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This page provides a detailed comments submitted by visitors to pick- your- own (PYO, U-pick, pick-it-yourself) farms in the metro Atlanta area and surrounding counties in Georgia

In reading comments, whether they are positive or negative, bear in mind that everyone's experience varies.  We try to weed out emails which are clearly fakes or so extreme as to be implausible.  When we get negative feedback about a farm or orchard, we contact the farm, and provide them the comments (without any reference to the person who submitted them) to allow them to respond.  We then publish both the visitor's comments and the farm's response.

Don't pay too much to a single negative comment; rather, look for patterns. And keep in mind upset people tend to write in more often than happy customers.

In the past several years, we can happily say that negative comments are generally rare.  The vast majority of people find the the trip to be immensely rewarding!


 

Adams's Farm

1486 Highway 54 West, Fayetteville, GA 30214.

Comments from a visitor on November 07, 2010:  ( positive )"As I returned from the tent sale in Fayetteville on Saturday I came across a treasure in Adams Farm. They have the most wonderful roadside market I've ever seen. There was a wide assortment of farm grown vegetables to include the most beautiful, juicy tomatoes grown right there on the farm. I met the owners and Mr. Adams insisted I take a ride with him on the golf cart. I saw strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, blueberry plants groomed for next year; I saw sweet onions planted for next year; I saw fields being prepared for next year's harvest. What a wonderful experience with these good people. I will certainly be returning to this farm. "
Comments from a visitor on October 15, 2010: ( positive ) "The happiest day of the year is when Adams Farm opens its doors in the spring and the saddest day of the year is when they close for the winter. We love you and will frequent your business for as long as you are there. Please never change.Your produce is wonderful and the berry picking experience is one my family will never forget"
Comments from a visitor on September 28, 2010:  ( positive ) "I have been a loyal patron at Adams Farms for as long as I can remember. I have had nothing but wonderful experiences at this business. Adams Farm offers quality berries and produce and a wholesome ,safe ,and family embracing environment as they themselves are a third generation owned and operated family business. I cannot understand how anyone could have a negative remark about this establishment and I will continue to support this business and recommend it to everyone I know."
Comments from a visitor on September 19, 2010:
( negative ) "I had bought produce from Adam's many times, so when I wanted to take my children to pick berries it was a natural choise. I am very sorry that I went there. The old lady there yelled at my baby..a baby...REALLY? She needs to retire or stop telling people that they are family friendly because they seem to HATE CHILDREN. She also accused my older child of eating berries, she had not as I had read the many warning signs of PESTICIDE use. I will not return there. I have since talked to people who recommend Cottle farm and say that there they encourage you to eat as you pick."
Comments from a visitor on August 13, 2010:  ( positive ) "I take my 2 yr old and 4 yr old children to this farm all the time. We have always been treated with respect and the comments about the workers being rude is just simply not the case as my family has experienced over the past ten years. We in Fayette County are very proud that we have such a good place to shop not just for U-pic berries but all kinds of farm fresh produce. "
Comments from a visitor on August 05, 2010: (neutral) "We have picked strawberries, blueberries, rasperries here over the years as we live 5 minutes drive away. We went this morning (Aug 4) to pick berries. Me, 8 year old and 2 year old. We had a great time today. Some days they're friendly and some days not so much. But I think they are definitely improving over time. I am guessing that each year, there are those few kids that trash the place, or parents not watching them too closely, get a bit burned and then feel they have to be 'strict', and the rest of us feel the consequences. Husband says the blueberries are delicious."
Comments from a visitor on August 05, 2010:  ( negative ) "I agree with other's comments that the people working there are rude. I went there in July 2010 asking if they had any strawberries and the lady practically barked at me "No! They've been done for a long time!". Ouch! Don't think we will be back!"
Comments from a visitor on July 19, 2010:  ( positive ) "We drove to Adams Farm to pick blueberries and had a wonderful time. My 4 yr old and 6 yr old were with us. Mrs. Virginia explained to us how to pick the berries, where to find the biggest ones, and explained any rules there were for picking. My children had a blast! The field was clean and well kept, and the bushes were in great condition. My 6 yr old wants the family to know that she really liked going there and really wants to go there again. My 4 yr old wants them to know that he liked picking blueberries. If you are aware of the expectations from the growers who own and work the farm and actually follow them, this is a great farm to visit. We will be going back next year for all the berry seasons!"
