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 If you find anything outdated or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!
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Pricing information - I am building a pricing guide to help you know what
the typical prices are for each crop.
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!
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What's in season in January 2021, and
other timely information:
Notes for January 2021: Crop growth is slowing down, except for
Christmas tree farms and if you live in southern California, southern Texas, Florida or
along the Gulf coast where citrus are ripe, and believe it or not, the blueberry
and strawberry season in those areas is about to begin. See your state harvest calendar
. This year, much of the country is still seeing mild weather, so lettuce, peas, broccoli, cabbage and other greens are thriving. And this is a good time to
get a canner and learn how to preserve foods for the winter,
like canning some applesauce, apple butter or
jam, which make great gifts. As do your own homemade specialty liqueurs!
How about homemade cranberry sauce or a pumpkin pie made from a
real pumpkin for the holidays? 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.
A fun winter activity is to
make your own ice cream,
even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. If you have any questions or suggestions,
feel free to write me!
Valentine's Day - February 14
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See this website for Valentines Day history, facts and
Amazon's top picks for fast, easy, inexpensive gifts for the man, woman or
children in your life!
Easter will be April 4, 2021
- if you want to take your
children to a free Easter egg hunt -
see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt!
Children's Consignment Sales
occur in both the Spring and Fall
See our companion website to find a local
community or church kid's consignment sale!
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!
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 352 pm to 535 pm to 5053. 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 - No pesticides
are used blueberries, U-pick and already picked
11120 SE 80th Ave,
Newberry, FL 32669. Phone: (352) 472-4740. Alternate Phone: (786) 255-6344.
Fax: 3524725652. Email:
[email protected].
Open: starting May 23, 2019 on Thursday and Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm
Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm; call for other
hours. Directions: Gainesville: Newberry Road west (SR 26) to
Newberry, 3 mi past the traffic light in Newberry turn left (south) on
Alachua SW 298 St/ Gilchrist SE 90th Avenue Drive 4 mi south on the paved
road, turn right onto SE 110 Street for 1 mi (dirt road), turn left on SE
80th Avenue Trenton: Newberry Road east (SR 26) to Gilchrist 337/ Addy Jones
Road. Turn right on 337 and drive for 5 mi with 5 curves in the road. The
pavement ends at SE 70th Avenue and SE 110 Street Drive 1 mi and turn right
on SE 80th Avenue.
Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries, May 18 to June 30. We
do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard. We do not use any pesticides or fertilizers on our
blueberries. These are old varieties planted in 1986 & 1988. They are not
cold tolerant but drought & heat tolerant. SE 80th Ave on Newberry Road will
not take you to our farm.
The ONLY pyo crops offered are
Blueberries. (UPDATED: May 19,
2019)
Levy County
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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).
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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)
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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]. 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. (UPDATED: May 28, 2017, JBS)
(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!