Capital Region (aka Hudson Valley) of New York State U-Pick Farms - 2025 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Capital Region (aka Hudson Valley) of New York State? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Capital Region (aka Hudson Valley) of New York State, 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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!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 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 May 2025, and other timely information:

Notes for May 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!

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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!

Capital Region (aka Hudson Valley) of New York State U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2025, by county

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

Albany County

• Altamont Orchards, Inc - U Pick strawberries, apples, pumpkins,
  6654 Dunnsville Road, Altamont, NY 12009. Phone: 518-861-6515. Phone: 518-861-6515. Email: info@altamontorchards.com. Open: 9:30 am to 6 pm, daily; call to verify on pyo crops. Directions: NY Thruway I-87 to Exit 24 to Route 20 West, 10 miles to Route 397, left on Route 397, 1 mile on left. There is PICK YOUR OWN APPLES, weekends in the fall, starting September 8, 2005, from 10am to 4PM. PYO 2005 Prices: $.50 per lb (1/2 bushel $10.00). The Pick Your Own (PYO) Fields are located on Rt. 146 in Altamont. About 1 1/2 miles before the Altamont Fair entrance. Altamont Orchards Facebook page. Strawberries: usually finish by the beginning of July; Please bring your own containers, and the 2005 strawberries pyo prices were $1.35/lb. The Pick Your Own (PYO) Fields are located on Route 146 in Altamont. About 1 one half miles before the Altamont Fair entrance. For more directions click here!  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS) 
• Indian Ladder Farms - apples, blueberries, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (black), raspberries (Spring, black), Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
  342 Altamont Road, Altamont, NY 12009. Phone: (518) 765-2956. Alternate Phone: 866-640-PICK. Email: info@indianladderfarms.com. Open: PYO Times Vary Daily; Call our PYO Hotline. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: From Albany: Route 20 west Route 155 south, Route 85a west, Route 156 west, Farm on left. Berry PYO Begins in June and Apple PYO Begins Labor Day Weekend. Payment: Cash, Check, ApplePay, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Indian Ladder Farms strives to provide apples of superior taste and quality, while maintaining a healthy ecologically-balanced growing environment. In addition to pick-your-own apples and pumpkins in the fall, we have pick-your-own berries through the summer. Visit our farm menagerie and say hi to Simon, our donkey, and many others. Our nature trail will lead you by orchards, marshes, woods, and fields.Pick Your Own red raspberries, black raspberries and blueberries are available in the Pick Your Own from late June through August, weather and picking conditions permitting. Berries are picked by the quart or a six-quart flat. In late July plums become available for picking while supplies last. Early apples become available for picking starting in August. (UPDATED: July 14, 2021) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS) 
  Comments from a visitor on October 23, 2008: "My favorite place to go in the fall "
• Stanton's Feura Farm - strawberries, raspberries, apples and pumpkins
  210 Onesquethaw Creek Road, Feura Bush, NY 12067. Phone: (518) 768-2344. Email: feurafarm@aol.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From NYS Thruway Exit 23 take Route 9W south to Route 32. Follow Route 32 south 1 mile past the village of Feura Bush and make a slight right onto Onesquethaw Creek Road The farm is 1 mile down the road. Payment: Cash, only. Stanton's Feura Farm Facebook page. Availability of crops: Strawberries, Mid June , Raspberries, Early September , Apples, Mid September , Pumpkins, October. We also grow many more fresh market crops .

