2024 Southeast Michigan Strawberry U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Strawberry U-Pick Orchards in Southeast Michigan in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for strawberries that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have strawberries farms 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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Hillsdale County

• Applewood Hollow - strawberries, restrooms
  10959 West Chicago Rd, Allen, MI 49227. Phone: 517-398-6555. Open: Call for hours. Directions: for a map to our farm, . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
• Creek Valley Farm - strawberries, raspberries
  6600 E Camden Rd, Waldron, MI 49288. Phone: (517) 567-4428. Open: see their Facebook page. Directions: Located near Waldron, MI and has supplied the community with fresh strawberries and raspberries for decades. Click here for a map and directions. is a family operated farm .
• Kohler Farm - strawberries,
  10400 Jerome Rd, Jerome, MI 49249. Phone: 517-688-5121. Open: Monday thru Saturday, from 7am to 7pm; Sundays from 12pm to 4pm. Directions: Kohler Farm is located just off US12 between Moscow & Somerset. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Kohler Farm Opening June for U-Pick Strawberries

Ingham County

• Diederich's Strawberry Farm - strawberries, vegetables, U-pick and already picked
  3537 Morrice Road, Webberville, MI 48892. Phone: 517-521-4667. Email: diederich.denise@gmail.com. Directions: I-96 to the Webberville exit which is M-52. North on M-52 to Grand River. East on Grand River to Webberville Road North on Webberville Road to Allen Road East on Allen Road to Morrice Road North on Morrice Road -the farm will be the first place on the left!. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash or check, only. . Alternate Phone: 517-719-5159 days and times are subject to weather and crop availability and can change through out the season; Please call ahead, season starts in early to mid June with U-Pick/We-Pick Strawberries and moves to all of the summer produce mid JulyWe are a U-pick We-pick strawberry farm celebrating over 40 years of growing beautiful berries! You may bring your own containers for U-pick or purchase picking boxes at the farm. Bring the whole family for quality time together!. U-Pick We-Pick Strawberries, Asparagus, Sugar Snap Peas, Tomatoes, Sweet Corn, Potatoes, Green and Yellow Beans, Beets, Onions, eggplants, Pickling Cucumbers, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Yellow Summer Squash, Winter Squash-all home grown and hand washed!

Jackson County

• Sodt's Berry Farm - Strawberries, blueberries, U-Pick and Aready picked
  7403 Blackman Rd, Jackson, MI 49201. Phone: (517) 782-8933. Open: They did not have U-pick strawberries in 2021; unknown about blueberries call them or see their Facebook page. Click here for a map and directions. They did not have U-pick strawberries in 2021; unknown about blueberries (call them or see their Facebook page.

Livingston County

• Spicer Orchards - strawberries, raspberries, cherries, pumpkins, blueberries, plums, apples, hayrides, winery, corn maze
  10411 Clyde Rd, Fenton, MI 48430. Phone: (810) 632-7692. Email: contactus@spicerorchards.com. Open: Daily from 9 am to 7 pm. Directions: Take US-23 3 miles N of M-59 interchange to Clyde Road \(Exit 70\), then go E 12 mile Located 10 miles N of Brighton or 10 miles S of Fenton. . Click here for a map and directions.
  Spicer Orchards Facebook page. U-pick or picked strawberries, raspberries, cherries, pumpkins, blueberries, plums and apples. Picked peaches and pears. Strawberries start around June 1st. Cider mill, hayrides, Fall Festival weekends, petting farm, kids playground and school toursTake US-23 3 miles N of M-59 interchange to Clyde Road (Exit 70), then go E 1/2 mile Located 10 miles N of Brighton or 10 miles S of FentonPICK YOUR OWN~ESTIMATED HARVEST DATESStrawberries ........ June 7th to July 1stRed Tart Cherries .... July 1st to August 1st (We have a pitting machine)Sweet Cherries ...... July 1st to July 20th (usually pre-picked only)Red Raspberries ..... July 5th to August 1stBlueberries ......... July 10th to September 1stPaula Red .......... August 15th to September 1stRed Cortand ........... August 20th to September 5thFall Red Raspberries .. August 1st to October 15thBlue Stanley Plums ... September 5th to September 15thMacIntosh .......... September 5th to October 1stHoneycrisp.......... September 10th to October 1stJonagold ........... September 25th to October 15thEmpire ............. September 25th to October 10thRed Delicious ....... September 25th to October 25thJonathon ........... September 25th to October 10thGolden Delicious ..... September 25th to October 31stNorthern Spy ......... October 1st to October 25thIda Red ............ October 1st to October 25thMutsu ............. October 1st to October 25th.

