2024 the Kansas City area of Missouri Blackberry U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Blackberry U-Pick Orchards in the Kansas City area of Missouri in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for blackberries that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have blackberries orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

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! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

Benton County

• Anne's Acres - blueberries, blackberries
  20521 Fordney Road, Lincoln, MO 65338. Phone: 660-221-5906. Email: annesacres@embarqmail.com. Open: Due to COVID, only on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7-3 starting June 25 by appointment only; Give us a call to schedulet. Directions: Once in Lincoln, turn East off of Highway 65 onto Fordney Road. There will be a Casey\'s on the right and a Bullseye on the left. Travel 12 mile down Fordney to the Farm. There will be a sign at the driveway. Call before you come if you would like a picking report. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Anne's Acres Facebook page. . . Once in Lincoln, turn East off of Highway 65 onto Fordney Road. There will be a Casey's on the right and a Bullseye on the left. Travel 1/2 mile down Fordney to the Farm. There will be a sign at the driveway. Call before you come if you would like a picking report. Blueberries are typically available from: early June through Mid July. (UPDATED: June 17, 2019)
  Comments from a visitor on June 24, 2011: "First time picking at this farm and it was a very enjoyable experience. The owners were very polite and helpful. The blueberries were abundant, large and easy to pick. I would highly recommend this blueberry farm. "

Cass County

• Red Barn Ranch - Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkins
  23111 S. Jefferson Parkway, Harrisonville, MO 64701. Phone: 816-258-1797. Email: msmmfb@gmail.com. Open: see the Red Barn Ranch Facebook page. Click here for a map and directions.
  Red Barn Ranch Facebook page. . This is a small pumpkin patch, berry patch, and an orchard.
• The Berry Patch - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, blackberries, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
  22509 State Line Road, Cleveland, MO 64734. Phone: 816-618-3771. Open: Tuesday to Friday 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm; Approx: June 15 pm to August 15. Directions: South of Kansas City on US 69 Hiway or Holmes Road to 223rd Street. East or West to State Line Road, South 14 Mile to The Berry Patch. See the web site for a map. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. . Alternate Phone: 816-658-3663. South of Kansas City on US 69 Hiway or Holmes Road to 223rd Street. East or West to State Line Road, South 1/4 Mile to. See the web site for a map. We are, by far, the largest blueberry farm in Missouri; All of the Berries we can grow are picked by our customers; We have demand for 10's of thousands of pounds of "We-Pik" berries which are virtually all purchased from a select group of growers in other states. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. The 2020t U-pik blueberry price is $3.10/lb. Pre-picked blueberry price is $4.10/lb. (UPDATED: June 13, 2020 JBS)
• Tubby Fruits Peach Orchard - blackberries, cherries,
  21314 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, MO 64734. Phone: 913-851-7414. Email: mark@tubbyfruits.com. Directions: From KCMO to BeltonCleveland orchard: Take Holmes Road south out of KC. Go past 150 highway and past 58 highway to 215th street Go left \(east\) about 34 of a mile. Orchard is on the left. Come through the gate right off of 215th. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Tubby Fruits Peach Orchard Facebook page. . . Please check our Facebook listing for our picking report and open hours (which change daily), or call/text. From KCMO to Belton/Cleveland orchard: Take Holmes Road south out of KC. Go past 150 highway and past 58 highway to 215th street Go left (east) about 3/4 of a mile. Orchard is on the left. Come through the gate right off of 215th. Cherries: June, Peaches: July through September, Tomatoes: July through September, Blackberries: July and August, Plums: August through October,. They have about 600 feet of delicious U-Pick blackberries available at our Belton orchard, which ripen over 3 to 4 weeks in the middle of the season. Fortunately, all of their blackberries are thornless. They provide small buckets for you to pick into, so don't worry about bringing containers. (ADDED: March 28, 2015)

Clay County

• Duncan's Berry Farm - blackberries,
  908 County Road F, Smithville, MO 64089. Phone: 816-873-3053. Email: duncansberryfarm@live.com. Open: Picking by Reservation only; We pick Blueberries for sale by the pound also. Directions: We are located 20 miles north of Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Take US 169 north to Smithville and then County Road F for one mile. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Duncan's Berry Farm .

