2024 Milwaukee area of Wisconsin Corn U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Corn U-Pick Orchards in Milwaukee area of Wisconsin in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for corn that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have corn 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.

Dodge County

• Pieper's Fruit Farm - apples, pears, pumpkins, corn maze
  W2423 Hwy 49, Brownsville, WI 53006. Phone: (920) 583-3056. Email: pieperapples@outlook.com. Open: If you have driven by our place recently, you may have noticed that we have a for sale by owner message posted on our road sign. Click here for a map and directions. Pieper's Fruit Farm . We have decided to sell the orchard and after about 85 years as a family business, it was a hard decision, but it is time. If you would like more information or are interested please call our number at . Serious inquiries only please. Providing that the orchard isn't sold yet, we will still be open this fall with our regular operations. has been a family business since 1934. We have about 23 acres of pears and apples, which include over 40 varieties. A prepicked bushel for most apples is $52. Pick your own apples is sold by a 10 lb. Bag, which is $15/bag. Free wagon rides are available on the weekends from 9 am to 3 pm if you pick your own apples or pumpkins. (ADDED: May 10, 2019, JBS)

Ozaukee County

• Roesch Farm (Frank Roesch) - Apples, pears, raspberries, strawberries, grapes, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, red, yellow, green, purple and white bell peppers, hot peppers, tomatillos, all kinds of tomatoes, potatoes, onions, cucumbers, acorn squash, spaghetti squash, butternut squash, pumpkins, dill, parsley, basil, chives, mint. , restrooms, pumpkin patch in the field, pumpkins brought in from the field, farm animals, tours of the operation
  12422 Farmdale Road, Mequon, WI 53097. Phone: (262) 242-0669. Open: They are usually open daily. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Roesch Farm (Frank Roesch) Frank allows local schools to bring children there on field trips and organizes tractor rides and farm tours for them.
  Comments from a visitor on October 05, 2012: "This was a very nice farm, had all the vegetables. It was well organized, and they had kids play area which helped the kids take some time off the field. The prices were much cheaper compared to the grocerry stores. Apple pickign was not allowed this year due to bad weather casuing the Apples to go bad."
  Comments from a visitor on August 02, 2012: "I have been going to this farm for almost 15 years and it is one of my favorite tranquil places to go. I have picked a large variety of fruits, veggies and herbs at "R" Apples. Frank has been farming his entire life. He really takes pride in his work and loves to show customers around the farm. He also has an little antique store inside the barn and raises chickens, turkeys and other farm animals. Frank grows a large variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs. I can get all the produce I need there for a fraction of the cost of a grocery store. The farm is well maintained and their produce is delicious. Its a family owned business and Frank is one of the nicest people I have ever met. "

Rock County

• Happy Acres - Uses natural growing practices, apples, beans, blackberries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, flowers, melons, pumpkins, raspberries, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, farm animals
  4028 South Afton Road, Beloit, WI 53511. Phone: 608-365-5451. Email: te51994@aol.com. Open: 8am to 12 noon or call for availability. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Crops are usually available in May through September. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic.
• Skelly's Farm Market - pumpkins, strawberries, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours, corn maze, events at your location (call for info)
  2713 Hayner Road, Janesville, WI 53548. Phone: 608-757-1200. Open: Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October; Strawberries: 7 am to 7 pm Monday through Thursday, 7 am to 5 pm Friday through Sunday Other seasons 9 am to 6 pm everyday. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers.
  Skelly's Farm Market Facebook page. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Strawberry season early June lasting about 3 weeks Sweetcorn and summer produce season early July until late September Fall season including pumpkins and corn maze mid September through October 31st. Beyond our home farm we operate 8 roadside stands during the summer throughout the area. See our website for locations.
• Wiser Farm Produce - Uses natural growing practices, beans, blackberries, broccoli, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, herbs or spices, melons, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries,
  9107 W US Highway 14, Evansville, WI 53536. Phone: 608-882-5807. Email: wiser@litewire.net. Open: Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers.
  Wiser Farm Produce Facebook page. . We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification.

