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This month's notes: February 2012: Winter is upon us, but don't despair! Strawberry and citrus picking actually begins in Florida, southern Texas and southern Californiaa in December. And for the rest of us; there are many delicious jams, jellies, and marmalades that you can make for yourself or as gifts, from frozen or fresh fruit.  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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• Crop availability / harvest schedule
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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!

Aitkin County

• Elm Island Lake Berry Farm - strawberries
  37815 309th Street, Aitkin, MN. Phone: 218-927-3087.  Pick your own strawberries on small fields surrounded by woods and natural hay fields. Bring your own 5 qt. ice cream pails for picking, or use ours. Located just 6 one half miles southeast of Aitkin on Co. Road 12 (now called "Deer Street")  Picking season is usually late June thru mid July. Call for hours. Pre-picked strawberries are available by ordering at least 2-3 hours before your desired pickup time. Hours vary, please call for daily updated picking conditions. (UPDATED: September 10, 2009)
• Great River Gardens - strawberries, raspberries and blueberries.
  43507 U.S. Highway 169, Aitkin. Phone: 218-927-2521 or (877) 286-3408. Pick-your-own and prepicked  Strawberries are available from late June through July, raspberries start in mid-July, and blueberries are usually available beginning in late July. Call for price.

Anoka County

• Anoka County Farms - pumpkins, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, picnic area, Bouncy castle, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  125 Bunker Lake Boulevard, Ham Lake, MN 55304. Phone: 763-427-0000. Email: info@anokacountyfarms.com. Open: Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Schools, daycares or groups can email us to schedule field trips. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. During late September and October, the celebration of harvest time spreads at Anoka County Farms. The farm is filled with pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colors, along with many activities for all ages! There's something for everyone, pumpkin bowling, pony & hay rides, pumpkin painting and cute farm animals! Or just sit by the fire and enjoy a hot cider. Be sure to bring your camera to capture your day of fun. Family-owned. (UPDATED: September 12, 2011)
• Berry Hill Farm - Strawberries, Raspberries, pumpkins
  6510 185th Avenue, NW, Anoka, MN. Phone: 763-753-5891. Email: ContactUs@BerryHillFarm.com. Strawberries u-pick or call ahead and we will do it for you. Raspberries both summer and fall bearing. Pumpkins/farm tours - open for family fun last weekend of September & all weekends of October. Don’t get lost in our large field maze. U-pick pumpkins, wagon ride, farm animals, squash, gourds, ornamental corn, corn bundles, hay bales and much more. Please call for week day appointments, for school farm tours, childcare, scouts, church picnics, etc. Farm tours only end of September and all of October.
• Roselawn Heritage Farms - blueberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs, school tours
  24069 Rum River Blvd., St. Francis, MN 55070. Phone: 763-753-5517. Email: p_karpe@msn.com. Open: July 1 to 15; Please Call for times. Directions: 1 1/2 miles north of the Saint Francis High School, located on County Road #72. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: March 15, 2011)
• Waldoch Farm - beans, beets, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, onions, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, Honey from hives on the farm, restrooms, farm animals
  8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes, MN 55014. Phone: (651) 780-1207. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: September 06, 2009)

Becker County

• Lake Ida Apple Farm - apples,
  11546 West Lake Ida Lane, Lake Park , MN 56554. Phone: 218-532-3025. Email: lakeidaapples@gmail.com. Open: 7 days a week form 9 am to 7 pm mid August through October. Directions: From the Fargo North Dakota / Moorhead Minnesota Area: Go south on Interstate 94 to the Downer Exit: (approximately 15 miles), Go East 20 miles on Clay County Highway 10 which turns into Becker County 4. The Orchard is on the North Westcorner of Lake Ida at 11545 West Lake Ida Lane, across the highway from Cormorant Lutheran Church. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. (ADDED: September 17, 2010)
• Maple Hills Orchard, LLC - pumpkins, raspberries (Autumn, red), Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
  29355 130th St, Frazee, MN 56544. Phone: 218-844-5445. Email: maplehillsorchard@hotmail.com. Open: Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday 11 am to 6 pm Weekends through October. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Drive 3 miles east of Detroit Lakes or 4 miles west of Frazee, MN on US Highway 10 to 130th Street; proceed on 130th Street 1 mile. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Family-owned orchard located in the northern Minnesota lakes country between Detroit Lakes and Frazee. The Apple House Store features Minnesota grown apples, orchard honey, winter squash, sweet corn, and a variety of gift items. We also have a walking trail, and picnic tables. (ADDED: April 16, 2010, from their website)(UPDATED: October 05, 2011)
  

Beltrami County

• Abbies Acres Berry Farm - raspberries (red), strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, U-pick and already picked, restrooms
  Sunnyside Road South, Bemidji, MN 56601. Phone: 21-751-0458. Email: abbiesacre@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 7 am to 5 pm; Sunday, from 12 pm to 5 pm. Directions: We are located four miles east on Roosevelt Road then south on Sunnyside a quarter of a mile. We are on the right side or west side of the road. Look for our red and white signs. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: June 20 to July 20, Raspberries: July 4 to July 31. Payment: Cash, Check. We also sell frozen strawberries and raspberries throughout the year as well as maple syrup, honey, and jams and jellies. Wagon rides out to the patch. If you don't want to pick, but want to watch other folks pick benches and chairs are available. (UPDATED: September 28, 2010)
• Meadow Creek Farms - asparagus, corn (sweet), cucumbers, onions, pumpkins, winter squash, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), prepicked produce, restrooms, farm animals, school tours
  38441 Fireweed Lane Ne, Kelliher, MN 56650. Phone: 218-647-8679. Email: beckywierschke@yahoo.com. Directions: And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Open: Call for Hours. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: October 04, 2008)

Benton County

Jacks Apple Farm - apples, sweet corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, melons, pumpkins (in 2006)
5801 Hwy 95 NE, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379. Phone: 320-252-0615. Email us at: info@jacksapplefarm.com. Also free range chickens and heritage turkeys, room to picnic.

Blue Earth County

• Valley Veggies - No pesticides are used, flowers, herbs/spices, Other fruit or veg,
  52727 State Highway 68, Lake Crystal, MN 56055. Phone: 507-947-3343. Alternate Phone: 507-327-8702. Email: john@valleyveggiesmn.com. Open: Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: From Mankato: Approximately 6 miles west on MN State Highway 68 from the junction with US Highway 169. We are on the left, or south side of the road. From New Ulm: Approximately 20 miles east on State Highway 68 from the intersection of MN State Highway 15. We are on the right, or south side of the road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Google maps will not pinpoint our actual location. (UPDATED: June 15, 2011) (ADDED: July 07, 2010)

Carlton County

• Finke's Berry Farm - Uses natural growing practices, strawberries
  2331 County Road 4, Carlton, MN 55718. Phone: 218-384-4432 And for a map to our farm, Click here. Crops are usually available in July. Open: When weather and berries permit, we are open daily from 8:00AM to Dark. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. Pick-your-own and ready-picked (by order) strawberries. Picking season begins approx. July 4 on our 10 acres of strawberries. Please call ahead: "reach for the phone before you reach for your keys!" We use no pesticides or petroleum-based fertilizers. 2011 Price of pick-your-own strawberries/5 qt. bucket is $9.00; Price of already-picked = $15.00  (UPDATED: June 21, 2011)
• Hammarlund Nursery - No pesticides are used, tomatoes,
  159 North Cloquet Road, Esko, MN 55733. Phone: 218-879-3600. Email: acerrio@aol.com. Open: September and October, on Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Directions: From I 35 take the Midway road exit. If coming from the north on I 35 take a right on the Midway road. Take the Midway road 2 miles to County road 45 at County 45 take a left. On county 45 go 2 miles and you will see the Hammarlund Nursery sign on the right. Enter the nursery and look for the large greenhouse. Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: September 10, 2010)

Carver County

• Deardorff Orchards - apples
  Waconia, MN. Phone: 952-442-1885.  Email: deardorfforch@aol.com Open early September to late Oct, 9 am to 5pm Tu-Sun, Closed Mon. Scenic 100 acre apple farm; pick-your-own juicy, blue-ribbon apples from 5,000 apple trees. Honeycrisp, Haralson, 15 varieties. Century old barn full of pre-picked apples-fresh cider-jams-honey-gourds-pumpkins-gifts-baskets. Kids’ haystack; tractor-pulled wagon rides Fri-Sun; kids wagons to walk & pick. MN Hwy 5 west from Eden Prairie; 3 miles west of Victoria turn right onto Parley Lake Road, follow signs. Your family will have a great time here, bring your camera and come see us in the fall! See website for map, info.
• Fall Harvest Orchard - apples, pumpkins
  Delano, MN. Phone: 763-972-3894. Email: fallharvest@frontiernet.net Opening daily from late August, 10am - 6pm (10-5 in November). Family-oriented orchard on a working farm; 18 apple varieties, pre-picked or pick your own. In season: squash, brown eggs, pumpkins, gourds, calico corn, popcorn & corn bundles. Children will enjoy the farm animals (cows with calves, goats with kids, chickens, turkeys and pigs) in an actual farm setting. Apple House features snacks, gifts and crafts. Free wagon rides. Picnicking welcome. Located 5 miles west of Delano on County  Road 30.

Cass County

• Pine Winder Blueberry Farm - No pesticides are used, blueberries, restrooms
  1824 36th Avenue South West, Pine River, MN 56474. Phone: 218-587-2752. Email: windryder@tds.net. Open: from 9 am to 12 pm when there are ripe berries to pick (usually July and August - but call or check their website). Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: On Minnesota State Highway 371 go 3 miles north of Pine River or 6 miles south of Backus. Turn west on 14th Street South West and go by the township garage. Our tripod sign is there and then just follow the signs. It’s about a mile and a half. Click here for a map and directions. Open for blueberry picking approximately the fourth week of July to the second week of August. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: July 25, 2010)  (UPDATED: July 21, 2011)
• Red Barn Orchard - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises)
  1365 44th Street South West, Pine River, MN 56474. Phone: 218 8388185. Alternate Phone: 218 5688185. Email: redbarnorchard@yahoo.com. Open: See our website for current hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Apples: Weekends during August, September and October. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: June 05, 2010)

Chisago County

• Pleasant Valley Orchard - strawberries, apples (apples pyo on some weekends)
  17325 Pleasant Valley Road, Taylors Falls, MN. Phone: 651-257-9159. Email: info@pleasantvalleyorchard.com. Open: Tuesday to Sun, 10am - 6pm, September - Nov (closed Mondays);  The pick-your-own strawberry season runs from mid-June through mid-July; The fall apple orchard season featuring your favorite Minnesota Grown apples, begins Labor Day weekend; Pick your own strawberries in season; Call for hours. Directions: Located south of Taylors  Falls on Pleasant Valley Road (Cty. 26) off US Hwy 8 or 95. Apple orchard features all your favorite Minnesota apple varieties! Gift shop offers pre-picked apples, cider, pumpkins, squash, fall December or, candles, baskets and more! In addition to your favorite Minnesota Grown apples, we also offer many activities including pick-your-own weekends, hayrides, farm animals, kid's corral, nature trail, and picnic area with sweeping views of the St. Croix Valley. Be sure to try our Homemade Apple Pie; the best pie you’ll ever have! Picnic tables, nature trail, farm animals and weekend hayrides! Family-friendly orchard overlooking the scenic St. Croix Valley. (UPDATED: April 16, 2010, from their website)
• Sunrise River Apple Farm - apples
  7602 Wyoming Trail, Wyoming, MN 55092. Phone: (651) 462-8220. Open: Starting August 1st; on Monday through Sunday from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Directions: County Rd 22 - 2 miles east of HWY 61. Directions: click here for a map and directions. Come over for a fun family experience, we have hayrides and other fun events for the entire family. We are a small family orchard with many types of Minnesota apples that you can pick or we have picked for you. Apples varieties: Macintosh, State Fair, New Freedom, Red Delicious, Jonathan, Melrose, Jonagold, Sun Crisp, Pink Lady, Cameo, Rome Beauty, Granny Smith, Sun Fugi, Braeburn, Stayman Winesap, Golden Delicious, Liberty, Empire, Royal Gala. Plus picked grapes. (ADDED: April 16, 2010, from their website)
• Terra Nue Farm - pumpkins, winter squash, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  32025 Ranch Trail, Shafer, MN 55074. Phone: 651-332-4191. Email: Sue@terranue.com. Open: The first four weekends in October 11am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Directions: 25 minutes east on Highway 8 from Forest Lake. 30 minutes north of Stillwater on highway 95 to west highway 8. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. We have added a trebuchet (Pumpkin launcher)this year! There is a $5.00 admission fee which covers, Hay rides, farm animal, small child friendly haunted barn and the Movie "It's a Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" in the barn loft. Come enjoy the farm along the St Criox Valley in Minnesota. (ADDED: September 14, 2011)
• Treasured Haven Farma> - Uses natural growing practices, beans, pumpkins, winter squash, tomatoes,
  53407 Government Road, Rush City, MN 55069. Phone: 320-358-3581. Email: goodfood@treasuredhavenfarm.com. Open: See Website. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. We offer a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), check our website for Details and Updates. Engraved Natural Wood Products, grown, sawn, and engraved on the farm. We accept cash and offer payment through PayPal. (ADDED: August 06, 2009)
• Westlake Vineyard - wine grapes,
  9551 Deer Garden Lane, Chisago City, MN 55013. Phone: 651-257-6413. Email: meredyth1@hotmail.com. Directions: Hwy 8 east off 35W N at Forest Lake. Turn on Deer Garden Lane. at Sven's Shoes Open: Saturday and Sunday, 8 am to 5 pm Wine grapes: August 15 to September 30 Payment: Cash, Check. We have only wine grapes available, both red and white. Seven different varieties.(UPDATED: June 30, 2009)

