Blueberry U-Pick Orchards in Western counties in Massachusetts in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for blueberries that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have blueberries 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!

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Berkshire County

• Blueberry Hill by the Appalachian Trail - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, U-pick and already picked
  47 Washington Mountain Road, Washington, MA 1223. Phone: (860) 942-1038. Email: atblueberryhill@gmail.com. Open: mid-July to late August in 2021, July 16th - August 27th ;. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Venmo, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Blueberry Hill by the Appalachian Trail Alternate Phone: (860) 429-6309. . mid-July to late August (in 2021, July 16th - August 27th) ;. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Blueberry Hill Farm is located right next to the Appalachian Trailhead on Washington Mountain Road. The farm was previously owned by Roy and Marilyn Wiley. (ADDED: May 26, 2021)
• Blueberry Hill Farm - blueberries
  358 East Street, Mount Washington, MA 1258. Phone: 413-528-1479. Open: Normal hours are 10 AM to 5 PM, closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Directions: On the Road to Mount Everett, one quarter mile before entrance to reservation. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check only.
  Blueberry Hill Farm Facebook page. . Right before you drive up here, please check our FB page or call to make sure we are open Call blueberry hotline for picking conditions, end of July through mid-September. - Berkshires Facebook page. Please bring your own container for the berries. Pick Your Own Heirloom High Bush - since 1941. Located in the town of Mount Washington, Mass. 1//2 mile North of Mount Everett Reservation, just up the road from Bash Bish Falls. Accessible from MA,NY,CT. They also sell blueberry cookbooks, t-shirts and hats.
• Green River Farms - apples, blueberries, pumpkins, strawberries, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), prepicked produce, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  2480 Green River Road, Williamstown, MA 1267. Phone: 413-458-2470. Email: info@greenriverfarms.com. Open: in 2014, their website says: Green River Farms is closed for renovations and reorganization; See our website for current hours. Directions: From Route 43 South: Take Route 43N - Come to the intersection of Route 7 & 43. Go straight through intersection - Farm on right. From Route 7 South: Take Route 7N - Come to the intersection of Route 7 & 43. Take right at intersection - Farm on right. From Route 7 North: Take Route 7S - Come to the intersection of Route 7 & 43. Take left at intersection - Farm on right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. . Crops are usually available in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals.
• Howden Farm - Blueberries and raspberries.
  303 Rannopo Road, Sheffield, MA . Phone: 413-229-8481. Email: BnB@HowdenFarm.com. Open: Pumpkins last weekend and holidays in September thru all of October 10-5pm. Directions: 3 miles south of center of Sheffield. At fork of Route 7 & 7A\(1.7 miles\) take 7A, then first right onto Rannapo Road. We are first place on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. . 3 miles south of center of Sheffield. At fork of Route 7 & 7A(1.7 miles) take 7A, then first right onto Rannapo Road. We are first place on the left.
• Kirchner's Farm - Blueberries and raspberries.
  131 Churchill Street, Pittsfield, MA . Phone: 413-443-7645. Open: Mid July thru early September Call for appointment. Click here for a map and directions. . From center of Pittsfield, follow West Street approximately 3 miles, take right onto Churchill. Watch for signs on left. Call for appointment.
• Mountain Pasture Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, blueberries, porta-potties are available, picnic area you may bring your own food
