2024 North-Central Washington State Egg U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Egg U-Pick Orchards in North-Central Washington State in 2024, 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!

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! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

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Chelan County

• Stutzman Ranch - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, cherries, grapes, nectarines, pears, peaches, pluots, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, farm animals
  2226 Easy Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801. Phone: 509-667-1664. Email: fstutzman@thestutzmanranch.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Go one mile from highway 2 on Easy street at Monitor. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Stutzman Ranch Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 509-669-3276. . We have an orchard full of fruit. We want people to pick lots and lots of fruit. There is a minimum u-pick purchase required to enter the orchards. All persons 12 years and over entering the orchard will be charged the $5.00 u-pick minimum. A group of four people 12 and over will be expected to pick $20.00 worth of fruit to cover the minimum. But please pick more. Pick enough fruit each to cover the five dollar minimum. ie. Approximately 2 pounds of Rainiers @ $2.75/lb. or about 8 pounds of apples @ $.65/lb for each person age 12 and over. It is really easy to do. Payment is t<strongaken at the end of the orchard visit when the fruit is weighed. If the fruit picked does not add up to $5.00 per person 12 and over then it's just a straight 5 bucks each. the Red cherries usually start in late June and the Rainier cherries one week later. Prices (as of 6/28/2023 - subject to change - see their website for current info)Bing Cherries $2.50/lbRainier Cherries $3.50/lbPeaches $0.95/lb.Nectarines $0.95/lbApples $0.85/lbPears $0.85/lbTable Grapes $1.75/lb.Asian Pears & Pluots $1.75/lb.Typical Fruit availability typical start datesIt varies daily depending on weather, fruit load on the tree and how many people come and pick.so these are just general, usual, expected dates:Cherries --- Late June - Early JulyRegular Red Haven Peach --- August 15thRed Globe Peaches --- August 31stElberta Peaches --- September 9THElegant Lady Peach --- September 9THHale Peach --- September 12thRed Gold Nectarines --- Late AugustBartlett Pears --- SEPTEMBER 3RDGala apples --- SEPTEMBER 3RDAngelus (big) peaches --- Septemer 16thSeedless Table Grapes --- September 14thAsian Pears --- September 14thPluots --- Dapple Dandy September 14thFlavor Grenade -Fuji & Golden Delicious Apples --- September 21st(UPDATED: June 28, 2023, JBS) A visitor writes on June 28, 2023:"This farm was fantastic"

Kittitas County

• Parke Creek Farm - beans, cucumbers, flowers, peas, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
  1981 Parke Creek Road, Ellensburg, WA 98926. Phone: 509-968-9630. Email: info@parkecreekfarm.com. Open: June to October Monday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: I-90 take exit 115 \(Kittitas\) head north on Clemons, into the town of Kittitas, turn right on First street. First street turns into Parke Creek Road. Drive 1 mile east on Parke Creek Road. First house on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers. . I-90 take exit 115 (Kittitas) head north on Clemons, into the town of Kittitas, turn right on First street. First street turns into Parke Creek Road. Drive 1 mile east on Parke Creek Road. First house on the left. Pasture raised lamb, wool, yarn, wool dryer balls, Berkshire pork, free range eggs, sweet corn, cut flowers, berries, produce and a whole lot more. All our farm products are naturally grown or raised without chemicals. We are a sustainable old fashioned farm. Pork and lamb available when in season.

 

Eggs

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

• Types of eggs
• Egg buying guide: grades, sizes and more
• How long do eggs and egg products stay safe and fresh in the fridge
• Selling eggs from your backyard chickens
• Facts about eggs and chickens
• Glossary of meat, milk and eggs terms

Before you leave to go to the farm:

1. 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.
2. 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!
3. 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.

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
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• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers