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This month's notes: May 2008: Spring is here!: strawberries are here in the deep South and are peaking or fading in California, Texas and Florida! Find a strawberry festival near you! And see mid summer Blueberry festivals here. Organic farms are still not common, but any that are, have the word ORGANIC by their name! Check out my easy canning directions, and canning equipment or How to make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals
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To see the pick-your-own farms and orchards for Michigan, Counties Alcona through Emmet, click here or scroll down the page

Crop availability / harvest schedule - click here

To find pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other Halloween activities, click here.

To find choose and cut-your-own Christmas tree farms, click here.

We also have our own free and simple, step-by-step, illustrated instructions on canning, freezing and drying many fruits and vegetables, such as how to make jam, apple butter, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pickles, ketchup or freezing corn . If you are looking for C anners, mixes, jars, pectin and other canning supplies at the best prices anywhere!

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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!

NOTE: Some of the 616 area code numbers have changed to 269. Of course, neither the phone company nor the farms have let me know which, so if you get a disconnected message on a 616 number, try 269 instead.

Allegan County

A.W. Overhiser Orchards - cherries (sweet & tart), peaches, pears, & apples
NW corner of 64th St. & 109th Ave. South Haven, MI 49090. Phone: 616-836-3298. Email: awo@i2k.com. Directions: I-196 to Exit 26 (109th Ave. Pullman Rd.) E 3.5 mi. to 64th St, right on NW corner. Family owned & operated for over 150 years raising tree fruit. Over 300 acres of farmland that include cherries (sweet & tart) and we do the pitting for you. We grow apples, peaches, plums, & pears. Open June-mid Nov, Fri-Sun 9am-5pm (other times appt. only).
Beard's Produce - strawberries, blueberries, corn, maple syrup and pumpkins
140th Ave. Dorr, MI 49323. Phone: 616-896-8296. 1 mile South of Burnips to 140^th and follow signs, or 4 1/2 miles West of Dorr to 27^th Street and follow signs. Call for hours to be sure. Recording on with all information when closed. Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm. Saturday, 8 am to 4 pm. Also pre-picked Asparagus.
Crane Orchards Upick - apples, peaches, plums, nectarines, tomatoes, pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze
Fennville, MI. Phone: 616-561-8651. U-Pick has 15 varieties of apples to pick in season. Hayrides on weekends in Oct. and a corn maze. Open in early September depending on the season, call for dates. 10 am to 6 p.m., seven days a week. Close in late Oct. Directions: Located in west Michigan between South Haven and Saugatuck. Take I-196 Exit 34, go E 4 miles on S side of the road, located with Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant at 6054 124th (M-89), Fennville.
Dalton Orchard - peaches, apples and pumpkins: UPDATE: CLOSED SINCE 2004
Fennville, MI. Phone: 616-561-2210. U-pick many varieties of peaches, apples and pumpkins. Open in season from 8 am to 7 p.m. Call anytime, someone's always here. Directions: M-89, 1/4 mile E of the city of Fennville to sign at 55th St.
Dees Lakeshore Farm - raspberries and blueberries
1672 70th St, Lakeshore Dr, Fennville, MI 49408. Phone: 616-227-3287. U-pick and we-pick. We also have our own homegrown peaches, sweet cherries, apples, plums, apricots, sweet corn, tomatoes, and squash. Our own honey, jams and jellies are also available. Seasonal items include pumpkins and flowers. We are proud of over 40 years of farming and service to our customers. Open June 15th-Nov. 1, daily hours vary with season. Directions: From South Haven, take I-196 to Glenn/Exit 30. Turn left onto Blue Star Hwy. toward town of Glenn. Take right on first road, Lakeshore Dr./70th St. heading N. Approx. 1 mile N of Glenn on Lakeshore Dr./70th St.
