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Egg U-Pick Orchards in Boise and Southwestern Idaho in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for eggs that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have eggs orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

Gem County

  • Richardson Farm - Uses natural growing practices, cucumbers, herbs or spices, peas, strawberries, tomatoes, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available
    4000 Bishop Road, Emmett, ID 83617. Phone: . Email: ammonrichardson@yahoo.com. Open: hours, days and dates. Directions: The Google mapsMapquestGPS address is not exact. We are located half a mile to the South West of the shown address location. We promptly place large guide signs with arrows on telephone poles at the beginning of our crop season, so be assured we are easy to find. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
    Richardson Farm Facebook page. 86%20to:43.87862,-116.67219%20to:43.87264,-116.67219%20to:43.8726654,-116.6767357%20to:Unknown%20road&hl=en&geocode=FU86mgIdoOIL-SGPdz5hjs5kwSlRIxRxjLOvVDFfTIzuKIPfuQ;FS3mmgId3l0L-SmbCZ0iJbGvVDFvUGtPT6MFMw;FdyInQIdQrkL-SnjO5d5SqKvVDHukyg4q1aO2g;FYBxnQIdQrkL-SkRFXZytKOvVDFmzPYv1N_k4g;FZlxnQIdgacL-SmLxqCps6OvVDGVmxc6YxbnBQ;FcJpnQIdFKEL-Q&aq=&sll=43.874788,-116.679139&sspn=0.026203,0.066047&t=h&mra=dpe&mrsp=4&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4&ie=UTF8&ll=43.874788,-116.679139&spn=0.026203,0.066047&source=embed Snow peas - boasting sweet edible shells - perfect for eating raw, in salads, or sauteing - are ripe and available in both late June, early July, and October; Cherry tomatoes - many unique varieties - beginning of August thru til Halloween; Sweet Armenian Cucumbers starting from late August, also thru til Halloween; HoneyDew and Cantaloupe Melons are ripe in October; And lettuce, both May to mid June, and October; Mint and Stevia; June through October;. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. (UPDATED: July 11, 2018, JBS)

 

Eggs

Eggs: Tips, Recipes and Information

Many PYO farms keep chickens and have farm-fresh eggs to sell. Certainly, these eggs are fresher and better in every way than those from a grocery store. Many of these farms sell the eggs year round, often via an honor box

Before you leave to go to the farm:

  1. Always call or check their website or facebook page before you go to the farm - Egg supplies can vary, chickens lay fewer in cold weather.
  2. Bring a container for the eggs.  Some farms have them some not, but if you save and reuse egg cartoons, the farmers will appreciate it. It helps cut their costs - and thus yours!
  3. Bring cash - many operate honor boxes for eggs

When you get home

 To keep eggs safe, take eggs straight home and store them immediately in the refrigerator set at 35 to 40 F. Leave the eggs in their carton and place them in the back of the refrigerator, not in the door (which is the warmest part of the fridge).

Egg Storage Chart
Product Refrigerator Freezer
Raw eggs in shell 3 to 5 weeks Do not freeze.
Raw egg whites 2 to 4 days 12 months
Raw egg yolks 2 to 4 days Yolks do not freeze well.
Raw egg accidentally frozen in shell Use immediately after thawing. Keep frozen; then refrigerate to thaw.
Hard-cooked eggs 1 week Do not freeze.
Egg substitutes, liquid
Unopened
10 days Do not freeze.
Egg substitutes, liquid
Opened
3 days Do not freeze.
Egg substitutes, frozen
Unopened
After thawing, 7 days, or refer to "Use-By" date on carton. 12 months
Egg substitutes, frozen
Opened
After thawing, 3 days, or refer to "Use-By" date on carton. Do not freeze.
Casseroles made with eggs 3 to 4 days After baking, 2 to 3 months.
Eggnog, commercial 3 to 5 days 6 months
Eggnog, homemade 2 to 4 days Do not freeze.
Pies, pumpkin or pecan 3 to 4 days After baking, 1 to 2 months.
Pies, custard and chiffon 3 to 4 days Do not freeze.
Quiche with any kind of filling 3 to 4 days After baking, 1 to 2 months.

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)