Macomb County

• Blake Farms Orchard and Cider Mill - apples, asparagus, blackberries, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, herbs or spices, lavender, melons, pears, peas, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Spring, black), raspberries (Autumn, black), rhubarb, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, watermelons, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, inflatables or bounce houses, jumping pillow, trike track, pedal kart track, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  17985 Armada Center Rd, Armada, MI 48005. Phone: (586) 784-5343. Email: info@blakefarms.com. Open: MID JUNE THROUGH EARLY NOVEMBER from 8 AM to 6 PM, 7 DAYS A WEEK. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Blake Farms Orchard and Cider Mill Facebook page. We use integrated pest management practices (IPM)Blake's Big Apple, located in Armada, Michigan offers everything for the family. You can get our award winning cider and donuts prepared fresh daily, as well as pre-picked seasonal produce. You can also come out and pick our your own produce. We also carry our own line of jarred goods, like salsas, jams, jellies, pickled veggies and bbq sauces. During the fall we also have a variety of haunted attractions, like zombie paintball and haunted hayrides.Apple varieties: Empire, Jonathon, Japanese Rose, MacIntosh, Cortland, Gala. Also U-Pick tomatoes and Peppers: Jalapenos, Pablanos, Bell peppers, Banana peppers, Raspberries, Plums, Bartlett Pears.Apple varieties: Empire, Jonathon, Early Fuji, Japanese Rose, Wolf River, Wealthy, Cortland, Gala. Vegetables: Green beans, Tomatoes, Broccoli, Cabbage, and Lavender, Wild flowers. Peppers: Jalapenos, Pablanos, Bell peppers, Banana peppers, Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill LEARN MOREBlake's Big Apple LEARN MOREBlake's Almont Garden Center LEARN MORE (UPDATED: May 26, 2018)
• Verellen Orchards - U-pick strawberries, cherries
  63260 Van Dyke, Romeo, MI 48095. Phone: 586-752-2989. Email: VerellenOrchards@Yahoo.com. Open: for fruit during their respective seasons. Directions: 30 miles N of Detroit on M-53 \(Van Dyke\) 3 miles S of Romeotake M-53 bypass to business district & orchards exit head N on M-53. . Click here for a map and directions.
  Verellen Orchards Facebook page. . Year-Round; ​U-Pick Hours Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm; closed on Mondays; U-pick is only open ​Please call ahead to ask if U-Pick is open U-pick is only open ​Please call ahead to ask if U-Pick is open U-Pick is offered only for Strawberries and Cherries. Family owned and run since 1920 with prepicked apples, peaches, pears, plums, raspberries, grapes, cider mill, bakery, pier, donuts baked daily, frozen fruit and vegetable sale twice a year, fresh vegetables in season. MACMA member30 miles N of Detroit on M-53 (Van Dyke) 3 miles S of Romeo/take M-53 bypass to business district & orchards exit head N on M-53. facebook page. U-Pick is offered only for Strawberries and Cherries
• Westview Orchards and Adventure Farm - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, cherries, peaches, pumpkins, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy pillow, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  65075 Van Dyke, Washington Township, MI 48095. Phone: 586-752-3123. Email: familyfun@westvieworchards.com. Open: 7 days a week 10 am to 5 pm, Middle of June to October 31. Directions: GPS coordinates 42.77253, -83.01888 45 minutes north of Detroit. Northwest Intersection of Van Dyke \(M-53\) and 30 Mile Rd. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
  Westview Orchards and Adventure Farm Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 866-986-4386Fax: 586-752-4445 GPS coordinates 42.77253, -83.01888 45 minutes north of Detroit. Northwest Intersection of Van Dyke (M-53) and 30 Mile RdAll tours are available weekdays 9am to 4 pm only and by reservation only Bees and Blossoms Tour: May to Early June Strawberry Tour; Middle to late June Cherry Tour: Late June to Middle of July Peach Tour: Early to Middle August Apple Tour: September to end of October Pumpkin Tour: Late September to end of October Pick and Play: Available during weekdays only; UPick with limited Family Fun including Petting Farm, Playground, Obstacle course Fall Family Fun: Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm, Labor Day Weekend to end of October. We use integrated pest management practicesMichigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) certified 2010 Centennial Farm of the Year 2010 Second Place Winner in the Michigan Cider Contest Featured on America's Heartland Series. Host of Grandma Kay's Annual 5K Run/Walk For Charity Family Fun Season passes available Schoolhouse Ice Cream and Sweet Shoppe Open June 1 to Aug 31, Monday to Saturday 11 am to 9 pm, Sunday 11 am to 6 pm September 1 to October 31, 7 days a week 11 am to 6 pm. (U-Pick:​​ Apples include Ginger Gold, MacIntosh, Gala, & Cortland. Vegetables: Some peppers, eggplants, green beans, zucchini & summer squash, and Cucumbers, tomatoes

