Where in Southeast Florida to find pick your own farms and orchards for fruit, vegetables, pumpkins and canning & freezing instructions!

This month's notes: March 2014: Spring is just around the corner.  Strawberries are here in Florida, Texas and California, next in late March and April for much of the South, then in May for most of the country and June in cooler northern areas. See how easy it is to make strawberry jam or strawberry-rhubarb jam! See this page for hundreds of easy canning and freezing instructions/recipes, canning equipment guide! Also make your own ice cream - see How to make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals. Then see each state's crop availability calendar for more specific dates of upcoming crops. Organic farms are identified in green!  See our guide to local fruit and vegetable festivals!. Please tell the farms you found them here - and ask them to update their information!!

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Southeast Florida U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county

Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close, run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me! 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). 

NOTE: The exit numbers on the Interstates have changed, but we have no way of knowing what the new correct exit numbers are until the farmers correct their listings; so be sure to ask when you call the farms!

Broward County

  • Batten's Farmers Market - Uses natural growing practices, cucumbers, eggplant, strawberries, other vegetables, farm market, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, inflatables/bounce house, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
    5151 Sw 64 Avenue, Davie, FL 33314. Phone: 954-990-7820. Email: farmersmarket@nsied.org. Open: Weekdays open from 10am to 6pm Weekends open from 9am to 5pm *closed on Wednesdays only*. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Located about a mile west of the Turnpike on Davie Road between Griffin and Stirling in Broward. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberry fields open for u-pick starting December 14th. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Visit Batten's Farmers Market for locally grown produce at great prices. Try our fresh food lunch specials (subs, platters, soups, snacks) or one of our all natural juices, milkshakes and smoothies. We have a monthly fish fry with live music the 2nd Friday of each month. Weekend kid activities are typically offered and our free petting zoo is open every day during market hours. Restrooms and seating for meals/snacks also available indoors and outdoors. Holiday catering menu available online. (ADDED: December 06, 2013)
  • Fuller's Farmers Market LLC - peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, restrooms
    7250 Griffin Road, Davie, FL 33314. Phone: 954-275-4116. Fax: 954-321-9209. Email: fullersfarmersmarket@yahoo.com. Open: We are closed from April 29th 2012 thru November 1st 2012; When we reopen on Novemebr 1st our hours of operation will be 7 days a week 9am thru 5:30pm. Directions: south side of griffin road 1/4 mile east of university drive. Click here for a map and directions. Tomatoes, Peppers and Strawberries are picked in the winter months usually from the middle of Novemebr to the end of April. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: May 05, 2012) (ADDED: May 05, 2011)
  • Natural Wonders - U-pick strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, peppers, spinach, kohlrabi, romaine and a "new" variety of buttercrisp lettuce and other vegetables
    5461 Johnson Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073. Phone: 800-805-0108. Email: info@naturalwonderslandscaping.com. Open: Tuesday through Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm. We are a u-pick produce farm located in Coconut Creek, Florida. We are within reasonable driving distane of West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami and many other cities along the east coast of Florida. We have over 30,000 plants growing in hydroponic growing units. No bending, no kneeling, all plants are at your natural level!(Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: February 03, 2010) (UPDATED: January 25, 2011)
    Comments from a visitor on February 03, 2010: "The country store is awesome. They are now installing a Ice Cream area. They have rest room and picnic area. They are a new U-pick with a Country Store, they opened in December of 2009. They have Strawberry, vegetables they are all natural. Because the U-pick is a part of a Landscape/Nursery the site is wonderful with Coy Ponds and waterfalls it is like Paradise"

