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

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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Ontario, Canada's 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!

U-Pick Farms

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Ontario

 

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!

South Central Ontario (west from Toronto, includes Kitchener, Cambridge)

Bayfield area

  • Bayfield Berry Farm - Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries
    77697 Orchard Line RR#1, Bayfield, ON, N0M-1G0. Phone: 519-482-1666. Fax: 519-482-8268. Email: berryfarm@hurontel.on.ca.  Directions: North of Bayfield on hwy 21, turn east on County Road #3 (Bayfield Rd). 1st side road turn north on Orchard Line #77697 on left. Near London. Also: Apples, currants, Saskatoon berries ( 5 acres), Peaches, Private parties, tearoom, gifts, preserves, bakery on site.
  • Century Orchards - Apples, cherries, pears, plums, and prepicked produce
    74881 Parr Line corner of Parr & Pavilion, Varna, ON N0M 2R0. Phone: 519-233-3464. Fax: 519-488-1074. Email us at: admin@centuryfarms.com. We are open July, August, September, October. Our hours are: Tuesday - Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM Saturday & Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard.

Brantford area (also see Hamilton, farther down the page)

  • Brantwood Farm - strawberries, raspberries, rhubarb, peas, beans, raspberries, tomatoes, apples, pumpkins
    RR#6, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 5L8, Phone: 519-759-4383. Fax: 519-749-0679. Email: brantwoodfarm@brant.net. Open: 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Sat; Sunday - 11 am to 5 pm. Also prepicked apples. Typical Upick dates: Rhubarb in May-June; Strawberries in June-July; Peas in June-July; Beans in July-September; Raspberries  in July; Tomatoes (Field) in August; Apples in September-October.
  • Braund's U Pick - strawberries, U-pick and already picked
    211 Powerline Road (new Fields), Brantford, ON N3T 5L8. Phone: 519 753-0802. Open: Monday to Saturday from 7am to 8pm, Sunday 7am to 2pm Weather permitting. Directions: 2ND strawberry farm east of Wayne Gretzky Pkwy. New fields this year. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: June 02, 2011)
    A visitor writes on June 18, 2011: "We visited the Braund farm this morning, and everything went well. The type of berries we picked were really nice, and plentiful."
  • Frootogo Orchards - apples, prepicked produce, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    573 Parkside Drive, Waterdown, ON L0R 1H0. Phone: 905-689-1652. Email: frootogo@cogeco.ca. Directions: And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in August, September, October, November. Open: See our website homepage for current hours. Pick your own Apples August - October, Pumpkins October; Bakery and store open August until Christmas. Payment: Cash, Debit cards. Note: we do NOT have strawberries. (ADDED: March 05, 2009) (UPDATED: June 28, 2011)
  • Hamilton's U-Pick - Strawberries
    RR#7 193 County Road 18, Brantford, ON, N3T-5L9. Phone: 519-759-2417. Directions: On the east side of BrantfoRoad2 miles south of Cainsville stoplight (Colbourne Street) on County Road 18. Or 2 miles north of Cockshutt Road at the corner of #6 school roadand County Road 18. Watch for signs. Near Brantford
  • Josmar Acres Farm Market & Garden Centres - Strawberries, Raspberries
    568 Lynden Road, Lynden, ON, L0R-1T0. Phone: (519) 647-2025 . Fax: 519-647-3579. Email: delieck@execulink.ca. Directions: one half mile south of Lynden. 15 minutes west of Hamilton & 10 minutes east of Brantford. Also: Sweet Corn, Pumpkins, Apples, Pears, Plums. The Great Pumpkin Patch. We also have the following as non-pyo items (when in season): pears, plums, sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins, gourds, Christmas trees/wreaths etc. Year round we carry apples, potatoes, maple syrup, bird seed, giftware, perennials, annuals and garden December or.
  • Orchard Home Farms - apples, pears
    235 Howell Road, St. George, Ontario. Email: apples@orchardhomefarm.com. We open about mid August. Check the web site in mid summer. We don't want to miss out on your favorite varieties. Please: NO PETS. A family-run 80 acre apple and pear orchard located Northwest of St. George, Ontario. You can find us half way between the cities of Cambridge and Brantford.
  • Pleasant Berry Blueberry Farm - Blueberries.
    445 Ellis Avenue RR#2, Brantford, ON, N3T-5L5. Phone: 519-484-2633. Directions: From hwy 403 west of Brantford, take exit 27, Rest Acres Road south towards Simcoe. Continue 8km across Hwy 53 (lights) turn left on Maple Ave. Or from Brantford, take Colborne Street west to Pleasant ridge Road go south approx. 4.5km turn right on Ellis (formerly Maple) Ave to #445. Near Brantford, Kitchener, Hamilton.  Open: Monday to Saturday 8am - 8pm. Sunday 10am - 6pm (July - Aug)
    A visitor writes on August 04, 2008: "The old street name was Maple, however it is now changed to Ellis. The street number is still the same. Neither one can be found unfortunately on map quest, or Google maps. However I went there yesterday by following directions and it was very easy to find and had great blueberries. Thank you and good luck with your website, it is great : ) "
  • Tigchelaar Berry Farm - Apples, cucumbers, pears, peas, peppers, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand
    1280 Hendershot Rd RR # 1 , Hannon, ON l0R1p0. Phone: 905-692-4556. Email us at: Tigchelaarfarms@sympatico.ca. Directions: From QEW Niagara take Centenial Parkway South to Golf Club Rd East to Hendershot Rd South. We are open June, July, August, September, October. Our hours are: Monday to Friday 7:30am - 7:30 pm Saturday - 7:30 - 5pm Closed Sundays PYO and prepicked Strawberries-mid June-mid July, PYO vegetables end August-end October, Pre picked apples September to mid December. Payment: Cash, only.
    A visitor writes on June 27, 2009: "I went to this farm on the recommendation of a friend. I was not disappointed! The people are friendly and let you pick on your own. They'll offer recommendations if you need it, but don't pressure you. They charge by the basket, not by weight, so you don't feel overcharged. I'll definitely go back! "
  • Tigchelaar Berry Farms (formerly Cole Berry Farm*) - strawberries, U-pick and already picked
    7th Street, On, Can (beside Pioneer Flower Farms), St. Catharines, ON L0R 1S0. Phone: 905-658-2526 . Email: Tigchelaarfarms@sympatico.ca. Open: Monday to Friday: 7:30am to 7:00pm Saturdays and Holidays: 7:30am to 5:00pm Closed Sundays. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Pick Your Own Strawberries will be opening Mid-June for the 2009 season; Call or look at our website for more details. Payment: Cash, Cheque. (UPDATED: June 10, 2009)

Cambridge area

  • Moore Farms - strawberries - Based on our interaction with the farm owner, we no longer recommend this farm
    497 Pinehurst Road, Ayr, Ontario, N0B 1E0.

