New Orleans area of Louisiana U-Pick Farms - 2024 PickYourOwn.ORG

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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!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

New Orleans area of Louisiana U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county

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

Jefferson Parish

Lafourche Parish

Orleans Parish

Plaquemines Parish

St. Bernard Parish

St. Charles Parish

• Nature's Magic - UPDATED: May 27, 2018 No longer a pick-your-own farm
  12563 River Road, Luling, LA 70070.

St. John the Baptist Parish

St. Tammany Parish

• Bachman Blueberries - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food
  79126 Crump Road, Bush, LA 70431. Phone: (985) 777-0024. Email: bachmanblueberries@gmail.com. Open: See our Facebook page for updates on current hours. Directions: The season typically begins at the end of May until early July;. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, only. Bring your own water, snacks, sunscreen and bug spray. (UPDATED: May 04, 2020). (ADDED: May 03, 2020)
• Big Branch Apiary - Blueberries, honey,
  61690 Bremerman Rd, Big Branch, LA 70445. Phone: 985-422-0880. Email: bigbranchapiary@gmail.com. Open: June, from 7 am to 4 pm every day in June for blueberry season. You can call or text at 985-422-0880 to check on the harvest. Big Branch Apiary celebrates their 3 Year Anniversary for the farm on May 22, 2024. We incorporated in February 2020 but purchased our lovely farm on May 22, 2020 which felt like the true 'beginning' of our adventure. (ADDED: April 6, 2024, JBS)
• Blue Harvest Farms - blueberries
  78495 HWY 21, Bush, LA 70431. Email: contactus@blueharvestfarms.com. Open: See our website for current hours and schedule. In 2020, Blue Harvest Farms became a membership U-pick blueberry farm. We are still U-pick and we still only grow blueberries, but because the fields have been downsized we can no longer handle historical Blue Harvest crowds. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. (ADDED: May 01, 2015, JBS)
• Ridemore Equestrian Center and Berry Farm - No pesticides are used blackberries, blueberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations, horse boarding
  22154 John T Prats Rd, Covington, LA 70435. Phone: (985) 875-1965. Email: Info@ridemorefarm.com. Open:  starting mid to late May, Tuesday and Saturday 8 am to 12 pm, By Reservation Only. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: From Covington LA, take State highway 21 East for about 4.5 miles from stoplight at Covington fire station. Turn right onto State highway 59 toward Abita Springs and go about 1/2 miles (Look for our U-Pick sign on the left). Turn left just before the fire station (gravel road). Ridemore Ranch is about one quarter mile on the right. Click here for a map and directions. See website for more detailed information;. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx . Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: June 07, 2020)
• SonLight Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, restrooms
  83481 Whit Road, Sun, LA 70427. Phone: (985) 241-0910. Email: sunblueberries@gmail.com. Open: Typical season from late May to July 1st; In season we are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm. Directions: Off Highway 16 in Sun, Louisiana at 83481 Whit Road. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: May 29, 2021)
• Sunhillow Berry Farm - blueberries, Mayhaw, Muscadines
  33510 Magee-Mahner Road, Pearl River, LA 70452. Phone: 985-867-9737. Alternate phone: 985-630-1916. Email: billmagee@bellsouth.net. Directions: From the intersection of Hwy. 435 and Hwy. 41, go east on Hwy. 41 1/4 mile take a left on Jim Parker Road; then take every fork to the right until you reach the gate of the farm. Open: Daylight til Dark 7 days a week Click here for a map. Seasons: Mayhaw: Mid April to Early May; Blueberries: mid May until July 15; Muscadines Mid August to Mid September Payment: Cash, Check. Sunhillow is a pick your own blueberry farm. We work off the "honor" system and you pay for what you take, including eat off the bush! $10 per gallon. Our hours are daylight till dusk.(UPDATED: May 13, 2012, by a visitor)
• Tiger Branch Christmas Trees - No pesticides are used, blueberries, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, picnic area you may bring your own food, Cell service cell phones work here
  18075 Tiger Branch Road, Covington, LA 70435. Phone: (985) 893-5520. Email: tigerbranchtrees@aol.com. Open: Seasonal, please see our Facebook page for availability and hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check.
  (ADDED: June 07, 2024)