Martin County

  • D and D Family Farms - beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, herbs/spices, peas, peppers, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables,
    5059 Sw Citrus Blvd, Palm City, FL 34990. Phone: 772-463-1330. Email: Danddfarms@ymail.com. Open: Upick open October until Mid May U - pick fields close 30 minutes before store; closed Christmas Day; Pumpkin patch is in October; Corn maze open October to January. Directions:  If using GPS use 5059 SW 48th ave.  Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: December 05, 2012)
    Comments from a visitor on January 20, 2012:     "Hi, I have a blog review of cooking demos at D and D Farms with chef Greg Williamson. Regards, Helen"
    Comment from a visitor, November 6, 2007:     ". Beautiful crops to pick, would go back again. If you love tomatoes as I do try the little yellow ones (pear) - very sweet, low acid. In the farm stand they had loads of fruits, vegetables. I found the owner and employees very helpful and cordial. Friendly like Florida use to be 15 years ago. Do wear old shoes and clothes. I know kids would love it, especially during Strawberry picking (December)...Great choice of veggies and prices...I will go back, to me it was worth the 48 mile drive. For you older residents (as myself). I use to pick his place when he was on Hyploxo Road in Lantana about 10 or more years ago with same name D&D Farms...same owner, same great prices and vegetables/fruit.... "
  • U Pick Standing Up /AKA John Steffy Farm - Strawberries, Tomatoes, Peppers
    10790 SW Amaryliss Avenue, Indiantown, FL 34966. Phone: 772-260-7487. Email: JohnSteffy@hotmail.com. Directions: New Location 200 feet off State Road 710. From Indiantown travel 5 miles NW on State Road 710. One half mile beyond the entrance to FPL's Martin Power Plant, which is marked by a flashing yellow traffic light, turn left on Amaryliss Ave. Use caution crossing the Railroad tracks. Look Both Ways Twice. There is no gate or signal. Turn left immediately after crossing tracks. Nov. thru June. Crops are usually available in November. Open: 8am to 6pm. Payment: Cash, only. Hydroponically grown in vertical stacks: Strawberries, Tomatoes, Peppers, Beans, Broccoli. U Pick Standing Up. Clean family fun. (UPDATED: October 10, 2009)
    Comments from a visitor on April 18, 2010: "Sunday April 17th, 2010 I called the farm today to check their hours of operation and found out the farm was closed for business. Their crop froze in the frosty weather earlier this year and they had no comment about when they were going to open again."

Miami-Dade County

  • Burr's Berry Farm - Strawberries
    Southwest 216th Street, Miami, FL.  A popular U-pick patch with a wooden stand that sits in front of 30 acres of strawberry plants..
  • Carpenter's U-Pick Field - strawberries
    Krome Avenue at 292nd Street, Kendall, FL. Phone: no phone.
  • Knauss Berry Farm -  strawberries, tomatoes
    15980 SW 248th Street, Homestead, FL 33031. Phone: 305-247-0668. Directions: Turnpike south to exit 11 (SW 216th Street/Cutler Ridge Blvd.). Go straight through the light at the bottom of the exit ramp, past the Miami-Dade government center, and turn right on SW 216th Street. Cross U.S.1, and continue west to SW 147th Avenue and turn left. Drive south to SW 248th Street, and turn right. Look for Knauss Berry Farm on the left across from Redlands Middle School. Open: Monday to Saturday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, closed Sunday;  Thanksgiving through April (closed in summer!) Payment: Cash only. Also known for their fresh produce, baked goods: cinnamon buns, the on-premise bakery makes cakes, pies, and breads, and milkshakes (flavors like strawberry, mango, chocolate, raspberry, and vanilla). Pick your own strawberries from the end of January to early April. Tomatoes are also available for picking during the months this local stand is open. The owners are from a Protestant denomination called German Baptists, or dunkers; hence, the women wear long skirts and bonnets and the men wear traditional country farm wear.
  • Martha's U-Pic - strawberries
    15755 Southwest 177th Avenue, Kendall, FL. Phone: no phone. Open: 9 am to 5:30 pm, daily through May, weather permitting.
  • Sam and Philly's - Tomatoes and strawberries, restrooms, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food), picnic area
    16790 SW 177 Avenue (Krome Ave), Miami, FL 33187. Phone: 305-233-3276. Email: susie@samandphillys.com. Open: Strawberry and tomato U-pick is open November-April. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only.. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: December 04, 2013)
    A visitor writes on December 04, 2013: "This farm was a fantastic way to spend "Black Friday." We were visiting family in south Florida and needed a break. The grounds were spotless and we even met the owner. They obviously take a lot of pride in their crops and their establishment. They had standard red tomatoes just starting to come ripe and we should have picked twice as many as we did. Many heirloom varieties of tomatoes were not quite ready at the time (11/29/2013). And there were plenty of strawberries, which were amazingly sweet. We picked about 8 pounds and half of them were eaten after the first day. I would recommend 110%!"
  • Strawberries of Kendall (U-Pick Kendall) - Strawberries, Peppers, Tomatoes, Herbs, Flowers (Snap dragon and others) and probably others but I did not walk the entire field.
    9500 SW 137th Avenue, Miami, FL 33176. Phone: ???. Open: from Dec to May.. Self pick Strawberries, Tomatoes, Peppers, Herbs, other. They also sell already picked Strawberries, Onions, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Potatoes, Herbs etc. all grown locally. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: March 29, 2010)
    Comments from a visitor on March 29, 2010: "Absolutely loved it. VERY reasonably priced and the quality of the fruits, particularly the strawberries (picked in March) were exceptional! Will continue to go back as long as they are open. "
  • Strawberries of Kendall (location 2) - strawberries
    SW 167th Ave. at Kendall Drive, Kendall, FL. Phone: ??? . Open: from Dec to May.

