Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Western Nevada ? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Western Nevada ,
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 If you find anything outdated or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!
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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 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. They use tech tricks to get higher rankings,
but have many more inaccuracies and out-dated info. 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
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What's in season in December 2024, and
other timely information:
Notes for December 2024: Crop growth is slowing down, except for Christmas tree farms and if you live in southern California, southern Texas, Florida or
along the Gulf coast where citrus are starting, and believe it or not, the blueberry
and strawberry season in those areas is about to begin. See your state harvest calendar
. This year, much of the country is still seeing mild weather, so lettuce, peas, broccoli, cabbage and other greens are thriving. And this is a good time to
get a canner and learn how to preserve foods for the winter,
like canning some applesauce, apple butter or
jam, which make great gifts. As do your own homemade specialty liqueurs! How about homemade cranberry sauce or a pumpkin pie
made from a real pumpkin for the holidays? See our comprehensive list of
easy
home canning, jam and jelly
making, 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.
A fun winter activity is to
make your own ice cream,
even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. If you have any questions or suggestions,
feel free to write me!
Valentine's Day - February 14
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See this website for Valentines Day history, facts and
Amazon's top picks for fast, easy, inexpensive gifts for the man, woman or
children in your life!
Easter will be April 4, 2021
- if you want to take your
children to a free Easter egg hunt -
see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt!
Children's Consignment Sales
occur in both the Spring and Fall
See our companion website to find a local
community or church kid's consignment sale!
Western Nevada U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county
Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map
Carson City
Churchill County
- Lattin Farms - raspberries, pumpkins,
Corn Maze,
Hayrides
and "Pick-Your-Own
Produce" - their website doesn't say exactly what they have to pick
1955 McLean Road, Fallon, NV 89406. Phone: 775-867-3750. Email:
farmer@lattinfarms.com. Open: Other activities:
Antique Tour, Children's Play Area,
Cow Train,
Critterville,
Pumpkin Tower, Picnicking,
Scarecrow Factory.
(UPDATED: August 12, 2024)
Comments from a visitor on September 10, 2010: "We
have been going there the last two years for u-pick. They have red
raspberries in the fall (August, September), rhubarb, tomatoes, herbs and
they have even let us pick pickles. It sounds like most items can be
u-picked after they have got most of the crop. U-pick is 1/2 the cost stand
price. They are really nice there and we have never been dissatisfied with
any produce or baked goods we have bought from them. The corn maze and
Saturday evens in October are nice and fun for the whole family."
A visitor writes, February 21, 2008: They have a raspberry patch
you can pick your own that my family takes advantage of every year...it's
our tradition. A pumpkin Patch. A corn maze. A small animal petting place. A
fruit/vegetable stand. A small bakery. And other things. It's a really fun
place to go. They sell homemade jams/breads etc... It's locally owned and a
very friendly place. They have a large picnic area and you can reserve it
for baby, wedding showers...I believe they have had weddings there. Like I
said above they have a corn maze, small petting zoo and they provide hay
rides as well.
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Mackie Farms - apples, apricots, peaches, and prepicked produce,
school tours
577 Mason Road, Hazen, NV 89408. Phone: 775-830-1854. Email:
mackiefarms@gmail.com. Directions: We are located between Fernley and
Fallon, Nevada.
click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in
July, August, September. Open: By appointment only. Payment: Cash, only. We
are a pesticide free facility.
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Rise And Shine Farms -
uses organic methods, beans, corn
(sweet), herbs or spices, melons, peas, pumpkins, raspberries, summer squash,
winter squash, Turkeys, prepicked produce, farm animals
6166 Lakeview Dr, Fallon, NV 89406. Phone: 775-867-5873. Email:
csa@riseandshinefarms.com. Directions: From Reno Interstate 80 to
Fernley exit to highway alt 50 east towards Fallon turn left on Roberson and
proceed approximately 2 miles to Lakeview Dr turn left and follow signs to farm.
Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in June, July, August,
September, October, November. Open: By appointment. We use natural
practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. All
produce is grown naturally without chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
Douglas County
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Hungry Mother Organics - Uses integrated pest management practices, beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers,
herbs or spices, onions, peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, Fresh eggs
3190
highway 395, Minden, NV 89702. Phone: 775-267-3084. Email:
info@hungrymother.cc. Open: May 15 pm to July 4 Monday to Saturday, 9am
to 6pm Sundays 10am to 4pm Mid - July to May (off - season): Monday to
Saturday: 9am to 6pm Closed Sundays and Mondays. Directions: We are 2 miles
south of Carson City, across the street from the Silver City RV Park.
Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all
crops! Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
Click here for our Facebook page. In addition to offering local, organic
plants and produce Hungry Mother Organics is focused on helping our
customers be as successful as possible growing their own food in the
difficult northern Nevada / Lake Tahoe climate. We offer classes throughout
the spring, summer and fall as well as other learning opportunities such as
the Backyard Farmer Association.
Comments from a visitor on November 05, 2011: "We love these guys! Everybody is happy,
helpful and a wealth of information that they share freely. We tell everyone
we know about them. Keep up the good work and thanks for the kick in the
butt to put in our first raised bed garden this year (2011)it was a huge
success."
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Plant It Nursery - apples, asparagus, beans, beets, blackberries,
broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplants, flowers, herbs or spices,
lavender, melons, onions, rhubarb, summer squash, tomatoes, Fresh eggs,
U-pick and already picked, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
1346 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410. Phone: 775-781-1918. Email:
plantitnursery@charter.net. Open: We are a Retail Nursery open to the
public Wednesday thru Saturday 9 am to 5, Sunday 10 am to 4:30 and Monday 9
am to 5, CLOSED Tuesday; Please call for off season hours November thru
February. Directions: Hwy. 395 to Gilamn, turn West for 1/2 Mile, we are on
your West side, 1346 Centerville (Gilman) across from Street Gall Catholic
Church (BIG Brick Church).
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards,
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Click here for our Facebook page.
Esmeralda County
Lyon County
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Custom Gardens Farm & CSA - beans, strawberries, and prepicked
produce, picnic area, events at your location (call for info)
3701 Elm Street, Silver Springs, NV 89429. Phone: 775-577-2069. Email:
customgardens@att.net. Directions: Located just south of the
intersections of US 50 and 95-A in Silver Springs, NV. Sign on Highway.
Open: Farm-Stand open to public July - October on Sundays, 9:30 AM to 2 Pm. All other visits by appointment. PYO by appointment, only. Strawberries
are Day Neutral, available through summer to frost. Green Beans main harvest
is August to October. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash,
Check. Vegetables A to Z. Certified Organic by the NV Dept. of Agriculture
1001-P / USDA.
- Smith & Smith Farms - Blackberries
305
Comstock, Dayton, NV 89403. Phone : 775-246-9005. We have cut flowers, long
lasting arrangements, and a U-pick blackberry patch.(ADDED: May 30, 2016,
JBS)
Mineral County
Pershing County
Storey County
Washoe County
- Agape Organics / The Apple Basket - Certified Organic , apples
7425 Franktown Rd, Washoe Valley,
NV. Phone: 775-885-1988. Email:
delane@agapeorganics.com. Open: 8-5 on Saturdays til the end of October.
Organic dwarf apple trees. Come on out to the Apple Basket to pick your own
fresh, crisp, delicious organic apples. It's an adventure the entire family
can enjoy. We have four varieties to choose from: Braeburn, Gala, Cameo and
Golden Delicious. We also have fresh hand-picked baskets ready for you to
take and enjoy. Hurry these delicious apples are only $.50 per pound
(unknown date of price - call to verify!). CALL FOR TIMES AND DIRECTIONS.
- High Desert Books etcetera - grapes,
U-pick and already picked
11865 Fir Drive, Reno, NV 89506. Phone: 775
971-1922. Alternate Phone: 775 544-0980. Email:
jloetcetera@gmail.com. Open: August through October, mornings, seven
days. Directions: North end of Lemmon Valley, corner of Fir and Ohio, 11865
Fir Drive. For a map to our farm,
click here. Grapes August September October. Payment: Cash, only. Call
first only!. (ADDED: August 23, 2016)
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Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
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