Monroe County, Michigan U-Pick Farms - 2024 PickYourOwn.ORG

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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!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

Monroe County, Michigan U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county

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

Note: Some of the area codes have changed from (810) to (586). If you encounter one, write me and I'll change it!

Monroe County

• Bennett's Orchard - Apples, pumpkins, apple cider
  5647 Consear Road, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267. Phone: (734) 854-2956. Email: Bennettapples@aol.com. Open: August to December 22;, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 7 p.m. Sun. 10 am to 6 pm.Apples, area's best fresh apple cider, peaches, pumpkins, mums, squash, Fall December orating needs, jams, jellies, honey, craft store and u-pick apples. Directions: US-23 Exit 3, E 1 mile in beautiful Ottawa Lake. 5647 Consear Rd. For over 50 years our family has grown quality fruits and vegetables at best prices around. Come visit us for fresh air and apple picking or buy them already picked. We make fresh donuts on the weekends and always are pressing fresh cider! Don't miss our country store, fresh honey from our own bees and farm fresh eggs. Maple syrup, popcorn, baked goods & jams and jellies fill our shelves.WE WILL PRESS FRESH SWEET CIDER
  mid September through DECEMBER!!
• Erie Orchards Cider - blueberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins and raspberries, corn maze, hayrides, apple cider
  1235 Erie Road, Erie, MI 48133. Phone: (734) 848-4518. Email: SElzinga@ErieOrchards.com. U-pick blueberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins and raspberries. Weekend special events in September & Oct. School tours May- December . Farm market has fresh donuts & fritters daily. Open: July- December ., daily, 9 am to 7 p.m. Sun. 11 am to 6 pm. Directions: I-75 S to Exit 5, Erie Road. Then W 3 miles to orchard. Located 10 miles S of Monroe and 5 miles N of Toledo. Note: the u-pick closes a 1/2 hour before the store closes each evening. Call for picking info. At the Orchard, you can... Visit our Animal Center, Play in our Straw Play Zone, Have fun at our Children Play Zone, Walk our Corn Maze, Join us for an Evening hay ride, Have a party at our place, Shop at our main store, Join us for Family Fun Night, Pick some apples, Join us for a Weekend Event, Bring your group for a Tour, Visit our Crafter area.
• Gaskill Family Farm - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, asparagus, beets, blackberries, broccoli, cucumbers, eggplants, melons, onions, other berries, pears, peppers, raspberries (red),
  12433 Crowe Rd, Milan, MI 48160. Phone: 734-439-1225. Alternate Phone: 734-260-2998. Email: gaskillfamilyfarm@gmail.com. Open: Directions: From US 23 North: take exit 22 Cone Road and turn right (west). Immediately turn right (north) onto Crowe Road. From US 23 South: Take exit 22 (Cone Road) turn left (north) onto Ann Arbor Road. At stop sign, turn left (west) onto Cone Road. Cross the overpass and turn right (north) onto Crowe Road. Once on Crowe, we are the 3rd house on the left (west) after you cross the railroad tracks (approximately 1 mile). Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries (starting 2017) mid June to early July; Raspberries about 1 to 2 weeks after strawberries start until late Fall; vegetables all summer and into Fall (June to October); Apples/Pears September to late October. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check, Credit Card. Updated June 2016. Gaskill Family Farm is a small farm growing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. In a normal year we will start out picking strawberries for the farmers markets followed about mid June with summer red raspberries then blackberries, fall red raspberries, apples and pumpkins. Our growing method is conventional with a great deal of effort put on Integrated Pest Management. We work with nature every where we can, from seeding down hard to plant areas to a vegetation that will attract beneficial insects to growing a combination of clover and grasses between rows of raspberries, not only make it easier for our customers to walk, but to supply some of the nitrogen the raspberries need to grow. (UPDATED: June 24, 2016) (ADDED: June 22, 2015)
• Stotz Berry Farm - strawberries, U-pick and already picked
  952 W Albain Rd, Monroe , MI 48161. Phone: (734) 625-5072. Open: Monday - Saturday 9am to 6:30pm Sunday 10am to 6pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. June. Payment: Cash, Check. U-Pick berries: $1.60/lb Already Picked: $3.50/quart or $3/quart for 8 or more. (ADDED: June 12, 2017)
• U-Pick Blueberries - Blueberries (no pesticides)
  15682 Albain Rdoad, Petersburg, MI. Phone: (734) 279-2308. Open: Please call before coming!!! Typically ripe in July.
• Whittaker's Berry Farm - Uses integrated pest management practices, strawberries, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties
  6724 Todd Road, Ida, MI 48140. Phone: (734) 269-6612. Email: whittakers@whittakersberryfarm.com. Open: See our Facebook page for current hours and availability, or visit our website www;whittakersberryfarm;com. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Strawberry Season is a very short season in June; A normal harvest period is only 18 to 20 days long; It is all up to Mother Nature;. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, All credit cards.
  Click here for our Facebook page. We are second generation strawberry Farmers! We will be picking from over 14 acres of beautiful strawberries June 2024. Our fields are fully irrigated and straw mulched. We pride ourselves in a Beautiful, Clean, Family Friendly Farm! Strawberries are our passion! Come see us in June..you will be so glad you did! Please always visit our Facebook page or website before visiting as daily hours will be ripening and weather dependent.
  (UPDATED: March 06, 2024)

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