Palm Beach County

  • Bedner's Farm Fresh Market - cucumbers, flowers, strawberries, tomatoes, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    12033 State Road #7, Boynton Beach, FL 33467. Phone: 561-733-5490. Fax: 561-733-5492. Email: info@bedners.com. Open: See our website for current hours. Directions: 12033 State Road #7, Boynton Beach, FL. South of Boynton Beach Blvd, North of Atlantic Avenue on the west side of SR 7 (Hwy 441). Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, strawberries, tomatoes, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, tiki picnic area, face painting, birthday parties, school tours, tractor pulled Hay Ride, tractor churned home-made ice cream. Seasonal U-Pick Strawberries, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, and Sunflowers. (UPDATED: December 02, 2010) (ADDED: October 02, 2009)
    Comments from a visitor on March 18, 2010: "it is wonderful very friendly. they have restrooms..snacks..picnic tables..they do take credit..and they do field trips for kids"
  • Harvest Time Farm Market - Uses natural growing practices, beans, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, herbs/spices, onions, peas, peppers, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
    4361 Hypoluxo Road, Lake Worth, FL 33463. Phone: 561-641-6199. Email: info@HarvestTimeMarket.com. Open: seven days a week, year round, daily hours 7:00 am to 7:00 pm 37 acre farm with u - pick, indoor farmer's market (locally grown fruit and vegetables), organic citrus juices, fresh cut flowers and flower and gardening supplies; 15 acres of in ground u - pick: strawberries, tomatoes, corn, onions, squash, cucumbers, beans, eggplant, hot peppers; 3 acres of vertically planted hydroponic u - pick: with organic strawberries, strawberries, herbs and lettuce; Fresh Squeezed Organic citrus juices: Orange, grapefruit and tangerine; Organic juice is squeezed on site. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: located at the northeast corner of Hypoluxo Road and Military Trail. Farm entrance is on Hypoluxo Road 2 miles west of I-95, or 3 miles east of US441/SR7. Click here for a map and directions. . We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Organic strawberries in the 3 acre hydroponic u-pick. (ADDED: January 24, 2010)
    Comments from a visitor on March 23, 2012: "Harvest Time in Palm Beach County was closed due to code violations, see http://www.palmbeachpost.com/money/code-violations-close-popular-harvest-time-market-1312436.html"
    UPDATE: June 20, 2011: A visitor tells me "Harvest time is now a stand by another name".
  • Honeybee's Hydroponic U-Pick and Farmer's Market - beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, herbs/spices, melons, onions, peas, peppers, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
    15550 Okeechobee Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470. Phone: 561-795-3399. Email: honeybeesupick@yahoo.com. Open: Tuesday to Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 9 am to 5 pm; October 15th until May Closed Mondays. Directions: From I-95: Take Okeechobee Blvd, West to Royal Palm Beach, continue west to the corner of B Road and Okeechobee. From Florida's Turnpike: Get off at the Okeechobee Exit, Head west to Royal Palm Beach, continue to the corner of B Road and Okeechobee. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: End of November to April; Tomatoes: End of November to May Various other vegetables all season long. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: October 01, 2011)
  • O'Berry Nursery - lychees and longans
    13940 182nd Court North, Jupiter, FL 33478. Phone: 561-746-8935. Email: edoberry@aol.com. Directions: I-95 to Indiantown Road - West to 137th Trail - Right - first left (182nd Ct.N.) second house on the left. Open: appointment only! Payment: Cash, only. Picking season for lychee and longhans from the last week in May until the fruits are gone (usually in July); We sell out fast; We also have about 30 different varieties of other fruits to see and taste; See our trees now at YouTube. Payment: Cash, only.
  • South Florida Produce - beets, peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, restrooms, picnic area
    9865 Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33472. Phone: 561-441-9720. Fax: 561-740-1265. Email: jessica@southfloridaproduce.com. Open: Tuesday through Sunday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, Closed on Mondays. Directions: We are located on the Southeast corner of Boynton Beach Blvd and State RD 7/441. Roughly one mile west of Florida's Turnpike on the left hand side. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: Around the third week in November, Mother nature willing, Tomatoes and Peppers: Around the first week in December. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. If you don't want to pick vegetables, we have a lot of local grown organic produce and fruit already picked under the tent for purchase. We have rocking chairs to relax and some tables to come and enjoy the sun and fresh air on lunch breaks too. The only day we are closed is Mondays! Very easy parking to get in and out of. (UPDATED: November 05, 2009)
    Comments from a visitor on April 18, 2010: "South Florida Produce at the corner of 441 and Boynton Beach Blvd in Boynton Beach is no longer open for U-Pick It business. April 18, 2010"
  • The Girls Strawberry U-pick - The Girls Strawberry U-Pick & Organic Gourmet Country Store - beans, cucumbers, strawberries,
    14466 S. Military Trail; Suite 3, Delray Beach, FL 33484. Phone: 561-496-0188. Fax: 561-496-2063. Directions: From North or South: I-95 exit to Atlantic Avenue, head West to Military Trail. Turn north. Go approx. 1/4 mile and we are located on the East side in the Trails End Plaza. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in January, February, March, April, May, December. Open: Daily 9:00 to 5:00, Closed on Tuesday. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We are a Hydroponic Strawberry U-pick Patch and Organic Gourmet Country Store. We offer a no bending or no kneeling approach to picking your strawberries or vegetables. Our garden walkways take you to areas which feature swans, birds, fish and picnic tables. Our store offers a wide variety of products ranging from organic jams and jellies to ice cream and waffle cones. (updated: 12-09-07, F)
    Comments from a visitor on November 11, 2009: "I have a blog post that reviews this farm. Click here! "
    Feedback from a visitor, February 18, 2008: "This is such a wonderful treat to have new to Palm Beach county! Though small, this u-pick is convenient and has very friendly staff. Finding it is somewhat deceiving because the u-pick is entered through the store front of a strip mall. There is also a farm stand a couple hundred feet north on Military trail called The Boys Farmstand. Enjoy!"
    Another visitor supplied the photo above and has a blog with a description of her visit with here son on this page.