Dutch Farm Market - strawberries, apples, cherries, peaches
6967 109th Avenue, South Haven, MI 49090. Phone: 616-637-8334. Email: braak@shps.org . U-pick. Retail market/bakery complete with already-picked fruits and vegetables. Ice cream, baked goods, pies, jams and jellies. Picnic area. Buses welcome. Open mid-May - July 4, 9 am to 6 p.m. July 5-Labor Day, 8 am to 7 p.m. Labor Day-Oct. 31, 9 am to 6 p.m., seven days a week. Directions: N of South Haven on I-96, Exit 26 (Pullman Rd.) Dutch Farm Market is a family run farm/business specializing in homegrown fruits and vegetables. Fruit pies and bakery items are another specialty
of the market. Easy on/off highway access, picnic area, and public restrooms available. Ice cream shop available along with Dutch treats.
Earls Berry Farm - Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
1630 Blue Star Hwy. Fennville, MI 49408. Phone: 616-227-2074. Email: jkwoods@btc-bci.com. U-pick or already picked fruits in season: STRAWBERRIES (June), RASPBERRIES and BLUEBERRIES (July and Aug.) Open June-Aug., seven days a week, 8 am to 7 p.m. Directions: 1630 Blue Star Hwy. (A-2), 10 miles S of Saugatuck. Take I-196 to Exit 30 (Glenn-Ganges, A-2), turn N on A-2 (Blue Star Hwy.) Farm is 1/4 mile on left.
Ever Green Lane Farm – ORGANIC, organic apples
1824 66th St. Fennville, MI 49408 269-543-9900 evergreen lane@i2k.com. Directions: From South Haven: US-31 (196) N to old US-31. Turn right on 118th Avenue, & left on 66th Street. Open: Sep-Oct, Wednesday to Sun 11am-6pm. Organic – seasonal vegetables, herbs, cider, free range eggs. We are certified organic farm featuring vegetables, herbs, apples & apple cider in season. Open June-Oct, Wednesday to Sun 11am-6pm.
Gary Crane Farm - Apple, Pumpkins, gourds, squash, Indian corn and gourd art
Fennville, MI. Phone: 616-561-5126. Business hours start in mid-July with Transparent apples followed by peaches, plums, blueberries, nectarines, tomatoes, sweet corn and flowers. picking (13 varieties) starts September 10. Pumpkins, gourds, squash, Indian corn and gourd art. Market opens when u-pick closes. Apple shipping. Open daily. Directions: Located 1.5 miles W of Fennville on M-89 or take I-96 to Exit 34, continue E 4.5 miles Farm on left or N side of M-89. Watch for the barn with large fruit.
McIntosh Apple Orchards - cherries (sweet and tart), peaches, pears, apples and plums
6431 107th Avenue, South Haven, MI 49090. Phone: 269-637-7922. Email: apple1941@aol.com. Enjoy a lovely day in the country, visit our orchard, browse through our farm market and cider mill. Watch cider being fermented into hard cider. We have u-pick and ready-picked cherries (sweet and tart), peaches, pears, apples and plums. Pitted tart cherries (fresh and frozen). Seasonal vegetables. Open June-Oct., Tues.-Sun., 8 am to 6 p.m. Directions: South Haven. From I-94, take I-96 (Exit 34) N to Exit 26 (109th Ave.), E on 109th to 64th (approx. 2.5 miles); S to 107th Ave. (1 mile ); W to orchard (150 yards.) Look for signs.
Mistee Creek Farms - apples, pumpkins, corn maze, hayrides
2471 4th St. Shelbyville, MI 49344. Phone: 269-672-7076
vantuinen@accn.org. Directions: US-131 to Exit 59 (Shelbyville), E 4 mi. to farm. 8-acre corn maze that is guaranteed to confuse you. Free hayrides (Oct, Sat 1 pm to 6pm) 8 varieties of apples, 15 acres of pumpkins as well as gourds and squash. Open Sep-Oct, Monday to Saturday 10am-7pm.
Ritz Farm Market – cherries, sweet cherries
910 144th St. Wayland, MI 49348. Phone: 616-877-4732. Directions: South of Grand Rapids to 100 St. E to Old 131, S to 144th, turn E 1 mi. to our market. We are one of very few farm markets in our area. We have cherries, peaches, pears, and plums. We give orchard tours for school groups, and have picnic tables inside! Open Aug-Dec, Monday to Saturday 9am-6pm.
Stephenson Farms -