Comments from a visitor on July 18, 2010:  ( negative ) "We also have had negative experiences with Adam's Farm. There is a sign posted on the fence that says "Do not eat the berries until AFTER YOU PAY FOR THEM!!!" Some of the workers there need to take some happy pills. There is an elderly gentleman who is often there to give directions to the pickers, and he is not a fan of children. My kids are very well behaved, and love elderly people, so this was quite a shock to them that he spoke to us all so rudely. An elderly woman is also usually in the store, and is equally inhospitable. This year, we chose to give our business to Cottle Berry farms, (not far from the Fayetteville Pavilion, turn at Zaksbys and just up the road). What a refreshing difference! The elderly gentleman there thoroughly enjoyed chatting with my kids, and he said "We don't spray these berries, so you guys eat as much as you want out of the fields." That's where my money is going from now on! They only grow strawberries. The berries we picked were absolutely delicious, and we took him up on his offer of eating them in the field with no fear of retribution. :) I looked them up because I remembered that they donated berries every year to the teachers at the local elementary school. Go to Cottle Farms!!! (Other than being a customer there one time, I'm not affiliated with them at all)"
Comments from a visitor on July 06, 2010:  ( positive ) "I picked wonderful blueberries with my family today at Adams Farm. They have wonderful farm grown tomatoes and butterbeans and peas. We had a wonderful time"
Comments from a visitor on July 05, 2010:   ( positive ) "We love you Adams Farm! Keep up the good work"
Comments from a visitor on July 03, 2010:   ( positive ) "My family and I picked blueberries at Adams Farm on July 3 and absolutely loved the wonderful experience. The farm staff was helpful and the entire experience was very good. I will certainly take my family again."
Comments from a visitor on June 24, 2010: ( negative )  "Several years ago, my mother, my daughter (who was then 5) and I thought experienced Adams Farm. We thought it would be a wonderful experience for my daughter to able to pick fruit from the vines. We get there completely excited, we start picking the berries and we did eat a few here and there (about 5 in total). When we went to go pay for our berries, not only where the people at the register rude and seemed offended that I brought my daughter...but also asked how many berries we ate and charged us extra for those 5 berries !!! REALLY !!! Even though Adams Farm does have curb appeal, don't be fooled ! They are NOT CHILDREN FRIENDLY....not friendly at all !!!! On Saturday 6/19/2010 I thought I would give Adams Farm another chance (I was deserate for organic)....they haven't changed. I will never go back."
Comments from a visitor on May 31, 2010:  ( positive )  "My family and I just left Adams Farm in Fayetteville Gs. We picked blackberries and raspberries. No one was riding in a golf cart tormenting anyone. We loved it and will go back many times4"
Comments from a visitor on May 30, 2010: ( negative ) "As I was looking for frut picking farms this summer I ran across a farm that I wanted to warn families about. For the past two summers we have gone to Adams Farms to pick blueberries. This farm is NOT child friendly! Each summer the "old man on the golf cart" torments all the visitors with children with rude remarks and stern looks. Last summer the older lady who gives out directions before you enter the farm was almost as bad. Following you around the stand making sure you don't handle the vegetables too much. Annoying!! This expeirence can truly turn a fun event into an anxious one. Many of the other families picking fruit made comments about their horrible experince. Upon checkout my friend made sure to tell the cashier about her horrible two summer experience and the poor girl just whispered "sorry". She must have been afriad of the people who run the farm-who knows. Now, look, I'm a Pre K teacher, mother of two, cub scout den mom, etc. I KNOW childern and they can be....well, children. But, honestly, these owners are THE WORST! PLEASE take your business elsewhere. I know that I will be!"
Comments from a visitor on May 23, 2010:  ( positive )  "Thank you Adams Farms for providing such a wonderful berry picking experience for my family. We will return as long as you are open"
Comments from a visitor on May 03, 2010:  ( positive )  "I just visited Adams Farm in Fayetteville with my two small children. We had a wonderful time; my children were treated with respect and loved picking berries. I will be returning with my family throughout the berry season."