  818 Surriner Road, Becket, MA 1223. Phone: 413-658-8431. Email: ellsworthrs@verizon.net. Open: Closed for the 2016 PYO season in normal years it is usually mid July to early September. Directions: For a map to our farm, . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: 413-623-6455. . Closed for the 2016 PYO season (in normal years it is usually mid July to early September). We are certified organic for all crops! (UPDATED: August 08, 2016) (UPDATED: April 12, 2016)
• Mountain View Farm - blueberries, strawberries, pumpkins
  90 Old Cheshire Road, Lanesboro, MA 1225. Phone: 413-445-7642. Email: mtview1@msn.com. Open: Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 8am to 4pm. Directions: From Allendale shopping center to Crane Avenue, pass Jody Seasonal, right onto Oak Hill, which becomes Partridge Road; turn left at end of Partridge Rd and then turn right on Old Cheshire Road. Farm is next right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . A local pick your own strawberry & blueberry farm right in your own backyard. We are the home of the $5 pumpkin and more..
• Riiska Brook Orchard - apples, blackberries, blueberries, pears, raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises)
  101 New Hartford Road, Sandisfield, MA 1255. Phone: 413-258-4761. Email: info@riiskabrookorchard.com. Open: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 9 am to 5 pm, Please call for mid week hours. Directions: 101 New Hartford Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Riiska Brook Orchard Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 413-822-7811. .
• Roy & Marilyn Wiley - blueberries
  47 Washington Mountain Road, Washington, MA 1223. Phone: . Click here for a map and directions.
• Royal Meadow Farm - blueberries,
  Near State Forrest, Pittsfield, MA 1201. Phone: 413-443-7645. Open: 9am to 5 pm everyday; Blueberry Season Starts in July, check out our news section for updates. Directions: Please call, on phone message daily hours are very flexable, some evenings too. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Welcome! High Bush, aprox; 250 bushes Middle July up to six weeks Family friendly Purple Lilac breed rabbit comes for fun. Come pick, any row, eat as many as you want learn to 'echo', sometimes see meteorite, antlers, fun for all.
• Second Drop Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (black), lavender, sunflowers, zinnias, flowers, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  551 North Main Street, Lanesborough, MA 1237. Phone: (413) 822-0355. Email: Samantha.phillips@aol.com. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, SFMNP Vouchers. . Alternate Phone: (413) 281-6589. . Typical season is from July - October Please call us or visit our instagram page @seconddropfarm to confirm availability. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. (ADDED: May 12, 2022)
• Strawberry Acres Farm - blueberries,
  370 Pittsfield Road, Hinsdale, MA 1235. Phone: 413 655 2672. Email: strawberryacresfarm@gmail.com. Open: 9am to 5pm daily. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . 4 miles from Pittsfield via Williams Street.
• Whitney's Farm Market & Garden Center - Uses integrated pest management practices, blueberries, peppers, pumpkins, tomatoes, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, inflatables or bounce houses, pedal kart track, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties
  1775 South State Road, Cheshire, MA 1225. Phone: (413) 442-4749. Email: ewhitneysfarm@gmail.com. Open: June - July Blueberries August - October Tomatoes and Peppers October - September Pumpkins. Directions: Uses integrated pest management practices, Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Whitney's Farm Market & Garden Center Facebook page. . Fax: 4134421209. . (ADDED: November 07, 2017)
• Windy Hill Farm - apples, blueberries
  Route 7, 686 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA . Phone: (413) 298-3217. Email: office@windyhillfarminc.com. Open: Labor Day to Columbus Day, 24 varieties through the season; 9-4pm daily. Directions: On Route 7 at the StockbridgeGt. Barrington townline. 2 miles from the center of Stockbridge. Click here for more information: . Click here for a map and directions. . Beautiful views of Monument Mtn. and Belchertown State Forest. On Route 7 at the Stockbridge/Gt. Barrington townline. 2 miles from the center of Stockbridge. Click here for more information: . (UPDATED: October 06, 2016, JBS)

