Franklin County in western Massachusetts U-Pick Farms - 2025 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Franklin County in western Massachusetts? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Franklin County in western Massachusetts, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name  (see "What does Organic mean?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

New! As inflation remains high, see this page for reliable (tested) brands of generic canning lids at lower costs, and cost-saving measures for getting fruit and vegetables and home canning.
 If you are having a hard time finding canning lids, I've used these, and they're a great price & ship in 2 days.

New! Road tripping and camping is a great way to have a fun, safe and inexpensive family trip. The national and state parks and monuments are open, and campgrounds usually cost between $10 and $40 per night. September to November is the best camping weather.  See our new website Road Tripping and Camping.com for tips, tricks, guides, checklists and info about parks, monuments and other places to visit.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, Active Federal facilities even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas

Note: Beware Google's AI search answers - it MAKES UP NONSENSE. Also beware the copycat websites like the one that stole our name and uses .farm extension: they copied my work and do NOT even update the info! I make updates EVERY day. Obviously, I cannot check every farm every day, but I do check as many as I can every day, and respond to all requests.  They don't. Don't support the scammers!

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! And if you know of any farms I missed and want to add a farm, please let me know!   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know! This website is supported by purchases you make through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!

What's in season in July 2025, and other timely information:

Notes for July 2025: Spring is here! Strawberry season is here.  It started in February in Florida, Texas, southern California and a few other areas of the Deep South; then March along the Gulf coast, April in the Deep South and west coast, May through much of the country, and June in northern areas. Blueberries are next, about a month later. Of course, cool weather crops, like Rhubarb, asparagus and greens should be available almost everywhere. Check your area's crop calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal updates.

You may also be interested in finding a local:

• Children's Consignment Sale happening now; save money on children's clothes, toys, books, etc, find a local children's consignment sale, also often held by churches in the Spring and Fall, click here!
• Fun factory tours - usually free, fun and educational, find them in every state here!
• Road trip or a Camping trip - Find free and low-cost, but fun, interesting places to visit and things to do and see!

Are carpenter bees boring holes into your house, shed or barn? There is a simple non-toxic solution!

NEW! Start your own tomato, pepper, squash and other vegetable plants from seed - It's easy and costs about 50 cents per plant.
Also see our Master list of tomato varieties,  with descriptions, details and links to ordering the seeds.

We also have home canning, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! It is easy to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. Also note, there are many copycat website listing U-pick farms now.  They have all copied their information from here and usually do not ever update.  Since 2002, I've been updating the information every day but Christmas; so if you see anything wrong or outdated, please write me!

Franklin County in western Massachusetts U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2025, by county

Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map

Also see nearby Berkshire County

Franklin County

• Apex Orchards - apples, blueberries, peaches, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, school tours, Christmas trees,
  225 Peckville Road, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370. Phone: (413) 625-2744. Email: apexorchards@gmail.com. Open: Mid September to October 9am to 5pm. Directions: South: I-91 N to RT-2A exit (Exit 26- toward RT-2/Greenfield/N. Adams) Enter roundabout to 3rd exit onto MA-2 / Mohawk Trail. Drive 3.5 miles and turn right onto Peckville Road. Continue 0.7 miles to 225 Peckville Rd, Shelburne, MA North: I-91 S to RT-2 exit (Exit 26- toward RT-2A/Greenfield/N. Adams). Enter next roundabout to 1st exit onto MA-2 /Mohawk Trail. Drive 3.5 miles and turn right onto Peckville Road. Continue 0.7 miles to 225 Peckville Rd, Shelburne, MA. . Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Pick Your Own Apples are open August through October from 10am-4pm, our wagon runs on weekends only. Here is our list of Pick Your Own Apples: Gingergold, Premier Honeycrisp, Royal Gala, McIntosh, Cortland, Macoun, Empire, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp. Enjoy picking seasonal peaches, apples, pumpkins or beautiful Christmas Tree in December! You can find updates on what's ready for picking on our Facebook page or just give us a call at the store. We open for pick your own apples in August and in full season we offer ten varieties of apples to choose from. Choose & Cut Christmas Trees (weekends only) begin after Thanksgiving until December 22nd. Plenty of precut trees will also be available and handmade wreaths too! (ADDED: February 02, 2016) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 30, 2025, JBS) 
• Bear Swamp Orchard - 2025 permanently closed, , apples, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), farm animals
  1209 B Hawley Rd, Ashfield, MA 01330. Phone: 413-625-2849. Email: apples@bearswamporchard.com. Open: UPDATE for 2025, Google says they are permanently closed. S. Click here for our Facebook page.
• Benson Place - Certified Organic, wild blueberries, Organic Wild Blueberry Syrup, pastured free-range chickens,
  182 Flagg Hill Road, Heath, MA 01346. Phone: 413-337-5340. Email: benplace@gis.net. Open: mid-July, August, 7 days a week, 9 am to 3 pm, as long as supply lasts (probably 2-4 weeks) Make an appointment or Calling ahead just to let us know you're coming is helpful but not necessary. For more info visit our website. Reserve Benson Place Berries, or Benson Place U-pick Appointments, or Benson Place Frozen Berries. They also have their own pastured free-range chickens raised using all organic feed and methods. We raise slower-growing hybrids as well as heritage breeds that have been selected to perform well on pasture. After we culture the grain for 36 hours in goat whey (from our homestead herd, also fed and raised organically), the grain is hand-mixed with the rest of the ingredients right before feeding to ensure optimal freshness. The whey improves the digestibility and nutrient absorption from the grain and we think you can taste the difference! Ample exercise, a diet of pasture, insects and cultured grain results in a richly flavored bird with high amounts of omega-3 rich yellow fat, ideal for baking, roasting and grilling as well as delicious soups.They raise two batches of chickens in 2025, ready in early summer and early fall. Necks, heart, liver, and feet are included with whole chickens if desired (no extra charge). Birds range from approximately 3.5-6 lbs although this can vary somewhat from batch to batch. You can order chickens here by using the arrows on the calendar page to choose an available pickup date in either June or October. We have a new ordering system and we think we’ve ironed out the glitches, but if you hit any snags, send us an email.  2025 Chicken prices: 1-9 birds: $7.25/lb, 10-19 birds: $7/lb, 20 or more birds: $6.75/ lb.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 30, 2025, JBS) 
• Bug Hill Farm - Certified Organic, blueberries, currants (red and black), aronia berries, raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (yellow), raspberries (black), gooseberries, elderberries, 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 01330. Phone: (413) 628-3980. Email: samandchar@bughillfarm.org. Open: Summer: Saturday and Sunday - 9am to 5pm; Monday through Friday - by chance or by appointment. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. 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! Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. We grow all our berries (currants, raspberries, blueberries, gooseberries, eldberries, and aronia) using organic and regenerative practices that benefit the taste and nutrient value of the fruit and the health of the land.  To enjoy the delicious goodness of these berries, come to the farm and and pick them fresh (check for up-to-date picking info here).  (UPDATED: July 31, 2018) (ADDED: July 14, 2015) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 30, 2025, JBS) 
• Burnt Hill Farm - No pesticides are used, Wild Blueberries,
