Dixie and Lafayette counties, North Florida U-Pick Farms - 2024 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Dixie and Lafayette counties, North Florida? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Dixie and Lafayette counties, North Florida, 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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

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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   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know!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!

Dixie and Lafayette counties, North Florida U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county

Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map. For other areas in northern Florida see the area list on this page.

Note about strawberries in Florida: There are a few strawberry u-pick farms in Florida open during the entire season, which lasts from December through April). Most commercial farms do not open their fields to the general public until the end of the season, which is usually in April (depending on the weather). 
Blueberries start in early April!

• Florida's fruit and vegetable festivals
• Florida citrus harvest calendar (when to go pick oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes)
• Other crop availability / harvest schedule - click here

Dixie County

• Rook & Doshas Organic Blueberry Farm - Certified Organic, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, farm market, porta-potties are available, picnic area
  1742 highway 349, Cross City, FL 32680. Phone: 352 240 5543. Alternate Phone: 352 221 2738. Email: tjintaku@gmail.com. Open: Seven Days A Week Call ahead 8:30 am to 6 pm. Directions: Turn North on highway 349 for 16 miles. Look for sign on left. Address 1472 highway 349, Cross City, FL. Click here for a map and directions. April - June Harvest. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. Ask for either Jennifer, Gail or Jan from Rook & Doshia farm, NOT to be confused with other local Blueberry farms in the vicinity. We want you to taste the berries you pick and pick where and how you are comfortable and berries are ripe and abundant. We will pick for you or with you to help. We want you to have a fun and rewarding day at in the blueberry patch. Let us know how we are doing. Thank You! 
  A visitor writes on June 02, 2013: "My friend and I went there on 05/15/2013. Bushes are loaded, area trim, porta-johns on site, shaded area with chairs available. Only problem was the guy in charge was arrogant and not customer-service oriented at all. So be aware. He puts you a row and you can't stray from that row or else! Would never bring children there. Probably won't go there again myself. He may have rubbed me wrong - but not a good experience."

Lafayette County

No PYO farms in this county (yet)

For availability of other crops (berries, vegetables, etc.)  in Florida, click here!

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

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Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards

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