Franklin County

• Benson Place - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, blueberries
  182 Flagg Hill Road, Heath, MA 1346. Phone: 413-337-5340. Email: benplace@gis.net. Click here for a map and directions. . July, August, 7 days a week, 9 am to 3 pm, as long as supply lasts (probably 2-4 weeks) Calling ahead just to let us know you're coming is helpful but not necessary. For more info visit our website.
• Bug Hill Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, blueberries, currants (red and black), other berries, raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (yellow), raspberries (black), U-pick and already picked, gift shop, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food
  502 Bug Hill Rd PO BOX 459, Ashfield, MA 1330. Phone: (413) 628-3980. Email: samandchar@bughillfarm.org. Open: Summer: Saturday and Sunday - 9am to 5pm; Monday through Friday - by chance or by appointment. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
  Bug Hill Farm Facebook page. . . Approximate dates for PYO Schedule Currants: early July through early-August Black Raspberries: early July through early-August Blueberries: mid-July through mid-August Aronia: mid-August through early September Fall Raspberries: late August through late October Elderberries: September - if the birds don't get them first. We are certified organic for all crops! (UPDATED: July 31, 2018) (ADDED: July 14, 2015)
• Burnt HillFarm - No pesticides are used, Blueberries.
  Flagg Hill Road, Heath, MA . Phone: 413-337-4454. Open: Fridays, 3pm to 8pm, Saturday, and Sunday from 8am to 8pm. Directions: 2 miles from Heath Center on Flagg Hill Road. . Click here for a map and directions. . Bring your own containers or $1. 00 per box
• Couch Brook Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, blueberries, raspberries (Autumn, red), U-pick and already picked
  184 Couch Brook Rd, Bernardston, MA 1337. Phone: (413) 648-9659. Email: couchbrook@comcast.net. Open: Blueberries July through early August Friday and weekends 9:00 to 12:00. Directions: From Bernardston center follow route 5 North to Couch Brook Rd, which is the first left after the Hollywood. Our farm is a little less than 1 mile up- you will see our signs. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Pick your own Blueberries are usually ready from July 4 through mid August; Fresh picked strawberries are ready first week in June; Pick your own Fall raspberries can be ready labor dat through mid October;. We are certified organic for all crops! We also contract grow certified organic seedlings for farmer, market growers and home gardeners. Also grow and wholesale and retail our own certified organic apples, peaches, pears, sour cherries, berries, cut flowers. herbs, and a variety of vegetables. Place a weekly order with no pre-payment.
• Hamilton Orchards - apples, blueberries and raspberries.
  22 West Street, New Salem, MA . Phone: 978-544-6867. Email: b.j.hamilton@earthlink.net. Open: See the note below; last hours were weekends from 9am to 5pm. Directions: Located in central Massachusetts, just off Route 202 near the northern end of Quabbin Reservoir. Click here for a map and directions. . Call for weekday hours according to picking conditions. Fall raspberries start early September to mid-Oct. . Exit 16 off Route 2. Look for signs. Containers furnished, supervised children welcome. does not accept credit cards or SNAP/EBT Cards. Cash only or checks with a photo ID. A visitor writes on October 21, 2014: "As far as I know Hamilton Orchard in Franklin county is closed/out of business. We went out there on October 5th and it was a ghost town. Not a soul in sight. Their website has not been updated since 2013. Very sad- it was a wonderful place- I've been going there for about 30 years."
• Kenburn Orchards - Uses integrated pest management practices, blueberries, raspberries (Autumn, red),
  1394 Mohawk Trail Route 2, Shelburne, MA 1370. Phone: 413-625-6116. Email: info@kenburnorchards.com. Open: Blueberries available early July, Wednesday to Sunday from 8am - 6pm, Call for availability. Directions: Exit 26 off I-91, go around the rotary to Route 2 west. Go approximately 2.6 miles up the Mohawk Trail \(Route 2\) on the right. Turn right and proceed past the green building to the barn for picking information. Coming from the west, we are about seven miles east of Shelburne Falls village, a mile beyond the Colrain Road on the left. Note: many GPS systems map us incorrectly - please enter these coordinates in your GPS: N 42˚ 36.668\' W 72˚ 39.314\'. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Kenburn Orchards Facebook page. . Exit 26 off I-91, go around the rotary to Route 2 west. Go approximately 2.6 miles up the Mohawk Trail (Route 2) on the right. Turn right and proceed past the green building to the barn for picking information. Coming from the west, we are about seven miles east of Shelburne Falls village, a mile beyond the Colrain Road on the left. Note: many GPS systems map us incorrectly - please enter these coordinates in your GPS: N 42˚ 36.668' W 72˚ 39.314'. We use integrated pest management practices. (UPDATED: July 3, 2013, from their facebook page)
