! Road tripping and camping is a great way to have a fun, safe and inexpensive family trip. The national and state parks and monuments are open, and campgrounds usually cost between $10 and $40 per night. September to November is the best camping weather.  See our new website Road Tripping and Camping.com for tips, tricks, guides, checklists and info about parks, monuments and other places to visit.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, Active Federal facilities even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas

Note: Beware the copycat websites like the one that stole our name and uses .farm extension: they copied my work and do NOT even update the info! I make updates EVERY day. They use tech tricks to get higher rankings, but have many more inaccuracies and out-dated info. Obviously, I cannot check every farm every day, but I do check as many as I can every day, and respond to all requests.  They don't. Don't support the scammers!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! And if you know of any farms I missed and want to add a farm, please let me know!   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know! This website is supported by purchases you make through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!

What's in season in December 2024, and other timely information:

Notes for December 2024: Crop growth is slowing down, except for Christmas tree farms and if you live in southern California, southern Texas, Florida or along the Gulf coast where citrus are starting, and believe it or not, the blueberry and strawberry season in those areas is about to begin. See your state harvest calendar . This year, much of the country is still seeing mild weather, so lettuce, peas, broccoli, cabbage  and other greens are thriving.  And this is a good time to get a canner and  learn how to preserve foods for the winter, like canning some applesauce, apple butter or jam, which make great gifts. As do your own homemade specialty liqueurs! How about homemade cranberry sauce or a pumpkin pie made from a real pumpkin for the holidays? See our comprehensive list of easy home canning, jam and jelly making, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. A fun winter activity is to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me!

Valentine's Day - February 14 - See this website for Valentines Day history, facts and Amazon's top picks for fast, easy, inexpensive gifts for the man, woman or children in your life!

Easter will be April 4, 2021 - if you want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt!

 

Children's Consignment Sales occur in both the Spring and Fall  See our companion website to find a local community or church kid's consignment sale!

Fresno area of California U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county

Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map

Fresno County

  • Little Brother FarmsLittle Brother Farms - Uses natural growing practices, apricots,
    897 West Lincoln Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706. Phone: (559) 260-0224. Email: littlebroapricots@yahoo.com. Open: Apparently, yhey are still in business (although their Facebook page has not been updated since 2015) Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 3 pm; Saturday, from 8 am to 5 pm and Sunday, from 7 am to 3 pm, June 1 to July 8. Directions: Turn off of Highway 41 onto American Avenue heading West. Turn left onto Walnut Avenue and head South towards Lincoln Avenue. Turn left at Lincoln Avenue and arrive at 897 West Lincoln Avenue, located on the right. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, only. About ten minutes south of Fresno, rests a little farming community called, Easton. Come on out for the 100% U-Pick experience and enjoy 100% local, organically grown apricots. Pricing is $10 for a 1/2 grocery bag and $20 for a full grocery bag. Cash only please. Although we have regular hours of operation, we will take appointments.
    A visitor writes on September 21, 2019: "went in July 2019. fill half a bag of apricots for $ 15. still open"
  • Mountain Brook Ranch - apricots, cherries, blueberries, boysenberries, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, porta-potties are available, picnic area, weddings and wedding parties
    17971 Auberry Road, Clovis, CA 93612. Phone: 559-299-8141. Alternate Phone: 559-779-4443. Fax: 559-297-4665. Email: bhook45@hotmail.com. Open: If Mother Nature allows we should be opening up around Mothers Day or a tad before, depending on the weather, Always call first for opening info before coming up to the ranch. To our U-pick customers: Always call first to see if the u-pick orchard is open, usually the weekend after we open the fruit stand. See their website for hours and availability. We are looking forward to having lots of our main variety Brooks and Tulare cherries this season. We will also be having a excellent boysenberry crop, both at the fruit stand and u-pick, along with blueberries and lots of apricots. What's new? We will be selling our very own frozen pomegranate juice and dried chili peppers to spice up your cuisine!. Directions: From the intersection of Copper/Auberry road. Go north on Auberry road about seven miles and we are on the left hand side. We are two miles above the rifle range and two miles below the The Roadhouse bar and the Valero gas station. Click here for a map and directions. Pomegranates: October 12 to October 27; Cherries from the middle of May to the middle of June or so; Fresh Vegetables also. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. We also have apricots, blackberries and pomegranates. We also have a road side fruit stand on our ranch where the public has the opportunity to buy fresh cherries and other delicious fruit throughout the season. Hope to see you soon!!!.
  • Niki Farms - Certified Organic, tangerines, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
    3588 N Armstrong Ave, Fresno, CA 93727. Phone: 559-521-5106. Email: nikifarms@gmail.com. Open: Call before you go Monday to Saturday, from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Mandarins: February 1 to March 15. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: September 29, 2015)
  • Pumpkin King Pumkin Patch - winter squash, pumpkins, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg
    100 W. Shaw Avenue N/W corner of Blackstone & Shaw Avenues, Fresno, CA 93711. Phone: 559 658-2006. Fax: 559 658-2015. Email: pumpkinking@sierratel.com. Directions: West of Highway 41 at the Shaw Avenue exit on the North West corner of Blackstone & Shaw Avenues Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in October. Open: 9 AM to 9 PM 7 days a week Pumpkin Patch and Straw Bale maze is open from October 1st through October 31st. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. The Great Bumpkin Blood Drive 8 AM to 6 PM Friday October 12 and Saturday October 13th.
  • Re Rustica - apples, asparagus, beans, beets, broad beans, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplants, flowers, grapes, herbs or spices, lavender, melons, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, farm animals, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    High Oaks Lane, Squaw Valley, CA 93675. Phone: 559-977-7539. Open: Call before you go - I haven't had an update from this farm in years and there is nothing current about them on the internet; their website is gone, (Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own? If so, please write me!). Directions: please call ahead of time for directions. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in All year. Payment: Cash, Check. We grow everything with NO pesticide, NO herbicide, NO fertilizer, NO antibiotics, NO hormones. Our animals are raised kindly with nearly unlimited pasture. Free home delivery also available near Fresno/Clovis and near San Jose! Low delivery rates for other areas. We also work with other local farms, so if we don't have it we can help you find it (or grow it special for you!). Sumner Peck Ranch on the San Joaquin River Parkway
  • Spray Family Persimmons - permanently closed ,
    Fresno, CA 93727.  UPDATE: August 28, 2021: The owner tells me they are now permanently closed Click here for our Facebook page.
  • Sumner Peck Ranch on the San Joaquin River Parkway - lemons, oranges, other citrus, blueberries, picnic area you may bring your own food
    14439 N Friant Road, Friant, CA 93626. Phone: (559) 248-8480. Email: kkincaid@riverparkway.org. Open: Blueberry picking is open May 24th until the crop is picked over; Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 3pm; other seasons hours are usually daily from 12 pm to 5 pm, Summer Peck Ranch updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, ApplePay, AndroidPay. Citrus U - Pick Season is January 13 to March 24, 2024, for $1;50 per pound (2024 price). blueberry season is May 24  until the crop is picked over. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. This site is owned by the San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust and is permanently protected conservation land. Enjoy the San Joaquin River and the many plant and wildlife resources found on the river. Learn more on our website. Citrus U-Pick Season is typically late January to late March. Blueberries are in the summer (see their website for dates starting in early June). (UPDATED: June 07, 2024)  (UPDATED: January 08, 2024)  (ADDED: March 19, 2021)
  • Sunshines Farm - strawberries, pumpkins
    284 S Temperance Ave, Fresno, CA 93727. Email: SunshineStrawberryFarm@gmail.com.  Open: November-December and March to June PYO strawberries - ALWAYS check their Facebook page and contact them there before going; 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Food truck open 11-5pm Sat and Sun. We will have some pre-picked strawberries and vegetables available for purchase also. Our stand will be open as well.  This is a small Farm. They invite you to Enjoy Picking Out A Pumpkin For The Holiday Season. Payment: Cash, credit cards.  (ADDED: December 5, 2022, JBS)
  • Two Sisters U-Pick Apricots - Certified Organic, apricots,
    583 W. Lincoln Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706. Phone: (559) 492-8623. Email: jdubois_16@ymail.com. Open: Daily from 7am to 11am. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Just 7 minutes south of downtown Fresno. From Fresno take 41 South to American. Right on American, Left on Elm, Right on Lincoln. Two Sisters U-Pick Apricots is located about a mile from Elm Avenue just past Fig Avenue. Click here for a map and directions. Typically start around Memorial Day for 7 to 10 days. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Expect to be open for 10 days for 2015 harvest beginning Monday, May 25. 100% U-Pick, cash only. We have well over 175 mature trees with fruit to pick from. Pricing is $15 for a 1/2 grocery bag and $30 for a full grocery bag (approximately 30-32 pounds!). Bulk pricing for greater than 100 pounds by request. Parking will be on the street. We recommend bringing a change of shoes as you will get a little dirty and water since it tends to get hot. It's all part of the fun!.
    A visitor writes on June 07, 2016: "Like the farm very much. Friendly owners strap picking box onto your back and direct you to more ripened fruit if that's what you're looking for. All organic. Some of the best apricots in Cali. Very easy pick. Low branches, no ladder climbing necessary. Picked 30 lb box in 15 minutes and down the road home to make my jam and pies." Apple Hill Ranch