Clearwater County

• The Honeyberry Farm - Uses natural growing practices, other berries, restrooms, picnic area
  19736 350th St, Bagley, MN 56621. Phone: 2183318070. Email: info@honeyberryusa.com. Open: Sunday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 7 pm, June 25 pm to July 15; Please call to confirm hours and availability. Directions: Half mile south of Bagley, MN on State Highway 92, 1 mile east on 350th Street. Click here for a map and directions. Specializing in Edible Blue Honeysuckles (Lonicera Caerulia L) aka haskap/honeyberry; Berry Blue Honeyberry and Tundra are first to ripen, Borealis is ready a week later. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: October 20, 2011)
• Ter-Lee Gardens - strawberries, U-pick and already picked, school tours
  20027 320th Street, Bagley, MN 56621. Phone: 1 800 251 1689. Alternate Phone: 218 694 2934. Fax: 218 694 6046. Email: info@terleegardens.com. Open: Late June to Mid July, Sundays to Fridays 8am to 5pm, closed Saturdays. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: South of Bagley Minnesota 4 miles on State highway 92 to county road 13, east 1 mile. 18 miles north of Itasca State Park on State highway 92 to county 13, east 1 mile. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. We are also at the Bemidji Area Farmers Market Sundays 11 to 4, Tuesdays 10 to 5 and Thursdays 12 to 6. At the Farmers Market we also carry a complete line of fresh vegetables, all grown by us. We are at the market late June thru October 31 bemidjifarmersmarket.com. (ADDED: March 22, 2011)

Crow Wing County

• Nelson-Shine Produce - flowers, strawberries, Turkeys, Fresh eggs, farm animals, school tours
  2911 145th Avenue, Brainerd, MN 56401. Phone: 218-828-0357. Alternate Phone: 218-330-7058. Email: ng.nelson@hotmail.com. Open: 7 days a week, 8 am to 6 pm; Special arrangements May be set up by request if needed. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: June 29, 2009)
• Wallin's Berry Farm - strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
  C.R. 18, Nisswa, MN. Phone: (218) 963-7456. Alternate phone: 218-562-4473. Open mid June to early July, from 8am to 8pm; call for special hours. Directions: Three miles east of Nisswa on C.R. 18.Straw-mulched field provides clean berries and no mud to walk in. Containers supplied or bring your own. Pre-picked strawberries when available. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: July 22, 2009)
  A visitor writes on July 22, 2009: "A fantastic strawberry patch; now (2009) they added blueberries and raspberries are coming in September. It has an old fashioned feel to it; no frills, just get down with a bucket they provide, pick your berries then go home. It's close to downtown Nisswa"

Dakota County

• Alexis Bailly Vineyard Hastings - grapes
  Hastings, MN. Phone: 651-437-1413.Email abv@abvwines.com Open June - Mid-Nov, Friday - Sun, to 5pm. Located one mile south of Hastings off Hwy 61 at 170th Street. Visitors welcome to visit the winery, stroll through the vineyards and sample the wines. Retail sales of wines. Pick your own grapes available in September. 
• Applewood Orchard - apples, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), rhubarb, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), U-pick and already picked, snacks and refreshment stand, school tours
  22702 Hamburg Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044. Phone: 952-985-5425. Fax: 952-985-5425. Open: For the strawberry season we are open from 8am to 5pm if there are berries available; Always call before coming for strawberries; You need to call for hours for the raspberry season in late July through October; For apples we are usually open daily from September 1st until October 31st from 9am to 6pm Monday through Saturday and 12pm until 6pm on Sundays. Directions: From the north take Cedar Avenue to 225th Street take a right there, and then a left on Hamburg Avenue From the south take Cedar to 225th take a left there and then a left on Hamburg Avenue We are the first driveway on the left. This year interstate County Road 70 At 35W is under construction, so if you are using 35W take the County Road 50 exit and then continue to Cedar Avenue Take a right on Cedar, continue to 225th and take a right and then a left on Hamburg Avenue. Click here for a map and directions. We have PYO June strawberries that are usually available mid June to Mid July, red raspberries that are available from late July until the first frost and apples from late August until Thanksgving. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. We have hayrides on the weekends during the apple season, a maze for small children and a haystack for children to play on. (ADDED: June 27, 2009)
• Bridgewater Produce Farm - blackberries, flowers, herbs/spices, pumpkins, raspberries (Autumn, red), farm animals, school tours
  4706 E Lonsdale Blvd, Northfield, MN 55057. Phone: 651-253-2689. Email: john@bridgewaterproducefarm.com. Open: Daily 8:00 am to sunset; April through October. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: From Northfield: From the intersection of Highway 3 and Highway 19 (5th Street), take Highway 19 WEST toward I-35. Go 2.1 miles. Bridgewater Produce is on the RIGHT. Enter driveway and turn RIGHT to access stand. From I-35: Exit I-35 at MN-19, exit 69. Go EAST toward Northfield 4.55 miles. Turn LEFT, enter driveway and turn RIGHT to access the stand. Click here for a map and directions. We open in April with plants and asparagus and end our season with our fall harvest festival in October. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: March 13, 2010)
• Lorences Berry Farm - strawberries and raspberries
  28625 Foliage Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057. Phone: 507-645-9749.  Open: May - mid October. Hours vary. Cedar Ave (Dakota County 23 or Foliage Ave). 14 miles south of Apple Valley or 7 miles north of Northfield. Pre-picked berries and asparagus are available by order - 24 hours in advance. Call before driving to the farm. Families are welcome with children supervised. Containers are provided. (UPDATED: June 19, 2011)
• Wyatt’s Strawberries - Strawberries
  Hastings, MN. Phone: 651-437-8479.  Open: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday, and 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday and Sunday during season (May-July). Featuring asparagus while in season; early May-June. We will pick to your order. Strawberries mid June-early July - pick your own. You may bring your own containers. Located S. of Hastings between Hwy 61 & Co. 47 on the corner of Joan Ave & 180th St. From Hwy 52 near the town of Coates, turn left (east) on County  Road 46. (46 turns into 48). Go 7 miles to Cty Road 47 and turn right. Go to Joan Ave (#89) and turn left. Go to 180th St. From Hastings: south of Hastings on Hwy 61 to 180th street. Right (west) on 180th, 2 miles to Joan Ave.  Payment: Cash and checks.

Douglas County

• Erickson's Petting Zoo - corn (sweet), cucumbers, pumpkins, winter squash, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  11890 Hope Road, Osakis, MN 56360. Phone: 320-762-0184. Email: dave@ericksonspettingzoo.com. Directions: from Interstate 94, take Osakis exit. Two miles west of Osakis on highway 27, one mile north on gravel, 1/2 mile west. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in August, September, October. Open: Monday to Saturday:10am to 4pm Sunday: 10am to 4pm September and October, open weekends, same hours. Payment: Cash, Check. Hold several activities on the farm. Easter Egg Hunt. Bird, Animal, Equipment & Tack Swap Sales -  Lots of fun activities with Pumpkin Patch and Corn Mazes. Live music on Saturdays, trolly rides, petting zoo and pony rides. 2nd Annual Giant Pumpkin Contest, Sunday, October 12. Lots of prizes. We also offer a mobile petting zoo and/or pony ring for festivals and fairs.
• Wilson's Organic Strawberries - Certified Organic, raspberries (red), strawberries, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm market, restrooms
  8375 Sethney Lane, Alexandria, MN 56308. Phone: 320-834-3498. Email: lwilson@rea-alp.com. Open: June to October 7 days a week; 8 am to 6pm. Directions: Off I-94, 6 miles west of Alexandria. Take exit 97, then go north on county road 40. Take first left. Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. We also have a large selection of other vegetables and fruits available to purchase from our farm store including a full fall harvest. (UPDATED: June 01, 2010)

Fillmore County

Freeborn County

• Farmer Johns Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, and prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, horse-drawn hay rides
  90537 273rd Street, Austin, MN 55912. Phone: 507-437-9180. Email us at: Joulla5@aol.com. Directions: North of Austin on 218 to Lansing Corners Restaurant, 3 miles west or from 251 at Corning three quarters of a mile south. Crops are usually available in June, July, September, October. Open: Pumpkin Patch open 10 to 6 daily Strawberry and vegetables daylight hours Strawberries June 10 to July 1 Raspberries July 5 to 30 and again in early September until freeze in October. Pumpkin Patch opens September 25 Payment: Cash, Check. We have tour buses as well as school groups. The kids love to play in my silos. We raise a lot of tomatoes and most vegetables and are very involved in the Austin Farmers Market.
• Hilltop Greenhouse and Farm - asparagus, broccoli, cucumbers, eggplant, herbs/spices, melons, peppers, pumpkins, winter squash, strawberries, gift shop, restrooms, farm animals, school tours
  83204 300th Street, Ellendale, MN 56026. Phone: 507-889-3271. Email: sales@hilltopgreenhouse.com. Open: Please call ahead for availability; Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Hilltop Greenhouse and Farm is located 2 miles North of Hollandale on County Road 28, or 3 miles East of Geneva on County Road 35 then 2.5 miles South on County Road 28. Watch for directional signs. Click here for a map and directions. Hilltop Greenhouse and Farm opens for the season April 20th with spring sales; Plants and Vegetable will be for sale until the end of October. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Hilltop Greenhouse and Farm is family owned and operated. All of our plants and produce are grown on our farm with sustainable practices. Take a ride to the country and enjoy the beautiful countryside view while you are able to shop for unique annuals, vegetables, perennials, shrubs, produce, and more. You will be glad you came and will be sharing the experience with family and friends!. (ADDED: October 07, 2011)

Goodhue County

• Cannon River Winery - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, grapes, gift shop, porta-potties, picnic area
  421 Mill Street West, Cannon Falls, MN 55009. Phone: 507.263.7400. Email: info@cannonriverwinery.com. Open: Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm; September 1 to October 15. Directions: From Rochester: Highway 52 North to Cannon Falls. Exit and turn right at Main Street (Highway 19). Proceed into downtown. Turn left on 4th Street. (Highway 20). Turn left on Mill Street. The Winery is on your left. From the Twin Cities: Highway 52 South to Cannon Falls. Exit and turn left at Main Street (Highway 19). Proceed into downtown. Turn left on 4th Street. (Highway 20). Turn left on Mill Street. The Winery is on your left. Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. In addition to wine grapes, our vineyard offers three varieties of table grapes: Somerset Seedless, King of the North, and Bluebell. We ask that people check in at the winery (located at 421 Mill Street West, Cannon Falls, MN) to get a map with directions. Cost: $3 per basket. You can also become part of our Harvest Crew! E-mail harvest@cannonriverwinery.com for more information. (ADDED: September 22, 2011)
• Flower Valley Orchard - Apples, pumpkins, winter squash, gourds, ornamental grasses, and prepicked produce, restrooms
  29732 Orchard Road, Red Wing, MN 55066. Phone: 651-385-0574. Email: flowervalleyrochards@yahoo.com. Directions: Take Highway 61 south of Red Wing to County 21, turn right on 21, travel 1 mile to Orchard Road, follow signs for 1 mile to Orchard. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Open: Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. Open mid August through October Payment: Cash, Check. Ornamental gourds and ornamental grasses. (UPDATED: August 25, 2009)

