California North Mountain Region (Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties) U-Pick Farms - 2025 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in California North Mountain Region (Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties)? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in California North Mountain Region (Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties), 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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!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 Google's AI search answers - it MAKES UP NONSENSE. Also 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. 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 May 2025, and other timely information:

Notes for May 2025: Spring is here! Strawberry season is here.  It started in February in Florida, Texas, southern California and a few other areas of the Deep South; then March along the Gulf coast, April in the Deep South and west coast, May through much of the country, and June in northern areas. Blueberries are next, about a month later. Of course, cool weather crops, like Rhubarb, asparagus and greens should be available almost everywhere. Check your area's crop calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal updates.

You may also be interested in finding a local:

• Children's Consignment Sale happening now; save money on children's clothes, toys, books, etc, find a local children's consignment sale, also often held by churches in the Spring and Fall, click here!
• Fun factory tours - usually free, fun and educational, find them in every state here!
• Road trip or a Camping trip - Find free and low-cost, but fun, interesting places to visit and things to do and see!

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NEW! Start your own tomato, pepper, squash and other vegetable plants from seed - It's easy and costs about 50 cents per plant.
Also see our Master list of tomato varieties,  with descriptions, details and links to ordering the seeds.

We also have home canning, 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. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! It is easy to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. Also note, there are many copycat website listing U-pick farms now.  They have all copied their information from here and usually do not ever update.  Since 2002, I've been updating the information every day but Christmas; so if you see anything wrong or outdated, please write me!

California North Mountain Region (Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties) U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2025, by county

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

Butte County

• Chico State College of Agriculture - Peaches
  311 Nicholas C. Schouten Lane, Chico, CA 95929. Phone: (530) 898-4989. Email: AgOutreach@csuchico.edu. Open: August 5-7 from 8:30 am to noon, or until supplies run out. The annual "U-Pick Peaches" event at the California State University, Chico's University Farm takes place in mid-August in accordance with the ripening of the fruit. California State University, Chico will open University Farm so the community can enjoy its delicious peaches, a beloved annual event enjoyed by our community. In lieu of the popular "U-Pick Peaches," however, the farm will host socially distanced drive-through peach sales on August 5 to 7, 2020  from 8:30 am to noon, or until supplies run out. "We have an incredible crop of beautiful Fay Elberta peaches this year," University Farm Administrator Dave Daley said, "and in order to ensure the health and safety of our guests, we came up with our drive-through concept that allows us to continue to provide the fresh-picked local fruit that has become such a summertime tradition in our community." The Fay Elberta peach, a longtime favorite at University Farm, is a large, yellow-skinned freestone with a little red blush, has fairly good shape and nice flavor, and is a popular variety for canning.  The ripe peaches will be picked early each morning by farm staff wearing masks and gloves. The peaches will be gently boxed in flats, each weighing approximately 10 pounds, and sold by the flat for $25 each using exact change, credit cards, or checks made out to "Chico State University Farm." Directions: The University Farm is located south of Chico. Follow the signs to the drive-through peach sales, which will take place in the main parking lot next to the Pavilion. Guests are asked to remain in their cars, and a staff member will bring the peaches to the car.
  To receive the latest updates regarding the upcoming dates for peach picking feel free to contact the University Farm's Peach Hotline at (530) 898-4989.   [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 1, 2025, JBS) (ADDED: August 9, 2020, JBS)
• Johnson Farm - apricots, beans, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplants, grapes, herbs or spices, melons, nectarines, olallieberries, other berries, pears, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (yellow), summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables,
  113 Higgins Avenue, Gridley, CA 95948. Phone: 530-846-5871. Email: johnsonupickfarm@yahoo.com. Open: Their website is up but not working properly; so you for current information, may need to Click here for a link to our Facebook page. Saturday and Wednesday, from 8 am to 3 pm, mid - May thru October. Directions: From Yuba City go 3 miles north of Live Oak, right on Turner Ave, and immediate left on Meyers. From Chico go 2 miles south of Gridley, left on Evans-Reimer, then right on Meyers. From Oroville go right on East Gridley Road, left on Larkin, just past Mazanita school go right on Higgins Avenue. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We are a small family farm. Mark Johnson has his masters in organic weed control and is always striving to grow produce using sustainable farming methods.  E-mail us to be on our e-mailing list for opening dates and produce availability.    Johnson U-pick Farm Facebook page.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 1, 2025, JBS) 
• L and T Farms - nectarines, peaches, porta-potties
  1005 Liberty Lane, Chico, CA 95928. Phone: (530) 521-5837. Email: LandTFarmsChico@gmail.com. Open: Typical season is from late June through late July; in season open Friday and Saturday 7:30am to 11:30am; Please see our website or Facebook page for open dates. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Please like/follow us on Facebook to keep up to date on any specials or extra days and times we may be open.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 1, 2025, JBS) (ADDED: June 28, 2020)
• Max's Miracle Ranch - cherries, apricots, summer veggies, fall apples and pumpkins, and winter kale,
  3476 Smith Avenue, Biggs, CA 95917. Phone: 530 354-7168. Alternate Phone: 530 354-7168. Fax: 530 354-7168. Email: stevewilliamsb@aol.com. Open: For spring cherries, apricots, summer veggies, fall apples and pumpkins, and winter kale, oranges, and lemons, Max's Miracle Ranch is your stop any time of the year for the very freshest organic produce around. Maxs Miracle Ranch facebook page.
  Max's Miracle Ranch is a California certified organic farm.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 1, 2025, JBS) 