  Flagg Hill Road, Heath, MA. Phone: (413) 337-4454. Email: carly@burnthillfarm.com. Open: UPDATE for 2025: late cold snap affected the crop; Fridays, 3pm to 8pm, Saturday, and Sunday from 8am to 8pm.Bring your own containers or $1. 00 per box. Directions: 2 miles from Heath Center on Flagg Hill Road. Burnt Hill Farm Facebook.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 30, 2025, JBS) 
• Clarkdale Fruit Farms - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, cider mill,
  303 Upper Road, Deerfield, MA. Phone: (413) 772-6797. Email: info@clarkdalefruitfarms.com. Open: farmshop daily 9 am to 5 pm, PYO apples daily 10 am to 4 pm., August through March PYO starts early September. Directions: From Route 91/2 rotary in Greenfield, 2 miles South via Newton, Fairview and Munson Streets. Signs at intersections. Containers supplied, children welcome with parents. Clarkdale is a fourth-generation fruit farm located in the beautiful hills of Deerfield, Massachusetts. We have fresh-picked apples, peaches, plums, pears, cherries and grapes are harvested from August through October. We still have heirloom apple varieties from trees planted by the first generation of Clarks, and continue to plant new varieties every year. We practice IPM (Integrated Pest Management) and strongly believe in sustainable agriculture. We press sweet cider from mid-September to March, and offer pick-your-own McIntosh apples in the fall. We start making cider in early October, and continue through the winter. Our cider is light-treated, which makes it safe for all ages to drink while still preserving its flavor. We press pear cider and other special blends for CiderDay as well as for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Payment: Cash, check, credit cards, SNAP. HIP benefits supported as well. MA Farmers' Market WIC and Senior coupons also accepted. Over 100 varieties of apples, peaches, plums, pears, cherries and grapes are harvested from August through October. We still have heirloom apple varieties from trees planted by the first generation of Clarks in 1915, and continue to plant new varieties every year. We practice IPM (Integrated Pest Management) and strongly believe in sustainable agriculture.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 30, 2025, JBS) 
• Couch Brook Farm - Certified Organic, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, Christmas trees,
  184 Couch Brook Rd, Bernardston, MA 01337. Phone: (413) 648-9659. Email: couchbrook@comcast.net. Open: Blueberries July through early August Friday and weekends 9:00 to 12:00. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. 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. 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! Payment: Cash, Check. 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. Already picked raspberries (Autumn, red),  
  Christmas trees: Sundays between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. starting December 1. Our selection is limited. We have small and large Scotch Pine and some Balsam which are on the smaller side- none over 7 feet and many 5 feet or under.All trees, any size are $37.00 ( 2024 price) which includes the sales tax. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 30, 2025, JBS) 
• Deerfield Farm - 2025 assumed permanently closed, strawberries,
  Routes 5 and 10, South Deerfield, MA. Phone: 413-665-0277. Open: UPDATE for 2025: Their website and/or Facebook page is gone, they MAY have closed permanently, Do NOT trust AI search, not Google's or any others (click here for why it is bad!),  which mixes and matches info at random, and other websites never check or update their info; So call before you go, Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me; last reported hours were pick your own berries 7 days a week from 8am till 6pm closing( you have us open till 8pm!) Pickers can call ahead to make sure the pick your own is still available. Directions: 1.5 miles North of Yankee Candle Co. OOur season runs from the beginning of June (when the strawberries start to ripen) until Christmas. Formerly Ripka's Farm.
• Dole Farm - 025 assumed permanently closed, apples
  Peckville Road, Shelburne, MA. Phone: (413) 625-2317. Open: UPDATE for 2025: Call before you go, I assume they have closed, Does anyone have current information? If so, please write me; last reported hours were September 15th - Oct. Friday pm, Saturday and Sunday 9-6pm. Family owned, minimal spray. Directions: Route 2 west from Greenfield 3 miles right onto Peckville Road, 1 mile on right. S
• Hamilton Orchards - apples, blueberries, raspberries,
  22 West Street, New Salem, MA. Phone: 978-544-6867. Email: b.j.hamilton@earthlink.net. Open: last hours were weekends from 9am to 5pm. Call for weekday hours according to picking conditions. Fall raspberries start early September to mid-Oct. Directions: located in central Massachusetts, just off Route 202 near the northern end of Quabbin Reservoir. Exit 16 off Route 2. Look for signs. Containers furnished, supervised children welcome. Hamilton Orchards does not accept credit cards or SNAP/EBT Cards. Cash only or checks with a photo ID.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 30, 2025, JBS) 