• Nourse Farms, Inc. - - Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, vegetables.
  41 River Road, Whately, MA . Phone: 413-665-2658. Directions: From Greenfield, Route 91S to exit 24, at end of ramp turn left on to Routes 5 and 10 for one quarter mile. Turn right on to Route 116 for 1 mile. NorthamptonSpringfield, Route 91N to exit 22. Take 3rd right onto Depot Road to River Road. Look for blue signs. Hours are generally 8am-4pm daily. Call to confirm at our 24 Hour Berry Line - Phone: 413-665-2650 for latest conditions, hours, and . Click here for a map and directions. . Containers provided. Rhubarb and peas available during strawberry season. 24 Hour Berry Line - Phone: 413-665-2650 for latest conditions. From Greenfield, Route 91S to exit 24, at end of ramp turn left on to Routes 5 and 10 for one quarter mile. Turn right on to Route 116 for 1 mile. Northampton/Springfield, Route 91N to exit 22. Take 3rd right onto Depot Road to River Road. Look for blue signs. Hours are generally 8am-4pm daily. Call to confirm at our 24 Hour Berry Line - Phone: 413-665-2650 for latest conditions, hours, and crops being picked.
• Quonquont Farm and Orchard - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, blueberries, peaches, Fresh eggs, porta-potties, weddings and wedding parties
  9 North Street, Whately, MA 1093. Phone: (413) 575-4680. Email: info@quonquont.com. Open: Early July through mid October, Tuesday through Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm. Directions: From I-91 take exit 35 onto Routes 510 south into Whately. Take the first right onto Swamp Road, then right onto North Street. Quonquont Farm is on the left at 9 North Street. Caution! Some GPS units confuse 9 North Street in Whately with North Street in South Deerfield or Haydenville. Please follow the directions above if your GPS does not lead you to Whately. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, ApplePay, AndroidPay, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Quonquont Farm and Orchard Facebook page. . From I-91 take exit 35 onto Routes 5/10 south into Whately. Take the first right onto Swamp Road, then right onto North Street. Quonquont Farm is on the left at 9 North Street. Caution! Some GPS units confuse 9 North Street in Whately with North Street in South Deerfield or Haydenville. Please follow the directions above if your GPS does not lead you to Whately. Typical crop dates: blueberries early July through mid-August; flowers July through mid-October; peaches mid-August through mid-September; apples mid-August through October;. We use integrated pest management practices. Vegetables, cider, honey, maple syrup and other locally-made products available at the farmstand. In addition to our orchards and flower gardens, we are stewards for a rich ecosystem of meadows, forest, a spring-fed farm pond, a series of lively beaver ponds, and the Whately Dingle Brook. (UPDATED: December 23, 2021)
• Sobieski's River Valley Farm - blueberries, raspberries
  239 River Road, South Deerfield, MA . Phone: (413) 665-3066. Open: Blueberry-picking starts in mid-July and continues into September, Please call ahead for PYO and farm stand hours. Click here for a map and directions. . . Established in 1977, they use environmentally friendly IPM and organic methods. Sells by PYO, retail, and wholesale. A large variety of seasonal produce is also available at our farm stand. (UPDATED: July 10, 2020 JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on July 09, 2012: "We went to Sobeiski's last year because of seeing it listed as organic on this site. It is not actually organic though. I think it is IPM. They said there was an error at some point on a web site, and now it has propogated. So you should take down the organic listing for them, or you could call them directly to confirm. Thanks. Thanks for your wonderful site!"
  Comments from a visitor on September 01, 2010: "I have gone there for a few summers to pick. Unbelievably sweet berries, really friendly staff, great prices. They ward off birds with recorded bird distress calls."
  Comments from a visitor on September 18, 2009: "Love this place, have picked berries for many years. Market also has veggies in season."
• Warner Farm - strawberries, blueberries, asparagus, sweet corn, flowers
  159 Old Amherst Road, Sunderland, MA . Phone: (413) 665-8331. Open: Daily, June-September from 8am to 6pm. Click here for a map and directions. . From Sunderland Center, 1 mile East on Route 116 onto Old Amherst Road. 2nd house on left, #159. Pick-Your-Own and tons of great in-season produce.

