North-Central Kansas, Riley, Geary, Saline Counties U-Pick Farms - 2021 PickYourOwn.org

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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

New! Pricing information - I am building a pricing guide to help you know what the typical prices are for each crop.

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   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know!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 January 2021, and other timely information:

Notes for January 2021: 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 ripe, 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 2021, by county

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

Clay County

Cloud County

  • Country Home Berries - asparagus, blackberries, blueberries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, grapes, onions, peppers, strawberries, tomatoes,
    1510 N 150th Rd, Concordia, KS 66901. Phone: 785 275 2537. Email: [email protected]. Open: : Click here for current open hours, days and dates. 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. (UPDATED: August 10, 2019, JBS)

Dickinson County

Ellsworth County

Geary County

Jewell County

Lincoln County

Mitchell County

  • Hoffer Produce - beets, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, melons, onions, pears, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
    802 N Carlin, Beloit, KS 67420. Phone: 785-738-5078. Email: [email protected]. 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 - blackberries, eggplant, pumpkins, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, concessions / 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: [email protected]. 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.  

Saline County

  • Smoky Hill Bison Co. Maze and Pumpkin Patch - 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)
    2660 E Hobbs Creek Road, Assaria , KS 67416. Phone: 800-790-2665. Fax: 785-667-2747. Email: [email protected]. 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. click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Gift shop open year round. Maze hours from September 29 to October 31 are Monday to Thursday 10 am to 6 pm, Friday 10 am to 9 pm, Saturday 10 am to 10 pm, Sunday 11 am to 6 pm. Pumpkin Patch open daily mid-Sept through mid-November. Maze opens to the public September 29th thru Halloween, open to booked groups August thru mid-November. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Moonlight Maze on Friday and Saturday nights. Haunted Trail open on Saturday nights. Official Kansas Giant Pumpkin Contest on Oct. 6th.
  • 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 us at: [email protected]. 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

  • No PYO farms in this county (yet)

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


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