Inyo County

  • Apple Hill Ranch - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, apples, apricots, beans, beets, blackberries, boysenberries, carrots, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplants, figs, grapes, herbs or spices, melons, nectarines, pears, peas, peaches, peppers, plums, pomegranates, raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Fresh eggs, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, porta-potties are available, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, farm animals, birthday parties
    475 Sierra Grande, Bishop, CA 93514. Phone: (760) 937_0413. Email: rdevore@schat.com. Open: Monday thru Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Sunday 10 am to 4:30 pm, cherry season 8 am to 5 pm. Directions: When traveling from Bishop Go past the Bishop Country Club on highway 395 south And about 3 miles turn right on Gerkin Road When you reach Wilkerson Turn on Sierra Grande Go to the top of the road Turn left at the Iron Gate Come on up to the house. Click here for a map and directions. cherry season starts Memorial Day. Payment: Cash, only. Peaches June 30; Apples July 30; All veggies July 15/ raspberries June 30. We Are USDA Certified Organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. USDA-NOP national Organic Standards California Registration # 99-0008.

Kings Countyestrooms, petting zoo

  • Genesis Organic Farm - Certified Organic, apples, apricots, blackberries, carrots, cherries, cucumbers, flowers, peaches, persimmons, plums, pumpkins, Other fruit or veg, farm animals
    7595 Central Valley Highway, Hanford, CA 93230. Phone: (559) 410-3607. Email: jeannie@genesisorganicfarm.com. Open: Fruit picking is by appointment only; Please call to schedule appointment Note from 2022, we downsized, sold most of the land and semi-retired. We still have a small orchard and I plan to grow a veggie patch in 2023. Since the trees didn’t get the memo that I’m semi-retired they are still producing fruit. I plan to run fruit picking tours when I feel up to it. Just give me a call and see what’s in season and if an appointment is available.. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. We grow many varieties of Stonefruit, Pluots, Apriums, Colorcots and Pluaries. Some are rare and quite unusual in limited supply. Get on our mailing list to get current info on what is harvesting. All of our fruit is Certified Organic through CCOF. Beginning in Fall 2019 we will open the Worlds First Cucamelon Maze. (UPDATED: September 3, 2023, JBS)  (UPDATED: May 14, 2019)
  • Rancho Notso Grande - Uses natural growing practices, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, flowers, nectarines, olallieberries, other berries, peaches, pecans , raspberries, tayberries, walnuts, and prepicked produce
    5051 12th. Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230. Phone: 559-269-1152. Fax: 559-589-0420. Email: ranchonotsogrande@gmail.com. Open: We have a refrigerated, pre-picked fruit stand that is open from 7 AM to 7PM for seven days a week during the harvest season. During the season we are open for you pick and roadside sales from 7AM to 7 PM Tuesday through Saturday and all other times by appointment. Directions: South East corner of 12th and Excelsior Avenues in Hanford, CA. This is 30 minutes south of Fresno, 25 minutes West of Visalia. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Our roadside Farm-stand has (when they are in season) apricots, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, flowers, nectarines, olallieberries, other berries, peaches, pecans , raspberries, tayberries, walnuts, farm made wine, jams, frozen cobblers and other prepicked produce.(UPDATED: June 26, 2018)

Madera County

  • Pizza Farm at Historic Cobb Ranch - U-Pick Christmas Trees, Pizza "Farm", Cornfield Maze
    8805 Highway 41, Fresno, CA 93720. Phone: 559-439-0606. Phone: 559-661-2172. Email: jim@cobbranch.com. Open: UPDATE for 2023:  It looks like the COVID lockdowns put them out of business, if you know anything, please write me! March - December. Directions: Hwy 41 at the San Joaquin River (take Rio Mesa Exit). 5 miles North of Fresno - 15 miles East of Madera on the way to Yosemite National Park. click here for a map and detailed directions. Tour the only farm in the San Joaquin Valley that actually grows pizza. Our Award Winning farm is located at the beautiful and historic Cobb Ranch on Highway 41, across from Children's Hospital. Bring your students and enjoy a guided tour of the Pizza Farm, a visit with our farm animals, and a wagon ride around the ranch. In addition, each class plants their own mini pizza farm, which students take back to school as an on-going lesson in farming. Culminate your farm experience with a pizza lunch in the shade of the orchard. Guaranteed to the most fun, educational, and tasty farm field trip in the valley. And your cost is just a few bucks. Open March - September; All Tours Guided; Tours Last Approximately 2 Hours; Pre-K through Senior Citizens; Wheel Chair / Stroller Accessible; Ample Bus Parking; Shaded Picnic Area; Sorry, no concessions available.