Hampden County

• Art's Berry Farm (formerly Val's Berry Farm) - blueberries, strawberries, U-pick and already picked
  81 Parker Street, East Longmeadow, MA 1028. Phone: 413-783-1909. Open: Daily after June 10, 8 am to noon Daily after July 4, 8 am to noon and 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Directions: South on Route 83 from center of East Longmeadow, approximately 1 mile, left on Hampden Road to blinking light, right to 81 Parker Street. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Strawberries after June 10, Blueberries after July 4. All responsible pickers welcome.
• Berry Patch, The - Blueberries.
  1672 Main Road - Route 57, West Granville, MA . Phone: 413-357-6679. Open: 7 days a week, 8am to dusk; Best picking August and early September. Click here for a map and directions. . one half mile West of West Granville Church and Store. one half mile East of Granville State Forest on Route 57.
• Cook's Farm Orchards - apples, blueberries.
  106 Haynes Hill Road, Brimfield, MA . Phone: 413-245-3241. Email: cooksorchard@gmail.com. Open: daily from 10am to 6pm during the season. Directions: Route 20 West to Brimfield Center stop light. one half mile south on Route 19, follow signs. Cook\'s Farm Orchard is . Click here for a map and directions. . . No minimum, free weekend trailer ride. Route 20 West to Brimfield Center stop light. one half mile south on Route 19, follow signs. Cook's Farm Orchard is open in the summer (check with us) for Blueberry picking, and from September through Thanksgiving, and weekends through Christmas for apples, cider, and baked goods.Fall is the time of year when the fun really starts at Cook's Farm Orchard. Pick-your-own apples and enjoy the crisp air, sun-warmed fruit, and the sights & scents of autumn in the orchard.
• Jameson's High Meadow Farm - apples, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, farm animals
  410 Skyline Trail, Chester, MA 1011. Phone: 413-667-3640. Email: bjameson5@gmail.com. Open: Pick your own blueberries opens middle July; Pick your own apples opens late August from 9 am to 5 pm, daily. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Picking updates: call or email. Call for exact opening dates: Blueberries - middle July Apples - late August. Hay and maple syrup for sale. Call 413-354-9609 for price and availability.
• Kelso Homestead - - Blueberries.
  207 Bromley Road, Chester, MA . Phone: 413-667-3251. Open: daily from 8am to 5pm, Sundays noon to 5pm. Directions: From "Country Store" Route 112, Huntington, follow signs. From Route 20, Huntington, cross bridge. Sharp left at end of bridge. About 4 miles. . Click here for a map and directions. . 10% discount for 20 lbs. or more
• Kosinski Farm - apples, blueberries, vegetables.
  227 North West Street, Feeding Hills, MA . Phone: 413-572-4344. Open: July & August, 7 days a week from 7am to noon, except closed on Friday. Click here for a map and directions. . Route 57 West 1 mile past Feeding Hill Ctr. Turn right onto North West Street, one half mile on left.
• Roberts' Hillside Orchards - apples, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries (Autumn, black), U-pick and already picked
  275 South Lane Road, Granville, MA 1034. Phone: 413-357-6690. Open: Farm stand open week ends, honor system during the week. Directions: Granville Center to Route 57 West, go past town hall, turn left onto South Lane Road, go 2 miles to farm stand on left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . apple varieties: Mackintosh, Macoun, Spencers, Sun Crisps, Honey Crisps, Mustu, Delicious, Cortland.
• West Granville Blueberries at Maple Corner Farm - Blueberries.
  448 North Lane, Granville, MA . Phone: 413-357-8829. Email: admin@maplecornerfarm.com. Open: mid July to mid September daily 10 am to 5 pm. Click here for a map and directions. . . Route 57W, past Granville Ctr. 4. 1 miles to North Lane on right. Farm is 2. 2 miles down on North Lane on right. Take Rt 57 west to Granville Center. From Granville Center continue traveling west on Route 57 for 4.1 miles. After passing Prospect Mountain Campground take the next right onto North Lane. Follow North Lane 2.2 miles to West Granville We cordially invite you to pick your own large juicy high bush cultivated Picking buckets available. Please be sure to call us for our current picking conditions. (UPDATED: July 23, 2022, JBS)