Rensselaer County

• Best Berry Farm - U Pick Apples and strawberries
  1078 Best Road Box 142 B, East Greenbush, NY 12061. Phone: 518-286-0607. Open: see their page.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS) 
• Engelke Farm - Strawberries, blackberries, melons, tomatoes, other vegetables, Pumpkins, Pre cut Christmas trees, picnic area, corn maze, pumpkin patch in the field, pumpkins brought in from the field, ziplines, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  463 Garfield Road, Troy, NY 12180. Phone: 518-478-4939. Email: Engelkefarm@yahoo.com. Open: all year 7 days a week Hours vary depending on season. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers .Engelke arm facebook page.   [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS) 
  Comments from a visitor on October 25, 2011: "The kids ask to go back at least once a week! They do not spray their crops Their animals are soo funny and adorable! Fantastic place for a family fun day They also have one of the longest ZIP LINES in New York!!! "
• Goold Orchards - Now Windy Hill Orchards (see below)
  1297 Brookview Station Road, Caselton-on- Hudson, NY 12033. UPDATE for 2021, Now Windy Hill Orchards (see below)
• Hay Berry Farm LLC - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, flowers, herbs or spices, lavender, pumpkins, gift shop, porta-potties are available
  1176 Babcock Lake Road, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090. Phone: 518-285-9039. Email: info@hayberryfarm.org. Open: July through September, Thursday through Monday, 7:30am until 3pm, Friday until 6pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From NY Route 7, turn north on Babcock Lake Road (County Route 87) and drive one mile to the fields and farm stand. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries: July through mid-August Blueberry pruning workshop: last Saturday in March. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Family-friendly. We love sharing information about green living and sustainable farming and welcome those interested in seeing the farm.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS) 
• Liberty Ridge Farm - blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries (red), corn maze, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke, NY 12154. Phone: 518-664-1515. Fax: 518-664-5992. Email: info@libertyridgefarmny.com. Open: July and August 9am to 6pm weekdays; 9am to 5pm weekends; Call for specific opening day on crops. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Exit 9 off of I-87 Clifton Park, east on Rte. 146 to Mechanicville. Bear left on Rte. 4 North. Follow into the Village of Stillwater; Hudson River will be on your right. Turn right at blinking light crossing over the Hudson River. 1 mile on right - Liberty Ridge Farm. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Liberty Ridge Farm Facebook page. Liberty Ridge Farm has the largest corn maze in the Capital District. Stop on by for Pick Your Own blueberries and raspberries and our Farm Market during the summer and make sure to come back during the fall to enjoy our Fall Festival. Our Fall Festival features our 8-acre corn maze, Brad's Barny. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS) 
• Stanton's Feura Farm - strawberries, raspberries, apples and pumpkins
  210 Onesquethaw Creek Road, Feura Bush, NY 12067. Phone: (518) 768-2344. Email: feurafarm@aol.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From NYS Thruway Exit 23 take Route 9W south to Route 32. Follow Route 32 south 1 mile past the village of Feura Bush and make a slight right onto Onesquethaw Creek Road The farm is 1 mile down the road. Payment: Cash, only. Stanton's Feura Farm Facebook page. Availability of crops: Strawberries, Mid June , Raspberries, Early September , Apples, Mid September , Pumpkins, October. We also grow many more fresh market crops .  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS) 
• Swartz Farm - pick your own strawberries and pick your own pumpkins, corn maze
  1532 Eleanor Dr, Castleton, NY 12033. Phone: 518-732-7420. Email: swartzdairyandproduce@gmail.com. Also, Roadside Stand. Swartz Dairy and Produce is a 5th generation dairy, fruit and vegetable farm located in southern Rensselaer County, NY, known for strawberries, pumpkins, and corn maze! (the apple orchard has been removed) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS) 
• Strawberry Acres - strawberries, pumpkins
  3625 State Route 67, Buskirk, NY 12028. Phone: (518) 686-9390. Open: daily from 8 am to 8 pm; strawberries typically start in June, call for availability. Pick your own and ready picked. Local strawberry farm reopened in 2013 after being closed for 20 years. We take pride in serving customers with the finest berries and field conditions.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS) 
• The Berry Patch - blueberries
  15589 State Route 22, Stephentown, NY 12168. Phone: 518-733-1234. Open: Pick Your Own blueberries will be available on Friday mornings and Sunday mornings from 9 AM to 12 pm or by appointment.; the store's summer schedule is 10 AM to 6 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. M and A Farm in Petersburgh NY are operating the store this summer, with an expanded range of products including their own fresh vegetables, chicken and pork, and other products. Blueberries and tomatoes grown by Dale-Ila and Don are currently featured prominently in the store. Because we are the national leaders in pesticide-free blueberry production, growing our berries in a netting covered planting, pickers must be a minimum of 10 years old to pick. (ADDED: July 19, 2019, JBS)  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS) 
• The Farm at Kristy's Barn - apples, blackberries, currants (red and black), peaches, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (black), raspberries (Spring, black), raspberries (Autumn, black), strawberries, Turkeys, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, school tours
  2385 Brookview Road, Castleton, NY 12033. Phone: (518) 477-6250. Email: kristysbarncsa@gmail.com. Open: Berry picking, July and August, call for details peaches in mid-August, Apple picking, September through mid November depending. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Exit 10 off I-90 Head in the direction of the gas stations Straight through the traffic light Turn left at the end of the road We are on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. We are a family run, low spray, no spray farm feeding capital district families since 1910. Kristys is a farm and farm market providing a full line of flowers, fruits, vegetables, pies, cider, doughnuts, jams, honey and syrups. Tours U-Pick, hayrides, and more. We're a friendly farm market established in 1912, and just ten minutes from Albany! Kristy's Barn is full of quality fruits and produce, most of which are grown on our 300+ acre farm.. We are a Low spray, No spray farm, which means we spray our crops ONLY when we absolutely NEED to, and when we do, we spray minimally. We do this for our consumer's health, as well as for the safety and health of the environment, and the creatures we share it with! Typical U-Pick season is: Strawberries - Early June through July 4th, Red Raspberries - 1st week in July through mid August, Black Raspberries - 2nd week in July through mid August, Currants - mid July through mid August, Apples - Early September through mid October, Pumpkins - End of September through October. Click here for a link to our Facebook page.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS) 
• Windy Hill Orchard- East - apples, winery, cidery
  1297 Brookview Station Road Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033. Phone: (518) 732-7753. Email: info@windyhillorchardny.com. Open: see their website. U-pick apple orchard-farm store in picturesque Schodack NY. Beautiful views, lots of varieties, cozy farm store, crafts, cider, baked goods, cheeses, fudge. Stop on over, grab a complimentary cup of coffee, enjoy a treat from the bakery case and go take a peek at the trees! The fire pits will be going so pick out your perfect tree and relax by our peaceful fire pit while we carry the tree up to the loading area for you! Windy Hill Orchard- East facebook page. Our Cidery is slated to open in the Spring of 2021. We will offer a unique experience with our 1890s hay/cow barn converted to our cidery. The views are amazing overlooking 116 acres of our very own Apple Orchard. (ADDED: November 19, 2020, JBS)  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 15, 2025, JBS) 
• Woo Berry Farm - 2025 assumed permanently closed,  Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries (red), farm animals
  181 Babcock Lake Road, Grafton, NY 12082. Phone: (518) 664-7548. Alternate Phone: (518) 755-7566. Email: ktz1057@hotmail.com. Open: UPDATE for 2025: Their website and/or Facebook page is gone or years outdated, 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 Monday to Sunday 9am to 6pm starting April 1st. Directions: From Grafton State Park: continue East on route 2 through the village, to the Grafton Elementary School, take a left onto Babcock Lake Road. Travel one mile to where the road bears right. We are located there on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry plants will be available to purchase or dig-your-own in early Spring 2011, weather permitting; Our season usually starts April 1st, and runs about 3 to 4 weeks. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, only.

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