Barry County

Freeport Flyers Farm - FOLLOWS ORGANIC METHODS, asparagus, beans, broccoli, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, melons, onions, peppers, pumpkins, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Precut Christmas trees, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce
170 St John Street, Freeport, MI 49325. Phone: 616-765-3257. Email us at: freeportflyersfarm@yahoo.com. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Open: We sell At the Hastings Farmers Market Tues 7am to 1pm; Thursday 11am to 7pm and Saturday 7am to 1pm; any other time, just call. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check.
Note: we received one comment about this farm. Does anyone else have any experiences, positive or negative, with this farm? If so, please write me!
Kendall's Blueberries - U-pick blueberries
2124 Coburn Road, Hastings, mi, MI, 49058. Phone: 269-945-3735. Email us at: loriberry@ctstelecom.net. Pick July-August. Port-a-pottie. The farm may be organic, as they use bird deterrents like flashy/ sparkley wind catchers, and blueberries don't need much else. Cash only, small bills. They have probably 10-15 acres of bushes, perhaps more.
S and S Farm Market and Greenhouse - strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, pumpkins
Middleville, MI. Phone: 616-795-9758 / 269-795-9758. Directions: On M-37, 3.5 miles South of the M-37 and Main Street light in Middleville on North side of the road. Or, 7 miles North of the M-37 and M-43 light in Hastings. Bedding plants, picked or u-pick strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Fresh sweet corn picked daily. Pumpkins and Pumpkin World in October, hayrides and animals. Open May 1 - October 31, Monday - Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm, Sunday 12-5 pm