Hennepin County

• Apple Jack Orchards - Apples, currants (red and black), pumpkins, raspberries, winter squash, strawberries, 6 acre corn maze September to October
  4875 37th St SE, Delano, MN 55328. Phone: 763-972-6673. Fax: same. Email us at: applejack@applejackorchards.com . Directions: Hwy 55 West from Minneapolis 1 mile west of Rockford, MN, go left on Wright County  Road 32; One mile to orchard Click here for a map to our farm. We are open June through December. Open: Call or check our website for berry-picking hours; Apple Season hours are 10 am to 6 pm every day.  Large barn full of goodies! Fabulous bakery, gifts, fall December or as well as prepicked & you pick apples, raspberries pumpkins, etc. Weekend wagon rides and entertainment. Lunch is served daily. Great school tour. After Halloween we feature a Christmas shop & in December fresh Minnesota Christmas trees. (UPDATED: June 14, 2009)
• Bauer Berry Farm - blueberries, strawberries, and prepicked produce, wagon rides
  10830 French Lake Road, Champlin, MN 55316. Phone: 763-421-4384.  Directions: From Highway 169, go west onto County Road 12 for one half mile, then left onto County road 121 for one mile. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August. Open: In season picking from 7 am to 1pm and selected evenings from 5pm to 7pm for strawberries. Blueberry picking hours are from 8 am to noon and selected evenings. Strawberries from mid-June to early July Blueberries from early July into early August Pre picked sweet corn is available in August Payment: Cash, Check.
• Homestead Orchard - apples, raspberries, tomatoes, pumpkins
  1080 County Road 92, Maple Plain, MN. Phone: 612-290-8024.  Email frhar7@aol.com . Call for hours. Located 23 miles W of Mpls., take 394 (Hwy 12) & watch for sign 3 miles W of Maple Plain, then 2 miles S on County  Road 92. Pre-scheduled orchard tours. Pick your own apples, prepicked apples and our own cider. We feature Honeycrisp apples other varieties include Fireside, Haralson, Prairie Spy, Regent, Keepsake, Honeygold, Cortland, Ginger Gold, Zestar & Early Blush. Petting zoo with mini donkeys, calf, goats and baby lambs.
• Knapton's Raspberries, Pumpkins and Orchard - apples, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, pears, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (yellow), raspberries (Spring, yellow), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
  Located At The Intersection Of Highway 55 and Lake Sarah Heights Drive, Greenfield, MN 55373. Phone: 763-479-1184. Open: 8am to 8pm late June thru July; 9am until dark September 15 thru October 31. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: West of the Twin Cities on Highway 55, about 12 miles West of Interstate 494. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Featuring 5 acres of award-winning summer bearing red & yellow raspberries & 1 acre of fall raspberries. In the fall, Knapton's has one of the finest assortments of traditional & contemporary pumpkins & gourds. Besides orange pumpkins of all sizes, you can pick white, pink, blue, red, tan, warty and more. Knaptons also has a great selection of your favorite Minnesota apples! All produce is available pick-your-own or pre-picked. Call ahead for bulk orders. Large groups welcome. (UPDATED: October 01, 2009)
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• Minnetonka Orchards, LLC - apples, pumpkins
  Minnetrista, MN. Phone: 763-479-3191 or 763-479-6530. Email: schaperl@cs.com Open daily 10am-7pm August thru October 10am-5pm in November. A little beyond the lake. Great family fun. Corn maze, u-pick and pre-picked apples, cider, jams, caramel apples, fresh baked orchard pies & apple doughnuts, honey, maple syrup, pumpkins, winter squash, gifts and crafts. U-Pick  in Oct. Scheduled orchard tours. Free hay rides on weekends, Friday after 3pm. Fall Festival & live music every weekend September 6 - October 26. Highway 394 west to Maple Plain, then Cty. Road 83 south 2 one half miles to Cty. Road 26; from Mound take Cty. Road 110 north 2 one half miles to Cty. Road 26, follow the yellow signs. 
• Two Pony Gardens - dahlia flowers and fresh tomatoes
  Long Lake, MN. Phone: 763-473-0783.  Call for hours. We grow 150+ varieties of large garden dahlias and 20 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, selling dahlia and tomato plants in spring and "pick your own" cut dahlia flowers and fresh tomatoes from mid-summer on. We also offer dahlia growing workshops and products for growing healthy plants (organic fertilizer, stakes, twine). We use and support sustainable gardening practices. Directions: 394 W to 12 W. Exit Hwy 101 N. Left on County Rd 6. Go 2 miles, turn right on Tamarack. Go 1 mile, turn left on Deer Hill Road Follow Rd to end (gravel).

Houston County

• Wold Strawberries - blackberries, corn (sweet), peppers, raspberries, strawberries, tomatoes, and prepicked produce, restrooms, wagon rides
  22988 Berry Drive, Mabel, MN 55954. Phone: 507-493-5897. Email us at: information@woldstrawberries.com. Directions: Our farm is located in Southeastern Minnesota, halfway between Mabel and Spring Grove, 2.5 miles south of Highway 44 on County Road 8. Crops are usually available in June, July, August. Open: 7 days a week from 7 am to 8 pm. Payment: Cash, Check.

Hubbard County

• Carters' Red Wagon Farm - strawberries, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides
  14766 119th Avenue, Park Rapids, MN 56470. Phone: 218-732-4979. Email us at: redwagon@wcta.net. Directions: From the intersection of Hwys. 71 and 34 in Park Rapids: The Market is located 2 miles east on Hwy 34 (Look for the red barn.) The farm is 3 miles west on Hwy 34 and 3 miles south on 119th Ave. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July. Open: Our Market is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00-5:30, mid-May through October 31 Our Market in Park Rapids opens around mid-May with asparagus, rhubarb and bedding plants. Strawberries U-pick (at the farm) and ready-picked are available late June to July. Tomatoes and cucumbers start early July. Sweet corn, melons, raspberries, peas, green beans, and many other vegetables are available late July-Oct. Pumpkins, squash, ornamental corn, gourds, etc are available Sept.-Oct 31. Payment: Cash, Check. Come to our Pumpkins Parties every Saturday from late September through October for mazes, wagon rides, pumpkin launcher, games, pumpkin boats, refreshments and more.

Isanti County

• Dew Fresh Produce - blueberries, currants (red and black), pumpkins, raspberries, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Garlic
  404 375thAvenue, Stanchfield, MN 55080. Phone: 763-689-2282. Email: DewFreshProduce@msn.com. And for a map to our farm, click here.. Payment: Cash, Check.

Itasca County

• Blueberry Meadows - blueberries,
  34471 8 Mile Rd, Grand Rapids, MN 55744. Phone: 218 326 0671. Alternate Phone: 218 244 6073. Email: blu.berry@earthlink.net. Open: As early as July 11 to as late as September 19;Every day from 8 a Monday to 8 p m. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Go 8 miles south of Grand Rapids on Highway 169 to 8 Mile Road, turn right on 8 Mile Road, go 1 mile, follow signs to Meadow Number 5. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries: Late July, August, sometimes early September. Payment: Cash, Check. Blueberry Meadows has just re-opened in the new Meadow Number 5, with 1800 plants of Chippewa and 300 plants of Northblue blueberries for your picking pleasure. (ADDED: December 31, 2010)
• Lavalier's Berry Patch - strawberries, blueberries County Road 441, Grand Rapids, MN. Phone: 218-327-9199. Pick-your-own and prepicked strawberries usually available around  July 1 and blueberries around August 1. Call for current prices and to place orders for prepicked berries.
• LuneyBerries Strawberry Farm - apples, asparagus, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
  41237 County Road 63, Cohasset, MN 55721. Phone: 218-328-5176. Email: berries@paulbunyan.net. Directions: west on U.S. highway 2 from Grand Rapids 1 mile then left on county road 63 for 9 miles. the farm is on the left hand side and the Luneyberry strawberry sign is highly visible. Open: Monday to Sunday, 8 am to 7 pm. strawberries usually beginning either the last week of June or first week of July; call ahead for picking information; thanks. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: February 11, 2009)
• Nordic Ridge Gardens - strawberries and pumpkins
  19147 County Road 434, Bovey, MN 55709. Phone: 247-7726 or toll-free 1-888-FARM-FUN (327-6386).  E-mail address: gene@nordicridge.com   And click here for a map and directions. Usually available starting July 1. 2005 prices: $7.50 for pick-your-own 5-quart pail and $12 for prepicked 5-quart pail.
• Uncle Joe's Berry Patch - blueberries
  34469 8 Mile Road, Grand Rapids, MN 55744. Phone: 218-327-8056. Email: jblauer10@msn.com. Crops are usually available in July, August. Open: Generally open weekends mid July to mid August from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Payment: Cash, Check.
• Wegner's Tree Farm - Blueberries, Christmas Trees, Farm Tours
  19600 Cardinal Drive, Grand Rapids, MN. Phone: (218) 326-5965. Email: cwegner2@msn.com. Directions: From Grand Rapids, East on Hwy 2 to the Blackberry store, turn right on Dove Lane. Go 3/4 miles to Cardinal Drive and proceed to the second tree farm at 19600 Cardinal Drive. Remember we are the second tree farm on Cardinal Drive. Open: Seasonal - call for information. Specializing in delicious blueberries in the summer, and premium quality Balsam Fir, Spruce and White Pine Christmas trees up to 10' tall in the fall. (UPDATED: February 27, 2011)

Kanabec County

• Dunsmore Family Farm - Strawberries, pumpkins,  corn maze, farm animals, grass maze, hay rides
  2879 Mahogany St, Mora, MN 55051. Phone: 320-336-9924. Open: see their website. Email: ajdunsmore@msn.com. PYO blueberries coming in 2010.
  A visitor writes on July 06, 2009: "I go every year for my strawberries! Owners are very attentive and personable. We will go back again for the corn maze this year. There is a port-o-potty, they did a "picnic" for our church in the fall and they do have a picnic area in the fall, with pumpkins and corn maze there is also a sort-of petting zoo and a corn "bin" to play in, a local photographer comes and does pictures also. " (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: July 06, 2009)
• Sharratt Berry Farm - strawberries
  1182 175th Avenue, Ogilvie, MN 56358. Phone: (320) 272-4319. Directions: From Ogilvie G miles north on Hwy 47, 2 miles west on Cty Rd 10 (170th Ave). Open: Seasonal, May-October, call for hours and availability. Pick your own berries, pre-picked asparagus and limited supply of picked apples. Also jams and jellies prepared in a certified kitchen. Call for specific crop information.

Le Sueur County (aka, LeSueur County)

• Montgomery Orchard - apples, corn maze, restrooms, gift shop, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food), picnic area, birthday parties
  15953 State Highway 99 (140th St. W) , Montgomery, MN 56069. Phone: 952-221-1051. Email: montgomeryorchard@integra.net . Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard . Our mission is to provide a refreshing and memorable outdoor experience for families, friends and organizations. We hope you will enjoy the peace that comes with the fresh air of a crisp fall day. Montgomery Orchard bloomed in the mind of owner, Scott Wardell, and transcended into reality when the first section of apple orchard, Orchard A, was planted in 1999. Since then, thanks to the help of many, Scott and his family have now expanded the orchard nearly six-fold, adding on a new segment designated by another letter every year. Aside from Orchard, the rest of Scott and Barb's farm land is dedicated to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) including the growth of various hardwood and evergreen trees and prairie restoration. It is now the mission of Scott and his family to deliver the joy and experience of taking part in the most beautiful parts of nature to their guests. When the summer comes to a close, our arms are open to all that will come. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: April 07, 2011)
• My Minnesota Farmer - apples, raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, Fresh eggs, farm animals
  35100 191st Avenue, Montgomery, MN 56069. Phone: 612-245-6271. Alternate Phone: 507-364-7348. Email: csa@mymnfarmer.com. Open: Please contact us to find a time to come to our U - pick farm; We will make sure that when you want to come the produce is plentiful and perfectly ripe. Directions: From the twin cities take 35 south until you come to county road 1 which is the Montgomery and Dundas exit. Follow exit and take a right onto County road 1. Follow 1 which turns into county road 26. After driving on county road 26 through Montgomery continue on 26 for three miles. Take a left onto County Road 136. We are the first house on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: January 29, 2010)

Martin County

• Center Creek Orchard - apples, pumpkins, U-pick and already picked, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours
  663 254th Avenue, Fairmont, MN 56031. Phone: 507-773-4547. Email: centercreek@frontiernet.net. Open: Weekends September and October, Saturday and Sunday, noon to 6 pm. Directions: FROM FAIRMONT: South on Highway 15 4 miles, East on County Road 18 4 miles FROM I-90: Exit 107 East Chain/Granada, South on County Road 53 5 miles, West on County Road 18 1/2 mile. Click here for a map and directions. FALL FESTIVAL: weekends in September and October; Activities include pumpkin patch, storytelling, corn pile, scarecrow building, castle bouncer, giant maze, apple sling, barrel ride, hayride, petting farm, super slide and haunted forest; For sale in APPLE BARN: over a dozen varieties of Minnesota grown apples, jams, jellies, pie, apple crisp and apple cider; Pick-Your-Own apples October 19th to 31st. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Proud members of Minnesota Apples Growers and Minnesota Grown Associations. (UPDATED: July 05, 2010)

Meeker County

• Dassel Hillside Farm - strawberries
  24492 MN Hwy15, Dassel, MN 55325. Phone: 320-275-2622. Email: dasselhillsidefarm@embarqmail.com.. Directions: 1.5 miles north of Dassel (US Hwy 12) on MN Hwy 15 or 30 miles south of St. Cloud on MN Hwy 15. Crops are usually available in June, July. Open: Call for availability. Upick normally opens at 7 am until picked out for the day. Prepicked strawberries and apples are also available. Payment: Cash, Check.