Hampshire County

• Bird Haven Blueberry Farm - blueberries, currants (red and black), rhubarb, flowers, gooseberries, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
  55 Gunn Road, Southampton, MA 1073. Phone: 413-527-4671. Email: jpipiras@charter.net. Open: Tuesday through Saturday 9AM to 6PM;Sunday 9AM to 3PM; Closed Monday. Directions: Route 10 south from Easthampton, take left on Coleman Road At Stop Sign take a right on Gunn Road, Farm 14 mile on right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . . Route 10 south from Easthampton, take left on Coleman Road At Stop Sign take a right on Gunn Road, Farm 1/4 mile on right. click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in July, August. After Blueberry season by chance or appointment. Blueberries: July to end of August; Call for picking conditions. We sell blueberries year round. After the fresh picking season we sell frozen berries. Same anti oxidants.
• Blue Heaven Blueberry/Raspberry Farm - blueberries, raspberries
  246 Skyline Trail, Middlefield, MA . Phone: 413-623-5519. Open: 9am to 4pm every sunny day from early August to the end of the picking in September. Directions: Take Route 20 towards Chester to Middlefield Street, approximately 5 miles, follow signs. . Click here for a map and directions. . Blueberries and raspberries. We provide all containers and bags
• Cumworth Farm and B&B - Uses integrated pest management practices, blueberries,
  472 West Cummington Road, Cummington, MA 1026. Phone: 413-634-5529. Email: cumworthfarm@gmail.com. Open: every day from 9 am to 7 pm from mid July to mid September. Directions: from Route 9 to the field: follow Route 112 South for 3.2 miles, turn right on Trouble Street, second driveway on left. from Route 143 to the field: follow Route 112 North for 2.3 miles, turn left on Trouble Street, second driveway on left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. 72481?ref_type=boCumworth Farm and B&B . We use integrated pest management practices. We also have a Bed & Breakfast with six guest rooms with shared baths.
• Dickinson Farms - apples, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries.
  309 East State Street, Granby, MA . Phone: (413) 467-3794. Directions: 2 miles East of Jct. Route 33 and New Ludlow Road, andor going south on Route 202 in Granby, take a left on Ferry Hill Road, and follow signs. Come visit our Farm Stand where you will find our own fresh-grown native corn, tomatoes and a wide array of vegetables, along with baked goods and breads, milk, eggs, cheese and so much more. Also enjoy in-season Pick Your Own \(PYO\) strawberries and blueberries at our New Ludlow Road, Granby, MA location and raspberry picking at our Farm StandGreenhouse location.Fall: Our Farm Stand is transformed into an autumn oasis filled with mums, pumpkins, apples, cornstalks, gourds, fall decorations and more. And remember.. we offer apple picking at our 134 South Street, Granby, MA location. . Click here for a map and directions.
  Dickinson Farms Facebook page. . for Raspberries, Strawberries, in their seasons, daily from 7am-7pm; Call for Blueberries/Apple schedule. Containers provided, children welcome with supervision. 2 miles East of Jct. Route 33 and New Ludlow Road, and/or going south on Route 202 in Granby, take a left on Ferry Hill Road, and follow signs. Come visit our Farm Stand where you will find our own fresh-grown native corn, tomatoes and a wide array of vegetables, along with baked goods and breads, milk, eggs, cheese and so much more. Also enjoy in-season Pick Your Own (PYO) strawberries and blueberries at our New Ludlow Road, Granby, MA location and raspberry picking at our Farm Stand/Greenhouse location.Fall: Our Farm Stand is transformed into an autumn oasis filled with mums, pumpkins, apples, cornstalks, gourds, fall decorations and more. And remember.. we offer apple picking at our 134 South Street, Granby, MA location. Christmas: poinsettias, wreaths, Christmas trees, kissing balls, garland, cemetery logs and pots, Christmas shop and more. Facebook page.
• Knight's Blue Maple Farm - No pesticides are used blueberries,