Berrien County

Ashman Farm - strawberries
2630 Pipestone Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022. Phone: 616-925-8079. Email: ashman@qtm.net. U-pick strawberries in June. Farm market July-September. Open for strawberries Mon.-Friday, 8 am to 7 p.m. Saturday, and Sun, 8 am to 4 p.m. Farm market open 10 am to 6 p.m. Directions: Exit 29 from I-94. Go S 1/2 mile Fruit stand is on right hand side.
Bixby Orchards - apples, asparagus, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, cherries, corn (sweet), grapes, melons, nectarines, pears, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes,
5745 Pokagon Road, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Phone: 269-473-6681. Email: bixbyfarms@comcast.net. Directions: 1/2 mile S of Berrien Springs on Old US-31, then 1/2 mile E on Pokagon Road to 5745 Pokagon Road on the N sideAnd for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October. Open: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Payment: Cash, Check.
Blueberry Patch - blueberries
Holloway Dr., Sawyer, MI 49125. Phone: 616-426-4521. Email: pinecrestind@juno.com. - U-pick or we-pick blueberries. Preserves, honey, blueberry gift items. Picnic area. Open mid-July thru late Aug., daily, 10 am to 6 p.m. Directions: Take I-94 to Exit 12 (Sawyer). Go W 1 mile to our farm.
Bredeweg Acres - Blueberries, Christmas trees
2268 W Rockey Weed Road, Stevensville, MI 49127. Phone: 269-422-2731. Email: rlbredeweg@aol.com. U-pick or ready picked from our lawn-like berry patch. Picnic area, bathroom. Farm animals. Open July 1 to mid-Aug., Mon.-Saturday, 9 am to 7 p.m. Closed Sun. Christmas trees, cut-your-own or pre-cut. Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, Concolor Fir, Blue Spruce, Scotch Pine or White Pine. Farm animals. Tree shaking, bailing and drilling. Tree stands, wreaths, gift shop and free hand crafted ornament. Open Friday after Thanksgiving until Christmas. Mon.-Saturday, 10 am to 6 p.m. Sun., 12 noon-6 p.m. Directions: Use Exit 22 off I-94. Go E on JohnBeers Road (cross Red Arrow Hwy.) to first (only) blinking light in Stevensville. Turn right on St. Joseph Ave. and go 1 mile S. Turn left on Rockey Weed Road, 1/3 miles to farm
Calderwood Farms - Sweet and sour cherries, peaches, apples
2993 E Lemon Creek Road, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Phone: 616-471-2102. Email: JJCalderwood@aol.com. U-pick and picked, sours pitted. Peaches. Apples, u-pick and picked. Call for dates and hours. Directions: From Chicago, I-94 Exit 16, N to Lemon Creek Road, E 10 miles to Calderwood Farms. From Berrien Springs, 1/2 mile NW of Parkway to Red Bud Trail, S 1/2 mile to Lemon Creek Road, W 1/2 mile to Calderwood Farms.
Contessa Wine Cellars - sweet cherries
3235 Friday Road, Coloma, MI 49038. Phone: 269-468-5534. Email: contessawinery@cs.com. Directions: Exit 39 off I-94, turn left. S 1/4 mi. on the left/ Enjoy a free sampling of our fine wines in our warm and elegant tasting room, overlooking vineyards along the Coloma valley. Open all year, daily 12pm-5pm.
Eckler's Produce and Greenhouse - u-pick blueberries and raspberries
1879 Barron Lake Road, Niles, MI 49120-9391. Phone: 269-683-2509. Email: seedsman@ecklerfarms.com. Over 50 kinds of vegetables grown fresh on the farm. Also tree fruits: sweet cherries, peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines and apples. Hydroponic tomatoes, asparagus. 17 kinds of dried hard shell gourds. Open April-Nov., seven days a week, 9 am to 8 p.m. Directions: I-94 to US-12 E at Niles. Becomes M-60, continue E to Barron Lake Road; turn left, go approx. 3-1/2 miles Located on E side of road.
Frank Farms - Apples, cherries, peaches, raspberries, strawberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area
8249 Deans Hill Road, Berrien Center, MI 49102. Phone: 269-461-4125. Fax: 269-461-3422. Email us at: frankfarms@msn.com. Directions: Take I-94 to Watervliet/M-140 Exit. Take M-140 South to M-62, take a left onto M-62 and then a right onto Painter School Road. Take a left onto Deans Hill Road. We are on the left. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Open: 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call ahead when the weather is questionable. Strawberries June 10th, Tart Cherries 1st of July, Red & Black Raspberries July 1st, Peaches August 1st, Apples September 15th Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We have a variety of fruits & vegetables available for sale as well as our u-pick.
Fruit Acres Farm Market & U-Pick - Apples, cherries, corn (sweet), nectarines, peaches, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides
I-94 at Coloma Exit #39, Coloma, MI 49038. Phone: (269) 468-5076. Fax: (269) 468-3468. Email us at: peaches@parrett.net. Directions: I-94 in Southwest Michigan at Coloma Exit #39 Farm Market at Exit. Ask there for U-Pick Directions Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October. Open: Farm Market Open Daily 9am to 7pm June through October U-Pick open most Weekends July through October 10am to 5pm Big Black Sweet Cherries July 1-10 Sour Pie Cherries July 7-16 Early Peaches July 23-31 Freestone Peaches August 1-September 15 White Flesh Peaches August 20-September 10 Baby Gold type Cling Peaches August Early Apples July 20-August 30 Fall Apples September 1-October 25 Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Large assortment of locally grown fruits and vegetables in our farm market. Sweet Fall Apple Cider.