Mille Lacs County

• J Q Fruit Farm - Apples, blueberries, raspberries
  8082 - 33rd Street, Princeton, MN 55371. Phone: 763-389-2567. Email us at: jqfruit@sherbtel.net. Directions: Hwy 169 going North - take Hwy 95 going East - take a left at Rum River Drive, go approx 3 blks to County Road 4 - turn right. Continue to 33rd Street - take a Right - go all the way to the end. Farm at the end of dirt road. Click here for a map to our farm. We are open July, August, September, October. Our hours are: See web site or call for u-pick hours. Blueberries - July - August Raspberries - July - August Apples - Late August - October

Morrison County

• Lorenz Strawberry Patch - strawberries
  13152 48th Avenue, Little Falls, MN 56345. Phone: (320)-547-2252. Email us at: kplorenz@hotmail.com. Directions: Seven miles west of Little Falls on highway 27. Left on County Road 1 (Dove Road) one mile. Right on 135th Street one mile. Left at the T (48th Avenue) 1/4 mile on left. (Follow strawberry signs) Crops are usually available in June, July. Open: Seven days a week, 7:00am to dusk. Mid June to Mid July, weather permitting. Payment: Cash, Check. Strawberries are weighed and priced by the pound. Free picking boxes available. Ice cream pails also welcome. Also available: Lorenz homegrown whole chickens. Farm raised. Processed and frozen at state licensed facility. Priced by the pound (6-8 pound average).
• Triple S Strawberry Farm - pumpkins, strawberries, already-picked produce, farm animals
  7408 Imperial Road, Royalton, MN 56373. Phone: 320-584-8159. Email: triples@fallsnet.com. Open: Daily 6 am until picked out; Call for availability. Directions: 3 miles north of Royalton High School or take County Road 34 east from Highway 10 for 3 miles, turn right onto County Road 27, travel 2 1/4 miles to the farm. Watch for signs. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: June 24 to July 12 Pumpkins: late September through October. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: May 26, 2009)

Norman County

• Garden Hills Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, beans, corn (sweet), cucumbers, onions, peas, pumpkins, raspberries (red), winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties, picnic area
  4334 330th Ave, Fertile, MN 56540. Phone: 218-945-3765. Email: gardenhillsfarm@hotmail.com. Open: Seven days a week during berry season, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Directions: From Fertile, MN, turn off of MN Highway 32 and go East on Polk County Highway 1, go seven miles, turn right and go three miles south, take a right on Norman County 1 (330th Avenue) and go one half mile. There will be a sign at the end of the driveway and at your turn onto 330th Avenue. Click here for a map and directions. Come the first Saturday in October, 10:00 to 3:00 for our Harvest Festival and free refreshments. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check. We have delicious award winning strawberries and raspberries, grown naturally with insecticides used only as a last resort to preserve our crop. No herbicides are used on our produce. Children are welcome in the berry patch; this is a place for families to come and enjoy together. If you would rather not pick your own berries we will pick them for you. All pre-picked berries are picked that morning for the freshest and best berries! All vegetable produce is pre-picked. Come and ENJOY GARDEN HILLS FARM!. (ADDED: June 23, 2011)

Ottertail County

• Arnold Strawberry Farm - Strawberries
  RT 1, Box 93 Parkers Prairie, MN, 56361. Phone: 218-338-2588. Open: 7 am to 7 PM during strawberry season Directions: From the intersection of Third Avenue and Broadway in Alexandria, take 3rd Avenue East. At the stoplight, turn north (left) onto Nokomis Street (State Hwy 29). Follow Hwy 29 north 20 miles to Parkers Prairie. Continue north of Parkers Prairie on State Highway 29 for 6 miles. Turn east (right) 2 one half miles on County Road 40. The farm is on the left. >From the north: take hwy 29 south toward Alexandria. Go approximately 10 miles until to see County Road 40 (only goes east). Turn left on to County  Road 40 and go 2 one half miles - farm is on the left. They do have port-a-potties for customer usage.
• Herzog Berries - raspberries (red), strawberries, restrooms
  29937 Twin Pine Road, Underwood, MN 56538. Phone: 218-739-5483. Alternate Phone: 218-826-6459. Email: herzogberries@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 7am to 2pm. Directions: We are located at the corner of County Road 1 and County Road 35 - 3 miles north of Weetown on County Road 1 or 13 miles north of Fergus Falls on County Road 1 or 7 miles north of Underwood on County Road 35. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: Late June to mid-July Raspberries: Early July to late July. Payment: Cash, Check. We provide five quart pails for strawberries and raspberries, along with flats to take berries home in. We are pesticide free.  (ADDED: May 31, 2009) (UPDATED: June 15, 2009)

Pine County

• Ben's Berry Farm - Uses natural growing practices, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, U-pick and already picked, farm market
  34921 Two Rivers Road, Hinckley, MN 55037. Phone: 320-384-7232. Alternate Phone: 320-233-6356. Open: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8am to noon; Open evenings and Saturdays by appointment. Directions: Take exit 180 on Interstate 35. Take old Highway 61 North to Bear road. Turn West on Bear road. Turn North on Two Rivers Road. we are the first place on the West side of the road. Click here for a map and directions. Everbearing Strawberries: Memorial Day to Halloween Red Raspberries: June to October. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: September 22, 2010) (UPDATED: September 22, 2010)
• TLC Berry Patch - Uses natural growing practices, strawberries, U-pick and already picked
  State Highway 70 East, Pine City, MN 55063. Phone: 320-282-5873. Email: Lucascarey2006@wildblue.net. Open: daily, weather permitting. Directions: Interstate 35, exit 165; Highway 70 Rock Creek, MN and Grantsburg, WI. Travel 5 miles east on highway 70. Strawberry patch is on left side, just past Melon Vine Farm. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries are June-bearing varieties lasting three weeks; Picking starts approximately June 15 through July 4; Call for specific hours near the start of the season. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: May 31, 2011)

Polk County

• Fedosia's Garden - cucumbers, gooseberries, raspberries, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, prepicked produce
  21531 380th Street South, Erskine, MN 56535. Phone: 218-687-3081. Email: domnikakaya@yahoo.com. Directions: We are 3 miles south of Erskine on highway 34. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September. Open: Monday to Saturday from 7am to 8pm; closed on Sunday. We have strawberries, raspberries, and all different kinds of vegetables; Strawberries are ready end of June and raspberries are ready in the middle of July; Vegetables vary; Please call us if you have any questions. Payment: Cash, Check. We have bread and bagels baked daily, canned goods, fruit and vegetables. (ADDED: July 28, 2008)

Pope County

• Glacial Acres - ORGANIC, broccoli, cucumbers, garlic, peppers, raspberries, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables
  17734 335th St, Sunburg, MN 56289. Phone: 320-278-2002. Email us at: kelly@glacialacres.com. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October. Open: by appointment. Please call, email or visit our website. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check. We are a small family operation, certified organic by MOSA. We specialize in berries, collies and assorted delicious vegetables.

Ramsey County

• City Backyard Farming LLC - Uses natural growing practices, beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, herbs/spices, onions, peas, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg,
  668 Victoria Street South, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Phone: 651-263-1167. Email: info@citybackyardfarming.com. Open: May 1, 2010 Wednesday 4 pmto 6:30 pm Saturday 8 am to 12 noon Sunday 8 amto 12 noon. Directions: 35E South, West 7th East, Victoria Street South. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. Asian greens, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Italian Broccoli Raab, Purple beans, Green Beans, Pole Beans, Long Beans, and more; Chilli-sweet to super hot varieties, Bell pepers, Eggplants, Potatoes, Kohlrabi, Okra, Radishes, Carrots, Salad Mix, Onions, Melons, Squash,Fresh Cut Flowers, Bitter Melon, Corn, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Peas, Winter Melon, Pumpkins, and much much more different and unique varieties. (ADDED: March 04, 2010)

Redwood County

Rice County

• Fireside Orchard - Apples
  2225 Lonsdale Blvd, Northfield, MN, 55057. Phone: 507-663-1376. Email us at: apples@firesideorchard.com. We make fresh apple cider, fudge, donuts and apple pies, and carry jams, jellies, Minnesota cheese, honey and maple syrup. Of course, there are plenty of pumpkins for Halloween! Products available: Apples, Apple Cider, Apple Pies, Fudge, Donuts, Caramel Dips, Minnesota Cheeses, Caramel Apples, Jar Honey, Comb Honey, Pure Maple Syrup, Flavored Syrups, Apple Butter, Jams and Jellies, Popcorn, Soynuts, Apple Peelers, Sorghum, Wax Candles, Salsa, Steak Sauce & Dressing, Bread, Muffin & Pancake Mixes fountain Everyone is welcome to enjoy our rose and mum flower gardens, complete with fountain. We encourage people to take a moment out of their busy lives and "stop and smell the flowers"! Our season generally runs from August to New Year, with hours of 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, seven days a week.
• Nelson's Apple Farm - pre-cut and cut-your-own Christmas trees,  wagon rides (weekends), farm animals, 7 Acre Corn Maze, Gift Shop, and . Crop Maze/Labyrinth, Farm Animals (see also Petting Zoo), Apples, Pumpkins
  3270 Douglas Avenue, Webster, MN, 55088. Phone: (952) 461-3355. Email: Appleman121@cs.com. Directions: Located 2 miles south of New Market and one mile north of Webster. Open: Day after Thanksgiving to December 20th, Monday through Friday 1:00pm to 5:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Apple Season - Open Daily Monday through Friday 1:00pm to 6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.Pick your own apples - 20 different varieties! Apple barn opens September 1 - December 20. Pre-picked and pick-your-own apples & pumpkins, apple cider.
• Silkey Gardens LLC - strawberries,
  5556 E 115 Street PO Box 53, Northfield, MN 55057. Phone: 507-645-4158. Open: Hours will be posted on our website as we get closer to the harvest season. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: November 24, 2009)
• Straight River Farm - raspberries (red), strawberries, U-pick and already picked, restrooms, picnic area
  3733 220th Street East, Faribault, MN 55021. Phone: 507-334-2226. Email: info@straightriverfarm.com. Open: Hours vary due to weather and crop conditions, but we are generally open 7 days from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm Evening hours available during peak season; Please call for updates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: From Faribault, head south on Willow Street to Glynnview Trail. Left on Glynnview 1 mile to 220th Street. Left on 220th Street 1.8 miles to farm. More directions available on website. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries available early June; Raspberries available starting about July 5; Each picking season is approximately 3 weeks. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: December 05, 2009)

Rock County

• Hansen's Berry Farm - strawberries, U-pick and already picked
  898 60th Avenue, Beaver Creek, MN 56116. Phone: 507-673-0063. Alternate Phone: 507-290-0479. Open: Seven days a week during picking season, 7 am to Noon; Picking season is typically mid June through the end of July; Opening day in 2011 is Wednesday, June 29. Directions: Interstate 90, Minnesota exit 5 at Beaver Creek. North on 60th Avenue approximately 1/2 mile, the farm is on the right. Click here for a map and directions.  Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: February 07, 2011) (UPDATED: June 27, 2011)

