Egg U-Pick Orchards in Southeastern Minnesota in 2023, 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!
Dodge County
- Red Barn Learning Farm - corn (sweet), cucumbers, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
27251 State Highway 30, Hayfield, MN 55940. Phone: 507-365-8321. Email: redbarnfarm@kmtel.com. Open: Opening FALL 2012. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. . Alternate Phone: 507-272-7465. .
Olmsted County
- Ron's Berry Farm - Uses natural growing practices, strawberries, Fresh eggs, porta-potties
9546 10th Street Southeast, Eyota, MN 55934. Phone: (507) 951-8165. Email: ronsberryfarm@gmail.com. Open: Monday through Saturday, from 8 am to 7 pm during strawberry season; Closed Sundays. Directions: From Rochester take either County Road 9 East to 90th Avenue and turn South, go 1 mile and turn Left on 10th Street Southeast and go 12 mile OR Highway 14 East to 90th Avenue and take a Left, go 1 mile to 10th Street Southeast and turn Right, we are 12 mile down the road on the right. Strawberry season is typically June 10 through July 4th. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. 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.
Ron's Berry Farm Facebook page. . From Rochester take either County Road 9 East to 90th Avenue and turn South, go 1 mile and turn Left on 10th Street Southeast and go 1/2 mile OR Highway 14 East to 90th Avenue and take a Left, go 1 mile to 10th Street Southeast and turn Right, we are 1/2 mile down the road on the right. Strawberry season is typically June 10 through July 4th. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. We are not certified organic, but follow natural practices that meet or exceed certified organic practices. We are a family owned small farm. We welcome individuals, families, and groups! Kids are welcome!. (UPDATED: April 09, 2018)
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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
Before you leave to go to the farm:
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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.
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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!
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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. |