Heart of the Vineyard Winery - U-pick Concord and Niagara grapes
Baroda, MI. Phone: 800-716-9463. E-mail: rick@heartofthevineyard.com Bridgman, Exit 16 off I-94. Go North to Lake/Shawnee Road, right 4.5 miles to Hills Road, right 1.1 mile. Follow signs. Fresh pressed juice, mid-September thru October. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, 12-6 p.m.
Hillside Orchards - apples
8198 Fleisher Lane, Berrien Springs, MI. Phone: 616-471-7558.
Johansons Apple World - U-pick apples, pears, plums, pumpkins
Baroda, MI. Phone: 616-422-2426. Also jams, jellies, cider. Paula Red, McIntosh, Gala, Spartan, Delicious, Mutsu, Ida Red, Rom and Fuji. Oopen Aug. 15-Oct. 31, 10 am to 7 p.m. Directions: I-94 from Chicago (E) to Exit 16 in Michigan. Turn right (N), 2 miles to Lemon Creek Road; turn right (E), 2-1/2 miles Turn left (N) on Keehn Road to orchard, 8700 Keehn Road, Baroda.
Jollay Orchards Family Fun Farm - u-pick cherries, apricots, raspberries, peaches, apples and pumpkins
1850 Friday Road, Coloma, MI 49038. Phone: 616-468-3075. Email: info@jollayorchards.com. Fresh market with bakery, jams and jellies, other specialty items. Picnic area, animal farm and playground for fun activities. Fall Harvest Festival offers hayrides, children's activities and pumpkin patch. Open May 1-Thanksgiving, daily, 10:30 am to 5:30 p.m. Harvest Festival weekends in September and Oct., 10:30 am to 6:30 p.m. Directions: Exit 39 off I-94, turn left and go 2 miles to 1850 Friday Road, Coloma.
Jone's Blueberries - U-pick blueberries
9245 Gast Road, Bridgman, MI 49106. Phone: 269-465-4745. Email: jones@jonesberryfarm.com Also picked blueberries, jams, fruit butters, honey, blueberry syrup, peaches and gift baskets. Open after July 4 through end of Aug., depending on fruit availability, 9 am to 6 p.m. Closed Tues. and Wednesday Directions: 9245 Gast Road, Bridgman. Less than 3 miles from I-94. From Chicago: I-94 E to Bridgman Exit 16, N on Red Arrow Hwy. to stoplight, turn right on Lake St. 1.1 mile to Gast Road; turn left, we are 1/2 mile down on the right. Watch for signs.
L.H. Piggott & Girls - strawberries
3824 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 49022. Phone: (269) 944 - 5531 or (269) 876 - 9269. Directions: Take I-94 to Napier Avenue - Exit #30, then head East approximately 2.25 miles. OR .. Take U.S. 31 N. to Napier Avenue - Exit #24, then head East approximately .25 miles.
Lange Farms – apples
5233 River Road, Sodus, MI 49126. Phone: 269-925-6655 tal2@parrett.net. Directions: I-94 to Exit 29 (Pipestone) left at stop sign. Turn right on River Road. We are a small family farm where people can pick their own or buy already picked apples. Many people like our non-commercial atmosphere. Open Sep-Oct, daily 10am-sundown.
Lehmans Orchard - cherries, prepicked produce, gift shop, restrooms
2280 Portage Road, Niles, MI 49120. Phone: 269-683-9078. Fax: 269-683-9078. Email us at: info@lehmansorchard.com. Directions: See website. Open: Tart cherry harvest hours: Monday to Saturday. 8-4, Sun 12-5. Saturday Farm Market starting July 15 until October. Saturday farm market hours 8-4. Two week tart cherry harvest starting around July 4. Payment: Cash, Check. Already picked peaches and apples. Also, pure honey, dried fruit, preserves, dry roasted soy nuts and tart cherry juice concentrate.
Lemon Creek Fruit Farm - cherries, peaches, nectarines, raspberries, plums, apples and grapes
533 E Lemon Creek Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Phone: 616-471-1321. U-pick available for cherries, peaches, nectarines, raspberries, plums, apples and grapes in season. Free wine tasting, picnic area, festivals, Father's Day Festival, home wine makers welcome. Open June-Nov., daily, 9 am to 6 p.m. Sun., 12-6 p.m. Directions: 6 miles E of Red Arrow Hwy. at Bridgman, 5 miles W of Berrien Springs on Lemon Creek Rd.
McCartney Farm - nectarines, peaches, Bartlett pears and apples
2537 Hillandale Road, Sodus, MI 49126. Phone: 269-944-1862. U-pick nectarines, peaches, Bartlett pears and a variety of apples. Open Aug. 15 for nectarines and peaches, early September for pears and late Sept.-Oct. for apples, seven days a week, 9 am to 5 p.m. Call for availability on fruit and prices. Directions: Take I-94 to Exit 30, E on Napier Avenue, approx. 2-1/2 miles to Hillandale Road. Then S 1 mile Our farm is 90 min. E of Chicago, located in the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph, Michigan area.
Nye’s Apple Barn & Farms - peaches, raspberries, pumpkins
4700 Hollywood Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Phone: 269-429-0596. Email: jacqnye@hotmail.com. Directions: I-94 to Exit 27 from Chicago turn left cross over bridge market is on the right. From Detroit turn right. Market is on the right. Call for picking times. Open late June-Oct, daily 9am-6pm.
Pinecrest Christmas Tree Farm - U-cut scotch pine, firs and spruce, wreaths
4403 Spring Creek Road, Galien, MI. Phone: 616-545-8125. Also a Christmas shop.
Round Barn Winery - grapes, call for appointment
10983 Hills Road, Baroda, MI 49101. Phone: 269-422-1617. Email: chris@roundbarnwinery.com. Directions: Take Exit 16 on I-94 towards Bridgman and follow the blue wine trail signs. About 7 mi. Family owned and operated winery, distillery and brewery located in the heart of Michigan's fruit belt. Open: for tasting year round and group tours are available by appointment; Come enjoy, or take a class and learn how we do it; Open all year Monday to Saturday 11am-6pm, Sun noon-6pm.
Shafer Orchards -