Comments from a visitor on March 28, 2010:  ( negative ) "As picking season nears, I am re-evaluating my options for picking berries this year. I had such a bad experience (twice) at Adams Farm last year, when I had my 1-year-old along. There is one older man, I don't know if he's the owner, who is so mean - to children and those adults with children. My little one could only crawl, and I never put her down, what could she have done? She wasn't in the plants, she ate no fruit. He about had me in tears. Luckily, the other customers were very very kind, and even helpful as I tried to pick fruit lugging the 1-year-old. There was overall no respect that I had driven a long way and given them my business. I am not planning to return to Adams Farm this year - I will pick fruit elsewhere. Thanks."
Comments from a visitor on November 04, 2009: ( positive )  "From strawberry season through the summer and all the other berry seasons and right on through pumpkin season my family shops at Adams Farm and loves it. Keep up the good work. We love you. "
Comments from a visitor on July 26, 2009:  ( positive )"In mid July I took my family berry picking at Adams Farms in Fayetteville We had a wonderful experience. The farm was definitely kid friendly and the staff friendly and helpful. I will certainly take my family back again "
Comments from a visitor on July 04, 2009: ( positive ) "on July 3 I took my family to pick berries at Adams Farm Fayetteville and we enjoyed the most wonderful time imaginable. The family owned farm was very clean, berries were easily accessible and the staff professional, helpful, and nice. I will certainly take my family back again on many occasions "
Comments from a visitor on July 01, 2009: ( positive ) "I would really like to see the negative comments about Adams Farm in Fayette County removed. I used this Web site to find a U-pick farm near me and Adams Farm was the best bet. After reading some of the previous comments, though, I have to admit that I was a little bit nervous about taking my son there. I decided to try it anyway, and am SO HAPPY that I did. Adams Farm is a wonderful, very KID-FRIENDLY place. The workers were extremely friendly and helpful. They were sweet to my 3-year-old and were happy to have us there. It was a fabulous experience and I will definitely take my son back tp pick more berries again next spring. I would just hate to see anyone decide not to go to Adams Farm based on what they read here. The people who wrote that must have been letting their kids run completely wild. My boy was free to roam and pick berries to his heart's content. He never felt restricted and was certainly never yelled at. It's not too much to ask for a farm to have some rules, and it definitely wasn't hard to follow the few that they did have. My son loved it there and know other children would too.". (Note from Blake: I do not censor. Both positive and negative comments are published equally for all farms")
Comments from a visitor on June 11, 2009:
( positive ) "I have been going to Adams Farm for more than 15 years, the fields are are so clean and groomed, the berries are wonderful and so fresh. The entire staff is so helpful and friendly, you can tell they are a wonderful family owned business. I look forward to them opening every spring and am so sad when they close in the fall."
Comments from a visitor on June 10, 2009:
( positive ) "I am very sad to see the comments on Adams Farms in Fayetteville, GA. We went at the end of May 2009 and had a very different (good) experience. My children loved picking the strawberries at Adams Farms. I found their farm to be well-groomed, their strawberry patch to be very clean, and they provided good size buckets for picking. The staff definitely made sure everyone was aware of the rules, but they were courteous about it. I gave some of our strawberries away to friends, and everyone commented that they were the sweetest strawberries they've ever had. I will definitely go there again."
Comments from a visitor on June 06, 2009: ( negative )
"June 6, 2009. This farm is NOT kid-friendly. The staff is rude, unwelcoming, and unforgiving. My two-year old, who cannot move around because he has a broken leg and is in a cast, ate a strawberry while we were in the fields. Rather than requesting that we pay extra, the staff rudely followed us to the front while we payed for the berries we had already picked. I echo the sentiments from other visitors. We will certainly spread the word to people we know with and without children NOT to visit this farm and I hope that others will do the same. There are certainly other establishments more deserving of the business. "
Comments from a visitor on June 02, 2009: ( negative )
"Farm is not kid friendly at all. My kids were yelled at by the owner and we were told, very rudely, to leave the farm. No one seemed concerned about losing our business and acted like it was a privilege to be there. Everyone working there was over 70, and obviously had no tolerance for children. They said the kids broke the rules, but no one informed us of the rules and there was no warning or reminder. They just rudely yelled from a golf cart to "leave now! get off my farm!" etc etc. My kids were behaving and had just been stepping in between the plants (not on them)to reach for the berries."

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