St. Louis County (Saint Louis County)

• Blackbirds & Blueberries  - blueberries,
  3601 Crosby Road, Cloquet, MN 55720. Phone: 218-879-8193. Open: Call for days and hours. Directions: from Duluth go west on North Cloquet Road to Crosby Road, north on Crosby for 2.5 miles, look for Blackbirds & Blueberries sign. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Please call for picking dates. During season will be open select days, mostly weekend. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 19, 2011) (formerly calledBlueberry Bush's)
• Hoffbauer's - raspberries
  3361 Lindahl Road, Proctor. Phone: 218-624-4159. Hoffmans has prepicked raspberries available at the Duluth Farmers Market in late July. Pick-your-own berries available by appointment. Call for price.
• Lakewood Berry Farms - raspberries, black currants
  3435 Riley Road. Phone: 218-525-5710. Pick-your-own raspberries usually available around July 20; black currants available a week later. Call for price.
• Peterson's Berry Farm - strawberries,
  2001 Minnesota Highway 37; Eveleth. Phone: 218-744-5759. Petersons has pick-your-own and prepicked strawberries beginning in late June or the first part of July. Pick-your-own and prepicked blueberries start in late July and early August. Call for price and to place orders for prepicked berries.
  A visitor writes on July 26, 2009: "Berries in MN are slow this year, esp. far north. Peterson's is still picking strawberries July 26, 2009. Their blueberries won't be ready 'til mid-Aug."
• Shary's Berries - ORGANIC, blueberries
  Homestead Road (off of Highway 61), Two Harbors, MN, 55616. Phone: 218-834-5221. An acre and a half of berries and vegetables. Pick your own certified organic blueberries and prepicked blueberries & raspberries. Directions:  northeast of Duluth, 10 miles out of Two Harbors. Take Cty 11 west from Two Harbors. Road turns to dirt, continue west to fire #1651, 1/8 miles further on right. From Duluth take Hwy 61 towards Two Harbors. Turn left on Homestead road (Co 42). Go 6 miles to T. Go left. In 1/2 mile turn right onto App Road. Go 1 1/2 miles, then turn right on Two Harbors Road Field 1/8 mile on left. All produce 100% certified organic. Ready in late July/August Call for hours. (UPDATED: July 16, 2010) (UPDATED: July 17, 2010)

Scott County

• Cherith Farms - Uses natural growing practices, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, and prepicked produce
  27450 Raven Road, Belle Plaine, MN 56011. Phone: 507-665-5055. Email us at: mecredyd@earthlink.net. Directions: We are located between Belle Plaine and Lesueur. Take 169 south out of Belle Plaine, Turn left on 53, Go 3 miles, Right on 270th, Go left on Raven Road. Top of Hill - See large old barn. Turn Right. You're Here! Open: Please check Cherith Farms website for current season dates and picking times. Strawberries - we planted new plants that bear strawberries from June through frost in the Fall! Come pick strawberries all summer!, Raspberries June 20 to July 25, Heirloom Tomatoes Mid August to Frost, Gourds and pie pumpkins September thru October. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. Also available free range hen eggs. No antibiotics or steroids used. Now selling honey and producing a some jams and jellies. (UPDATED: May 29, 2010)
• Emma Krumbee's Orchard and Farm & Greenhouse - apples, pumpkins, strawberries, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  507 East South Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011. Phone: 952-873-3006. Email: info@emmakrumbees.com. Directions: South of Minneapolis 25 miles on highway 169, half way between Mankato and the Twin Cities And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Open: year round Emma Krumbees Restaurant 6am to 10pm; Amerinn Lodge and Suites Emma Krumbees Floral 8am to 6pm; Emma Krumbees General Store 10am to 7pm; Emma Farmer Market April thru December 9am to 6pm; Strawberries (Hydroponic no bending no kneeling) May thru Sept; Apples Mid August thru October; Pumpkins September thru October; Scarecrow Festival Mid September thru October; Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Annual Scarecrow Contest Held in September running thru all of October.
• Havlicek’s Veseli Vrsek Happy Hill Orchard - apples
  Veseli, MN. Phone: 952-758-4386. Email: veselivr@juno.com Open 4:30-6:30 pm Monday to Friday; 10 am to 6 pm Saturday & Sunday August 15- December . Located 4 miles north of Veseli or 6 miles east of New Prague, or 10 miles south of Prior Lake off County  Road 23. Featuring 23 varieties of u-pick or pre-picked apples that ripen from Aug- Oct. We also have light basswood blossom honey, plums, grapes, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, garlic and onions. Our no frills family operation allows us to charge the lowest prices. We also sell stored apples all winter. 
• Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard - apples, pumpkins, restrooms, picnic area, weddings and wedding parties
  8251 Old Highway 169 Blvd, Jordan, MN 55352. Phone: 952-492-2785. Email: info@225waterstreet.com. Open:Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: From the Twin Cities: Highway 169 South through Jordan. First left after Jordan stoplight on County Road 59. First right at stopsign on County Road 66 / Old Hwy. 169. You will see signs and take a left up the hill to the orchard. And for a map to our farm, Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Formerly known as "Sponsels"(UPDATED: August 07, 2011)  Also see our Pumpkin/Corn maze listing and our Christmas listing.
• Peter's Pumpkins and Carmen's Corn - flowers, pumpkins, and prepicked produce, restrooms, face painting, school tours
  12860 Old Brickyard Road, Shakopee, MN 55379. Phone: (952)9060247. Email: peterspumpkins@yahoo.com. Directions: Located in Shakopee: from Hwy 169, take Co. Road 69 S to the intersection with Co. Road 78. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September. Open: Monday to Friday, 11am - dark; Sat-Sun, 9am - dark. Payment: Cash, Check. We grow a large variety of fruit and vegetables. We weed and harvest by hand and guarantee the freshness and highest quality of raspberries, melons, vine-ripened & canning tomatoes, sweet corn, onions, herbs, etc. Pick-your-own cut flowers available. We celebrate fall with free hayrides and face painting on weekends and a daily pick your pumpkin. Very competitive prices! School field trips available. Retail/wholesale. Se habla español!
• Sweetland Orchard - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, apples, pears, plums, raspberries (Autumn, red), Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
  26205 Fairlawn Avenue, Webster, MN 55088. Phone: 651-252-4337 . Alternate Phone: (651-252-4337). Fax: 507-389-5506. Email: gretchen.perbix@gmail.com. Open: Saturdays, 4 to 7 Sundays, 11 to 5. Directions: From the Twin Cities: I-35 south to County 2 (Elko/New Market exit). Go west on County 2 eight miles to Fairlawn. Turn left on Fairlawn for a city block. From the southwest suburbs: take 13 south to County 2. Go east on County 2 for about two miles to Fairlawn. Turn right on Fairlawn for a city block. Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Home brewers: we sell raw cider in bulk. Contact us to make arrangements. (ADDED: September 06, 2010) (UPDATED: September 27, 2011)
• Thompson’s Hillcrest Orchard - Apples, raspberries
  New Market, MN. Phone: 952-461-2055. Email: barbara_a_t@hotmail.com. Open Aug-Nov, please call for hours. Apples, raspberries U-pick & pre-picked, 8 varieties (including newest U of M varieties Honeycrisp & Zestar)! Conveniently located 15 minutes from Burnsville. Go south on 35W to the County  Road 70 exit. Go west on 70. Go left on County  Road 27. Go right on 250th St. East. Tours and other group events by appt.  (UPDATED: August 17, 2009)

Sherburne County

• Becks - pumpkins, strawberries, porta-potties
  15362 190 Th Ave, Elk River, MN 55330. Phone: 612 961 7178. Email: becksgreenhouse@aol.com. Open: When in season, usually in June. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 4 miles west of Elk River on the north side of Highway 10. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (UPDATED: June 03, 2011) (ADDED: February 15, 2010)
• Goracke Trees - raspberries, gift shop, farm animals
  16598 County Road 14, Elk River, MN 55330. Phone: 763-263-6355. Email: goracketrees@aol.com. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, November, December. Open: Friday after Thanksgiving 10 to 5, Then Saturdays and Sundays 10 to 5 until Christmas. Rasperries: Late June through mid- July, Open for Christmas Trees the Friday after Thanksgiving and Saturdays and Sundays until Christmas Eve. Payment: Cash, Check.
• Grayson’s Berryland - strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.
  Clear Lake, MN. Phone: 320-743-3384. Open 8am - 6pm (Monday to Friday), 8am - 3pm (Sat), 8am - 1pm (Sun). Located 45 minutes north of Twin Cities on I-94. Take Clearwater exit and travel north on Hwy 24 to County Road 8. Pick-your-own or already picked strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Containers are provided.
• Jan’s Cut Your Own Trees - Christmas trees
  Becker, MN. Phone: 320-743-3327.  Opening daily after Thanksgiving, 9 am to 5pm. Come see our great selection of trees on 150 acres, including premium Fraser Firs. We have two locations open to serve you. Just north of Becker, Mn on State Hwy 25. Free shaking and baling and tree bag with every purchase. Come see Santa land by helicopter and visit with him. Then shop the craft store for that touch of a homemade Christmas. Enjoy the aroma and warmth of a bonfire while learning about our living history events or take a ride on the horse-drawn wagon. 
• Strawberry Wild - strawberries, U-pick and already picked
  3385 85th Street Ne, Monticello, MN 55362. Phone: 763-229-9444. Fax: 763-428-4044. Email: kathyrneiber@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 7 am to 7 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Take Interstate 94 and get off on highway 25 in Monticello. Head South on 25 for about 4 miles (you'll go past Wal-Mart). Turn Right onto 85th Avenue. Farm will be on the Left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: June 08, 2011)

Stearns County

• Strawberry Patch - strawberries,
  30063 370th Street, Melrose, MN 56352. Phone: 320-837-5442. Alternate Phone: 877-737-5442. Email: berrypatch@albanytel.com. Open: 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. Directions: We are located just off I-94 between Freeport/Melrose. Take the New Munich exit (exit #137). Go 1/4 mile south, then 3/4 mile east. Follow the signs. Click here for a map and directions. Call us with any questions you may have, or visit our website for further information. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: March 26, 2010) (UPDATED: June 12, 2010)

Wadena County

• Carman Berry Farm - peas, raspberries, summer squash, strawberries
  19168 145th Avenue, Wadena, MN 56482. Phone: 218-631-4613Directions: From Wadena take hwy71 North 4 miles. Then take County Road 190 East for 1 one half miles. Turn left one block - signs will be posted. Click here for a map to our farm. We are open June, July, August, September, October. Our hours are: Open 7 days a week, 7am to 7pm. Please call berry line at (218-631-4613 for what is available.

Wabasha County

• Apple Ridge Orchard - Apples, pumpkins
  Mazeppa, MN. Phone: 507-843-3033. Seasonal hours Apples galore! (Including famous Apple Ridge Honeycrisp, Haralson, Honeygold, and Sweet Sixteen). Plus, fresh-pressed apple cider, pumpkins, caramel apples, and a festive harvest atmosphere. Favorite family events include pick-your-own apples and you-pick pumpkins with tractor-pulled wagon rides every weekend. Kids Corn Maze. Apple Ridge llamas and barnyard animals love kids. Located just 15 minutes north of Rochester. Apple Ridge Orchard information and map on website.
• Roper Pumpkin Patch - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, Other fruit or veg, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
  104 Orchard Lane, Lake City, MN 55041. Phone: (507)269-1877. Email: wg_one@yahoo.com. Open: daily, stop at the house and ask. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Right off highway 63 at the city limits of Lake City MN. Look for the big field of pumpkins and follow the signs. Click here for a map and directions. Coming Fall 2009. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: May 21, 2009)
• Surin Farms - vegetables
  Zumbro Falls, MN. Phone: 507-753-2651 surinfarms@aol.com Open May-October, call for hours. Quality, hand picked or pick your own vegetables. Specializing in Asian vegetables, herbs and spices. one half mile west of Zumbro Falls on Hwy 60, then 1 mile north on County Road 68. Delivery available.