Durham Area, NW of Toronto

  • Mapleton's Organic Dairy - ORGANIC, pumpkins, summer squash, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    8548 Wellington County Road #7, Moorefield, ON N0G 2K0. Phone: 519-638-1115. Fax: 519-638-1116. Email: info@mapletonsorganic.ca. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Victoria Day to Labour Day - 7 days/week, 11am to 6pm Labour Day to Victoria Day - Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm. We sell delicious, organic ice cream, frozen yogurt, and fresh yogurt made right on our farm year round; We also have a demonstration barn (The Barnyard) open to the public which houses alpacas, donkeys, cows, turkeys, chickens, bunnies, and pigs; A newly planted cedar-hedge maze and a labyrinth is also available for visitors to explore; Visitors can also enjoy 2 1/2 hours of Farmers golf! See our website for more details. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. Our farm is certified organic and our products certified Local Food Plus. Many of the off-farm ingredients we use are certified Fair Trade. (ADDED: June 20, 2008)

Exeter area

  • Dougall's Berries 'n' Veggies - strawberries, currants and veggies.
    R.R.#3 71880 London Road, Exeter, Ontario, N0M 1S5. Phone: 519 - 235-1491   Fax: 519 - 235-1571, Email: ron.dougall@odyssey.on.ca. Open: varies according to season May - September 8:00 am to 8:00 p.m.freshly picked produce - u-pick or we pick - order ahead or by chance.

Flamboro Centre / Milton area

  • Hutchinson's - asparagus, beans, beets, corn (sweet), cucumbers, currants (red and black), eggplant, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries (red), rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg,
    6202 Walkers Line, Burlington, ON L7M 0R3. Phone: 905-335-2515. Email: TheFarmer@hutchinsonfarm.ca. Open: Tuesday to Friday, from 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 9 am to 5 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Spring Flower open house: last Sunday in April. Payment: Cash, Debit cards. Hutchinson Farm is a family operated farm nestled in the Niagara Escarpment. We only sell what is grown on our fields and in our greenhouses. If commercialized farming, gift shops, or the chaos of "farm entertainment" is not your cup of tea, our farm may be what you're looking for! Other than our crops, we have nothing else to sell, or formal activities. It's just the ongoings of a real farm, a keen interest in food, plus the peace and quiet of the country. Kids with imaginations will not want to leave. tomatillos, chilies, Spring annuals. We will have lots of  already picked strawberries, but a limited supply of pick-your-own-strawberries! Click here for our Facebook page.   (UPDATED: June 03, 2011)
    6202 Walkers Line, R.R #2, Milton, ON, L9T 2X6. Phone: 905-335-2515. Email us at: HUTCHINSON.FARM@SYMPATICO.CA.  Directions and Map. Payment: Cash, Check, debit card.
  • Springridge Farm - The owner asked for the listing to be removed

Guelph area

  • Butt's Berry & Flower Farm - blackberries, blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce
    5838 5th Line , Rockwood, ON n0b2k0. Phone: 519-856-0270. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Open: Monday to Saturday 8am to 2:30pm to PYO, and 8am to 5pm(Roadside stand) No Sunday sales. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: June 27, 2008)
  • Knapp's Country Market & Nurseries - U-pick strawberries.
    8066 Wellington Road 124, Guelph, ON. Phone: 519-824-1700. They grow and sell organic produce, other organic or naturally raised products.  (ADDED: July 02, 2008)
  • White Rock Ostrich Farm - cucumbers, tomatoes, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides
    RR # 2 13085 4TH Line, Rockwood, ON N0B2K. Phone: 519-856-1487. Email us at: dcs@golden.net. Directions: see our website. We are open August, October. Our hours are: See our website for dates. Pick your own Tomatoes- August; Pick your own Cucumbers- August; Pumpkins- October. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Ostrich and Bison meat available. Weekends, concession stand open for delicious barbecued Ostrich Burgers, Ostrich Hotdogs and Bison Burgers.