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

Farmer's Markets, Farm Stands and Roadside Stands, Etc.
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

Broward County

  • Flamingo Road Nursery - Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and vegetables (some locally grown), Indoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc, herbs/spices, tomatoes, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    1655 Flamingo Road, Davie, FL 33325. Phone: 954-476-7878. Fax: 954-476-8388. Open: Every Day, from 8 am to 6 pm. Directions: One mile south of I-595 on the west side of Flamingo Road. Click here for a map and directions. Our Fall Festival, featuring an extensive Pumpkin Patch and Harvest Market, runs throughout the entire month of October; Horse-drawn Hayrides and Complimentary Face Painting by Famous Curley Sue, are available on Weekends only; Halloween Weekend is our Grand Finale, with Hayrides and Face Painting on Friday, Saturday and Sunday!!. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. The Farmers Market at Flamingo Road Nursery sources the highest quality produce direct from local farms, whenever possible. We grow vine ripe tomatoes, basil, mint and arugula in our own hydroponic greenhouses in Davie. We support local suppliers of baked goods, marinades/dips, honey and bacon. Our Smoothie/Juice bar is open daily from 8-6 pm. Our Farmers Market contains a complete Boars Head Deli, featuring gourmet sandwiches, salads, prepared foods and sliced meat and cheese sold by the pound. Grab a Boxed Lunch Picnic from the Deli and eat at one of many quaint spots amongst the flowers in our 5 acre nationally recognized garden center!. (ADDED: October 27, 2010)
  • Fullers Farmers Market - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and vegetables (some locally grown), Covered outdoor market,
    7250 Griffin Rd, Davie, FL 33314. Phone: 954-583-5037. Fax: 954-321-9209. Email: fullersfarmersmarket@yahoo.com. Open: Wednesday 9 am to 5:30, Thursday 11 am to 5:30, Friday 9 am to 5:30, Saturday 9 am to 5:30, Sunday 9 am to 5:30; Closed on Monday and Tuesday. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx, WIC Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. Tomatoes, Peppers and Strawberries are picked in the winter months usually from the middle of November to the end of April. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: May 05, 2012) (ADDED: May 05, 2011) (UPDATED: February 02, 2013)
  • Marando Farms- Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables
    1401 SW 1st avenue, Fort Lauderdale (downtown), FL 33315. Phone: 954-294-2331. Open: Saturdays & Sundays 9-4pm. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard . Large selection of Organic fruits, veggies, dips, baked goods, eggs, use hydroponics etc. They also have roosters, chickens, pigs and swans on the small farm. They are the Best Kept Secret in downtown Fort Lauderdale. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: December 05, 2010)
    Comments from a visitor on December 05, 2010: "I am a native to Broward county, have lived downtown for 5 years and just learned of this hidden gem. We haven't missed a Saturday since. Food is delicious, great selection & run by nice people. Best time to go is a Saturday morning so you get can your pick of veggies & fruits"