Jackson County

• Colonial Gardens - apricots, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries (black), raspberries (Spring, black), you-dig carrots, kale, lettuce or salad greens, paste or Roma tomatoes, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other vegetables, herbs or spices, Fresh eggs, restrooms, farm animals, birthday parties
  27610 E Wyatt Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64014. Phone: (913) 558-0188. Email: maria.g@dcaoutdoor.com. Open: Monday through Saturday 8 am to 7 pm Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: Exit I-70 at exit 20. Travel south on Highway 7. Turn left onto East Wyatt Road. Destination will be on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Colonial Gardens Facebook page. . Classes, special music events, and workshops happening frequently at Colonial Gardens. Pick raspberries, blackberries, elderberries, aronia, goji berries, and bush cherries. Pumpkin Patch Porch- and pie-worthy jack-o-lanterns, gorgeous gourds, and fall favorites. The Orchards have apples, peaches, and apricots for flavorful baking and juicy bites. (UPDATED: April 25, 2022) (ADDED: August 20, 2020)

Johnson County

• Buckeye Acres - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, blackberries, cherries, pumpkins, strawberries, Fresh eggs, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, porta-potties, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, face painting, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
  91 Ne 600 Rd, Warrensburg, MO 64093. Phone: (660) 747-7760. Email: heather@buckeye-acres.com. Open: Hours vary greatly, depending on weather and berry availability; Please see our Facebook page for most up - to - date information. Directions: From Warrensburg: Travel north out of Warrensburg on 13 Highway. We are approximately 2 miles north of the round about. Turn right \(east\) on 600 Road and we are 1 mile down the gravel road. From I-70: Take exit 49 and head south on 13 Highway approximately 11 miles. Turn left \(east\) on 600 Road and we are 1 mile down the gravel road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Buckeye Acres Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: (517) 214-0927. . From Warrensburg: Travel north out of Warrensburg on 13 Highway. We are approximately 2 miles north of the round about. Turn right (east) on 600 Road and we are 1 mile down the gravel road. From I-70: Take exit 49 and head south on 13 Highway approximately 11 miles. Turn left (east) on 600 Road and we are 1 mile down the gravel road. Our farm store is open year round; U-Pick seasons are generally: Strawberries: Mid-May through Mid-June Cherries: Mid-June Blackberries: Late June through July Pumpkin Patch: Late September through November 1;. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. (UPDATED: May 19, 2019)
  Comments from a visitor on July 02, 2016: "In addition to PYO, the owners of this farm used to sell their produce at the Warrensburg farmers market, but I cannot remember the name for the life of me! They have a giant sign of Woody Woodpecker out on 13 Hwy to tell drivers where to turn. My hubby and I went to pick berries there 3 years ago. The had the most WONDERFUL blackberries I've ever had. (and cheap too- $1.50 per pound) Can you put this out so MAYBE someone will answer and provide more details (hopefully their name, hours and phone number!). "
• Uncle Will's Blackberry Farm - Blackberries
  953 S.E. Hwy 23, Windsor, MO 65360. Phone: 660-647-3390. Click here for a map and directions. .
  Comments from a visitor on July 18, 2009: "The owner's were very friendly and helpful. The berries are wonderful, lots of big, juicy, sweet ."

Lafayette County

• John & Linda's Fruit and Berry Farm - apples, asparagus, beans, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, gooseberries, nectarines, onions, pears, peas, peaches, peppers, plums, raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (black), raspberries (Spring, black), rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, U-pick and already picked, school tours
  2428 Texas Prairie Rd, Bates City, MO 64011. Phone: 816-690-6293. Email: johnj45@hotmail.com. Open: hours 7am to 7pm; 7 days a week; May 1 thru October 31. Directions: One mile north of Bates City exit, off of Interstate 70,call for more detail directions. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. John & Linda's Fruit and Berry Farm Alternate Phone: 816-694-1688. . call for harvest dates; asparagus is the first to start, May 15. please call ahead for availability. 2021 update: Asparagus in mid April, Strawberries in mid May, Blueberries and Gooseberries in late June, Blackberries in mid July, peaches in mid July, Apples and pears in late August. Vegetables usually start early June. (Please note these are estimates, weather can change picking dates.) (UPDATED: June 13, 2016)

Platte County

• Spanish Garden Berry Farm - apples, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, melons, onions, other berries, peppers, raspberries (red), raspberries (black), strawberries, tomatoes, U-pick and already picked
  8740 92 Highway, Platte City, MO 64079. Phone: 816-582-3398. Email: lburrow28@gmail.com. Open: Their website is gone, but they still have a well hidden Facebook page. Click here for a map and directions. Spanish Garden Berry Farm . Their website is gone, but they still have a (well hidden) Facebook page. (UPDATED: June 30, 2021 JBS)

 

Blackberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

In the U.S. Blackberries typically peak during June in the South, and in July in the North. Crops are ready at various times of the month depending on which part of the state you are located. In order to produce good local Blackberries, producers depend on ideal spring and early summer weather conditions. See this page for a list of blackberry festivals around the U.S.

Before you leave to go to the farm:

1. Always call before you go to the farm - And when they are in season, a large turnout can pick a field clean before noon, so CALL first!
2. Leave early.  On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!
    