Hamilton Area

  • Carluke Orchards - Apples, Christmas trees, pumpkins
    2194 Shaver RoadS., Ancaster, ON L9G 3L1. Phone: 905-648-2775. Email us at: cherie@carlukeorchards.ca. Directions: From Hamilton, take Hwy 403 west into Ancaster, follow the large blue tourism signs on the 403 right to the farm . We are open All year. Our hours are: Tues-Saturday 8-6, Sunday 11-5,Closed Monday our farm market is open year round with pick your own apples available in September and October, pumpkins in October and Christmas trees in December directions, year round specials, and special events updated often on our website.
  • Dacosta Farm - grapes, pears, plums
    1450 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek, Ontario L8J 2X6. Phone: 905-643-6656. Email us at: martadacosta@cogeco.ca. Directions: Ridge Road, between 11th (50 road) and Wolverton. Click here for a map.  We are open August, September. Our hours are: Call ahead for hours.  Payment: Cash, only. Pick your own Concord grapes which are great for home made wine or juice.
  • Laurenssen’s Farm and Greenhouses - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches
    239 10th Concession E. (R.R. #1), Freelton, ON. Phone: 905-659-2807. Fax: 905-659-2807. Email: loislaur@lara.on.ca. Contact Person: Peter and Lois Laurenssen. Open:  Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday and holidays from 0 am to 4 pm; from Mid-May to October. Picked fresh daily and u-pick Also picked asparagus, sweet corn, green and yellow beans, pumpkins, gourds, fava beans, peas, squash, glads, tomatoes, turnip, pickling cucumbers, carrots, broccoli, green onions, and Breads and Baked Goods: Baking, Honey, Maple Syrup, Preserves: Honey, maple syrup,Cut flowers, bedding plants, glads, mixed pots. They also have a location at the Milton Market, downtown Milton on Main Street from Martin to James, which is open: Saturday mornings, 7am to 12pm. (ADDED: March 25, 2009)
  • Lindleys Farm and Market - Currants, strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins, peas,  Corn Maze, Fall school tours, Fall Festival
    900 Fiddler's Green Road, Ancaster, Ontario, L9G 3L1. Phone: (905) 648-8489. Email: info@lindleyfarm.com or Email: jlindley@sprint.ca. .Lindley's Farm & Market is conveniently located between Hamilton and Brantford, Ontario. From Hamilton, exit Hwy 403 on Fiddler's Green Road. Turn south on Fiddler's Green Road and continue 2km to our farm on the right. From Brantford, exit Hwy 403 on Hwy 52, turn south and continue to Hwy 2, turn east and follow until Hwy 53. Proceed on Hwy 53 until Fiddler's Green Road, turn south, and follow for 2km to our farm on the right. Watch for the blue Ontario signs on Hwy 403.  Pick-Your -Own Crops
    June: Strawberries, Green Peas, Beets. 
    July: Red Raspberries, Black Raspberries, Red & Black Currants, Gooseberries.
    October: Pumpkin Hayrides every weekend in October! Over 50,000 pumpkins to chose from in our fields.
    A visitor writes on September 07, 2011:      (positive experience) "I have been picking berries at Linley's Farm for 5 or 6 years, and have always had a wonderful experience. I have never heard any shouting or rudeness; on the contrary the farm staff are good-humoured and very accomodating. I have seen many young children with parents and family groups who are enjoying the experience of "picking your own." I think parents need to be aware that this is a farm, someone's livelihood, and not an amusement park for kids. I always follow the directions of staff because I understand that these directions are part of good farm management - they know what they are doing. It's a give and take experinece - they get their fields picked in an organized manner, and I get tasty organic berries at a fair price. The taste and the fact that this farm doesn't use insecticides and fungicides is why I keep coming back. So don't listen to the complainers, this is a great farm."
    A visitor writes on July 09, 2011:     (positive experience) "I have three young children, 7 and under and we had the most awesome time picking that we've ever had. I wonder if they've heard about their negative comments. The staff went above and beyond - with even one staff offering her van for my friend to change her baby's diaper - The strawberries at the top of the field were the best - my friend was offered the top of the field because she had a baby on a blanket and they accommodated her with such gentleness. I think any negative comments have either been taken into consideration, or they hired new staff. We had over-and-above kindness. We especially love the fact that they don't spray and they even offered my kids the opportunity to 'eat a couple' as they pick. Such fun."
    A visitor writes on June 29, 2010:      (negative experience) "I am writing in regards to some negative remarks about this farm. Back in June 2005, we also have an unsavory experience from Lindley's. I was so excited to bring my Dad, my sister who were visiting us and my son who has a special needs, to pick fresh strawberries. As soon as we got our baskets, we were told to go towards the group of people that were already picking on a certain row. My son was so excited to pick his own, started to pick some along his way. The next thing you know, we were yelled at very loudly from a distance by this obnoxious lady telling us to "get moving", "are we blind?" Before I can make any comments, she adds, that I should know better to look after my son and that he was my responsibility. As if I need reminding. My son along with the other kids with autism, cannot tolerate loud booming noises. With his hands cupping his ears, he went ahead to the lady yelling at us and asked her to stop yelling because it hurts his ears. Her response,(again yelling at us)was if we can't follow her directions then we should leave. Did I mention that she pushed my son because she thought that my son is attacking her? I mean my son is only 8 yrs old at that time. They were so many people who were watching us. We were so embarrased getting screamed at in front of so many people. I demanded to see the owner but he did'nt even do anything. He even told us that we weren't following the directions even though I tried to explain that my son is Autistic and that he did'nt know any better. He wasn't listening to us at all. I had to speak louder so that I could be heard but to no avail. Needless to say, we got out of that farm very quickly. Prior to this, we've been going to Lindley's Farm every Fall for the hay ride and pumpkin picking since my son was born. After this horrid experience, I vowed to myself that we will never go back to that place...ever! If they wanted everyone to follow the rules, Lindley's Farm should have a clear written rules on the stall where we picked the baskets from. This would have been beneficial for all of us "who are blind"...That was a very, very bad experience. I would not ever recommend anyone to go there, with disability or not!"
    A visitor writes on May 06, 2010:     (negative experience) "I have to say that I totally agree with the negative comments towards lindleys! I was there for the first time with some family and the lady was very rude. We didnt know the rules, but were quickly yelled at and embarassed in front of everyone! She was yelling at us about which row was ours. I will NEVER go back!"
    A visitor writes on July 06, 2009:      (positive experience) "I have to address the negative comments that were written about Lindley's Farm. I have picked vegies and fruits for many years and have observed very bad behaviour on behalf of the pickers/customers themselves. People don't understand that the farm hand guides you to specific rows to pick so that each area is "cleaned" - otherwise, the farmer loses track of where people have picked and many berries go unpicked. This causes huge waste and loss of revenue for the farmer. The farmer deserves to make a profit, they are not there to just entertain you. I get frustrated myself, with inconsiderate people who trample all over the berries and refuse to listen when they are guided to their area. Rudeness is returned by rudeness. So pickers, listen and obey directions, then you will have a positive experience!"
    A visitor writes on June 28, 2009:    (negative experience) "We went to Lindleys Farm and Market on June 27. We had decided not to go after reading the negative reviews last week, but changed our minds and wanted to try this week after reading the positive review on June 26th, 2009. We told ourselves that this is our neighborhood farm. If they want to do business why would they yell at people? In the beginning the experience was OK, even though the guide lady used the wording "The red ones HAVE TO BE PICKED” and we were assigned two lanes with another family (we didn't know them) within short distance (face to face) to pick. When we finished our area and still wanted more, she would assign us rows. When we asked for new rows, the lady doubted "Have you met other people?”. May be this is their business style. On the way out, when we finished, my husband found a lovely berry and bent down to pick it, but the farm lady yelled so loudly at us, that it embarrassed us! "