Monroe County

• Stotz Berry Farm - strawberries, U-pick and already picked
  952 W Albain Rd, Monroe, MI 48161. Phone: (734) 625-5072. Open: Monday - Saturday 9am to 6:30pm Sunday 10am to 6pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. JuneU-Pick berries: $1.60/lb Already Picked: $3.50/quart or $3/quart for 8 or more. (ADDED: June 12, 2017)
• Whittaker's Berry Farm - Uses integrated pest management practices, strawberries, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties
  6724 Todd Road, Ida, MI 48140. Phone: (734) 269-6612. Email: whittakers@whittakersberryfarm.com. Open: See our Facebook page for current hours and availability, or visit our website www;whittakersberryfarm;com. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, All credit cards.
  Whittaker's Berry Farm Facebook page. Strawberry Season is a very short season in June; A normal harvest period is only 18 to 20 days long; It is all up to Mother Nature;. We use integrated pest management practices We are second generation strawberry Farmers! We will be picking from over 14 acres of beautiful strawberries June 2024. Our fields are fully irrigated and straw mulched. We pride ourselves in a Beautiful, Clean, Family Friendly Farm! Strawberries are our passion! Come see us in June.you will be so glad you did! Please always visit our Facebook page or website before visiting as daily hours will be ripening and weather dependent. (UPDATED: March 06, 2024)

Oakland County

• Middleton Berry Farm - strawberries, fall raspberries, tomatoes and pumpkins
  4790 Oakwood Road, Ortonville, MI 48462. Phone: 248-831-1004. Open: Call for picking days and times. Directions: 5 miles east of Ortonville between M-15 and M-24. From I-75 take Exit 84 \(Baldwin Rd.\). Go north on Baldwin Rd 10 miles to Oakwood Road, turn left. Farm is one mile on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Credit cards. . E 5 miles east of Ortonville between M-15 and M-24. From I-75 take Exit 84 (Baldwin Rd.). Go north on Baldwin Rd 10 miles to Oakwood Road, turn left. Farm is one mile on the leftCrops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October(UPDATED: September 25, 2016, JBS)

Washtenaw County

• Donahee Farms - straw maze and u-pick pumpkins (maybe u-pick strawberries - some years they do, some, they don\'t).
  Tower Road, Salem, MI . Phone: (734) 459-0655. Open: April for bedding plants. Click here for a map and directions. . We strive to supply you with products produced from our farm. Spring: potted plants, hanging baskets, bedding plants, perennials and strawberries. Summer: sweet corn by July 1, followed by melons, tomatoes and many more fresh vegetables in season. Fall: corn stalks, gourds, Indian corn, pumpkins of all sizes, straw, straw maze and u-pick pumpkins July-Oct. for vegetables. Mid-Sept.-Oct. for pumpkinsPlymouth/Ann Arbor. US-23 Exit 49 (N. Territorial) E or M-14 Exit Gotfredson Road N 1/2 mile to N. Territorial. Main Farm/Greenhouses: Intersection of N. Territorial and Tower Road, 7 miles E of US-23 or 3 miles W of Gotfredson Road off M-14. Two roadside stands. Maybe u-pick strawberries - some years they do, some, they don't.
• Rowe's Produce Farm - - peas, strawberries, farm market, porta-potties are available
  10570 Martz Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Phone: 734-482-8538. Email: rowesproducefarm@sbcglobal.net. Open: : In June, Everyday 7am to 8pm; July thru September, Monday thru Friday, 11am to 6pm, Sunday 9am to 6pm. Directions: I-94 to Rawsonville Road \(Exit 187\). Go south on Rawsonville Road for 2-12 miles to Martz Road Turn Right, farm is 14 mile down on left side of road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Rowe's Produce Farm - Facebook page. Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesI-94 to Rawsonville Road (Exit 187). Go south on Rawsonville Road for 2-1/2 miles to Martz Road Turn Right, farm is 1/4 mile down on left side of roadPick your own Strawberry Season is usually 3 to 4 weeks starting in JuneWe have the most acreage dedicated to u-pick Strawberries and Peas in Michigan; In July we open our Farm Market with fresh fruits and vegetables, specializing in our own Homegrown Sweet Corn; This is a second generation family farm, we would love to have your family visit our farm. So come on in and look around our site for hours, directions and recipes or just to see a few farm photos. You can also sign up for "THE LIST" on our Contact Us page to receive email updates on u-pick crop conditions and farm news throughout the summer. . (UPDATED: August 05, 2012, by JBS)
• Slow Farm - Certified Organic, asparagus, herbs/spices, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties, school tours, farmstand
  4700 Whitmore Lake Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Phone: (917) 837-0975. Email: slowfarmandfriends@gmail.com. Open: Friday to Sunday, from 10am to 5pm, October 1 to October 31. Directions: From M-14 West: - Take Whitmore Lake Road Exit \(Exit 4\) - Turn right on Whitmore Lake Road - Continue north on Whitmore Lake Road , approximately 2 miles - Slow Farm is on the left. Look for field with a campermarket stand and a deer fence. - 4700 Whitmore Lake Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx.
  Slow Farm Facebook page. Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesFrom M-14 West: - Take Whitmore Lake Road Exit (Exit 4) - Turn right on Whitmore Lake Road - Continue north on Whitmore Lake Road , approximately 2 miles - is on the left. Look for field with a camper/market stand and a deer fence. - 4700 Whitmore Lake Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105Asparagus season: May to June; Strawberry season: June; Flower season: June or July to October; Tomato season: August to September; Pumpkin and Squash season: September to November;. We are certified organic for all crops! is certified organic by OEFFA since June 2018. We practice collaborative agroecology and welcome visitors during our open hours. (ADDED: October 09, 2018)

