Upper Peninsula of Michigan U-Pick Farms - 2023 PickYourOwn.org

Find a pick-your-own farm near you! Then learn to can and freeze! Since 2002! We update continuously; Beware the copycat websites!

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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

New! Pricing information - We now have a pricing guide to help you know what the typical prices are for each crop. Let me know when you see price changes! In 2022, you can save money by picking your own and canning your own, but brace yourself for steep price increases, which are affecting EVERYTHING! For quality, taste, nutrition and value, you still can't beat most PYO farms. If need need large quantities for canning, ask if they have "seconds"
 If you are having a hard time finding canning lids, I've used these, and they're a great price & ship in 2 days.

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.

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 2023, and other timely information:

Notes for January 2023: The northern half of the U.S. (and most of Canada, of course) are under snow. So, the crops to pick are pretty much limited to Florida, Texas, southern California and a few other areas of the Deep South.  Citus, for one, is a crop that is usually available now; and in those areas, soon also strawberries and blueberries. Check your area's copy calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal updates.

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!

Next year, don't miss an Easter Egg Hunt for your children: See our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt!

We also have a website for both Valentine's Day information, facts and fun and one for St. Patrick's day (including great recipes for corned beef, Irish stew, etc.)

We also have home canning, 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. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! It is easy to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. Also note, there are many copycat website listing U-pick farms now.  They have all copied their information form here and usually do not ever update.  Since 2002, I've been updating the information every day but Christmas; so if you see anything wrong, please write me!

Upper Peninsula of Michigan U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2023, by county

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

Alger County

  • Ostanek's Strawberries - Pick your own strawberries
    N1321 State Rd 67, Trenary, MI 49891. Phone: (906) 446-3050.

Baraga County

Chippewa County

  • Centennial Cranberry Farm - tour, harvest video, cranberry machinery, Cranberries (not U-pick)
    30957 W Wildcat Road, Paradise, MI 49768. Phone: 906-942-3314. Email: [email protected]. Directions: M-123 to Paradise - 10 mi. N, turn left on Wildcat Road at sign, 2 mi. on left, follow signs. OK, it is not a PYO, but how many cranberry farms have a tour? Cranberry sauce, butter, salsa, grilling sauce, dried & potpourri made from our own cranberries, tour, harvest video, cranberry machinery, photos, gift shop, bus tours by appt, fresh cranberries in Oct, will mail order. Historic farm 128 yrs. old-gift shop located in old post office. Close parking - very short tour walk.

Delta County

  • Pellegrini's Strawberry Farm - strawberries, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available
    2702 16.5 Road, Escanaba, MI 49829. Phone: 906-786-9084. Open: See our Facebook Page or Website for Picking Information; Call Ahead for Picking and Orders; Pellegrini Strawberry Farm will be open for the season starting Wednesday, July 3rd, at 8 am. Directions: Located 10 miles West of Escanaba, Michigan. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We have one field ready for Wednesday July 3rd. Be sure to come early...we will be open until picked out. You may want to call before driving out, 786-9084. More picking dates will be announced as the berries ripen. See you at the farm!. Strawberry season is usually only about 3 weeks long starting the last week in June. Warmer days will mean a shorter season. Colder days will mean a longer season. Pellegrinis Strawberry Farm

Dickinson County

  • Pellegrini's Strawberry Farm - blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries (red), rhubarb, strawberries,
    N-1155 River Rd, Vulcan, MI 49892. Phone: 906-563-8577. Open: call for hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries are usually available by the 4th of July. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers.

Gogebic County

Houghton County

  • A-1 Farms - U-Pick Strawberries
    State Highway M-38, Nisula, MI. Phone: (906) 338-291. Directions: 8 South of M-38 on Hulkonen Road, Nisula, MI.
  • Crane Berry Farm - strawberries,
    44416 Paradise Rd, Chassell, MI 49916. Phone: (906) 523-6191. Open: Usually beginning in late June or early July; Call for hours. Directions: Paradise Road, half-way between Broemer Road and Boundary Road (Near Haarala Rd). Mapquest shows an incorrect location. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  • Gierke Blueberry Farm - blueberries, restrooms,
    37915 Klingville Road, Chassell, MI 49916. Phone: (906) 523-6112Directions: US 41, to North Klingville Road, 1.5 miles on the right, look for our sign. Crops are usually available in August. Open: Daylight Hours, every day of the week. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. Project Fresh Coupons accepted. Click here for a link to our Facebook page. In 2022, as prior years, $2/lb, self serve, self pick, bring your own containers  (UPDATED: July 4, 2022, JBS)
  • Larry Monette - U-Pick/Fresh Picked Strawberries
    57225 Traprock Valley Road, Calumet, MI. Phone: 906-337-1884.
  • Makinen Farm - U-Pick Raspberries, Uses natural growing practices
    40326 Lower Worham Road, Chassell, MI 49916. Phone: 906-523-9018. Fax: 906-523-0113. Email: [email protected]. Directions: From US-41 in Chassell, drive west on 5th Street (also known as the Chassell-Painesdale Road) for 1 1/4 miles to the first cross road. Turn left onto Pike River Road and proceed south for about 1 1/2 miles until you reach Lower Worham Road. Turn right and drive to the first driveway on the left side. A sign will be posted at the entrance. The raspberry crop is begins to ripen during the month of July following the local strawberry season.  Open: During the berry season, we are open daily 8 am to 12:30, weather permitting. For an additional charge, we also take orders for people who do not wish to pick their own berries. We will supply the berry containers at no additional charge to you.  We follow organic methods, but are not certified.  Payment: Cash or local checks only.
  • Norman Forsman Farm - U-Pick Strawberries
    51361 Lake Annie Road, US 41 Quincy, MI. Phone: (906) 482-4467.
  • Niemela Family Growers - U-Pick/Fresh Picked Strawberries
    39466 North Tapiola Road, Chassell, MI. Phone: 906-523-4362.
  • Henry Ohtonen - U-Pick Strawberries
    Klingville Road, Chassell, MI. Phone: (906) 523-4044.

Iron County

Keweenaw County

Luce County

Mackinac County

Marquette County

Menominee County

  • Jasper's Sugar Bush - maple syrup
    1867 W County Road 374, Carney, MI 49812. Phone: 800-646-2753. Email: [email protected]. Directions: From Carney MI, 7 mi. E of Carney on County Road 374. A full variety of delicious pure maple products including: syrup, cream, candy & sugar. We ship anywhere. Always open, best to call first.

Ontonagon County

Schoolcraft County

  • Rondeau's Ruff Acres - strawberries, blueberries and raspberries
    11812 W Spielmacher Rd, Cooks, Mi 49817. Phone: 906-644-2777, We pick or u-pick . Piedmontes, beef cattle, (Italian breed, lower in cholesterol), tree seed collector and distributor (Red and White Pine, Jack Pine, Northern Red Oad and Beech Nut seeds). Distributor for Bag a Nut machines, for rent or sale. Directions: In Cooks, 12 miles W of Manistique. Turn on 442, off US-2, 1-1/2 miles on 442 thru village of Cooks. At top of big hill, left on Spielmacher Road, 1/2 mile down on the left side.
  • Troyer's Market Garden - permanently closed
    Manistique, MI. UPDATE: July 03, 2020: The owner tells me they are now permanently closed .

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

 

 


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