    A visitor writes on June 26, 2009:     (positive experience) "I feel compelled to write a comment because I was shocked to see three negative reviews of Lindley's farm! I was there last summer during the same week that those reviews were written and never had anyone yell at me or harass me. I have been going to Lindley's for years now, it is the only pick-your-own farm I go to and I haven't had a single bad experience, only very positive. I go there for u-pick strawberries, peas, beets, raspberries, currants and pumpkins and I love it there. I have never encountered any so called "strawberry nazis" in fact, all the staff out in the field have been so helpful and kind. They are also really great with my daughter and other kids that go there- they answer all their questions and are very friendly! One time when my daughter had wandered too far and I'd been having a hard time trying to chase her around all morning, one of the farmers went and got her and brought her back to me! I was just there today picking strawberries and the woman out in the field was being very friendly to my daughter and some other kids, answering all their many, many questions, etc. Not to mention the fact that all their produce is amazing and they are striving toward more organic farming methods, which I really appreciate. I hope that those negative reviews will not deter people from going to this farm. Please go and see for yourself! "
    Has anyone else had experiences here, positive or negative, can either confirm or refute this one?  If so, please write!
  • Lutz Orchard and Berry Farm - apples
    1806 Concession 4 West, R. R. #1, Troy, ON, L0R 2B0. Phone: 519-647-2437. Email thefarmer@lutzorchard.ca. Apple season will commence in late August. We grow 20 different varieties of apples for pick your own and sale in our farm market Fall time at the farm includes wagon rides for the whole family.
  • Marcy's Berries - Strawberries, Raspberries
    1747 Valens Road RR#3, Puslinch, ON, N0B-2J0. Phone: 519-623-0219. Fax: 519-623-0219 Farm Phone: 519-623-0219. Email: keith.marcy@sympatico.ca. Directions: Reg. Road 97  Near Valens Conservation Area. 13km east of Cambridge. Near Hamilton, Kitchener, Guelph.
  • Murphy's Country Produce Ltd. - strawberries, peas, raspberries, tomatoes, peppers, fava beans, romano beans, sweet corn, squash, and pumpkins.
    2040 Guyatt Road, R.R. # 1, Binbrook, ON, L0R 1C0. Phone: 905-692-5733. Email: murphys@mountaincable.net.  But before you grab your hat and sunscreen we always recommend you call us to get up to date crop reports at 905-692-5733. Open: during STRAWBERRY AND RASPBERRY SEASON: Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm,  Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 5 pm. Directions: Binbrook area - Take hwy #56 to Guyatt Road Turn east, continue for about 2km on the north west corner. Near Hamilton.
    A visitor writes on July 02, 2011: "Took the whole family (three kids 6 and younger) out for PYO strawberries, it was a good experience. Found the rows to be a little tight together but the staff were great, never made a deal about the kids. We've been to other PYO strawberry farms and they have always spoken sternly about the kids. We know how to keep out kids in line, thank you. Anyway, the strawberry crop was quite nice. We also picked some sugar snap peas, great price on both. Will be back there each year for more."
    A visitor writes on July 21, 2009: "We picked raspberries at Murphy's today and it was an altogether nice experience. The young woman in the field was friendly and helpful; the berries were great; we were charged a competitive price; their pride in their farm is evident as everything is beautifully kept. We will definitely be back for more berries (and corn!) after we have eaten our way through today's yummy harvest. My husband & I are always impressed with how these hard-working farmers accept the losses they experience with people who come in their fields and pick only the very best & easiest to reach fruit, leaving many to rot on the plants. Customers should try to stand in the farmer's shoes for just a moment. Shame on those who are so wasteful.
    A visitor writes on July 05, 2009: "Today we were at one of the many farms we visit every year. We were there to pick strawberries. Since it was near the end of season the girl in the field told us to go where ever we could fine ripe nice berries. She then came over 15 minutes before the field closed to tell us that if our baskets were not full, we would not be charged full price. We realized it would take us longer to fill our basket (wanting to let the workers go home on time after a long hot day) and we had 3/4 of a basket so we decided to go. Once we left the field to pay for our basket the girl at the gate told us we would have to pay full price. When I challenged this she said it was "pretty full" so we would have to pay the full amount. "Pretty full" and full are two different things... She continued to be rude and we will never return to this farm again. We all work hard for our money and I love to support our local farms, but this farm can not encourage me to leave with a 3/4 full basket and then ask me to pay in full. I will support someone else for my strawberries next year, and look to pick raspberries elsewhere this season."
  • Myers Apple Farm - U-pick apples
    #37 Highway 52, Hamilton, ON L0R 1J0. Phone: 905-627-0420. Fax: 905-627-8967. Email: m.myers@tvre.com. Open:  August to November Daily from 9am to 6pm. Containers are supplied. They have 32 apple varieties, and many pre-picked crops: pears, plums, peaches, Pumpkins, squash, gourds, broccoli, tomatoes, potatoes, vegetables, Breads, Baked Goods, Local pies, Honey, Maple Syrup, Preserves: Sweet cider, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, honey, buckwheat honey, Fall December or, straw bales, corn stalks, glads, sunflowers. They have special apple varieties and Clydesdale draft horses, and a petting zoo.  (ADDED: March 25, 2009) (UPDATED: October 01, 2010)
    A visitor writes on March 25, 2009:     "We loving going to pick apples as a family. Its educational and fun at the same time. The staff there is amazing. It is a family run business. They have a large selection of pumpkins to pick from."
  • Our Father's Farm - Uses natural growing practices, corn (sweet), onions, tomatoes, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, events at your location (call for info)
    1050 Highway 5 West, Dundas, ON L9H 5E2. Phone: 905-628-8195. Fax: 905-628-7812. Email: info@ourfathersfarm.com. Open: Monday to Thursday 9 am to 5 pm Saturday 9 am to 3 pm. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: From Toronto - take highway 403 West to Exit highway 6 North, drive up to the top of the Hill (Clappison's Corners) Turn left at lights. Drive 10 km, Farm is on the left hand side (1/2 km past Christie Conservation) From London, Brantford- take highway 403 East to Copetown Exit, at stop sign turn left unto highway 52. Drive 7 km to highway 5, at stop sign turn right, drive 4 km Farm is on the right hand side. Click here for a map and directions. For 2009 we have vegetables and eggs only; For 2010 we will have strawberries, blueberries and raspberries available. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. Horseback riding lessons: Learn to ride - Beginners Welcome - All ages. Lessons offered every Saturday - call to schedule a time. (UPDATED: June 08, 2009)
  • Parkside Farms - sweet corn, pumpkins
    519 Parkside Dr E, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H1. Phone: 905-689-4829. Email: bendikkeboom@sympatico.ca. Open: Pick-your-own: October, Sat and Sun (weather permitting); On-farm market: end of July to end of October Daily 10am-6pm. Sweet corn picked fresh daily and PYO. Directions: From Burlington, take Hwy 5 west to Evans Rd. in Waterdown. Go north on Evans Road, left on Parkside Dr. about 0.5 km to 519 Parkside Drive. Pumpkinfest every weekend in October; wagon tours, monster pumpkin, Storybook forest, pick your own pumpkin, school tours Contact Person: Bernhard Dikkeboom. They also have Potatoes, Pumpkins, Sweet corn, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Onions, Breads and Baked Goods: baked goods, pies, glads from local farmers. (ADDED: March 25, 2009)
  • Puddicombe Estate Farms and Winery - Apples, cherries, pears, Christmas-themed park (no trees for sale), Santa appearances, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, wagon rides, face painting, petting zoo
    1468 Hwy #8, Winona, ON L8E 5K9. Phone: (905)643-1015. Fax: (905)643-0938. Email us at: info@puddicombefarms.com. Directions: Take the QEW to exit #78 (Fifty rd.) Follow south to Hwy #8 Turn Left 1/4 mile down on the left. Click here for a Map. We are open June, July, September, October. Our hours are: Monday to Friday 9 am to pm Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. (UPDATED: January 08, 2009)
  • Richardson's Corn Maze & Farm Market - corn (sweet), melons, peas, pumpkins, rhubarb, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    131 River Road, Dunnville, ON N1A 2W3. Phone: 905-774-7507. Fax: 905-774-4065. Email: kjcows@hotmail.com. Directions: See our website for complete directions.  Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Open: June-August 7:30am-8pm Aug 29th-November 1: Monday to Friday 4pm-9pm;Saturday from  11am-9pm Holiday Mondays 10am-9pm; Sundays (October only) 1pm-6pm Maple Syrup Tours in March: check our website for details; Strawberries early June to early July; Sweet Corn early July to October; 11ac Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch open August 29 through November 1 Payment: Cash, Check. Debit. Sweet potatoes available. Maple Syrup Tours available. FRESH PRODUCE! FUN TIMES!