shafer@parrett.net

Sommerfeldf Farms -

Springhope Farm -

bobwoods@triton.net

Stovers U-Pic and Farm Market - Strawberries, raspberries, cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, apples, apricots, red and black blackberries, grapes, and hayrides
7608 U.S. 31, Berrien Springs, MI. Phone: 269-471-1401. Hayrides in October.
Sunrise Farms -

info@sunrise-farms.com

Tree-Mendus Fruit -

TreeMendus@qtm.net

Twin Maple Orchards - apples, plums, sweet & tart cherries
15352 Cleveland Avenue, Galien, MI. Phone: 269-545-8840. Fax: 269-545-4069 Address: Fresh vegetables, pumpkins, cider, grapes, u-pick apples and more.
Williams Orchards -

Yule Tide Acres - Christmas trees, either pre-cut or u-cut.
8466 M-62, Berrien Center, MI. Phone: 616-461-3111.

Branch County

Hoff vegetable farm - strawberries and tomatoes
Coldwater, MI. Phone: 517-278-2011. Over 100 acres of fresh vegetables in season. Asparagus, strawberries, tomatoes, sweet corn, melons, squash, pumpkins, Michigan peaches and more in season. U-pick strawberries and tomatoes in season. Open seven days a week, May 9 am to 6 p.m. June-Oct., 9 am to 8 p.m. Nov. 9 am to 6 p.m. Directions: 1/2 mile N of Coldwater on Old 27.