Waukesha County

• Homestead Animal Farm - pumpkins, summer squash, Winter squash, Gourds, Indian corn, straw bales, cornstalk bundles, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  W320 N9127 highway 83, Hartland, WI 53029. Phone: 262-966-3840. Email: hartlandmaze@gmail.com. Open: October 2nd through October 31st Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 6pm Wednesday October 27th 6:30pm to 10 pm Thursday and Friday October 28th and 29th 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: We are 10.6 miles north of the I-94 at \Hwy. 83 North\" exit; or 6.6 north of the highway 16 \""Hwy. 83 North\"" exit; or 9.6 miles south of the highway 60 & highway 83 intersection. Our driveway is a few hundred yards north of the intersection of highway CW \(aka Mapleton Road\) and highway 83 on the west side of the road. It\'s the first drive on the west side of the road north of highway CW. Our approx. lat.long. coordinates are 43.1847". Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Homestead Animal Farm Facebook page. -88.3849. "
• Shady Maple Farm - raspberries, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, Fall festival, corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  N56w27476 Lisbon Rd, Sussex, WI 53089. Phone: (262) 719-9999. Email: shadymaplefarmwi@gmail.com. Open: Fall, Friday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm. Directions: Located on highway K just north of highway 16 on border of Hartland, Sussex and Pewaukee. For GPS, the closest intersection is Jessica Dr. We are across the street from Goetz\'s Driving Range. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
  Shady Maple Farm Facebook page. . Located on highway K just north of highway 16 on border of Hartland, Sussex and Pewaukee. For GPS, the closest intersection is Jessica Dr. We are across the street from Goetz's Driving Range. 115 acre farm with softly rolling hills. We also offer paint or decorate your pumpkin and build your own scarecrow areas. Caramel apples, gourds and squash. Hay Rides - Relax during a 10 minute tractor-drawn hay wagon ride through the property. Pumpkins - Take a relaxing Hay Ride out to the fields to find the perfect one or select from those pre-picked on the grounds. Weigh your pumpkin on the vintage scale. Can you guess the weight correctly? All prices are for 2017. Prices start at $1 and are 49¢ per pound thereafter.Pumpkin Decorating - Make it shine via paint or craft items and glue. $4 (pumpkin not included) Hay Bale Play Area - Let your young one burn off some energy. FREE. Face Painting - We use non-toxic paints to Spookify the experience in our Big Red Craft Barn! $2. Corn Maze - 4 Acre Labyrinth Maze (Can you find your way out? Most cannot.) $5Mini Corn Maze - 1/2 Acre of Low stalks = low-stress exploring. FREECaramel Apple Making - See how much of the toppings get onto the actual apple.Concessions (Sat & Sun) - Chili, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Chips, Soda/Water, Warm Apple Cider, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Grebe's Bakery items including Apple donuts, Pumpkin donuts, and Farm-animal themed cookies.(UPDATED: July 16, 2017) (UPDATED: September 23, 2015)

 

 

Choosing and Picking Corn

Corn reaches it's peak sweetness and flavor when the kernels are full, and just touching each other, like a good set of teeth!  They should not be bloated and smushed so tightly that there is no space left at all. The bloated overripe ears will have a bland, starchy taste.

Here's what to look for:

• The tips of the silks coming out of the ear should be a light brown.
•  If you break a kernel with your fingernail, the liquid should be slightly milky in color.
•  The ears should be filled out and have developed good girth but not bloated.

Harvesting

 To harvest, snap off the ears by hand with a quick, firm, downward push; then twist and pull.
 Avoid twisting or yanking the ears, as this can damage the stalk or the ear itself.

Storing the corn

Corn is at its prime eating quality on the stalk for only 72 hours before becoming over mature. The most important factor is cooling it as soon as possible after harvesting it.  Get it into the fridge or cover it with ice! Many farmers say you should remove the shucks right away, too.  I've found that removing most of the shuck, but leaving a few leaves to cover each ear is best to prevent the kernels from drying out.  See this page for more about storing corn before using it.

Cooking:

The worst mistake people make is overcooking corn.  In fact, corn isn't really cooked; it's just heated up. If you cook it form more than a few minutes (3 minutes), then you are simply breaking down the sugars and turning a nice, crisp sweet ear into bland mush. It's not a pot roast; the purpose of heating it is NOT to break down the cells, just to heat them to bring out the flavor and melt the butter!

Here's how to cook the corn:

1. Fill a large pot (large enough so the shucked ears can fit inside, laying down) about 2/3 full of water and start bring it to a boil
2. Shuck the ears, and snap off the stalk end and the very tip of ear (especially if you will use "corn stickers" , (handles) to hold the ears.
3. When everyone is sitting down at the table and you are serving the rest of the meal, put the corn in the boiling water and set the time for 3 minutes.
4. After 3 minutes, using tongs, retrieve the ears and serve them with butter (Corn boats are wonderful for corn!

 

Freezing Corn

You can easily freeze the sweet corn and have that great taste in the dead of winter! 

• Freezing whole ears of corn on the cob
• Freezing corn, cut off the cob

Canning Corn

This too, is easy... but it DOES require a Pressure Canner.  You cannot safely do this with a water bath canner.  Food poisoning is no joke!

• Here is how to can corn!
•  how to make canned creamed corn.
• Southern Chow-Chow (also called Piccalilli)
• Pickled corn relish

Other corn recipes

• How to make sweet corn ice cream
• Corn bread, or sweet corn muffins (like Chi Chi's)

• Corn fritters (a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch breakfast

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