Huron

  • Te-Em Farm - cucumbers, flowers, peppers, pumpkins, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
    77688 Orchard Line R.R.#1 , Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0. Phone: 1-519-482-3020. Fax: 1-519-482-1496. Email us at: evanderwouden@tcc.on.ca. Directions: Take # 21 north of Bayfield to County rd #13 turn right to the first concession, Orchard line turn left and we are a short mile up the road on the right hand side. Look forward to seeing you . We are open May, October. Our hours are: April daily 9-6 May to end of Strawberry season, Monday to Friday 8-8 Sat and Sun 9-6 Summer Mon -Saturday from  9-6 Sun 12-5 September Oct. Wednesday to Saturday from  9-6 Sun 12-5 closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. We are also a complete garden centre greenhouse operation specializing in beautiful hanging baskets and premium quality geraniums plus other spring crops

Kitchener / Waterloo area

  • Anthony Fay - Strawberries, Raspberries
    RR#2, Breslau, ON. Phone: 519-648-2865. Email: ajdfay@hotmail.com. Directions: Hwy #7 midway between Kitchener & Guelph across from Waterloo Flower. Near Kitchener.
  • Herrle's Country Farm Market - Strawberries, Pumpkins
    1243 Erb's Road, Street, St. Agatha, ON N0B-2L0. Phone: 519-886-7576. Fax: 519-886-1101. Email: info@herries.com. 
    Directions:  Near Kitchener. Also: Sweet Corn, Peas, Beans, .Bakery, Frozen Yogurt & Market.
    A visitor writes on July 11, 2010: "I have taken my own children and my home daycare children to this farm for a few years now, and love it. The only pick your own they have now is the strawberries and they are so worth it! These strawberries practically melt in your mouth and are so sweet! If you missed the early season this year, they do still have some out in baskets inside; all the flavour without all the work of picking it yourself! I have never had a bad experience there. Small and friendly. I'll continue to go back there every year!"
    A visitor writes on July 08, 2009: "I have picked strawberries here for two years in a row, and twice already this season. I love this pick your own farm and recommend it. They also have a great market and bakery inside and even a play area for the children. I find the staff to ALWAYS be friendly and helpful."
  • Nauman's Pumpkins Galore & More - pumpkins, raspberries, winter squash, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
    3250 Hessen Straasse R.R. #1, St. Clements , ON N0B2M0. Phone: 519-699-5524. Fax: 519-6994601. Email: hnauman@sgci.com. Directions: 7 KM west of the St. Jacobs Farmers Market follow signs from Weber & Benjamin Road in Waterloo Open: Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM Sat. & Sun 9 AM to 6 PM Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard.
  • Stoll's Strawberry Field - strawberries
    Kitchener, ON,. Phone: 519-696-3411. Directions: From Kitchener, take Fisher Hallman east (Reg. Road 58) to Dundee Road (reg Road 12). Left at stop sign to first farm on left. From Ayr, follow Reg Road 50 north to Reg. Road 12. Turn right, watch for signs. Near Kitchener.

Wellington

Lincoln (Niagara Peninsula)

  • 100treehobbie - apricots, cherries, U-pick and already picked
    2249 Walnut Point Road, Jordan Station, ON L0R 1S0. Phone: 905-401-0969. Email: mmjgiancola@gmail.com. Open: 8 am to 6 pm, every day. Directions: From Niagara: QEW exit Seventh Street exit, take left, follow until South Service road take right, follow until Thirteenth Street, take left, follow until Walnut Point Rd, make left, second house on left. From Toronto: exit Seventh Street, make right follow until South Service road make a right, follow until thirteenth Street, take left, follow until Walnut Point Rd, make left, second house on left. Click here for a map and directions. Sweet Cherries should be ready around July 1st or July 8th; Sour Cherries should be ready the 15th of July; Apricots- end of July; Call, text or email, regarding crop updates; I will be very glad to let you know how the fruit is doing and when the perfect picking time will be. Payment: Cash, Cheque. Bring your own containers, I will have some available as well. Also, there are plenty of dwarf tree's, so if larger tree's or ladder climbing seem difficult, do not worry, there are trees for all ages to pick fruit safely from. (UPDATED: June 20, 2011)
  • Cherry Avenue Farms - Cherries, Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, Pears, Blue, Yellow and Red plums
    4303 Cherry Avenue, Lincoln, NA L0R2C0. Phone: 905-562-5481. Email: IMremraf@aol.com. Open: July-October, Monday-Saturday 8am-7pm, Sundays and Holidays 8am-6pm. Directions: click here for a map and directions. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: March 27, 2010)
    A visitor writes on March 27, 2010: " Restrooms, picnic tables, tractor rides into fields, cash only (require a minimum purchase of $3/adult and $1/child age 6-12 (under 6 no charge). Bed & Breakfast may possibly be open summer 2010. The farm is beautiful and large, easily located off the QEW. The staff was friendly and pre-picked baskets were available as well. "
  • Kar-Dean Farms - cherries
    3320 First Avenue, Vineland Station, Ontario L0R 1S0. Phone: (905) 562-4394. Email campbell-high.kardeanfarms@sympatico.ca. Open: 9 am - 5 pm (weekends only) in season (usually July). Directions: QEW exit 57 Vineland (Victoria Avenue), South on Victoria Avenue towards Niagara Escarpment, away from lake. Left on First Avenue, first farm on right. GPS Co-ordinates: Latitude 43.17813187110; Longitude -79.39095780960. There is a minimum purchase of $4.00/adult and $2.00/child which is payable before entering the orchard. This amount is deducted from the final purchase of your fruit. Containers are available or you can bring your own containers. (ADDED: November 29, 2011, from their website)

North of Toronto

  • Puck's Farm, It's Fun! - corn (sweet), pumpkins, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    16540 11th Concession, Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0. Phone: 905-939-7036 . Fax: 905-939-4632. Email: frazier. Directions: PUCK'S FARM is located 25 minutes from Hwy 400 and Hwy 401. FROM TORONTO: Take Hwy 400 north to Hwy 9: go WEST on Hwy 9 for about 7 minutes to King Con. 11; turn left and head SOUTH 1 & 1/2 miles (until you see the Puck's Farm sign on the front lawn). IF you're coming from Alliston, Tottenham or Orangeville etc., you need to find Hwy. # 9 and then head EAST on Hwy. #9 (Towards Hwy. 27 and TURN right on the 11th Concession; continue South until you see the PUCK'S FARM sign on the lawn. IF You're coming from BARRIE, come SOUTH on the 400 to Hwy 9. GO WEST on Hwy 9 for about 7 minutes to King Con. 11; turn left and head south 1 & 1/2 miles (until you see the Puck's Farm sign on the front lawn). (The 11th Concession is a couple of miles WEST of HWY. # 27) Hope these help get ya here.....If you get lost CALL 905-939-7036....We'll send out a search party if need be. Latitude: 43o58'36" degrees North Longitude: 79043'19" degrees West Attitude: Friendly Open: Week-Days 10-2 by appointment and Week Ends 10-5 NO Appointment Needed. Mid March with our WORLD'S LARGEST EASTER EGG HUNT thru end of October Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx.

Orangeville area - Dufferin

  • Jenala Farms - raspberries, strawberries, and prepicked produce
    475080 Dufferin County Road 11, Shelburne, ON L0N 1S5. Phone: 519-925-5464. Fax: 519-925-2346. Email us at: info@jenalafarms.com. Directions: Straight south from Shelburne 6.5 km >From Orangeville watch for our blue tourism Ontario signs on highway 10 and 109 . We are open July, August. Our hours are: Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm; Saturday 8 am to 5 pm; Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Strawberries approximately June 28 - July 15 Raspberries approximately July 20 - August 5 Payment: Cash, only. Ready picked asparagus available at roadside mid-May to late June. Ready picked sweet corn and potatoes available August/September.

Palmerston - Drayton - Arthur area, West of Toronto

  • Reroot Organic Csa - ORGANIC, strawberries, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
    8548 Wellington Road 7, Rr1, Moorefield, ON N0G 2KO. Phone: (519) 417-1891. Email: reroot.organic@gmail.com. Open: Varies over the season. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. We will have a farm stand opening in mid-June. (ADDED: May 27, 2008)

Penetanguishene, Midland

  • Thunder Beach Berry Farm - blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries,
    1369 Chemin Du Loup, Lafontaine, ON L9M 1N6. Phone: 705-794-6205. Email: berries@tbbf.ca. Directions: Take county road 6 north to 1379A Chemin du Loup. Just pass the 17 conc farm is on your right. County road 6 north changes in to Chemin du Loup. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August. Open: 7 days a week, from 7 am to around 12 noon depending on weather and stock; Call to confirm. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: January 07, 2009)

Saugeen Shores, Bruce

  • Smiths' Pick Your Own Apples and Farm Market - Apples, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, school tours
    470 The River Road RR3, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C7. Phone: (519) 832-2971. Fax: (519) 832-2971. Email: info@smithsapples.com. Open: 10 am to 5:30 pm daily during the season Payment: Cash, Check. In-Store Artisan Bakery offering freshly baked goods daily.

Six Nations Reserve

  • Bomberry's Strawberries - Uses natural growing practices, strawberries, and prepicked produce
    3457 Fifth Line, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0. Phone: 519-445-2464. Email: cornmaster2000@hotmail,com. Directions: 3 kilometres west of Highway 6 south on north side of Fifth line Open: 7 days a week during season 7 am -dusk depending on the weather. no children under 12 and no pets allowed We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, only.

Simcoe area

  • Austins - Strawberries, Raspberries
    RR#1, Waterford, ON, N0E-1Y0. Phone: 519-443-5837. Fax: 519-443-4909. Directions: 1 mile south of Bostow on Reg Road #5. Near Simcoe.
  • Foxmoor Farm - currants (red and black), gooseberries, and prepicked produce, gift shop
    #128 Kendal Road RR#1, Vittoria, ON NOE 1WO. Phone: 519 426-8188. Email us at: camelot@nornet.on.ca. Directions: 17 km south of Simcoe off highway #24. Look for the sign on the north side. We are open July, August. Open: daily during season 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Payment: Cash, only. We also keep individually frozen currants on hand all winter ideally used for jams, jellies and baking. Available in 2 kg and 10 kg pails. Also available our own Black Currant Jam and Red Currant Jelly.
    • (UPDATED: August 24, 2009)
  • Kent Kreek Berries - blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area
    R. R, #1 Simcoe, 3173 Hwy # 3 West, Simcoe, ON N3Y 4J9. Phone: 519-426-0924. Email us at: zelem@kwic,com. Directions: 6 km West of Simcoe Ontario on Highway 3 (see website for directions) . We are open June, July, August, September. Our hours are: Open all week from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm Strawberries: June 15-July 1, Raspberries June 25-July 15, Blueberries July 15-August 25 Payment: Cash, only.
  • Oak River Produce - Strawberries, Raspberries
    RR#1, Lasalette, ON, N0E 1H0. Phone: 519-582-0058. Email: mdmac@kwic.com.  Directions:  Near Simcoe.
  • Sovereign Farms - Strawberries, Raspberries
    RR#1 130 Lutesville Road, Waterford, ON, N0E-1Y0. Phone: 519-443-4061. Email: sovereign.farms@selectcom.ca. Directions:  Near Simcoe.