Dade County

  • Sam and Philly's - Tomatoes and strawberries, restrooms, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food), picnic area
    16790 SW 177 Avenue (Krome Ave), Miami, FL 33187. Phone: 305-233-3276. Email: susie@samandphillys.com. Open: Strawberry and tomato U-pick is open November-April. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only.. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: December 04, 2013)
    A visitor writes on December 04, 2013: "This farm was a fantastic way to spend "Black Friday." We were visiting family in south Florida and needed a break. The grounds were spotless and we even met the owner. They obviously take a lot of pride in their crops and their establishment. They had standard red tomatoes just starting to come ripe and we should have picked twice as many as we did. Many heirloom varieties of tomatoes were not quite ready at the time (11/29/2013). And there were plenty of strawberries, which were amazingly sweet. We picked about 8 pounds and half of them were eaten after the first day. I would recommend 110%!"

Palm Beach County

  • Bedner's Farm Fresh Market - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and vegetables (some locally grown), some produce is certified organically grown, Indoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, onions, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    12033 State Road #7, Boynton Beach, FL 33467. Phone: 561-733-5490. Fax: 561-733-5492. Email: info@bedners.com. Open: See our website for current hours. Directions: 12033 State Road #7, Boynton Beach, FL. South of Boynton Beach Blvd, North of Atlantic Avenue on the west side of SR 7 (Hwy 441). Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, strawberries, tomatoes, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, tiki picnic area, face painting, birthday parties, school tours, tractor pulled Hay Ride, tractor churned home-made ice cream. Seasonal U-Pick Strawberries, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, and Sunflowers. Seasonal U-Pick Strawberries, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, and Sunflowers. (UPDATED: December 02, 2010) (ADDED: October 02, 2009)
  • Harvest Time Market - Uses natural growing practices, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Indoor market, Uncovered outdoor market, Preserves, jams, jellies, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
    4361 Hypoluxo Road, Lake Worth, FL 33463. Phone: 561-641-6199. Email: info@HarvestTimeMarket.com. Open: seven days a week, year round, daily hours 7:00 am to 7:00 pm 37 acre farm with u - pick, indoor farmer's market (locally grown fruit and vegetables), organic citrus juices, fresh cut flowers and flower and gardening supplies; 15 acres of in ground u - pick: strawberries, tomatoes, corn, onions, squash, cucumbers, beans, eggplant, hot peppers; 3 acres of vertically planted hydroponic u - pick: with organic strawberries, strawberries, herbs and lettuce; Fresh Squeezed Organic citrus juices: Orange, grapefruit and tangerine; Organic juice is squeezed on site. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 4361 Hypoluxo Road Lake Worth, Florida The northeast corner of Hypoluxo Road and Military Trail. Farm entrance is on Hypoluxo Road 2 miles west of I-95, or 3 miles east of US441/SR7. Click here for a map and directions. . We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Organic strawberries in the 3 acre hydroponic u-pick. Hot peppers: jalapeno, long hots, habanero, serrano, poblano. (ADDED: January 24, 2010)
    Comments from a visitor on March 23, 2012: "Harvest Time in Palm Beach County was closed due to code violations, see http://www.palmbeachpost.com/money/code-violations-close-popular-harvest-time-market-1312436.html"
  • Honeybee's Hydroponic U-Pick and Farmer's Market - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, all produce is sustainably grown, Indoor market, beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, herbs/spices, peas, peppers, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
    15550 Okeechobee Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470. Phone: 561-795-3399. Email: honeybeesupick@yahoo.com. Open: Tuesday to Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 9 am to 5 pm; October 15th until May Closed Mondays. Directions: From I-95: Take Okeechobee Blvd, West to Royal Palm Beach, continue west to the corner of B Road and Okeechobee. From Florida's Turnpike: Get off at the Okeechobee Exit, Head west to Royal Palm Beach, continue to the corner of B Road and Okeechobee. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: End of November to April; Tomatoes: End of November to May Various other vegetables all season long. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: October 01, 2011)

