Gilcrest and Levy counties, North Florida U-Pick Farms - 2021 PickYourOwn.org

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Gilcrest and Levy counties, North Florida? Farms are open and safe! Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Gilcrest and Levy counties, North Florida, 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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

New! Pricing information - I am building a pricing guide to help you know what the typical prices are for each crop. Let me know when you see price changes!
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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   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know!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 October 2021, and other timely information:

Notes for October 2021: Autumn is upon us and that means you'd better hurry to get blueberries and peaches; apples are already in full swing. Some crops continue until frost, like raspberries, blackberries, figs, corn and tomatoes. Check your area's crop calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal specific updates.

See these pages to find a local Apple festival, and other festivals. We have a guide to apple varieties and a guide to peach varieties. Also recipes, canning and freezing directions for apples, blueberries, peaches, tomatoes, corn etc.

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. 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!

Gilcrest and Levy counties, North Florida U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2021, by county

Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map. For other areas in northern Florida see the area list on this page.

Note about strawberries in Florida: There are a few strawberry u-pick farms in Florida open during the entire season, which lasts from December through April). Most commercial farms do not open their fields to the general public until the end of the season, which is usually in April (depending on the weather). 
Blueberries start in early April!

• Florida's fruit and vegetable festivals
• Florida citrus harvest calendar (when to go pick oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes)
• Other crop availability / harvest schedule - click here

Gilchrist County

• Fuyu Persimmons by Baumer - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, persimmons, U-pick and already picked
  5671 NW 165 St, Trenton, FL 32693. Phone: (352) 535-5053. Email: [email protected]. Open: April and May for Blue berries August 15 thru October for persimmons Monday thru Saturday call for appointment. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. April and May for Blue berries Aug 15 thru October for persimmons. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: November 08, 2020)
• Steph-Lo Farm - No pesticides are used blueberries,
  11120 Se 80th Ave, Newberry, FL 32669. Phone: (352) 472-4740. Alternate Phone: (786) 255-6344. Email: [email protected]. Open:Thursday and Friday 5:30 pm to 8 pm Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 1 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm, typically from mid-May to June 30. Directions: From Gainesville heading west on Newberry Road, go 3 miles past the traffic light, turn left (south) at the large intersection for SW 298 Street/ SE 90 Avenue This is the county line for Alachua and Gilchrist County. Continue south for 4 miles, follow the signs. Coming from Trenton, head east on Newberry Road (SR 26). When you come to the blinking light at PaPaw's Sunoco gas station, turn left onto SE 70 Avenue heading south. Follow the signs. Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Debit cards. Our blueberries are free of chemicals, pesticides and fertilizer. (UPDATED: May 28, 2021)

Levy County

• Brad's Organic Blueberries - ORGANIC, blueberries, restrooms, picnic area (bring your own food)
  7450 NE 135th Street, Bronson, FL 32621. Phone: 352 486 4367. Email: [email protected]. Open: Wednesdays to Saturdays from 8 am to 8 pm in June. Directions: Located off of Highway 337, 5 miles north of Bronson, Florida and 9 miles south of Newberry, Florida. Turn west on 138th Lane (a paved road) and go 7 tenths of a mile to 72nd Court (a dirt drive), turn left and follow to the parking area through the open gate. For a map to our farm, click here. U-pick Blueberries on weekends in June. Payment: Cash, Check. Blueberry Plants are sold year round. Call for information and to schedule an appointment    
  Comments from a visitor: "I just went to Brad's today, and you pick 'em blueberries are $3/pound this year. Mighty tasty, though! Thanks for the site, I just found it today and love it!"
• Fuyu Persimmons by Baumer - blueberries, muscadine grapes, peaches, persimmons, U-pick and already picked
  5671 Nw 165th St, Trenton, FL 32693. Phone: 352 535 5053. Alternate Phone: 352 535 5879. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday thru Saturday, 8am to 7pm during harvest dates; Please call for open seasons. Directions: Trenton west on highway 26 for 3.6 miles, turn left on highway 341 for 2.4 miles turn left on 165th .5 mile on left. For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, only. We do not use any sprays for weeds nor bugs. (UPDATED: October 25, 2016) (UPDATED: April 29, 2016).
• Nonies Thornless Blackberries - UPDATE for 2019: They are permanently closed
  Williston, FL 32696. Called the number listed, left message. Received a call back from owner who said they no longer do blackberries (or anything else). (UPDATED: May 14, 2019)
• Red, White & Blues Farm  - blueberries, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area
  3250 Ne 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696. Phone: (352) 529-0594. Alternate Phone: 772-260-3883. Email: [email protected]. Email: [email protected]. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Heading North on highway 27 Turn Left on NE 140th Ct. (at the BP Station) Turn Right onto 40th Street Make an immediate Left onto Upick Lane .06 miles and the Farm is on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (ADDED: February 16, 2015)
• Swanson Vineyards - muscadine grapes
  5650 NE 190th Avenue, Williston , FL 32696. Phone: 352-528-4181 And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September. Open: call for availability Payment: Cash, only.

For availability of other crops (berries, vegetables, etc.)  in Florida, click here!