Northwest Ontario

Nipissing / Powassan ARea

  • Becker's Berry Patch - Strawberries
    73 Chapman's Landing Road, Nipissing, Ontario, P0H 1W0. Phone: 705-724-2077. Email: beckers@lincsat.com. Open: Check their website AFTER June 25th for their opening date! Becker's Berry Patch is a family operated pick-your-own strawberry farm nestled beside the South River in the village of Nipissing, Ontario. We invite you to visit us during our picking season to enjoy the wonderful outdoors, and the beautiful scenery along the south shore of Lake Nipissing. Directions: From north, exit hwy 11 at Lake Nosbonsing Road, & hwy 654 (south of Callander) follow hwy 654 west to Nipissingm turn right on Chapman's Landing Road. From south, exit hwy 11 at Powassan, follow hwy 534 to hwy 654. Turn right to Nipissing, then turn left on Chapman's Landing Road.

North Bay

  • Schlosser Farm - strawberries, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm market
    63 Schlosser Line, Trout Creek, ON P0H2L0. Phone: 705-724-3144. Open: Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 6pm. Directions: Schlosser Farm is a family operated produce farm with Pick your own strawberries. We also have asparagus in late spring, a wide variety of vegetables, corn around the first weekend in August and Potatioes. We also make our own syrup that is available all year round. Children are always welcome. We also attend the Powassan Farmers Market on Main Street every Saturday with Fresh Picked Produce. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries are available late June to the Middle of July. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: June 25, 2009)

Sudbury Area

  • Josephines vegetables No Herbicide farm since 1982 - beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, birthday parties, school tours
    3316 St. Laurent Street, Greater Sudbury, ON P0M 1L0. Phone: 705-897-6302. Fax: N/A. Email: jrainville@can.rogers.com. Directions: once in greater sudbury, take paris to notre dame to hwy 80 ( this is all the same street just different names) then turn left or west on Valley View Road for 6 km. at our sign Josephines vegetables turn right. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Open: May 1 till September 8 th. 8 am till 8 pm , 7 days a week After September 8 th. please call to schedule an appointment phone 705.897.6302 Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx.

Thunder Bay

  • Belluz Farms - Yellow & Green Beans, Cucumbers, Melons, Saskatoons, Gooseberries, Strawberries & Raspberries
     RR6 Candy Mountain Drive, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 5N5. Farm Hotline: (807) 475-5181.  Greenhouse:  (866) 200-1011 ph/fax or (807) 627-9080 ph. Email: info@belluzfarms.on.ca. Directions: Half mile west on Candy Mountain Dr, off hwy #130 (14km from airport). Helpful Links for Planning a Visit Weather Network Forecast,  or  Weather Radar or Map (detailed) to the Farm Saskatoons & Gooseberries: Available July-August, Fresh Picked to take home or Pick Your Own at the Farm. Strawberries & Raspberries: Available July-August, Fresh Picked to take home or Pick Your Own at the farm.  2005 prices: Strawberries: PYO: $3.25/L ($13.00/4L basket); Raspberries, PYO: $3.00/lb. Saskatoons: PYO: $10/4L basket.
 

Pick-your-own farms in Ontario, Canada 

This page provides a detailed list of Ontario, Canada's pick- your- own (PYO, U-pick, upickem, pick-it-yourself) farms.   I'm always looking for suggestions of more farms and events to add and feedback about any you have visited, so if you encounter any, just click on the preceding link, as appropriate!  And if you have a farm and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know!

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

Brantford Area

Simcoe / Upson County Area

  • B.F.F Golden Raspberry Gardens - Garden stand on a residence (which is NOT on a farm), all produce is sustainably grown, Uncovered outdoor market, raspberries (red), raspberries (yellow), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), pony rides, birthday parties
    2392 7th Line, Innisfil, ON l9s 4h5. Phone: 7054367466. Fax: 7054367100. Email: diana@bubolafamilyfarm.com. Open: Wednesday to sun 10am to 8pm. Directions: 400 north to Innisfil Beach Road. East on IBR to Yonge Street Head south, first street on the left. Payment: Cash, only. Coming soon Pony rides and Paintball Birthday Parties Bookong now for AUGUST!!!!!!. We have exceptional quality plants and fruits. A unique version of the raspberry, the anne fall gold raspberry. Plants for sale May-Oct, berries in July and September. We carry raspberries as well but the golden raspberry is our feature. (ADDED: June 23, 2011)
  • Bluebird Market - Organic, Indoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, apples, beets, blackberries, blueberries, broad beans, broccoli, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, figs, flowers, grapes, herbs/spices, lavender, melons, onions, other berries, pears, peas, peaches, pecans , peppers, plums, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    218 N. Center Street Historic Downtown Train Depot, Thomaston, GA 30286. Phone: 404-300-9519. Email: bluebirdmarket@gmail.com. Open: Saturdays 8 am until noon. Directions: Historic Downtown Train Depot at 218 N. Center Street is located just north of the Downtown Square in Thomaston. Landmarks are the Piggly Wiggly store across the street and Dairy Queen next door. Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for some crops. Payment: Cash, only. Bluebird Market is a fun place for fresh food ideas. We feature a Multiple Farm CSA. Local bakers, artisans and organic growers are welcome. "This Bluebird is so Green." Sleighbell Arts Market, Gift Baskets, Artisan Guild, Cottage Baked Goods, and more. Local muscadines, muscadine syrup, sweet basil pesto, Hot Pepper Jellies, Wheat Bread made with local honey, sweet onion relish, Blue Ribbon winning Apple Butter, Pepper sauces, fresh local Eucalyptus, and much more. Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and vegetables (some locally grown)like assorted lettuces, collards, turnips and much more. (UPDATED: January 19, 2010)

Norfolk

Wellington

  • Reroot Organic Farm - Organic, Roadside stand, Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, all produce is certified organically grown, Fresh local eggs, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
    5642 11th Line RR#4, Harriston, ON N0G 1Z0. Phone: 519-820-1891. Email: info@reroot.ca. Open: June 1 to October 31. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for some crops. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: December 31, 2010)