Waseca County

Washington County

• Aamodt’s Apple Farm, Inc.  - apples
  Stillwater, MN. Phone: 651-439-3127.  Seasonal hours, August to December . Throughout the season Aamodt’s takes on a festive atmosphere. Our turn-of-the century farm village comes alive with children’s laughter rising from the pony rides & petting farm as fiddlers stroll the grounds. Take a hay ride, or sit back and relax in the pantry with homemade bakery goods & fresh pressed cider. Take a ride in Aamodt’s hot air balloons. We added a winery, with apple & grape wines. Enjoy a walk through the orchard & pick your own apples. Visit our website full of info & coupons.
• Afton Apple Orchards - Pick your own apples, strawberries, fall raspberries and pumpkins. Also 12 acre Corn Maze, large playground, pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting farm, straw mountain, concessions, jam, jelly, cider and other apple time favorites.
  14421 90th Avenue South, Afton, MN. Phone: 651-436-8385. Open daily 7am to 7pm strawberry season, 10am to 6pm apple, fall raspberry and pumpkin season. End of Mid June to first part of November. We have an annual apple festival in October that is a lot of fun and has lots to do for the whole family. Also pick-your-own raspberries mid August ‘til mid part Oct. Call on day you wish to come for availability of berries. From Saint Paul: I94 east to Manning Ave South. Right on Manning 9 miles to 90th St. Turn left on 90th. Go 2 1/2 miles to Afton Apple Orchard on right. Follow signs.
• Afton Raspberry Company - raspberries,
  1421 Neal Avenue South, Afton, MN 55001. Phone: 651-436-7631. Email: John J. Arco @msn. Directions: From St. Paul 94 east to manning avenue. Take a right. Go 200 feet and take a left onto the frontage road. Go to 1st stop sign and take a right. Go 1.4 miles. We are located on the left side of the road. address is 1421 neal ave. so. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in August, September. Open: 7 days a week from 8am till dark. Mid august thru September Fall Raspberries Only Starting mid august thru September Payment: Cash, Check.
• The Berry Patch - strawberries, raspberries & blueberries
  See the driving directions, MN, 55110. Phone: 651-433-3448.  Pick-your-own & pre-picked strawberries in June and pick-your-own & pre-picked raspberries & blueberries in July.  Orders for tree-ripened Michigan peaches and sweet cherries also taken. Forest Lake, MN 55110. Five miles east of Forest Lake on Hwy 97. Turn south on County  Road 15 (Manning Trail) for 1 three quarters of a miles, then turn right onto County  Road 50. Supervised children welcome. Containers provided.  Open daily, June to August, weather & crop permitting. 
• Blueberry Fields Of Stillwater - blueberries, picnic area
  9450 Mendel Road North, Stillwater, MN 55082. Phone: 651-351-0492. Email: bev@blueberryfieldsofstillwater.com. Directions: Located just north of Stillwater. From Highway #36, go North on Manning Avenue/Highway #15 for 3 miles. Turn right on Dellwood Road/Highway 96 and go 1 mile. Turn left on Mendel Road North and go 1/2 mile. See this page for a map and directions. Blueberry Fields of Stillwater will be on your left. Open: Blueberry season is in July; Call or check website for specific picking dates and times. Payment: Cash, only. Experience the peaceful setting of Blueberry Fields of Stillwater while you savor the taste of fresh blueberries! Our pick your own field includes a picnic area for enjoying your day in the country. (ADDED: June 02, 2008)
• Covered Bridge Farm -  blueberries, apples, Christmas trees
  18655 Forest Blvd., Forest Lake, MN 55025. Phone: 651-464-0735  Pick your own Univ of Mn variety blueberries starting early July for about 4 weeks. Pre-picked  - pick and cut - (Balsam Fir, Colorado Spruce, Scotch Pine, Norway Spruce Replica covered bridge over creek in picturesque rural setting.  Located 16 miles north of St. Paul on US Highway 61.
• Fischer’s Croix Farm Orchard - Apples, pumpkins, raspberries, corn maze
  Hastings, MN. Phone: 651-437-7126.  kjleadholm@aol.com Open daily, September to Nov 9:30am - 6pm. Call for harvest dates, weekend activities, directions or to schedule group tours. Apples, pumpkins, raspberries, corn maze and more. Located on the scenic Lower St. Croix River, 1 mile  north of US Hwy 10 on Wash County  Road 21 just 25 minutes south of St. Paul. Over 20 varieties of apples pre-picked or pick-your-own available. PYO fall raspberries, cider, honey, maple syrup, PYO pumpkins and other fall vegetables available. September through October 31 corn maze, weekend hayrides, petting animals and picnic facilities. Enjoy our fall gardens and a stroll through the orchard.
• Live Flowers, LLC - No pesticides are used, flowers, U-pick and already picked
  15677 May Avenue, Marine On St. Croix, MN 55047. Phone: 651-433-5075. Email: arkey1@frontiernet.net. Open: by appointment only, Monday to Saturday, from 8 am to 7 pm, July 1 to September 30 or frost. Directions: From Stillwater and Highway 36, drive north on Manning (County Road 15) for 8 miles. Turn right on 155th Street and left on May Avenue. We are 10 miles north of downtown Stillwater. Click here for a map and directions. The month of August is peak flowering time!. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Riotous, colorful, abundant blooms all summer long can be picked at my Live Flowers, LLC local, sustainable, flower farm. You may pick your own or request a bouquet be ready when you get here. Flowers by the pail for outdoor & indoor weddings, green receptions, special events & every day. Cosmos, celosia, callas, zinnias, rudbeckias, & many more varieties. I am happy to pick flowers & arrange for you if you wish. Please call ahead. You may also find me at Marine on St. Croix Farmers' Market Saturday mornings July thru September. (ADDED: April 16, 2011)
• McDougall’s Apple Junction - Apples, pumpkins
  Hastings, MN. Phone: 651-437-6794 or (651) 480-4701.  Open: 10am - 6pm daily, September - December . Orchard located just 20 minutes south of St. Paul. Four miles S of Afton Alps or 2 miles N of Carpenter’s Nature Center on Cty 21 & Cty 78. Apples, honey, pick-your-own pumpkins, jams and jellies, fall vegetables, chrysanthemums, dried flowers, crafts & more. Straw mountain play area, goat mountain, petting zoo, weekend hayrides. Make a drive along the beautiful lower St. Croix River Valley an autumn tradition, and be sure to include a visit to McDougall’s Apple Junction. Gary and Alice McDougall.
• Natura Farms (formerly North Star Gardens) - Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, currants, grapes, melons, tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers, other vegetables, herbs and flowers.
  19060 Manning Trail North, Marine on the St. Croix, MN 55047. Phone: 651-433-5850. Email: pmo@chof.net. U-pick, pre-pick and wholesale. Clean, indoor rest rooms. Children welcome! We steward our soil and grow our produce with natural, sustainable, environmentally safe practices. Open: June-Sept, Tues-Sat; 10-7 and by appointment. See this page for a harvest schedule / crop calendar. (UPDATED: March 16, 2009)
  A visitor writes on September 02, 2008: "I thought it was great. Everything is organic and fresh. The people that work there are kind and helpful. Not to mention, many of them are volunteers that work towards a local church. The entire organization is just fantastic." (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: September 02, 2008)
• Pine Tree Apple Orchard - Strawberry
  450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.  Phone: 651-429-7202.  Strawberry Season - Mid-June through Mid-July, PYO Berry Line, 651-429-8026. Pre-picked and Strawberry Bakery. Apple Season is August through February, Weekends in March, Seasonal Hours. See the website for Tours or  Schedule of Events or Maps and Directions.
• Whistling Well Farm - pumpkins, fall raspberries and apples.
  Afton, MN 55033. Phone: 651-998-0301. Directions: 2 miles south of Afton Alps/Afton State Park on County Rd 21 (St. Croix Trail) and County Rd 76 (90th St).

Wright County

• 101 Market - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Indoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  8980 Quantrelle Avenue NE, Otsego, MN 55330. Phone: 763-441-4487. Fax: 763-441-5165. Email: lesa@nathes101market.com. Open: Daily 9 am to 8 pm. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: We are located on highway 101 in Otsego between Elk River and Rogers. Click here for a map and directions. Corn Maze and Harvest Fall Festival September 19th - October 31st; Santa and Mrs Claus will be here the first Saturday of December. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. We are a full service Florist. Most passionate about weddings and memorial flowers. Fresh homegrown sweetcorn picked daily, during corn season. Garden Center, Gifts, Floral, Produce and Nursery. Everything to make us your "Seasons Best!". (ADDED: August 26, 2009)
• Fairhaven Farm - u-Pick strawberries, raspberries, apples (certain varieties and certain weekends only),  blueberries, grapes and  pumpkins
  13835 51st Avenue, South Haven, MN, 55382. Phone: 320-236-7685. Directions: Located three miles north of South Haven and 18 miles south of St. Cloud. Near the intersection of County  Road 44 and 7 in Fairhaven. Open: 7 am to 7 pm June-July, 11 am to 6 pm daily Aug-Oct.  Open June and July for pick-your-own. The farm has a corn maze that runs through Halloween weekend along with a horse-drawn wagon ride. The corn maze has a different theme every year. 2007- Curious George. They do not take credit cards, but do accept checks. Each weekend through November the first weekend in November a "kitchen specialty" is offered, such as brick-over pizzas or brats on the grill. There are outhouses for restrooms. There are tables and chair outside as well as in the barn for eating/picnics. They are open seven days a week from 10 am to 6 p.m.. In the shop: multiple apple varieties, pears, plums, honey, jams & jellies, apple pie, dried flowers, and a variety of gifts.
• The Strawberry Basket - Strawberries, Blueberries, raspberries
  12591 Aetna Ave NE, Monticello, MN 55362. Phone: 763-878-2875. Email: strawberrybasket@mycitescape.com. Open: We anticipate the strawberry picking season to last from June 1 to July 7; hours are from 7 am to 7 pm every day, so come on out at any time - there is plenty of fruit for all. We reserve the right to suspend operations due to threatening weather (such as thunder and lightening). BLUEBERRY picking will not begin until around July 4th.
  A visitor writes on June 26, 2009: "Well organized, clean, reasonable prices, great berries!" (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: June 26, 2009)
• Strawberry Wild - Uses natural growing practices, strawberries, U-pick and already picked
  3385 85th Street N.E., Monticello, MN 55362. Phone: 763-229-9444. Open: Pick your own hours vary but we are open 7 days a week; Please call in advance or see our website. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Take highway 25 south from Monticello approximately 2 miles to 85th Street NE (also posted as co. road 106) Take a right west. Third drive on left. Click here for a map and directions. Tasty juicy strawberries June 1 pm to July 15. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: June 28, 2011)
• Wind Dance Vineyard - Uses natural growing practices, grapes,
  654 77th St SE, Delano, MN 55328. Phone: 612-205-2420. Email: bbells@frontiernet.net. Directions: Please call before coming out! Private residence with several thousand pounds of grapes. Take 394/12 out of the cities to Delano. West of Delano on County Rd 30 3.5 miles. Right on Braddock, 2nd place on the right. Or, South on Hwy 25 on 94 in Monticello. Past buffalo and Montrose. Stay on 25! South of Montrose turn left on County  Road 30. 3 miles turn left on Braddock (after the 90 degree curves) 2nd place on the right. Click here for picking updates. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September. Open: Weekends 8-5 starting 9/16/07, weekdays if you call ahead. Start picking September 16th to September 30th 2007. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check.

