Gilcrest and Levy counties, North Florida U-Pick Farms - 2024 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Gilcrest and Levy counties, North Florida? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Gilcrest and Levy 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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!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   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know!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!

Gilcrest and Levy 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

Gilchrist County

• Fuyu Persimmons by Baumer - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, persimmons, U-pick and already picked
  5671 NW 165 St, Trenton, FL 32693. Phone: (352) 535-5053. Email: charleenhuffbaumer@hotmail.com. Open: April and May for blueberries August 15 thru October for persimmons Monday thru Saturday call for appointment. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. April and May for blueberries Aug 15 thru October for persimmons. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: November 08, 2020)
• Steph-Lo Farm - No pesticides are used blueberries,
  11120 Se 80th Ave, Newberry, FL 32669. Phone: (352) 472-4740. Alternate Phone: (786) 255-6344. Email: LOSANA@AOL.COM. Open: Opening on Saturday, May 25, 2024; hours are Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm and 5:30 pm to 8 pm, plus Thursday and Friday from 5:30 pm to 8 pm; typically from late-May to June 30. Directions: From Gainesville heading west on Newberry Road, go 3 miles past the traffic light, turn left (south) at the large intersection for SW 298 Street/ SE 90 Avenue This is the county line for Alachua and Gilchrist County. Continue south for 4 miles, follow the signs. Coming from Trenton, head east on Newberry Road (SR 26). When you come to the blinking light at PaPaw's BP gas station, turn right onto SE 70th Avenue heading south. Follow the signs. Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. Our blueberries are free of chemicals, pesticides and fertilizer. (UPDATED: May 17, 2024)

Levy County

• Amber Brooke Farms - blueberries, peaches, strawberries, sunflowers, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area
  3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696. Phone: (352) 973-1963. Email: eustis@amberbrookefarms.com. Open: See our website for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Payment: Debit cards, All credit cards. They also have a STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL in mid-February (see their website) Weekends from 10am to 5pm.
  Click here for our Facebook page.
  Click here for our Instagram page. . Peaches : they have four varieties of peaches, three of which were developed by the University of Florida. All our peach varieties are clingstone peaches, which means the flesh adheres to the pit inside the peach. These varieties of peaches tend to be sweeter, juicier, and more tender than freestones. The peach season begins in mid-May and could overlap with our blueberry season.  Nothing says farm-fresh like eating a handful of fresh Florida blueberries, peaches, or strawberries from Amber Brooke Farms in Williston, FL. We are a 100-acre agritourism destination in north central Florida. During the spring we grow several of the finest and best tasting varieties of blueberries including: Emerald, Sweet Crisp, Springhigh, Prima Donna, Meadow Lark, Farthing and Jewel. In addition to our blueberries, we also grow some of the juiciest and sweetest strawberries and peaches around. We have plenty of sunflowers and zinnias for you to pick, over 13 acres to be exact! Our sunflower fields are perfect for capturing photos of precious family memories as you enjoy a day on the farm.Food, Fun, Music & More! Formerly called Red, White & Blues Farm
  (UPDATED: February 9, 2023, JBS) (ADDED: February 16, 2015)
• Brad's Organic Blueberries - ORGANIC, blueberries, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food
  7450 NE 135th Street, Bronson, FL 32621. Phone: 352 486 4367. Email: bradsblueberries@wildblue.net. Open: Wednesdays to Saturdays from 8 am to 8 pm in June. Directions: Located off of Highway 337, 5 miles north of Bronson, Florida and 9 miles south of Newberry, Florida. Turn west on 138th Lane (a paved road) and go 7 tenths of a mile to 72nd Court (a dirt drive), turn left and follow to the parking area through the open gate. For a map to our farm, click here. U-pick Blueberries on weekends in June. Payment: Cash, Check. Blueberry Plants are sold year round. Call for information and to schedule an appointment    
  Comments from a visitor: "I just went to Brad's today, and you pick 'em blueberries are $3/pound this year. Mighty tasty, though! Thanks for the site, I just found it today and love it!"
• Fuyu Persimmons by Baumer - blueberries, Muscadines, grapes, peaches, persimmons, U-pick and already picked
  5671 Nw 165th St, Trenton, FL 32693. Phone: 352 535 5053. Alternate Phone: 352 535 5879. Email: johnbaumer@yahoo.com. Open: Monday thru Saturday, 8am to 7pm during harvest dates; Please call for open seasons. Directions: Trenton west on highway 26 for 3.6 miles, turn left on highway 341 for 2.4 miles turn left on 165th .5 mile on left. For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, only. We do not use any sprays for weeds nor bugs. (UPDATED: October 25, 2016) (UPDATED: April 29, 2016).
• Nonies Thornless Blackberries - UPDATE for 2019: They are permanently closed
  Williston, FL 32696. Called the number listed, left message. Received a call back from owner who said they no longer do blackberries (or anything else). (UPDATED: May 14, 2019)
• Swanson Vineyards - Muscadines, grapes,
  5650 NE 190th Avenue, Williston , FL 32696. Phone: 352-528-4181 And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September. Open: call for availability Payment: Cash, only.
• Sweet Berry Farms, LLC - blackberries, strawberries, U-pick and already picked, farm market, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area
  4851 NE 190th Ave, Williston, FL 32696. Phone: (352) 278-2819. Email: bill@sweetberryfarmsllc.com. Open: See our Facebook page or web page for current hours. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: From Williston, take Alt 27/41 North approximately 2 miles to NE 50th. At NE 50th, take a left and go 1/8th of a mile to main entrance on left side of road. Additional weekend overflow parking and entry can be found on 190th Avenue which is on the west side of the farm. From the main entrance on NE 50th Ave, continue west on NE 50th Avenue to NE 190th Avenue At 190th Ave, take a left and go 1/4 mile. Entrance is on left side. Click here for a map and directions. Blackberries are typically May - July; Strawberries are typically November - March;. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: January 11, 2022)

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