Glenn County

• Boysen Berry Farm - Uses natural growing practices, boysenberries, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties, group reservations
  6282 County Road 23, Orland, CA 95963. Phone: (530) 936-5050. Email: nettie@boysenberryfarm.com. Open: Season begins May 15 and lasts through June 10, open 7 days a week 7 am to 7 pm Hours May vary on days of extreme heat; Please check our website or Facebook page for any schedule changes prior to your visit; Appointments available on our website, recommended on weekends but not required. Directions: In Orland, CA: From Route 32 Walker Street and 6th St/Hwy 99W, head south 1.5 mi on I5 Business/Hwy 99W; Turn right (west) onto Co Road 20 and go 0.8 mi; Turn left (south) on Co Road HH, go 0.7 mi; Turn right (west) at the 2nd cross street onto Co Road 23, turn and go 0.6 mi (crossing HH), till you come to Boysen Berry Farm on your right. Follow our Berry Guy U-Pick signs. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. We sell heritage boysenberries, propagated from an original boysenberry vine kept in our Boysen family for nearly 100 years.  parents are expected to keep their children with them at all times. No pets and No Smoking allowed as this is a working farm with commercial business. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 1, 2025, JBS)  (UPDATED: June 13, 2020)  (ADDED: May 19, 2019)
• The Parkway RV Resort & Campground - UPDATE for 2019, The owner tells me they no longer have Pick-Your-Own,
  Orland, CA 95963.  (UPDATED: June 22, 2019

Tehama County

• Hansen's Blueberry Farm - permanently closed
  3325 Houghton Ave, Corning, CA 96021. . Open:  UPDATE for 2022: They are permanently closed  The owner passed away and last year was their last. The phone is disconnected. The house and fields are for sale. (UPDATED: May 25, 2022)
• Haynes Family Peaches - peaches
  Rodeo Rd, Corning, CA. Phone: (530) 385-1315. Open: Does anyone have current information? If so, please write me; May-September, call for hours and availability. Directions: Take 99 West 9 miles South of Red Bluff or 7 miles North of Corning, Turn West on Rodeo to first driveway.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 1, 2025, JBS) 
• LL Pistachios - pistachios
  3160 Wisconsin Ave, Corning, CA. Phone: (530) 824-5223. Open: Second week of October, call for hours and availability. Directions: From South Avenue go South on Wisconsin.  [ Click here to update the listing ] 
• S & B Blueberries U-Pick - No pesticides are used blueberries, porta-potties
  1560 County Road 99W, Corning, CA 96021. Phone: (530) 570-4717. Alternate Phone: (530) 570-4759. Email: Ibobills@hotmail.com. Open: 7 am to 12 pm, 7 days a week; Season starts May 23, until late June. Directions: Heading south; take I-5 to Liberal Ave, turn left, go to 99W, turn right. When you get to the 5 radio towers follow S & B Blueberries U-Pick signs. Heading north; take I-5, get off at Road 7, turn right, go to 99W, turn left. When you get to the 5 radio towers follow S & B Blueberries U-Pick signs. From Chico; take Highway 32 to Orland, turn right on 6th Street, (99W). Continue approximately 7 miles to the 5 radio towers follow S & B Blueberries U-Pick signs. Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.  We supply 1 gallon bucket to fill for $15.00 (2020 price). Then we will place you purchased berries in a freezer bag to take home.. Bucket holds 5 to 7 pounds. We have 3 varieties: Spartan, Blue Ribbon, and Chandler. All varieties are very sweet. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 1, 2025, JBS) (UPDATED: May 20, 2020)
• Sale Orchard - peaches
  Sale Lane and Gilmore Ranch Road, Red Bluff, CA.  Phone: (530) 527-3504. Open: Does anyone have current information? If so, please write meMid July until Mid August, call for hours and availability. Directions: From Antelope, take Sale Lane South, Turn Left on Gilmore Ranch Road - Watch for Sign. In 2013, price is/was 90 cents/lb. * (ADDED: August 11, 2013, from news reports)
• Seale Navel Oranges - naval organes
  410 3rd Ave, Capay, CA. Phone: (530) 865-4602. Open: Does anyone have current information? If so, please write meJanuary thru March, call for hours and availability. Directions: From Old Corning Road, left on Capay left on Post, go to 3rd Ave.  [ Click here to update the listing ] 
• Whiteley Ranch - Satsuma Mandarins
  23521 Pennsylvania Ave., Corning, CA. Phone: (530) 824-1222. Open: Does anyone have current information? If so, please write meDecember and January, call for hours and crop availability. Directions: From South Avenue, go South on Wisconsin and left on Pennsylvania. In 201, a bucket full cost $7, and weighed4 lbs, so about $2 per lb.  The season ends by early February. (UPDATED: May 18, 2020, JBS) Also see this news report  and this 2019 news report) [ Click here to update the listing ] 
• Wolf Orchard - peaches, plums, nectarines, Asian pears
  5929 Highway 99 W, Corning, CA. Phone: (530) 824-4075. Open: Early August to late September, call for hours and availability. Directions: From Red Bluff go 13 miles South or from Corning go 3 miles North.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 1, 2025, JBS) 

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