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

Anoka County

• Packer Family Farms - No pesticides are used, Roadside stand, pumpkins, Other fruit or veg,
  16029 Round Lake Blvd, Andover, MN 55304. Phone: 763 427 7207. Fax: 763 712 9443. Email: info@packerfarms.com. Open: September 10th through Halloween, 7 days a week, from 9am to sunset. Directions: see their website. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, gourds, decorative corn, corn bundles, regular and mini straw bales, firewood and more. (UPDATED: September 07, 2011)
• Roselawn Heritage Farms - Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), some produce is certified organically grown, some produce is sustainably grown, all produce is sustainably grown, Uncovered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Preserves, jams, jellies, asparagus, beans, beets, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, grapes, melons, onions, peas, peppers, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), raspberries (black), rhubarb, tomatoes, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs, school tours
  24069 Rum River Blvd., St. Francis, MN 55070. Phone: 763-753-5517. Email: p_karpe@msn.com. Open: see our websites. Directions: 1 1/2 miles North of the Street Francis High School Located on County Road #72. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: March 15, 2011)
• Waldoch Farm - beans, beets, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, onions, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, Honey from hives on the farm, restrooms, farm animals
  8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes, MN 55014. Phone: (651) 780-1207. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: September 06, 2009)

Becker County

• Lake Ida Apple Farm - some produce is sustainably grown, all produce is sustainably grown, Indoor market, apples, asparagus, raspberries (Spring, red), rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash,
  11546 West Lake Ida Lane, Lake Park , MN 56554. Phone: 218-532-3025. Email: lakeidaapples@gmail.com. Open: 7 days a week form 9 am to 7 pm mid August through October. Directions: From the Fargo North Dakota / Moorhead Minnesota Area: Go south on Interstate 94 to the Downer Exit: (approximately 15 miles), Go East 20 miles on Clay County Highway 10 which turns into Becker County 4. The Orchard is on the North Westcorner of Lake Ida at 11545 West Lake Ida Lane, across the highway from Cormorant Lutheran Church. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. Welcome to Lake Ida Apple Farm. We feature nine varieties of delicious, tree ripened apples. Set in the beautiful rolling hills of West Central Minnesota, our family welcomes you to visit our farm. We are sure you will enjoy strolling through our eight acre orchard, overlooking picturesque Lake Ida, and sampling our many tasty apples. With cooperating weather we harvest asparagus by May 15 and apples by August 15. We do not spray our apples or asparagus. Call to check on which apples are available for harvest. 218-532-3025. (ADDED: September 17, 2010)
• Maple Hills Orchard, LLC - apples, winter squash, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
  29355 130th St, Frazee, MN 56544. Phone: 218-844-5445. Email: maplehillsorchard@hotmail.com. Open: Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday 11 am to 6 pm Weekends through October. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Drive 3 miles east of Detroit Lakes or 4 miles west of Frazee, MN on US Highway 10 to 130th Street; proceed on 130th Street 1 mile. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. MN hardy mums. (UPDATED: October 05, 2011)
• Prairie Gardens - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, all produce is sustainably grown, Covered outdoor market,
  46515 County Highway 26, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. Phone: 218-573-3873. Email: prairiegrdns@yahoo.com. Open: Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm: May 15 to October 15. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Detroit Lakes take Highway 34 East 17 miles to County Road 37, turn left go 8 miles past Shell Lake to County Road 26, turn right 1 1/2 miles stand is on south side of road. 10 miles East of Tamarack National Refuge on County 26. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Prairie Gardens is a small family run garden. We grow exciting varites you might not find near here and those you know. We sustainable grow our veggies to help keep the earth whole and our bodies strong. Slow food and good eatin' is what life is all about. We start all our plants here in our greenhouses. We use organic and heirloom seeds for all our produce. Leaves, compost and minerals are added to our soils, both at seeding time and also in the gardens themselves for balanced nutrition while growing. You be the certifier of the quality of green plants and the produce we grow to sell at our stand. Find not just the ordinary tomato - but what a cook might want to make that meal unforgettable!. (ADDED: October 19, 2010)

Blue Earth County

• Valley Veggies - No pesticides are used,Garden stand on a residence (which is NOT on a farm), Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables,
  52727 State Highway 68, Lake Crystal, MN 56055. Phone: 507-947-3343. Alternate Phone: 507-327-8702. Email: john@valleyveggiesmn.com. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Market updates: Click here for updates. Directions: From Mankato: Approximately 6 miles west on MN State Highway 68 from the junction with US Highway 169. We are on the left, or south side of the road. From New Ulm: Approximately 20 miles east on State Highway 68 from the intersection of MN State Highway 15. We are on the right, or south side of the road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Google maps will not pinpoint our actual location. Pick your own salad greens (lettuce, chard, turnip greens, mustard greens, arugala, and spinach). (UPDATED: June 15, 2011) (ADDED: July 07, 2010)

Carlton County

• Hammarlund Nursery - No pesticides are used, all produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management),
  159 North Cloquet Road, Esko, MN 55733. Phone: 218-879-3600. Email: acerrio@aol.com. Open: September and October, on Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Directions: From I 35 take the Midway road exit. If coming from the north on I 35 take a right on the Midway road. Take the Midway road 2 miles to County road 45 at County 45 take a left. On county 45 go 2 miles and you will see the Hammarlund Nursery sign on the right. Enter the nursery and look for the large greenhouse. Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: September 10, 2010)

Chisago County

• Treasured Haven Farm - Uses natural growing practices, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables,
  53407 Government Road, Rush City, MN 55069. Phone: 320-358-3581. Email: goodfood@treasuredhavenfarm.com. Open: See Website. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. We offer a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), check our website for Details and Updates. Engraved Natural Wood Products, grown, sawn, and engraved on the farm. We accept cash and offer payment through PayPal. CSA(Community Supported Agriculture, Naturally Raised Goats, and Engraved Natural Wood Products grown, sawn, and engraved our farm. (ADDED: August 06, 2009)

Fillmore County

• Bella Terra Garlic Farm - Farm market, not located on the farm, all produce is sustainably grown, herbs/spices, Other fruit or veg,
  , Lanesboro, MN 55949. Phone: 507-875-2652. Email: bonaterragarlicfarm1@gmail.com. Open:  (Please call between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm). Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Garlic. (ADDED: August 31, 2011)

Freeborn County

• Hilltop Greenhouse and Farm - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, all produce is sustainably grown, Crafts, artistic products, etc, gift shop, restrooms, farm animals, school tours
  83204 300th Street, Ellendale, MN 56026. Phone: 507-889-3271. Email: sales@hilltopgreenhouse.com. Open: May through the end of October; Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Hilltop Greenhouse and Farm is located 2 miles North of Hollandale on County Road 28, or 3 miles East of Geneva on County Road 35 then 2.5 miles South on County Road 28. Watch for directional signs. Click here for a map and directions. Hilltop Greenhouse and Farm opens for the season April 20th with spring sales; Plants and Vegetable will be for sale until the end of October. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Hilltop Greenhouse and Farm is family owned and operated. All of our plants and produce are grown on our farm with sustainable practices. Take a ride to the country and enjoy the beautiful countryside view while you are able to shop for unique annuals, vegetables, perennials, shrubs, produce, and more. You will be glad you came and will be sharing the experience with family and friends!. Our family has been growing quality fruits and vegetables on our farm for 25 years. We will be open for the season in May with Asparagus and fresh Greens. A wide variety will be available all season through the end of October. (ADDED: October 07, 2011)

Olmsted County

• Chester Berry Farm- Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables
  in Chester off of 14 going out of Rochester, Chester, MN. Open: Call for for hours and availability. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, only. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: July 07, 2010)
• Firefly Berries - No pesticides are used, grapes, raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (black), strawberries,
  5542 23rd Street, Rochester, MN 55906. Phone: 507-252-1309. Email: info@fireflyberries.com. Open: Strawberries: Monday to Saturday, from 8 am to 7 pm; Raspberries: Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 7 pm; Concord Grapes: Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 6 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Rochester travel 4 miles east on US 14, turn left onto County highway 11 (stoplight) Head north for 2.8 miles on County Road 11. Note that it will change from 50th Avenue SE to 55th Avenue NE after crossing over Collegeview Road Look for our sign on the right hand side. Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: June 18, 2011)
• Rochester Downtown Farmers' Market- Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables
  St SE, East of Government Center, Rochester, MN 55903. Phone: 507-273-8232. Open: 7:30am to noon Saturday's during the summer Also open in the winter in a building at the Fair Grounds.. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, only. Music and performances, chef demos, master gardeners, arts and crafts, plants and flowers, baked goods. Some produce has been raised organically, check with the individual vendors. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: August 14, 2010)
  A visitor writes on August 14, 2010: "We enjoy the market very much. It seems very popular with lots of vendors."

Redwood County

• Hacker's tree farm, greenhouse and nursery - pumpkins, winter squash, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, farm animals, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  45372 190th Street, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085. Phone: 507-794-2462. Alternate Phone: 507-227-1077. Fax: 507-794-5092. Email: hackerstreefarm@sleepyeyetel.net. Open: Monday to Friday open 9 am to 7 pm, Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday 1 to 5 pm. Directions: from Sleepy eye 7 miles west on Highway 14,3 miles north on county road 7,1 1/2 miles west on gravel. Click here for a map and directions. Spring bedding plants April 20th-July 30;Christmas tree season opens the day after Thanksgiving. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Tours and meeting room available-plant your own container in the spring and make your own wreath in the fall. Train rides to evergreen forest at Christmas time. (ADDED: May 30, 2010)

Rice County

• Thorn Crest Farm - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, all produce is sustainably grown, Uncovered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, gift shop, school tours
  11885 Cabot Avenue, Dundas, MN 55019. Phone: 507-645-4182. Email: info@thorncrestfarm.com. Open: Late May through October for CSA members only; Email or call us to become a member or to find out more information; Visit our website!. Directions: From Northfield: Take highway 3 south to Rice Co. Road 1. Go west (through Dundas). Co. Road 1 continues west out of Dundas. Go west 1.5 miles to Cabot Avenue. Go south on Cabot 1 mile. The farm is the second place on the right. From Twin Cities: take I35 south to the Dundas exit (Rice Co. Road 1) Go east 2.5 miles to Cabot Avenue. Then south on Cabot for 1 mile. Farm is second place on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. A beautiful, family owned farm located along scenic Wolf Creek. CSA members receive fresh, chemical free produce from late May through October 18 to 22 weeks. Vegetable shares start out light, but increase to over a bushel of produce at peak season. Members can expect anywhere from 6 to 18 different vegetables each week. Members pick up at the farm free market style on one of the three pick up days or at our drop site in Northfield at Just Foods Co-op. Growing produce is our passion! We'd love to be your farmer!. Click here for our Facebook page.  (UPDATED: August 06, 2010)  (ADDED: August 04, 2010)

Scott County

• Sweetland Orchard - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, all produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), Indoor market, apples, pears, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (Autumn, red), winter squash, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
  26205 Fairlawn Avenue, Webster, MN 55088. Phone: 651-252-4337 . Alternate Phone: (651-252-4337). Fax: 507-389-5506. Email: gretchen.perbix@gmail.com. Open: Saturdays, 4 to 7 Sundays, 11 to 5. Directions: From the Twin Cities: I-35 south to County 2 (Elko/New Market exit). Go west on County 2 eight miles to Fairlawn. Turn left on Fairlawn for a city block. From the southwest suburbs: take 13 south to County 2. Go east on County 2 for about two miles to Fairlawn. Turn right on Fairlawn for a city block. Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Home brewers: we sell raw cider in bulk. Contact us to make arrangements. (ADDED: September 06, 2010) (UPDATED: September 27, 2011)

Sherburne County

• Becks - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, some produce is certified organically grown, apples, asparagus, beans, beets, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, melons, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, porta-potties
  15362 190 Th Ave, Elk River, MN 55330. Phone: 612 961 7178. Email: becksgreenhouse@aol.com. Open: Monday to S 8:38 am to 6:00, Sunday 9:5, April through October. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (UPDATED: June 03, 2011)

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Local Honey Sources:

Anoka County

• Roselawn Heritage Farms - Honey (retail), Blueberry honey, Clover honey, Ultrafiltered honey, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs, school tours
  24069 Rum River Blvd., Saint Francis, MN 55070. Phone: 763-753-5517. Email: p_karpe@msn.com. Open: See our web site. Directions: 1 1/2 miles North of the Street Francis High School Located on County Road #72. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. We also have Honey Spreads such as Plain, Cinnimon, Peach, Raspberry. (ADDED: March 15, 2011)
• Waldoch Farm - Honey (retail), Honey (wholesale), Honey from hives on the farm, restrooms, farm animals
  8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes, MN 55014. Phone: (651) 780-1207. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: September 06, 2009)

Becker County

• Maple Hills Orchard, LLC - Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, restrooms, Tours, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
  29355 130th St, Frazee, MN 56544. Phone: 218-844-5445. Email: maplehillsorchard@hotmail.com. Open: Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday 11 am to 6 pm Weekends through October. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Drive 3 miles east of Detroit Lakes or 4 miles west of Frazee, MN on US Highway 10 to 130th Street; proceed on 130th Street 1 mile. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: October 05, 2011)

Cass County

• Red Barn Orchard - Uses integrated pest management practices, Honey (retail), Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises)
  1365 44th Street South West, Pine River, MN 56474. Phone: 218 8388185. Alternate Phone: 218 5688185. Email: redbarnorchard@yahoo.com. Open: See our website for current hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Apples: Weekends during August, September and October. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: June 05, 2010)