Tangipahoa Parish

• Berry Hill Farm - UPDATE for 2021, Their website says they no longer offer Pick-your-own
  221136 Highway 40, Loranger, LA 70446. They do a "farm to door" program but no PYO blueberries.
• Liuzza Produce Farm, Inc - strawberries, pumpkins, corn maze, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  56457 Holden Circle, Amite, LA 70422. Phone: 985-981-5788. Fax: 985-247-2219. Email: liuzzaland@hotmail.com. Email: liuzza_produce@hotmail.com. Open: Wednesday through Sunday beginning early June to July 1st, to Public Saturday and Sunday; Tour times are 10 am, 1pm & 3pm; Please call ahead of time for availability; Private tours available upon request. Directions: Exit I-55N at Independence (Exit 40). Ver right off the ramp. Turn Left on Pine Street. Travel approximately 2 miles and turn Left down the second Holden Circle (pass up the first). Parking is at the cabin down Holden Circle on the Right. About 5 miles from Interstate 55. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. We've got wagon tours and "U-Pick" harvests, growing your own seeds and interacting with our animals. There are plenty of fun events for guests of all ages to enjoy! Pack a picnic and come visit! We even have seasonal events like our Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maize! Come visit us for school field trips, birthday parties or company picnics! Enjoy Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Wagon Tours & more! (UPDATED: April 28, 2020 JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on June 02, 2012: "We went to visit this farm today and we had a wonderful time! This was the first time this farm has been open for the public to pick veggies. It was very nicely equipped with a large covered picnic area and restrooms. We were taken around the farm to pick our veggies. We picked squash, cherry tomatoes, green pepper, cucumbers, and creole tomatoes. At the end of our picking they had a really nice petting zoo. We were able to meet chickens, peacocks, calves, goats, sheep, donkeys, and rabbits. The kids had a great time!! It's a great place to bring the kids and pick a few veggies. The Liuzza family was truly wonderful. We can't wait to go back! Thank you for a great afternoon."
• Loblolly U-Pick Blueberries - blueberries, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food
  1000 Andrew Bankston Road, Amite, LA 70422. Phone: 985-748-6843. Email: major.patterson82@gmail.com. Open: From Friday at the end of May, on Thursday through Sunday from 7 am to 6 pm We are open the month of June; Additional days May be available in May and July based on Mother Natures cooperation; Please contact us by phone before driving up if you have concerns about weather or accommodations; we will be happy to assist you. Directions: For a map to our farm, click here. . Payment: Cash, only. 2021 prices are $10.00 per gallon. They supply the buckets, and the take home packaging. Come enjoy 2 manicured acres of blueberries (1,200 plants) featuring 6 varieties to assure sweetness throughout the picking season. We also offer a shaded picnic area for those that may need to take a break from the heat along with clean restroom facilities. (ADDED: June 10, 2016). (UPDATED: June 10, 2016)

Terrebonne Parish

Washington Parish

• 3D Blueberry Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries,
  41031 Highway 1056, Franklinton, LA 70438. Phone: 985-839-2987. Alternate Phone: 985-516-6016. Email: info@3dblueberries.com. Open: starting mid-May then Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 7 am to 4 pm, until the blueberry season ends (typically July 4th). Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Washington Parish's Watermelons available (already brought in from the field) in late June.
• Choctaw Road Blueberries - blueberries,
  25046 Thomas Nelson Rd, Franklinton, LA 70438. Phone: 985-848-0548. Email: wayneandniki@yahoo.com.  Open: Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm, closed on Sunday. Directions: from Franklinton, Louisiana take hwy 10 east about 7 miles turn left on Choctaw road go 2 miles turn left onto Melvin Thomas road go to next road to right, Thomas Nelson road, you are there. Click here for Mapquest map to our farm. (Note: use the "zoom" function on the map to zoom out to your area). Normally open Memorial Day weekend thru June. Payment: Cash, only.
  Comments from a visitor on May 30, 2012: "Amazing experience. Bright sweetest blueberries ever. So well kept. The lady that runs it is adorable!! Totally recommend!! "
  Comments from a visitor on May 30, 2011: "Amazing farm. Absolutely beautiful and well kept. The trees are all organic. Best largest blueberries I have had, EVER! She lady that runs it is so sweet! She have both if our children ice cream and we sat in the shade talking eating ice cream and having a nice cold glass of water. Absolutely delightful
• Country Fair Farm (aka, Bichkams) - blueberries, and prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area
  23671 Hwy 25, Franklinton, LA 70438. Phone: 985-839-8923. Fax: 985-839-9305. Email: bickhaminc@itsfast.net. Open: UPDATE for 2021, They may have closed; Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me, their last reported hours were May 27th to July 10th; Daylight to dark; call after July 10th. Directions: Easy to find. One mile north of Franklinton on Hwy 25. Look for Country Fair Farm sign. And for a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, Check. Clean and mowed rows. Easy picking. Plenty of blueberries. 15 acres.
• L and E Blueberries LLC - blueberries, U-pick and already picked
  27159 James Creel Road, Franklinton, LA 70438. Phone: 504-858-3086. Open: May 25 to July 15, 7 day a week, 7am to dark. Directions: Off Highway 436. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. We have a 10 acre manicured field which is kept free of weeds, No chemicals are used in our field. Already picked available upon request. Over 3000 Blueberry trees (Premier & Climax). *A farm where you can pick you own berries! We also take orders for pick up!
• Sweetpea Farms LLC - No pesticides are used, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, and fresh farm eggs are available
  44033 Chardan Road, Franklinton, LA 70438. Phone: 985-322-2136. Alternate phone: 985-795-9832. Open: May 25 to July 15, Monday to Saturday 7am to dark, Sunday 10am to dark,. Directions: Off highway 430. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. We are a small 6 acre farm, just the right size to keep the fields clean of debris and weeds. We prune our bushes so that they are easy to pick and provide the ultimate in health for the plants, the berries, and the people who enjoy them. Sweetpea Farms makes its own jellies, which are also available.Come enjoy our country atmosphere. No chemicals are used in our fields,berries can be eaten right off the bush. (UPDATED: May 11, 2016)

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