  50 Eskett Rd, Belchertown, MA 1007. Phone: (413) 323-7392. Email: eaglemom76@gmail.com. Open: See our Facebook page for current hours. Directions: Please use the Driveway way at 50 Eskett Road and follow the road to the Barn please do not go beyond the Barn. Do not enter the property via Route 202 Farm equipment only. From Belchertown Center follow Route 202 SState Street . Right onto Eskett Road farm is the only driveway on the right. Please do not drive into the fields . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Please use the Driveway way at 50 Eskett Road and follow the road to the Barn please do not go beyond the Barn. Do not enter the property via Route 202 Farm equipment only. From Belchertown Center follow Route 202 S/State Street . Right onto Eskett Road farm is the only driveway on the right. Please do not drive into the fields We do not use pesticides on the crops. Blueberry picking usually starts around the mid July and goes thru mid August; it depends on weather and crop conditions;. (UPDATED: July 23, 2021)
• Park Hill Orchard - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, apples, blackberries, blueberries, pears, peaches, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
  82 Park Hill Road, Easthampton, MA 1027. Phone: (413) 303-0335. Email: contact@parkhillorchard.com. Open: from 10 am to 5 pm for picking. Directions: Type in Park Hill Orchard to your map program. Otherwise turn on West street from Route 10 in Easthampton. Turn right on Oliver Street and Right on Park Hill Road for half a mile. We are the apple orchard you will see. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, WIC Vouchers.
  Park Hill Orchard Facebook page. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Blueberries in July turning to peach as August comes; Apple picking starting August 15 until November;. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Art In the Orchard is a popular outdoor sculpture exhibition. The Farm stand, PYO, and Art In the Orchard all open in early to mid August.(ADDED: January 02, 2019)
• Roberts Family Farm - blueberries, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area
  222 South Street, Chesterfield, MA 1012. Phone: 413-296-0010. Email: info@robertsfamilyfarm.com. Open: daily 9-5 Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . /map on website. Crops are usually available in July, August, September. We have mini golf as well.
• Round Hill Orchard - - apples, blueberries and raspberries.
  1 Douglas Rd, Southampton, MA 1073. Phone: 413-562-4985. Open: 8am-Dusk 7 days a week: mid-July to mid-Oct. Directions: Exit 3 off Mass Pike, take Route 10N about 3 miles. First left after the Southampton sign. Or South on Route 10 from Northampton, last right before Westfield. . Click here for a map and directions. . Horse and sheep to feed. Offer fresh farm honey. Children welcome w/adult. School & group tours by appt
• Running Fox Farm - Uses natural growing practices, - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries
  74 Thrasher Hill Road, Worthington, MA . Phone: 413-238-5340. Open: Mid-July thru Labor Day - 7am-7pm, 7 days a week. Directions: From Northampton, take Route 66 west to Route 112N. Go about 5 miles, Take first left after "Entering Worthington" sign. Go to top of hill and park on the right as directed by sign. Natural - many varieties - children welcome. . Click here for a map and directions. .
• South Hadley Farm - apples, blueberries, pears, strawberries, cucumbers, onions, pears, plums, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm
  10 Pearle Lane, South Hadley, MA 1075. Phone: 413-313-2586. Email: d_olesiuk@earthlink.net. Open: Sunday to Monday, from 8 am to dusk. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. South Hadley Farm Alternate Phone: 413-533-4197. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Welcome to, Olesiuk-Weinack Families, proudly raising fruits and vegetables for the western Massachusetts communities for three generations. We strive to offer the freshest fruits and vegetables for you and your family