Saint Louis County

• Miel, LLC - Honey (retail), Clover honey, Wildflower honey, Comb honey, Raw honeys, Beeswax candles, Other honey products, Tours, Honey from hives on the farm
  128 East Locust Street, Duluth, MN 55811. Phone: 218-728-1902. Alternate Phone: 218-213-1616. Fax: 218-336-2903. Email: mielduluth@gmail.com. Open: We are open for tours of the Bee Yards Sunday - Saturday by special appointment; Please contact us through our website. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: I-35 North to highway 53 North. Turn right on Arlington Avenue. Continue to Locust Street. Turn right. We are half way up the block, on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. We are a family owned and operated apiary. We find the time spent together as a family is one of the highlights of beekeeping. It is satisfying to produce all natural products that people find beneficial. We have handmade, 100% natural lotions, lip balms and soaps made with beeswax. (ADDED: September 28, 2011)

Scott County

• Harvest Gardens - Honey (retail), Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, porta-potties
  Between Prior Lake & Lakeville On 185th, Prior Lake, MN 55372. Phone: 612-210-6043. Open: Monday to Friday 3:30pm to 6:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to dusk through October 31st. Directions: Between Prior Lake and Lakeville on 185th Street. Payment: Cash, Check, Discover. (ADDED: October 10, 2011)

Washington County

• Ziertman's Pumpkin Farm - Honey (retail), Honey from hives on the farm
  5761 Keats Avenue N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042. Phone: 651-779-9134. Email: ziertman@msn.com. Open: Every Saturday and Sunday in October 10 am to Dark. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: We are located 1 mile south of highway 36 by Stillwater. Take highway 36 east towards Stillwater and we are 3 miles east of 694. Click here for a map and directions. We are open every Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am until dusk. Payment: Cash, only. We have a wide range of fall decorations. We have 2 kinds of stalks, 5 kinds of squash, big/big pumpkins, bumpy gourds and pumpkins, white pumpkins, straw bales, mini pumpkins and gourds. (ADDED: September 26, 2009)

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Meats, Milk and Eggs:

Dakota County

• Highview Pastures Grass Fed Pasture Raised - Chicken (free range), Turkey, Beef, Lamb, USDA Natural, No hormones used, No antibiotics used, 100% Grass fed (includes finishing), 100% grass and/or grain fed, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, No pets please, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed)
  25735 Highview Avenue, Farmington, MN 55024. Phone: 952-985-7577. Email: moo@highviewpastures.com. Open: Call for hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Angus is 100% grass fed. Turkeys and chickens are pasture raised. (ADDED: September 24, 2010)

Rice County

• Auntie Annie's Fields - Chicken (free range), USDA Natural, No hormones used, No antibiotics used, 100% mixture of corn, grain, soybeans and/or other natural supplemental feeds, Hiking trails, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome,
  12456 Bagley Avenue, Dundas, MN 55019. Phone: 507-545-4662. Email: auntieanniesfields@gmail.com. Open: Winter hours by appointment only; Summer hours will be posted at the end of March. Directions: We're located 45 minutes south of Minneapolis, just off Interstate 35. Get off I-35 at the Dundas-Montgomery Highway 1 exit (which is the exit south of the Northfield exit). Go west on 1. At your first stop sign, take a left onto Highway 46/Bagley Avenue We are 1.5 miles down on the right side of the road, in a green house. If you hit Highway 8, you've gone a little bit too far. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Chickens will be available for pick-up in Minneapolis starting again in June. Our chickens eat fresh clover with such gusto that their beaks click! They really run around living chickenly lives. We rotate their yard, so they always have fresh greens. The grain they eat is never sprayed with chemicals and is non-GMO. We sell whole, frozen birds. Never-frozen birds must be reserved ahead of time and are available three times a year at our farm. (ADDED: November 29, 2010)

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Horse Rides and More:

Aitkin County

• Ball Bluff Farms LLC - horse-drawn hayrides, Horse-drawn sleigh rides (weather permitting), porta-potties
  19650 650th Ln, Jacobson, MN 55752. Phone: 218-752-6687. Email: ballbluff@hotmail.com. Open: From September 1st through March 15th weather permitting; We book all hay/sleigh rides at least 24hrs in advance and the hours are from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in the winter and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm in the fall. Directions: Please call for directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Our up to 1hr ride also includes a Bon Fire and Hot Chocolate. Feel free to bring marshmallows or hot dogs etc.. to roast over a fire. Up to 10 people 10.00 per person with a minimum of 75.00 Anything after 10 people is 8.00 per person For large groups call for prices 218-752-6687. (ADDED: December 27, 2011)

Anoka County

• Roselawn Heritage Farms - Horse ranches, Riding academies, schools, Western riding equipment & instruction, Cattle ranch, beginners riding lessons, horse-drawn hayrides, horse-drawn carriage rides, Horse-drawn sleigh rides (weather permitting), Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs, school tours
  24069 Rum River Blvd., Saint Francis, MN 55070. Phone: 763-753-5517. Email: p_karpe@msn.com. Open: See our website. Directions: 1 1/2 miles North of the Street Francis High School Located on County Road #72. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Summer Horseback Riding Camps. As well as Equestrian Teams. Horse Drawn Hayrides, Carriage Rides and Specialty Sleigh Rides. (ADDED: March 15, 2011)

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Maple Syrup Farms and Sugarworks:

Anoka County

• Roselawn Heritage Farms - Medium maple syrup, Organic maple syrup, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs, school tours
  24069 Rum River Blvd., Saint Francis, MN 55070. Phone: 763-753-5517. Email: p_karpe@msn.com. Open: See our website. Directions: 1 1/2 miles North of the Street Francis High School Located on County Road #72. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: March 15, 2011)

Scott County

• Harvest Gardens - Fancy maple syrup, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, porta-potties
  Between Prior Lake & Lakeville On 185th, Prior Lake, MN 55372. Phone: 612-210-6043. Open: Monday to Friday 3:30pm to 6:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to dusk through October 31st. Directions: Between Prior Lake and Lakeville on 185th Street. Payment: Cash, Check, Discover. (ADDED: October 10, 2011)

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Farm Venues for Events, Activities, Parties and Meetings:

Isanti County

• Broken tree Horse and Harness Inc. - Horse drawn wagon,carriage and sleigh rides, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, events at your location (call for info)
  Isanti, Isanti, MN 55040. Phone: 763-444-6254. Email: brokentree@writeme.com. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Horse drawn wagon,carriage and sleigh rides serving central Minnesota and surounding areas. Scenic country rides from our farm or custom rides from your choice of location.Open year round.We can accomdate birhtday parties, weddings,anniversaries, engagements and dinner rides. (ADDED: October 04, 2011)

Morrison County

• Home Farm - Lighting, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Banquets / Dinners, Birthday parties, PR or Marketing events, Filming or photo shoots, Classes, lectures or Speakers, School and educational groups, Other Private Parties, Catering available, You may bring your own food, Some Tables and chairs are provided, Some Linens and table silverware are provided, BYO alcohol, Hotel nearby, Motel nearby, Pumpkin patch, other animals, Beautiful rural setting, Hiking trails, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, snowmobiling nearby, golf nearby, Podium, TV available, DVD Player, VCR available, Projection Screen provided, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Valet parking can be arranged, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, Vegetarian meals available, handicap accessible, porta-potties, picnic area, petting zoo, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  16539 183rd Street, Little Falls, MN 56345. Phone: 320-630-1430. Alternate Phone: 320-632-9787. Fax: 320-632-8947. Email: jackiejanuschka@hotmail.com. Open: May through October you schedule the date and time with us and we will try to accomodate you. Directions: Please contact us for Directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Third generation family farm with a newly renovated barn to have events. Hayrides available through farm fields and farm trailways. Many flower beds and walking paths on the premises. Located in the Heart of Minnesota's 10,000 lakes. (ADDED: September 26, 2011)

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Wholesale Foods

Fillmore County

• Bella Terra Garlic Farm - Local delivery, National delivery, Global delivery, all produce is sustainably grown, Other fruit or veg,
  , Lanesboro, MN 55949. Phone: 507-875-2652. Email: bonaterragarlicfarm1@gmail.com. Open: email address: bonaterragarlicfarm1@gmail;com Phone: 507 am to 875 pm to 2652 (Please call between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm). Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Garlic, German Extra-hardy Porcelain hardneck variety. (ADDED: August 31, 2011)

Freeborn County

• Hilltop Greenhouse and Farm - Local sales at our farm, Local delivery, some produce is sustainably grown, Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, gift shop, restrooms, farm animals, school tours
  83204 300th Street, Ellendale, MN 56026. Phone: 507-889-3271. Email: sales@hilltopgreenhouse.com. Open: Call for availability. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Hilltop Greenhouse and Farm is located 2 miles North of Hollandale on County Road 28, or 3 miles East of Geneva on County Road 35 then 2.5 miles South on County Road 28. Watch for directional signs. Click here for a map and directions. Hilltop Greenhouse and Farm opens for the season April 20th with spring sales; Plants and Vegetable will be for sale until the end of October. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Hilltop Greenhouse and Farm is family owned and operated. All of our plants and produce are grown on our farm with sustainable practices. Take a ride to the country and enjoy the beautiful countryside view while you are able to shop for unique annuals, vegetables, perennials, shrubs, produce, and more. You will be glad you came and will be sharing the experience with family and friends!. (ADDED: October 07, 2011)

Morrison County

• Home Farm - Local sales at our farm, Local delivery, some produce is certified organically grown, all produce is sustainably grown, all produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), pumpkins, porta-potties, picnic area, petting zoo, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  16539 183rd Street, Little Falls, MN 56345. Phone: 320-630-1430. Alternate Phone: 320-632-9787. Fax: 320-632-8947. Email: jackiejanuschka@hotmail.com. Open: Contact us for availablity of bee Friday, chicken and pork. Directions: Please contact us for Directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We have organic grassfed beef, pastured poultry and pork. (ADDED: September 26, 2011)

Scott County

• Harvest Gardens - Local delivery, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, porta-potties
  Between Prior Lake & Lakeville On 185th, Prior Lake, MN 55372. Phone: 612-210-6043. Open: Monday to Friday 3:30pm to 6:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to dusk through October 31st. Directions: Between Prior Lake and Lakeville on 185th Street. Payment: Cash, Check, Discover. (ADDED: October 10, 2011)

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

Crow Wing County

• Nelson-Shine Produce - corn (sweet), flowers, herbs/spices, pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes, Turkeys, Fresh eggs, farm animals, school tours
  2911 145th Avenue, Brainerd, MN 56401. Phone: 218-828-0357. Alternate Phone: 218-330-7058. Email: ng.nelson@hotmail.com. Open: 7 days a week, 8 am to 6 pm; Special arrangements May be set up by request if needed. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We encourage visitors to check out our website for poultry processing information, meat sales, produce, and greenhouse information. (ADDED: June 29, 2009)

• Brambleberry Farm -
  4002 Davis Street, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472. Phone: (218)568-8483. Email us at: jfruth@uslink.net. Directions: At the south end of Pequot Lakes, turn on Pillsbury Street off Highway 371. There is a car wash on that corner. Continue on Pillsbury, just short of a quarter mile, until you come to a stop sign on South Oak Street. Turn right and go one block to Davis street. Turn left and you have arrived. Click here for a map to our farm. We are open July. Our hours are: Most folks prefer to pick in the morning, before the heat of the day, and after the dew evaporates which usually occurs between nine and ten a.m. Black Raspberries start in the first or second week of July and continue for three weeks. Red Raspberries usually start in the second week of July and continue for four to six weeks. We have a farm store that features many kinds of jams and jellies, maple syrup, wild rose syrup and sumac syrup.UPDATE July 13, 2006: Contrary to newspaper articles and other websites, the owner tells me they are NOT a pick-your-own.

Waseca County

• Harvest Hills Farms - apples, corn (sweet), cucumbers, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, gift shop, farm animals, school tours
  7561 403rd Avenue, Janesville, MN 56048. Phone: 507-835-1504. Email: harvesthillsfarms@yahoo.com. Open: Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 6 pm in October. Directions: Nine miles Northwest of Waseca Minnesota on County Road 5. Call for additional information. Click here for a map and directions. Road side self serve stand is open August to the end of October; Pumpkin patch is open the last week-end of September thru the end of October. Payment: Cash, Check. In October we offer group tours for schools, churchs, scouts etc. by appointment on weekdays and evenings. Group events include picking a pumpkin, husking calico corn, shelling corn and optional activities such as education on farms, crafts and cook-outs. (ADDED: September 17, 2010)

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