Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Fairfield and Hocking Counties in central Ohio? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Fairfield and Hocking 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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!
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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 I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know!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!
Fairfield and Hocking Counties in central Ohio U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county
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Fairfield County
- Honey Hill Orchard - Red Skin peaches
3685 Kauffman Road, Carroll, OH. Phone: 740-756-4233. Open for picking 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 1-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Directions: one- half mile west and 1 mile south of the traffic light on Route 33 at Carroll.
Comments from a visitor on July 17, 2012: "This is the second year in a row that I have contacted them and they do not have peaches. I got the impression that they are no longer a peach orchard. I am not sure if they have any fruits or produce." -
Jerry's Berries -
strawberries - may have closed
2849 Basil Western Road, Baltimore, OH 43105. Phone: 740-400-4391. Open: 2022: Their website has not been updated since spring 2021 and the phone just rings endlessly, If you know anything for sure, please write me; Mondays through Fridays from 10 am to 8 pm (unless otherwise posted), Saturdays from 10 to 8 pm, Sundays from 10 am to 8 pm. Call for a recorded update on berries or check out our Facebook page for picking as soon as the berries are ripe and ready,. Typically, this is around the end of May or beginning of June. The season typically only lasts about 2 1/2 to 3 weeks. While strawberries are our passion (hence the namesake!), our farm is ever changing.
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Paige's Produce - apples, peaches, pumpkins, Cider mill (fresh
apple cider made on the premises), concessions or refreshment stand,
porta-potties, picnic area, school tours
7975 Cincinnati-zanesville Road, Amanda, OH 43102. Phone: (740) 601-8419. Email: paigesproduce@msn.com. Open: Daily in season, Monday to Sunday 10 am to 5; Please call or check our facebook page during the season as crops and times vary. Directions: 1/2 mile west of Amanda, Ohio on State Route 22 (Cincinnati-Zanesville Road). Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkin season typically from September 1st to October 31st; please call or check our facebook page in season;. We use integrated pest management practices (IPM). Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. We also offer a CSA program, as well as a summer bluegrass event and a fall harvest event. Please check our facebook page for dates and times. (ADDED: January 16, 2019) -
Ruffwing Farms
- UPDATE for 2019, Their Facebook page
says they no longer offer Pick-your-own
2942 Elder Road Ne, Lancaster, OH 43130. Phone: 740-536-7853. Email: Cindysioux1987@aim.com. Open: UPDATE June 6, 2019 - Even though their website does not yet reflected it, they posted this on their Facebook page: "Ch ch ch ch changes! Many of you have called or messaged asking about berries and our sheep milk products....we are making a few changes here and will not have berries or our cheeses and yogurt. " Click here for our Facebook page.
A visitor writes on July 02, 2019: "They announced they are no longer offering PYO or goat cheese, 06June2019"
Hocking County
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Hocking Hills Orchard - Apples and pears,
14435 Nickel Plate Rd, Logan, OH 43138. Phone: (614) 570-9859. Email: DerekCs2005@aol.com. Open: Weekends from last weekend in August through first weekend in October.. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.. At Hocking Hills Orchard we grow 1,700 varieties of heirloom and unusual varieties of apples. 125 varieties of pears and 100 varieties of grapes. We are more than a regular orchard we are a living history museum. Rated one of the best UPic's in the US by Pioneer Woman in 2021. Click here for our Facebook page. Pick your own crops, honey, farm B and B, . (ADDED: April 27, 2022, Suggested by a visitor) -
Laurel Springs Farm - blueberries, U-pick and already picked
17100 Sam Car Rod, Laurelville, OH 43135. Phone: (614) 361-8553. Email: info@LaurelSpringsFarm.com. Open: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - we are a small farm with rental cabin. Directions: From Lancaster: Route 33 to Route 180 - Laurelville Exit [right] about 12 1/2 miles to Sam Carr Road [turn left]. ** From Columbus: Route 23 south to Route 56 [turn left into Circleville]. Stay on Route 56 all the way through to Laurelville then make a left at the 5-way stop. We are about 3 miles outside Laurelville. Turn right onto Sam Carr Road. ** Berry fields on left after barns and pasture. PLEASE DO NOT drive all the way back to pole barn at the end as that is a neighboring property owner. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. We have a five star rated cabin for guests who want to stay overnight at the farm in the Hocking Hills and have a unique getaway. Visit our website for more information. Other non-PYO seasonal farm products available such as blueberries, tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers squash, garlic, onions, potatoes, etc. available, as well as jellies, pies and other farm stand type fresh products. (UPDATED: June 20, 2024, JBS)
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