2024 Central Indiana Egg U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Egg U-Pick Orchards in Central Indiana in 2024, by county

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

Boone County

• WiseWood Farm - Uses natural growing practices, sunflowers, zinnias, flowers, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
  50 W 250 S, Lebanon, IN 46052. Phone: (317) 407-3254. Email: wisewoodfarm@gmail.com. Open: Tuesday through Saturday 10 to 6 pm. Directions: South on state road 39 2nd Left onto 250 South. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, WIC Vouchers.
  WiseWood Farm Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: (765) 326-0355. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. June through October 31st. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. . (ADDED: July 21, 2022)

Decatur County

• Armand's Harper Valley Farms - pumpkins, winter squash, Other fruit or veg, Fresh eggs
  13094 South County Road 600 West, Westport, IN 47283. Phone: (812) 591-3416. Email: diane@harpervalleyfarms.com. Open: Fall Hours: late September to October 31 Monday to Friday, 1 pm to dark; Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to dark. Directions: From the yellow flashing light in Westport on Highway 3, follow to next road which is 600 West \(Ironmine Road\). Turn left, go south 2 miles on 600 West. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . . Fall Hours: (late September to October 31) Monday to Friday, 1 pm to dark; Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to dark. From the yellow flashing light in Westport on Highway 3, follow to next road which is 600 West (Ironmine Road). Turn left, go south 2 miles on 600 West. Fall Vegetables: September 15 to October 31. All product is raised on our farm. The Armand's also have a vacation rental home for city folk to come out and enjoy the country life in. Pick Your Own Pumpkins. Some Already Picked For Sale. Our Very Own Sunflower Maze. Annual Pumpkin Patch Days. Plenty of Photo Opportunities. Garden Mums for Sale. Carts Available for Pumpkin Pickin'. Real Live Working Farm.

Madison County

• Wild Blackberry Farms - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, blackberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm market, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  10728 S 700 W, Fortville, IN 46040. Phone: (317) 502-1210. Email: hello@wildblackberryfarms.com. Open: Call for current hours. Directions: 12 mile south of Ingalls post office on 700 West \(South Alfonte Street\). We will also be having our Second Annual Blackberry Festival at Wild Blackberry Farms on Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 8 am to 8 pm. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Venmo, PayPal, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Venmo, PayPal, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Wild Blackberry Farms Facebook page. . 1/2 mile south of Ingalls post office on 700 West (South Alfonte Street). We will also be having our Second Annual Blackberry Festival at on Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 8 am to 8 pm. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. We are a family-owned blackberry farm and wedding and event venue located on 40 wooded, rolling acres in Fortville, Indiana, just 10 minutes northeast of Fishers. We are conveniently located to Carmel, Greenfield, Noblesville, Westfield, Indianapolis and the surrounding communities and within approximately 10 miles of Interstate 70 and State Road 9 and within 5 miles Interstate 69 and State Road 13. (UPDATED: June 08, 2022)

Morgan County

• Zink Berry Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, blueberries, currants (red and black), blue plums, chestnuts, raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm market, restrooms, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
  5878 S. Skinner Road, Morgantown, IN 46160. Phone: 765-346-9813. Email: planecrazypilot2002@yahoo.com. Open: Raspberries are ready the first week of June; Currants are usually ready by the second week of June; Blueberries are usually starting to ripen by June 15th to September; Blackberries are usually ready in July and last until September. Directions: Take Marion Street off State Road 135 \(in Morgantown\) to the T and turn right onto Lick Creek Road. Go to the first road to the left which is Skinner Road. Turn left onto Skinner Road and go approximately one mile to Zink Berry Farm located on the right hand side at 5878 South Skinner Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Zink Berry Farm Facebook page. . . Take Marion Street off State Road 135 (in Morgantown) to the T and turn right onto Lick Creek Road. Go to the first road to the left which is Skinner Road. Turn left onto Skinner Road and go approximately one mile to located on the right hand side at 5878 South Skinner Road. We are hoping to have a berry fest in October with sack races for all ages, pie eating contests, horseshoe pitching contest, a dunk tank, goat milking demonstration, goat foot trimming demonstration, goat packing demonstration, petting zoo and many fun things to do for all ages. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. and Kiko Goats Facebook page.

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Eggs: Tips, Recipes and Information

Many PYO farms keep chickens and have farm-fresh eggs to sell. Certainly, these eggs are fresher and better in every way than those from a grocery store. Many of these farms sell the eggs year round, often via an honor box

• Types of eggs
• Egg buying guide: grades, sizes and more
• How long do eggs and egg products stay safe and fresh in the fridge
• Selling eggs from your backyard chickens
• Facts about eggs and chickens
• Glossary of meat, milk and eggs terms

Before you leave to go to the farm:

1. Always call or check their website or facebook page before you go to the farm - Egg supplies can vary, chickens lay fewer in cold weather.
2. Bring a container for the eggs.  Some farms have them some not, but if you save and reuse egg cartoons, the farmers will appreciate it. It helps cut their costs - and thus yours!
3. Bring cash - many operate honor boxes for eggs
   

When you get home

 To keep eggs safe, take eggs straight home and store them immediately in the refrigerator set at 35 to 40 F. Leave the eggs in their carton and place them in the back of the refrigerator, not in the door (which is the warmest part of the fridge).

Egg Storage Chart
Product	Refrigerator	Freezer
Raw eggs in shell	3 to 5 weeks	Do not freeze.
Raw egg whites	2 to 4 days	12 months
Raw egg yolks	2 to 4 days	Yolks do not freeze well.
Raw egg accidentally frozen in shell	Use immediately after thawing.	Keep frozen; then refrigerate to thaw.
Hard-cooked eggs	1 week	Do not freeze.
Egg substitutes, liquid Unopened	10 days	Do not freeze.
Egg substitutes, liquid Opened	3 days	Do not freeze.
Egg substitutes, frozen Unopened	After thawing, 7 days, or refer to "Use-By" date on carton.	12 months
Egg substitutes, frozen Opened	After thawing, 3 days, or refer to "Use-By" date on carton.	Do not freeze.
Casseroles made with eggs	3 to 4 days	After baking, 2 to 3 months.
Eggnog, commercial	3 to 5 days	6 months
Eggnog, homemade	2 to 4 days	Do not freeze.
Pies, pumpkin or pecan	3 to 4 days	After baking, 1 to 2 months.
Pies, custard and chiffon	3 to 4 days	Do not freeze.
Quiche with any kind of filling	3 to 4 days	After baking, 1 to 2 months.

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