 

Strawberry

Strawberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

In the U.S. strawberries typically peak during April in Florida and Texas, May in the deep South, and in early June in middle sections and later June in the far North and Canada. Keep in mind that crops are ready at various times of the month depending on which part of the state you are located. In order to produce good local strawberries, producers depend on ideal spring weather conditions. 

Before you leave to go to the farm:

1. Always call before you go to the farm - strawberries are affected by weather (both rain and cooler temperature) more than most crops. And when they are in season, a large turnout can pick a field clean before noon, so CALL first!
2. Leave early.  On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!
    
3. Most growers furnish picking containers designed for strawberries, but they may charge you for them; be sure to call before you go to see if you need to bring containers.
   
   
   If you use your own containers, remember that heaping strawberries more than 5 inches deep will bruise the lower berries. Plastic dishpans, metal oven pans with 3 inch tall sides and large pots make good containers. I like the Glad storage containers like the one at right.
4. Bring something to drink and a few snacks; you'd be surprised how you can work up a thirst and appetite! And don't forget hats and sunscreen for the sun. Bugs usually aren't a problem, but some deet might be good to bring along if it has been rainy.

Tips on How to Pick Strawberries

1. Grasp the stem just above the berry between the forefinger and the thumbnail and pull with a slight twisting motion.

2. With the stem broken about one-half inch from the berry, allow it to roll into the palm of your hand.

3. Repeat these operations using both hands until each holds 3 or 4 berries. 

4. Carefully place - don't throw - the fruit into your containers. Repeat the picking process with both hands.

5. Don't overfill your containers or try to pack the berries down.

General Picking Tips

Whether you pick strawberries from your garden or at a Pick-Your-Own farm, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

1. Be careful that your feet and knees do not damage plants or fruit in or along the edge of the row.
   
2. Pick only the berries that are fully red. Part the leaves with your hands to look for hidden berries ready for harvest.
   
3. To help the farmers, also remove from the plants berries showing rot, sunburn, insect injury or other defects and place them between the rows behind you. If they are left in the plants, the rot will quickly spread to other berries.
   
4. Berries to be used immediately may be picked any time, but if you plan to hold the fruit for a few days, try to pick in the early morning or on cool, cloudy days. Berries picked during the heat of the day become soft, are easily bruised and will not keep well.
   
5. Avoid placing the picked berries in the sunshine any longer than necessary. It is better to put them in the shade of a tree or shed than in the car trunk or on the car seat. Cool them as soon as possible after picking. Strawberries may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for two or three, depending upon the initial quality of the berry. After a few days in storage, however, the fruit loses its bright color and fresh flavor and tends to shrivel.
   