3. Most growers furnish picking containers designed for Blackberries, but they may charge you for them; be sure to call before you go to see if you need to bring containers.
   If you use your own containers, remember that heaping Blackberries more than 5 inches deep will bruise the lower berries. Plastic dishpans, metal oven pans with 3 inch tall sides and large pots make good containers. I like the Glad storage containers like the one at right.
4. Bring something to drink and a few snacks; you'd be surprised how you can work up a thirst and appetite! And don't forget hats and sunscreen for the sun. Bugs usually aren't a problem, but some deet might be good to bring along if it has been rainy.

Tips on How to Pick Blackberries

1. There are two types of blackberries to know about: thorny and thornless! Obviously, the thornless are easier to pick, but some people claim the thorny varieties are sweeter. With the thorny plants, you want to reach into the plant in the gaps, so you don't need to touch anything but the berry you're after, avoiding the thorns.
2. A ripe blackberry is deep black with a plump, full feel. It will pull free from the plant with only a slight tug.  If the berry is red or purple, it's not ripe yet.
3. Repeat these operations using both hands until each holds 3 or 4 berries.Unlike strawberries, blackberries are usually pretty tough, I dump mine into the bucket. Repeat the picking process with both hands.
4. Don't overfill your containers or try to pack the berries down.

General Picking Tips

Whether you pick Blackberries from your garden or at a Pick-Your-Own farm, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

1. Pick only the berries that are fully black. Reach in between the stems to grab for hidden berries ready for harvest. Bend down and look up into the plant and you will find loads of berries that other people missed!
2. Avoid placing the picked berries in the sunlight any longer than necessary. It is better to put them in the shade of a tree or shed than in the car trunk or on the car seat. Cool them as soon as possible after picking. Blackberries may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week, depending upon the initial quality of the berry. After a few days in storage, however, the fruit loses its bright color and fresh flavor and tends to shrivel.

When you get home

1. DON'T wash the berries until you are ready to use them or freeze them.  Washing makes them more prone to spoiling.
2. Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting berries
3. Put a couple of days supply into the fridge, wash  off the others, drain them and freeze them up! (Unless you're going to make jam right away) Blackberries are less perishable than blueberries or strawberries, but refrigerate them as soon as possible after picking. Temperatures between 34 F and 38 F are best, but, be careful not to freeze the blackberries (while they are in the fridge)!
4. Even under ideal conditions blackberries will only keep for a week in a refrigerator, so for best flavor and texture, use them as soon as possible after purchase

Blackberry Recipes, Freezing and Jam directions

1. How to make Blackberry jam - It is VERY easy - especially with our free Blackberry jam directions - very easy!
2. How to make Blackberry jelly
3. How to freeze berries
4. Blackberry syrup, make and can it! 
5. Seedless blackberry pie!
6. Blackberry Festivals: Where, When and More to Find an Blackberry Festival Near You this year:

Blackberry Facts and Tips

• Black Raspberries, also known as "black caps" are a very healthy food; packed with anthocyanins!
• The USDA says 1 cup of blackberries has about 62 calories.
• 1 cup of blackberries, not packed down weighs about 140 grams.
• Select plump, firm, fully blackberries. Unripe berries will not ripen once picked.
• Ohio State University's Article Regarding Their Prevention of Cancer
• Oregon Berry Black Raspberry Brochure
• Blackberry tea was said to be a cure for dysentery during the Civil War. During outbreaks of dysentery, temporary truces were declared to allow both Union and Confederate soldiers to "go blackberrying" to forgage for blackberries to ward off the disease.
• Blackberries were enjoyed by the ancient Greeks, who believed them to be a cure for diseases of the mouth and throat, as well as a preventative against many ailments, including gout.
• The blackberry leaf was also used as an early hair dye, having been recommended by Culpeper, the English herbalist, to be boiled in a lye solution in order to "maketh the hair black".
• Guide to blackberry varieties
• Researchers have known for quite some time that berries contain antioxidants which help to fight cancer causing free radicals.  A study at the University of Ohio has found that blackberries are the most potent cancer fighting berries of them all, by nearly 40 percent!
• U-pick Blackberry farms typically sell berries by the pound. A quart equals 1 and 1/2 pounds of fresh berries.
• Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase as Blackberries quickly mold when left at room temperature, and only last a couple of days in the refrigerator.
• You can easily freeze berries that you cannot use right away - just wash, cut the hulls off and pop them into a ziplock bag, removing as much air as possible.  Those vacuum food sealers REALLY do a good job of this! The berries will keep for many months frozen without air.
• Want to go to a blackberry festival? See this page for a list!

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

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers