Clark, Champaign and Madison counties in central Ohio U-Pick Farms - 2024 PickYourOwn.ORG

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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!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

Clark, Champaign and Madison counties in central Ohio U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county

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Champaign County

• Champaign Berry Farm - raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (black), raspberries (Spring, black), U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available
  5676 E. Street Route 29, Urbana, OH 43078. Phone: 937-232-7525. Email: pullins@ctcn.net. Open: Anticipated harvest dates: Spring raspberries in June and July; Fall red raspberries in mid-September; see our website for current hours and picking conditions. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Located 6 miles east of Urbana and 6 miles west of Mechanicsburg at 5676 E. Street Route 29 just west of the village of Mutual. From Columbus - I-70 West to Street Route 29 West, 18 miles to Mutual. From Columbus North Suburbs - Street Route 161 West to dead end at Street Route 29 in Mutual, one quarter mile west (right) on Street Route 29. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We provide picking containers. Cash and check only. With respect to all patrons, please no pets.
• Folck Family Farm - strawberries, blackberries, corn (sweet), melons, other berries, peas, pumpkins, raspberries, winter squash, tomatoes, Honey from hives on the farm, and prepicked produce, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
  6843 Street Route 54, Mechanicsburg, OH 43044. Phone: 937-828-0233. Email: robertfolck@yahoo.com. Open: U-pick patch is open by appointment during the week: call Bob at 937-869-2240; store hoours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 8 am to 7 pm. Strawberries: June 4 to July, Black raspberries First of July, blackberries Mid July, Red Raspberries First of August, Mums and Pumpkins First of September, Sweet Corn First of July through September,. Directions: One Mile South of State Route 4 on the east side of State Route 54, or Two Mile North of Catawba on State Route 54. click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October. Payment: Cash, Check. Folck Family Farm Facebook page. Strawberries are our specialty! We start the u-pick season in June with strawberries and English garden peas. Always call us at 937-828-0233 for the picking report and to find out when the u-pick will be open for the day. You can bring your own containers, or we have some you can use. We have plastic bags that we can put your berries in when you're done picking. Winery is coming. We are currently putting the finishing touches on our tasting room to sell wines from the fruit grown on our farm! Check back for updates.
• Great White Pumpkin Patch - carving pumpkins, pie pumpkins, winter squash, sunflowers, picnic area you may bring your own food
  5676 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078. Phone: (937) 508-0517. Email: greatwhitepumpkinpatch@gmail.com. Open: Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm, from Labor Day weekend to Halloween; (in 2022, September 3, to October 31s); See our Facebook page for updates on hours and possible openings during the week. Directions: Located at the Champaign Berry Farm on E State Rte 29 right outside of Urbana, OH. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: August 31, 2022)
• Remerowski Orchards - apples
  4035 Idle Road, Off Ohio 29 NW, Urbana, OH 43078. Phone: 937-362-3924. Open: UPDATE for 2022, Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me, last reported hours were August-November, Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. (UPDATED: September 25, 2013)
• Stevens Bakery & Orchard - apples, peaches
  7344 Thackery Road, Springfield, OH 45502. Phone: (937) 788-2873. Email: info@StevensBakeryandOrchard.com. Open: Orchard Seasonal Hours Mid-August - November, Monday-Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM, Sunday: 12 PM to 4 PM; Feel free to call ahead for variety availability. Homemade pies all year long - call to order. Typical apple ripening dates: Ginger Gold Aug 20-25; Honeycrisp Sept 5-10; Gala Sept 5-15 sweet-firm; Jonathon Sept 5-15; Cortland Sept 15-20; Golden Delicious Sept 20-30; Red Delicious Sept 20-30; Jonagold Sept 30-Oct 10; Melrose (official "Ohio State" apple) Sept 30-Oct 10; Northern Spy Oct 5-15; Law Red Rome Oct 10-20; Winesap Oct 15-25; Granny Smith Oct 25-30. The orchard is home to 1500+ fruit trees including 18 varieties of apples. Stevens Bakery and Orchard Facebook page. The orchard offers u-pick and wagon rides on designated fall weekends in addition to pre-picked fruit for sale in the Apple Shed all season.

Clark County

Logan County

• Wenger's Produce - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pumpkins
  3836 County Road 29, West Liberty, OH 43357. Phone: 937-592-5726. Blueberries are Pre-pick or you-pick by the bucket or pint... looking good for picking. Also prime week for picking black raspberries.They have other things available that are already picked. We provide a variety of exciting things for the entire family.

Madison County

• Deer Creek Berry Farms - blackberries, porta-potties are available
  16450 State Route 207, Mount Sterling, OH 43143. Phone: 740-869-0119. Email: berries@deercreekberryfarms.com. Open: See our website or call for dates and times. Directions: One mile south of Mount Sterling on State Route 207. For a map to our farm, Click here. Blackberry season is typically starts late June and lasts about six weeks. Payment: Cash, only. Berries start in IN EARLY JULY. THIS IS A NEW FARM WITH LIMITED BUT BIG BLACKBERRIES. PICKING TIMES WILL BE UDATED WEEKLY ON FACEBOOK (DEER CREEK BERRY FARMS). OUR BERRIES ARE THORNLESS AND TRELLISED, SO PICKING IS FUN AND EASY! CALL 740-869-0119 FOR THE DAILY BLACKBERRY REPORT and HOURS.Click here for a link to our Facebook page. (ADDED: June 26, 2016)
• Mitchell's Berries - Strawberries, ​​​​Summer Black raspberries, Summer Red Raspberries, Edamame, Fall Red Raspberries
  9331 Mitchell Dewitt Rd, Plain City, OH 43064. Phone: (937) 243-0635. Open: Look for strawberries starting May. Our specialties include a colorful fields of black, purple, gold and red raspberres to tickle your tastebuds. We also offer asparagus, edamame, sweet red peppers and sweet corn. Some Autumns, they have Fall specialties such as popcorn, pumpkins and gourds - call to check. Mitchell's Berries Facebook page. (ADDED: October 14, 2019, JBS)
• The Orchard & Company - apples, pumpkins, restrooms, face painting, Jumping pillow, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  7255 US Highway 42 N., Plain City, OH 43064. Phone: 614-306-1071. Email: orchardandcompany@yahoo.com. Open: Seasonal hours; please visit our web page for the most up to date information; Please visit our U-Pick tab for U-Pick apple schedule. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. 2013 Fall Festival is September 14th-October 27th on Saturday & Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm. The festival includes: Animal Barn, Bunnyville, Jumping Pillow, Pedal Cart Track, Zip Line, Corn Box, Hay Barn, Hill Slide & Tire Climb, wagon ride & Moo Moo Express. Fishing: $2.00. We provide a variety of exciting things for the entire family. We pride ourselves with our unique tractor drawn wagon rides, large corn pitto excavate in, and hay barn. Come make new farm friendsat our animal resort or allow your children to defy gravity on our jumping pillow. Our moo moo expresswill really mooove your child's imagination over the top. We also have a pedal car track, tire climb, hill slides, and zip lines. Our Pigadeli Cafe will serve you delicious food with a warm friendly smile. The straw made castle is bursting with a variety of pumpkins and gourds for all your fall needs. The market offers a wide assortment of fall items. Our fresh bakery items are made from scratch by our bakery chef. Click here for a link to our Facebook page. Approximate ripening dates are:
  Zestar: August 19th & 20th
  Gala: August 26th
  Golden Supreme: September 2nd
  Honeycrisp: September 9th
  Jonamac: September 2nd
  Macoun: September 9th
  Jonagold: September 23rd
  Smoothee Golden Delicious: September 23rd
  Red Delicious: September 30th
  Royal Empire: September 23rd
  Fuji: October 1st.
  
• Yutzy's Farm Market - strawberries
  6010 Converse Huff Road, Plain City, OH 43064. Phone: 614-873-3815. Fax: 614-873-2715. Email: gyutzy@yahoo.com. Open: CALL FOR AVAILABILITY before you go - all year, Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Pick-your-own strawberries, homegrown produce, full line of bulk food, deli meat and cheese, outdoor furniture, swing sets, baked goods, cider, eggs, honey, jams and jellies, maple syrup. (UPDATED: June 03, 2009, by phone)
  A visitor writes, on August 17, 2008: "Yutzy's Market is very neat. Its an old school market with a HUGE variety of country items. Some things are a little pricey, but some things are super cheap, so it all balances out. "

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