6. For interesting and fun strawberry facts and trivia from the California Strawberry Commission, click here!

When you get home

1. DON'T wash the berries until you are ready to use them.  Washing makes them more prone to spoiling.
2. Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting berries
3. Put a couple of days supply into the fridge, wash and cut the caps (green tops) off the others and freeze them up! (Unless you're going to make jam right away) See this page about how to freeze strawberries.
4. If you like the strawberries you picked, ask the farm what variety they planted, and not the weather conditions the week or two before. The flavor of a strawberry is affected by the variety, the weather and the degree of ripeness when picked.
5. Now, get ready to make strawberry jam. It is VERY easy - especially with our free strawberry jam instructions - they're illustrated and easy.

Strawberry Recipes, Canning and Freezing Strawberries

• How to freeze strawberries!
• Strawberry jam (with pectin) (uses less sugar or honey and less cooking)
• Strawberry jam (without pectin) (requires much more sugar and cooking)
• Strawberry (and other berry) jams without sugar
• Strawberry jelly
• Strawberry-rhubarb jam!
• Homemade strawberry ice cream (regular, low fat, nonfat, low sugar, vanilla and even gelato)
• Canning strawberries
• Make gourmet chocolate-covered strawberries
• How to make fruit juice -  strawberry and other berries
• Strawberry pie filling
• Strawberry pie
• Easy Rhubarb-Strawberry pie
• Fig-strawberry jam
• Fig-strawberry jam, made with Jello gelatin

Strawberry Facts, Measurements and Tips

• Picking the best strawberries: Select firm, fully red berries. Strawberries DO NOT continue ripen after they are picked! In the photo, only the berry on the far right is completely ripe.
• Strawberry festivals: Most areas that grow strawberries have a strawberry festival, at which you can taste all kinds of fresh strawberry foods, pies, jams, cakes - and most commonly, fresh strawberry shortcake.  To find out where and when there is one near you, see this page for a list of strawberry festivals, sorted by state!
• Strawberries measurements: government agriculture websites tell us that
  1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups and is about the same as 1 liter and
  1 quart of fresh strawberries weighs 1 lbs to 1.25 lbs (or 450 to 600 g). Of course, the weight varies on variety and weather conditions. 
  1 quart is normally enough for 4 servings, although I'll admit my son can eat 1 pint by himself!
• How much to pick? In general, 1 quart of fresh, whole, just-picked strawberries = approximately 3.5 cups hulled, whole berries. In other words, removing the caps/hulls and the occasional mushy berry means you lose 1/4 cup to 1/2 (it depends how much fruit you remove with the hull) or about 7 to 12% of every quart you pick.
• One cup of strawberries contains only about 50 calories
• U-pick strawberries are much healthier than store-bought.  Consumer reports says store bought strawberries have so many pesticide and fungicide residues on they, that they don't recommend you eat them at all!
• U-pick strawberry farms typically sell berries by the pound. 1 lbs of fresh strawberries is about 2/3 of a quart.
• It takes about  10 to 15 minutes to pick a quart, if the berries are reasonably plentiful
• The strawberry plant adapts to wide variety of soil conditions, but does not tolerate drought well, and the berries quickly rot if the weather is rainy. For this reason, the plants are usually grown on raised beds through plastic mulch!
• Cultivation of strawberries began in Europe in the 1300's, but the berry only became very popular in the early 1900's in California.
• Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase as strawberries quickly mold when left at room temperature, and only last a couple of days in the refrigerator.
• You can easily freeze berries that you cannot use right away - just wash, cut the hulls off and pop them into a ziplock bag, removing as much air as possible.  Those vacuum food sealers REALLY do a good job of this! The berries will keep for many months frozen without air.
• Want to grow your own strawberries?  Here's an article about how to: Strawberries are an Excellent Fruit for the Home Garden, HYG-1424-98!
• See this page for many more fun and interesting strawberry facts, nutritional information and trivia

Other weird strawberry facts

• Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside.
• Strawberries were originally called strewberries because the fruit was 'strewn' amongst the leaves of the plant.
• California is king of strawberry productions because: California produces 75 percent of the nation's strawberry crops; one billion pounds of strawberries each year.  If all the strawberries produced in California in one year were laid berry to berry, they would go around the world 15 times. Each acre of land in California in strawberry production produces an average of 21 tons of strawberries annually, with a total of 23,000 acres of strawberries planted in California each year.

More conversions

1 pint (2 cups)  of fresh whole strawberries

• = about 8 oz (1/2 lb) of strawberries
• = 2.25 cups of sliced strawberries
• = 1 cup pureed strawberries
• = 12-14 large strawberries

2 quarts of fresh strawberries are needed for a 9" pie

A 10 oz package of frozen berries is about the same as 1 cup of sliced fresh strawberries

References:

• University of Illinois Extension
• Driscolls
• Ohio State University Extension
• Strawberries-Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent

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