North-Central Kansas, Riley, Geary, Saline Counties U-Pick Farms - 2024 PickYourOwn.ORG

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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!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

North-Central Kansas, Riley, Geary, Saline Counties U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county

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

Clay County

Cloud County

• Country Home Berries - 2024 presumed permanently closed, 
  1510 N 150th Rd, Concordia, KS 66901. Phone: 785 275 2537. Email: teresa.brundridge@gmail.com. Open: UPDATE for 2024, Their website and/or Facebook page have not been updated since 2021, so I assume they have closed permanently. If you know anything for sure, please write me, their last reported hours were . Directions: 2 mile south of Concordia to Oat Road 1/2 east to 150th road then 1/8 north and you have arrived. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries May, Blackberries late June, Sweet corn July 1 to Labor day, Tomato July 1 until frost; We will also have cucumbers, peppers sweet and hot, onions, leeks, okra and other produce. Payment: Cash, Check. asparagus, blackberries, blueberries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, grapes, onions, peppers, strawberries, tomatoes,  (UPDATED: August 10, 2019, JBS)

Dickinson County

Ellsworth County

• Cain City Orchard - 2024 permanently closed, 
  2446 3rd Rd, Bushton, KS 67427. Phone: 620*562*3498. Email: caincity@yahoo.com. Open: UPDATE: September 08, 2020: Cain City Orchard is officially CLOSED. Asparagus is over, and we have sold our orchard.

Geary County

Jewell County

Lincoln County

Mitchell County

• Hoffer Produce - beets, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplants, melons, onions, pears, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
  802 N Carlin, Beloit, KS 67420. Phone: 785-738-5078. Email: josephhoffer@hotmail.com. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Open: 8am to 8pm Call for directions or questions. Payment: Cash, Check.

Morris County

Ottawa County

Republic County

• The Depot Market - PYO apples, pumpkins, mini-pumpkins, gourds, and squash, hay maze, Christmas trees, apple cider pressing
  1101 30 Road (HWY 36), Courtland, KS 66939. Phone: 785-374-4255. Retail and wholesale pumpkins.

Riley County

• Britt's Garden Acres - sunflowers, blackberries, eggplants, pumpkins, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area, Bounce house, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours
  1000 S Scenic Dr, Manhattan, KS 66503. Phone: 785-539-1901. Email: brittsfarm@gmail.com. Open: March, April and November: Monday - Saturday 10am to 5:30pm; May - September: Monday - Saturday 9am to 7pm, Sunday 12pm to 6pm; October: Monday - Saturday 9am to 7pm, Sunday 10am to 6pm. Directions: The farm is approximately five miles west of Manhattan and two miles east of the Manhattan Regional Airport off Fort Riley Blvd. and Kimball Avenue. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in March through November; Strawberries May be picked in late May and early June, Blackberries in July and while the Pumpkin Patch is open in September and October. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, SFMNP Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. Produce we raise includes strawberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, blackberries, tomatoes, sweet corn, green beans, leafy greens, squash, and a variety of other crops. Come out to the farm to receive the freshest produce available. All at competitive prices from a family owned farm.
• Lazy T Ranch Adventures - Uses natural growing practices, flowers, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, inflatables or bounce houses, jumping pillow, trike track, pedal kart track, mining for gems, mini-golf, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
  2103 Zeandale Rd, Manhattan, KS 66502. Phone: (785) 844-0274. Email: chris@lazytranchadventures.com. Open: We are open as posted on our website for festivals and special events; We are open all days By Appointment; We welcome you to schedule your event, stay or tour. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Located 2 miles east of Highway 177 on Highway 18 (Zeandale Rd) on the south side, enter under the Lazy T Ranch sign. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Venmo, PayPal, ApplePay, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Kettle Corn, Fresh homemade fudge. (UPDATED: October 12, 2021)

Saline County

• Smoky Hill Bison Co. Maze and Pumpkin Patch - 2024 presumed permanently closed, 
  2660 E Hobbs Creek Road, Assaria , KS 67416. Phone: 800-790-2665. Fax: 785-667-2747. Email: smoky@bisonfarm.com. Open: UPDATE for 2024, Their website and/or Facebook page have not been updated since 2021, so I assume they have closed permanently. If you know anything for sure, please write me, their last reported hours were .Directions: South of Salina off of Interstate 135, use exit 78 or 82 and follow the Smoky Hill Bison signs to the Visitors Center. Click here for a map and directions.  pumpkins, winter squash, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
• Sunny Side Pumpkin Patch - cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, horse-drawn hay rides, wagon rides
  11500 S Hopkins Road, Assaria, KS 67416. Email: grantsfarm@sunnysidepatch.com. Directions: South of Salina on I 135 to Exit 82 (Assaria). Go two miles South on Hwy 81 to Lapsley. Turn left and go 2 miles East to Hopkins. Turn right and go one and three quarter miles south to our patch. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Saturday: 11 AM to 6 PM Sunday: 1 PM to 6 PM Night maze Friday and Saturday 6 - 9 PM Open every weekend in October Payment: Cash, Check.

Washington County

None found here yet. Write me, if you know of any! Click here to suggest a farm
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