Local Honey Sources:

Broward County

  • Fuller's Farmers Market LLC - Honey (retail), Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, restrooms
    7250 Griffin Road, Davie, FL 33314. Phone: 954-275-4116. Fax: 954-321-9209. Email: fullersfarmersmarket@yahoo.com. Open: We are closed from April 29th 2012 thru November 1st 2012; When we reopen on Novemebr 1st our hours of operation will be 7 days a week 9am thru 5:30pm. Directions: south side of griffin road 1/4 mile east of university drive. Click here for a map and directions. Tomatoes, Peppers and Strawberries are picked in the winter months usually from the middle of Novemebr to the end of April. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: May 05, 2012)

Martin County

  • D and D Family Farms - Honey (retail), Wildflower honey, Raw honeys, Pollen, Tours, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm market, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, Bounce house, petting zoo, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    5059 Sw Citrus Blvd, Palm City, FL 34990. Phone: 772-463-1330. Email: Danddfarms@ymail.com. Open: Monday to Saturday 9am to 5:30 pm Sunday 10am until 4:30pm.  Directions: If using GPS use 5059 SW 48th ave. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: December 05, 2012)

Horse Rides and More:

Palm Beach County

Meats, Milk and Eggs:

Broward County

  • Fuller's Farmers Market LLC - Brown eggs, Farm market with fruits and vegetables, Restrooms, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, School tours, children welcome, Pets welcome, handicap accessible, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, restrooms
    7250 Griffin Road, Davie, FL 33314. Phone: 954-275-4116. Fax: 954-321-9209. Email: fullersfarmersmarket@yahoo.com. Open: We are closed from April 29th 2012 thru November 1st 2012; When we reopen on Novemebr 1st our hours of operation will be 7 days a week 9am thru 5:30pm. Directions: south side of griffin road 1/4 mile east of university drive. Click here for a map and directions. Tomatoes, Peppers and Strawberries are picked in the winter months usually from the middle of Novemebr to the end of April;. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. We are closed from April 29th thru Novemebr 1st when the growing season resumes. (UPDATED: May 05, 2012)

Martin County

  • D and D Family Farms - Beef, No hormones used, 100% Grass fed (includes finishing), snacks, refreshments and/or concessions, Fresh ice cream, made on premises, Eggs (free range, vegetarian fed), Farm market with fruits and vegetables, Restrooms, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, Farm/ranch tours for visitors, School tours, children welcome, No pets please, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm market, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, Bounce house, petting zoo, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    5059 Sw Citrus Blvd, Palm City, FL 34990. Phone: 772-463-1330. Email: Danddfarms@ymail.com. Open: Monday to Saturday 9am to 5:30 pm Sunday 10am until 4:30pm. Directions: If using GPS use 5059 SW 48th ave. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: December 05, 2012)

Palm Beach County

  • Hart-Woods Acres - No hormones used, No antibiotics used, 100% mixture of corn, grain, soybeans and/or other natural supplemental feeds, Eggs (organic, free range, vegetarian fed), children welcome, No pets please, Fresh eggs
    Please Call For Directions, Loxahatchee, FL 33470. Phone: 772-607-0260. Alternate Phone: 561-666-0362. Email: loringspencer@hotmail.com. Open: As we are a small farm please call first so we will be expecting you. Directions: Please call. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Fresh eggs for sale. Free range and organic, $3.50/doz. Healthy, happy chickens produce many eggs! Stop by to see our farm and pick up a dozen! Please call for directions. (ADDED: August 22, 2010)  (UPDATED: October 20, 2010)

Farm Venues for Events, Activities, Parties and Meetings:

Broward County

  • Batten's Farmers Market - Uses natural growing practices, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Banquets / Dinners, Birthday parties, Business meetings, Business outings, PR or Marketing events, Filming or photo shoots, Classes, lectures or Speakers, School and educational groups, Other Private Parties, Lighting, Catering available, You may bring your own food, Tables and chairs are Provided , Bring Your Own Tables and chairs, Linens and table silverware are provided, Bring your own linens and table silverware, Vegetables, or bush fruit, goats, horses, chickens, pigs, other animals, horse riding, golf nearby, tennis nearby, CD Player, Internet (Wireless), Microphone, Phone available, Sound System, TV available, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Valet parking can be arranged, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, Bride and groom dressing areas available, children welcome, No pets please, Smoking allowed in designated areas, Vegetarian meals available, handicap accessible, meeting room available, farm market, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, inflatables/bounce house, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
    5151 SW 64 Avenue, Davie, FL 33314. Phone: 954-990-7820. Email: farmersmarket@nsied.org. Open: Venue available for bookings every day depending on availability. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Venue updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Located about a mile west of the Turnpike on Davie Road between Griffin and Stirling in Broward. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberry fields open for u-pick starting December 14th;. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Visit Batten's Farmers Market for locally grown produce at great prices. Try our fresh food lunch specials (subs, platters, soups, snacks) or one of our all natural juices, milkshakes and smoothies. We have a monthly fish fry with live music the 2nd Friday of each month. Weekend kid activities are typically offered and our free petting zoo is open every day during market hours. Restrooms and seating for meals/snacks also available indoors and outdoors. Holiday catering menu available online. Battens Farm is perfect for your next event. Please call us with your wish list and budget - we strive to produce joy and will do everything we can to make it happen. No event or budget is too small so give us a call! . (ADDED: December 06, 2013)

Martin County

  • D and D Family Farms - Lighting, Cooking Facilities, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Banquets / Dinners, Birthday parties, Business outings, Filming or photo shoots, Classes, lectures or Speakers, School and educational groups, Daycare and preschool groups, Other Private Parties, Kitchen facilities available, You may bring your own food, Tables and chairs are Provided , Some Linens and table silverware are provided, Vegetables, or bush fruit, Corn maze, Pumpkin patch, goats, chickens, pigs, other animals, Beautiful rural setting, Internet (Wireless), Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, No pets please, Smoking allowed in designated areas, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm market, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, Bounce house, petting zoo, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    5059 Sw Citrus Blvd, Palm City, FL 34990. Phone: 772-463-1330. Email: Danddfarms@ymail.com. Open: Monday to Saturday 9am to 5:30 pm Sunday 10am until 4:30pm. Directions: If using GPS use 5059 SW 48th ave. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: December 05, 2012)

Palm Beach County

  • Bedner's Farm Fresh Market - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, Banquets / Dinners, Birthday parties, School and educational groups, Daycare and preschool groups, Other Private Parties, Catering available, Tables and chairs are Provided, Bring your own linens and table silverware, Vegetables, or bush fruit, Corn maze, Pumpkin patch, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, Pets welcome, Smoking allowed in designated areas, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, birthday parties, school tours
    12033 State Road #7, Boynton Beach, FL 33473. Phone: 561-499-3994. Open: See our website for current hours. Directions: 12033 State Road #7, Boynton Beach, FL. South of Boynton Beach Blvd, North of Atlantic Avenue on the west side of SR 7 (Hwy 441). Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Fresh From Farm To Fork. One of Palm Beach County's original family farms, Bedner's Farm Fresh Market is a one-of-a-kind country store, green market, u-pick, and a shopping experience for all South Florida residents and Florida visitors alike. The market is stocked with just picked-produce, fruits and hard to find vegetables, Bedner's private label pickled vegetables and salad dressings for that extra flavor, fresh- baked bread, organic specialty items, honey and over 150 other items for your enjoyment. Bedner's Farm Fresh Market also hosts school tours where kids get to visit the fields and see a real farm at work, tours for retirement groups and hosts events through out the year such as Doggie Day, Easter Egg Hunt, visit with Santa, Valentines Day where you and your kids can participate in all the fun. A 2,000 square foot Tiki Hut located at the Market is available for parties or your own events. A completely refreshing way to shop, Bedner's Farm Fresh Market is the place to stop. (UPDATED: September 03, 2010)
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