Mariposa County

Merced County

  • Riverdance Farms - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, blueberries, cherries, lavender, other berries, pecans , persimmons, walnuts, prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
    12230 Livingston Cressey Road, Livingston, CA 95334. Phone: 209-761-0081. Email: RiverdanceFarms@gmail.com. Open: This years event will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 27th-29th. Please watch for updates or call Cindy or email for more info or to make an appointment. Cherries May 30 through ~ June 14; Blueberries May 30 through June 28; Depending on weather and crop maturity these dates May change to a week earlier or later; Persimmons, Pomegranates and Walnuts are available in October, November and pre-picked in December; Pecans are ready for harvest in mid November. Directions: The farm is located two miles from CA Highway 99 and two miles from Santa Fe Avenue, along the Merced River and across the river from McConnell State Park. The neighbor's mailbox nearest the farm gate has an address of 11801 Livingston Cressey Road which works better for Mapquest or Google Maps. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, October, November. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check. Fall pomegranates and organic oat hay & almond firewood year-round. They host you-pick days during the annual festival: You are welcome to visit our Farm's Annual Pick and Gather Festival. This years event will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 27th-29th. We invite the whole family out to the Merced River for Memorial Day fun! Look forward to seeing you out there! This annual farm festival gives the whole family an opportunity to pick and taste the river valleys' best organic fruit. Outdoor activities will include Kids Science, Hay-Bale Rides, Camping, Swimming, Nature walks, Crafts, Fishing lessons and more. On Saturday: in addition to the u-pick blueberries and cherries , there is live music & art, kid's activities, local and/or organic food, workshops, wagon rides, wine and food tastings, farm animals, nature displays and crafts. Future plans are to offer flowers, stone fruits, pumpkins and Christmas trees on a you-pick basis. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 3, 2023, JBS)
  • Valenta Farms - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, blueberries,
    3689 Bert Crane Rd, Atwater, CA 95301. Phone: 209-617-0004. Alternate Phone: 209-617-0141. Email: tv_atwater@hotmail.com. Open: Call before you; May 15 to June 30. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. PYO and pre picked please call first; May 15 to June 30. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only.
    A visitor writes on May 18, 2018: "They're open and operating. They don't advertise a lot, and I only knew about them because of my MoPS group where someone is actually friends with the owners. But I just called and they're still doing it! Just wanted to give you the heads up."Tabitha Max Blueberry Farm - blueberries,

Tulare County

  • Julies U Pick - Certified Organic, blueberries, porta-potties
    14565 Road 208, Porterville, CA 93257. Phone: (951) 288-2297. Email: ykwun@yahoo.com. Open: UPDATE for 2023, Their Facebook page status says they are permanently closed, but often the facebook status is wrong, so call; normally open every day except Saturday; from 7 am to 6 pm, the 2018 season is May 6 to June 4. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: blueberry season is usually first week of May thru first week of june;. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: April 24, 2018)
  • Naylor Organics - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, apricots, blackberries, nectarines, olallieberries, peaches, plums, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food, school tours
    38918 Road 64, Dinuba, CA 93618. Phone: (559) 824-0811. Alternate Phone: (559) 824-3780. Email: naylor.organics@gmail.com. Open: Wednesday to Saturday, from 8 am to 6 pm. Directions: We are located 40 minutes south of Fresno, CA. From the South, take the Avenue 384 exit and turn right at the stop sign. From the North, take the 384 exit and turn left and then turn right at the stop sign. Cross the Railroad tracks and drive to Road 64 (approximately 6 miles). Turn left and drive about a 1/4 mile to the entrance. Follow the signs. Click here for a map and directions. Our PYO is open from June 14th to September 16th this year;. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Please park in designated areas only. There is no smoking anywhere on the property. See photos on our website We are certified organic for all crops! The Naylor farm is located 40 miles south of Fresno, California in rural Tulare County. It consists of 40 acres of farmland planted with several varieties of apricots, peaches, plums and nectarines. Naylor Organics has been using organic practices since 1984.

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