• Kenburn Orchards - Uses integrated pest management practices, blueberries, raspberries (Autumn, red), Christmas trees, bed and breakfast,
  1394 Mohawk Trail Route 2, Shelburne, MA 01370. Phone: 413-625-6116. Email: info@kenburnorchards.com. Open: Blueberries available early July, Wednesday to Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm, 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. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 30, 2025, JBS) 
• Nourse Farms - blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, vegetables.
  41 River Road, Whately, MA. Phone: 413-665-2658. Containers provided. Rhubarb and peas available during strawberry season. 24 Hour Berry Line - Phone: 413-665-2650 for latest conditions. 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. Northampton/Springfield, Route 91N to exit 22. Take 3rd right onto Depot Road to River Road. Look for blue signs. Hours are generally 8 am to 4 pm daily. Call to confirm at our 24 Hour Berry Line - Phone: 413-665-2650 for latest conditions, hours, and crops being picked.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 30, 2025, JBS) 
• Pine Hill Orchards - apples,
  248 Greenfield Road, Colrain, MA. Phone: 413-624-3325. Blueberries PYO daily during store hours. Open: September 2 - October 15, depending on apple crop. Saturday and Sun, 10-4pm. Directions: 3 miles North of Route 2 West, North to Route 91, West to Route 2, turn at Colrain-Shelburne Road, orchard 3 miles away.
 [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 30, 2025, JBS) 
• 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 01093. Phone: (413) 588-2028. Phone: (413) 575-4680. Email: info@quonquont.com. Open: Early July through mid October, Tuesday through Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 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. Click here for a map and directions. 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. Payment: Cash, Check, ApplePay, AndroidPay, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. 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) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 30, 2025, JBS) 
• Red Fire Farm - Certified Organic Strawberries, blueberries, snap peas, English peas, herbs, snow peas,
  485 Federal St., Montague, MA 01351. Phone: (413) 467-7645. Email: recipes@redfirefarm.com. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx . Organic Strawberry Pick Your Own Red Fire Farm now has fields open to the public in Granby and Montague for Pick Your Own organic strawberries and herbs! Come pick your own organic strawberries weekends in Montague - Saturdays and Sundays (6/17, 6/18, 6/24, 6/25) from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Choose from up to 17 different varieties of strawberries! Sign up for a CSA farm share through Red Fire Farm and get free Pick Your Own all summer long! For more information including locations, please visit our Pick Your Own Page: http://www.redfirefarm.com/csa/pick-your-own/, or call 413-467-7645. Click here for our Facebook page.At Red Fire Farm, we're happy to offer a variety of delicious pick-your-own crops for both CSA members and the general public at our Granby farm located at 7 Carver Street. Availability varies depending on the time of year, but below you can click through a rough timeline of our PYO growing timeline below to get an idea of what will be in-season. Please note that exact crop details will be updated in the “What's Available Now”. Typically, at SOME point in the year, they have: organic strawberries, Herbs (Chives, Oregano, Spearmint, Peppermint, Thyme, Sage & Tarragon), Peas (Snap, Snow & Shell), Blueberries,  (ADDED: June 19, 2017, Suggested by a visitor) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 30, 2025, JBS) 
• Sobieski's River Valley Farm - blueberries,
  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.. 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. It looks they no longer have raspberriers.   [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 30, 2025, 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 closed Monday and Tuesdays, open 8am-2pm on Weds-Fri, and 8am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Directions: From Sunderland Center, 1 mile East on Route 116 onto Old Amherst Road. 2nd house on left, #159. Pick-Your-Own strawberries, blueberries, asparagus, sweet corn, flowers and tons of great in-season produce.

What's in Season in Massachusetts?

Apples : mid August through October
Beans: July through October
Beets: June through October
Blueberries: July through September
Broccoli June through October
Carrots: July through October
Corn: July through October
Eggplant: July through September
Garlic: July through October
Herbs: May through October
Leeks: August through October
Lettuce: May through October
Melons: August and September
Onions: July through October
Parsnips: September and October
Peas: June through September
Peppers: July through October
Potatoes: July through October
Pumpkins: September and October
Raspberries: July through October
Spinach and Greens: May through October
Tomatoes: July through October
Winter Squash: September through October

---

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