 

Blueberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Blueberries are one of the easiest fruit to prepare and serve. There's no peeling, pitting, coring or cutting. They have few natural pests, (other than birds), so pesticides are generally unnecessary! This year's crop is fantastic (see related news story), thanks both to the weather and to more farms planting more blueberry bushes due to increased consumer demand over the past few years as more studies proclaim the anti-oxidant and other health properties of blueberries.

Click here to find a local Blueberry Festival (usually held between April and July).

If you are looking for information about a similar berry, the saskatoon (also called the June berry or Serviceberry) see this page about saskatoons.

Picking tips:

Select plump, full blueberries with a light gray-blue color. A berry with any hint of red isn't fully ripened.

Ripening AFTER picking?

First, it is key to know that once picked, blueberries will NOT become any sweeter, nor will the flavor improve. The only change that occurs is the color. They will APPEAR to ripen, but it is only a color change, from white to green to rose to red to pale blue to fully blue. So, white and green colored blueberries will not "ripen" after they are picked; while blueberries that have already turned purple, red or blue-ish usually DO change color after they are picked (if they are kept at room temperature to "ripen").

As the blueberries ripen ON THE BUSH, the flavor goes from tastless to bitter to tasteless tart to tart blueberry flavor to sweet blueberry flavor.

Grocery stores sell blueberries that are tart, not sweet because they had them picked unripe by machine so they are very firm and can handled being bumped around in shipping. They may look good, but are not as tasty as those picked when actually ripe.

So, the key is, PICK ONLY RIPE BERRIES!

How to pick blueberries

Since blueberries hang on the bushes in bunches a but like grapes do, the easiest and fastest way to pick them is hold your bucket under them in one hand and with your other hand, cup a ripe bunch and gently rub them with your fingers. The ripe berries will drop into your bucket, while the unripe ones will remain attached to the bush.

When the bushes are at peak, I can easily pick 2 gallons per hour (if I'm not being distracted by the kids and the sun isn't too hot!). A newbie might do 1 gallon per hour.and at the beginning or end of the season it takes more time as the berries are not as plentiful nor concentrated in clusters.

Tips for storing blueberries after harvesting:

• Once picked, don't place the berries, still warm from the sun, in a closed bag or container. Leave the container open so moisture doesn't form in the container.
• Don't wash berries until just before using, to prevent berries from becoming mushy.
• Chill berries soon after picking to increase shelf life. Store your fresh blueberries in the refrigerator as soon as you get them home, without washing them, in a covered bowl or storage container. If refrigerated, fresh-picked blueberries will keep 10 to 14 days.
• Freeze berries in freezer containers without washing to keep the skins from toughening. Place berries one layer deep. Freeze, then pour the frozen berries into freezer containers. Because unwashed blueberries freeze individually, they can be easily poured from containers in desired amounts. Remember both frozen and fresh berries should be rinsed and drained just before serving. Just before using, wash the berries in cold water.

Blueberry Measurements and Conversions

Keep in mind that blueberries vary considerably in density and moisture content, so these ranges are approximates.

• 1 gallon of blueberries weighs about 7.5 lbs or (4 liters of blueberries is about 3.5 kg)

• 1 pint of fresh blueberries weights about 3/4 of a pound. (1 liter of blueberries is about 700 grams)

• 1 pound of fresh blueberries is usually between about 2 and 3 cups of berries.

• It takes about 4 cups (about of blueberries to make a blueberry pie (see this fantastic and easy blueberry pie recipe)

• A normal batch of blueberry preserves, jam or jelly requires 5 pints of berries.

• Blueberries do come in a variety of sizes from small (190-250 berries per cup) to extra large (<90 berries per cup).

Blueberry Recipes, Canning and Freezing Blueberries

Recipes

• The world's best Blueberry pie, recipe and directions and illustrated!
• Blueberry buckle coffee cake: illustrated directions for this great crumb-topping blueberry coffee cake
• Other easy directions to make blueberry desserts: cobblers, etc.

Canning, freezing and other blueberry recipes:

• How to Freeze Blueberries
• How to Can Blueberries
• How to Make Homemade Blueberry Jam
• How to make blueberry jelly
• How to make and can blueberry syrup (it works for strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, too)
• blueberry pie filling to use later,
• blueberry butter

Baking tips

If you have trouble with blueberries settling to the bottom of muffins and blueberry breads, try one or more of these tips:

• Coat them with flour before adding to the batter. Just gently shake the blueberries in a bag (plastic or paper) with 1/2 cup of flour, then dump them mix in a sieve to remove excess flour.
• It may just be that your batter is too thin. try making the batter a little thicker!
• Fill the muffin cups or baking pan up to 1/4 full with batter (which hasn't had blueberries added to it yet); then stir the blueberries into the remaining batter, and continue to fill the muffin cups or bread pan. The blueberries will start off higher in the mix!

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