Western Ontario, Thunder Bay area

  • Boreal Edge Farm CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) - Uses natural growing practices, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Covered outdoor market,
    Rr #1 Marttinen Lane, Nolalu, ON P0T2K0. Phone: 807-475-8835. Email: borealedgefarm@gmail.com. Open: The Farm itself is open on a "call first" basis; We are almost always at the farm, however since the farm brings produce to the customer, the customer should verify that the farmers are home before they set out to visit; The farm is finished it's growing season 3 pm to 4 weeks after the last hard freeze. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Leave Thunder Bay on the Shabaqua Extension (new highway through William's Bog, a continuation of the harbour expressway. Follow the 11/17 extension to highway 588. Turn right. Follow to the dead end stop sign, turn right. Follow 588 to Nolalu, turn right on Old School rd, just previous to the community centre. Follow up to Marttinen rd, turn left. Follow Marttinen to the end farm is Fire # 5, with the National Farmers Union (NFU)sign. Click here for a map and directions. Community Supported Agriculture program runs 12 weeks in duration; Pick up for CSA is Wednesday evenings; Drop off begins last week in June/First week in July (depending on spring season temperatures); Grass Fed Beef is available in October. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Cheque. We are a community supported agriculture farm. This means that we try to not only support Boreal Edge Farm, but other local farmers as well, to create a sustainable local farming community. Members purchase a share of the farm's vegetables in early spring, and then receive their share of the available vegetables over a 12 week period. Our share's include Bread and Eggs, however we are potentially offering this as a separate option for 2010. Brass Fed Beef is sold by the box. (20lb. box for $100) Includes 50% ground and 50% Top end cuts/roasts. (ADDED: October 14, 2009)

Thunder Bay Ontario

  • Mile Hill Farms - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, all produce is sustainably grown, beans, beets, carrots, cucumbers, herbs/spices, onions, peas, pumpkins, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
    South Gillies, Kakabeka Falls, Please choose one of the following... P0T 1W0. Phone: 807-939-7514. Email: renata@milehillfarms.ca. Open: Wednesday 3:30 to 7:00, Saturday 8am to 1pm at the Thunder Bay Farmer's Market. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From the Harbour Expressway: turn right onto Memorial Avenue and go past Intercity Shopping Centre. Turn left at the CLE into the Silvercity parking lot. Turn right in the parking lot. The Market is located in the Dorothy Dove building. Payment: Cash, Cheque. We follow organic principals in all aspects of our farm. We raise our own hay and grain. Our animals are pastured on our farm. Garlic, garlic scapes, leeks, salad greens, Asian greens, head lettuce. (ADDED: July 06, 2010)

Meats, Milk and Eggs:

Brantford area

Thunder Bay Ontario

  • Mile Hill Farms - Beef, Pork, Goat, No hormones used, No antibiotics used, 100% grass and/or grain fed, sausage, Bacon (pork),
    South Gillies, Kakabeka Falls, Please choose one of the following... P0T 1W0. Phone: 807-939-7514. Email: renata@milehillfarms.ca. Open: September October November. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From the Harbour Expressway: turn right onto Memorial Avenue and go past Intercity Shopping Centre. Turn left at the CLE into the Silvercity parking lot. Turn right in the parking lot. The Market is located in the Dorothy Dove building. Payment: Cash, Cheque. We follow organic principals in all aspects of our farm. We raise our own hay and grain. Our animals are pastured on our farm. (ADDED: July 06, 2010)

Wellington

  • Reroot Organic Farm - Organic, Chicken (free range), Turkey, Duck, Pork, Certified USDA organic, No hormones used, No antibiotics used, 100% grass and/or grain fed, Eggs (organic, free range, vegetarian fed), Farm market with fruits and vegetables, children welcome, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
    5642 11th Line RR#4, Harriston, ON N0G 1Z0. Phone: 519-820-1891. Email: info@reroot.ca. Open: June 1 to October 31. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for some crops. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. reroot organic farm is a 70 acre property located on sandy-loam soil in Harriston, Ontario in the north part of Wellington County. Our farm is a small, diversified operation allowing us to produce a variety of high quality food and market it all locally. The farm consists of 3 acres of certified organic produce; lush green pastures, productive hayfields, a beautiful cedar bush, a small creek and a gorgeous old bank barn. We grow more then 40 types of vegetables and herbs; produce a wide-range of fruit; raise chickens, turkeys, laying hens and pigs outdoors on pasture; keep honeybees to pollinate our crops and produce tasty honey; and use our barn to offer shelter to our livestock. Our produce is certified organic, our livestock is raised according to organic standards but is not certified. In the near future we plan to add an orchard, grass-fed beef cattle, and grass-fed lamb. We love to have visitors to the farm, just contact us to make sure we'll be around. (UPDATED: December 31, 2010)

Local Honey Sources:

Wellington

Wholesale Foods

Simcoe

  • B.F.F Golden Raspberry Gardens - Local sales at our farm, Local delivery, Regional delivery (see below for details), all produce is sustainably grown, raspberries (red), raspberries (yellow), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), pony rides, birthday parties
    2392 7th Line, Innisfil, ON l9s 4h5. Phone: 7054367466. Fax: 7054367100. Email: diana@bubolafamilyfarm.com. Open: Wednesday to sun 10am to 8pm. Directions: 400 north to Innisfil Beach Road. East on IBR to Yonge Street Head south, first street on the left. Payment: Cash, only. Coming soon Pony rides and Paintball Birthday Parties Bookong now for AUGUST!!!!!!. We have superb Anne Fall Gold raspberry plants ready to tag and ship mid winter for spring planting. Our plants produce the most delicious berries. Large quantities available. Ship bare root. (ADDED: June 23, 2011)
 
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  • Funnel, jar lifter, lid lifter, bubble freer spatula
  • Ball Blue Book

This is the same type of standard canner that my grandmother used to make everything from applesauce to jams and jellies to tomato and spaghetti sauce. This complete kit includes everything you need and lasts for years: the canner, jar rack, jar grabber tongs, lid lifting wand, a plastic funnel, labels, bubble freer, and the bible of canning, the Ball Blue Book. It's much cheaper than buying the items separately. You'll never need anything else except jars & lids (and the jars are reusable)! There is also s simple kit with just the canner and rack, and a pressure canner, if your want to do vegetables (other than tomatoes). To see more canners, of different styles, makes and prices, click here!
 

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Lids, Rings, Jars, mixes, pectin, etc.

Need lids, rings and replacement jars?  Or pectin to make jam, spaghetti sauce or salsa mix or pickle mixes?  Get them all here, and usually at lower prices than your local store!

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This page was updated on 8-Jul-2011

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