Calhoun County

Bosserd Family Farm - strawberries, flowers, pumpkins, corn maze, straw maze
Verona Road, MArshall, MI. Phone at 269-781-4905. Email: cranedouglas@netscape.net or Email: bos2P@aol.com. May-Annuals and Perennials June- strawberries July- prepicked sweet corn, and other veggies. Sept-Oct, .pumpkins, mazes, mums, cut flowers, dried flowers, and lots of fall decorations. Directions: I94-I69; I69 N. to Marshall exit, right off exit, right on 15 Mile Road left on Verona Road I-69 S., left off exit, right 15 miles, left on Verona. Open: mid Apr-Oct; Monday to Saturday 9am-6pm; Sun10am-5pm. The strawberry season usually begins in early June and continues throughout June - stop by to buy berries we picked that morning or pick your own in our strawberry field. Pick your own flower bouquet in the gardens for $5.00 (approximately 15 stems). In the fall, bring the family to pick your own pumpkins in the field, try to find your way through the 5-acre corn maze, and feed the animals at the petting farm. School tours for children ages 3-8 are available in the fall - tours include a wagon ride to the pumpkin field, your own pumpkin picked from the field, food for the petting farm animals, and a walk through the corn maze. The cost is $4 per child, and we do ask that an adult chaperone be available for every six children.
Fox Ridge Farm - red raspberries
Ceresco, MI. Phone: 616-979-4287. U-pick and picked red raspberries, selection of jams and jellies, custom woodworking products (crafts and furniture). Open seven days a week, beginning first Mon. following July 4 until early Oct., 9 am to 6 p.m. Directions: 12700 Eleven Mile Road, Ceresco. SE of Battle Creek, I-94 Exit 104. S on Eleven Mile Road, 2.8 miles to blinker light. Continue 1/4 mile, sign on left side. Turn left and follow road to lane to barn
Harveys Farm - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pumpkins and chestnuts
2651 15 Mile Road, Tekonsha, MI 49092. Phone: 517-767-3408. Email: harveysfarm1@cbpu. Harvey's Farm also has fresh prepicked asparagus and chestnuts. Open: Asparagus, May 1 thru mid-June, open weekly, 4-8 pm (Or call for other available times). Strawberries, early to mid-June to early-July, pick your own, seven days a week, 7 am to 7 pm Blueberries, late July, call for picking time. Pumpkins in October. Chestnuts now available beginning in October (picked). Open seven days a week during season. Contact for season of each product. Directions: Exit 25 off I-69, W 1/4 mile on M-60 to 15 Mile Road, N 1/4 mile to farm on W side of road.

Cass County

Eckler’s Produce & Greenhouse Farm - blueberries, tomatoes, raspberries (red and black)
1879 Barron Lake Road, Niles, MI 49120. Phone: 269-683-2509. Email: seedsman@ecklerfarms.com. Directions: I-94 to US-12 E, Becomes M-60 E by Niles. Continue on to Barron Lake Road, turn left, 3-1/2 mi. E side of Road, U-Pick
Fresh fruits and vegetables over 50 varieties grown on 100 acres picked fresh daily. Also thousands of dried gourds available year round. U-pick blueberries, raspberries, and tomatoes in season. Open April-Nov daily 9am-7pm.
Spirit Springs Farm - pumpkins
12401 Hoffman Street, Marcellus, MI 49067. Phhone: 269-646-9379. Email: jczee@usa.net. Directions: 1/4 mi. W off M-40 S from Marcellus, (M-60 to M-40 or US-131 S to M-216 W or Hoffman Road W in Three Rivers). Over 70 varieties of apples - mostly heirloom - limited quantities; apple cider (non-pasteurized), seasonal vegetables, gourds, pumpkins, hand-made crafts, pears, misc. Tasting table
of apples offered. Gift boxes of apples available.
Traditional Trees - Christmas trees, fresh cut and u-cut, wreaths, boughs and roping.
31726 Sunrise Avenue, Dowagiac, MI. Phone: 616-424-5896.
Wicks'Apple House - apples
52281 Indian Lake Road, Dowagiac, MI. Phone: 616-782-7306. Century-old cider press, fruit and vegetable market, bakery and restaurant.

Crawford County

Wellington Farm Park - Not a PYO / U-pick
6940 S Military Road, Grayling, MI 49738. Phone: 989-348-5187. Email: howard@i2k.net. Directions: From Exit 251 of I-75 go W 4 mi. to end of road then S 3/4 mi.
The Wellington Farm Market is part of Wellington Farm Park, A 60 acre living history complex depicting farm life during the Great Depression. Attractions include a blacksmith, carpenter shop, sawmill, grist mill, summer kitchen and a machine shed. Costumed interpreters are available in most buildings. A great family outing.

Eaton County

Appleschram Organic Orchard & Cider Mill - ORGANIC, apples, pumpkins
1300 Mount Hope Highway, Charlotte, MI 48813. Phone: (517) 649-8957. Email: janebush@msn.com. Seasonal farm market offering fresh apple cider, apple butter and applesauce made from our own apples. We also offer pumpkins, gourds, squash, u-pick apples, fresh baked goods and a 1-1/5 mile self-guided, informative nature walk. Open: mid-Aug. thru Thanksgiving, Wednesday-Sun., 10 am to 7 p.m.
Directions: 6-1/4 mile W of M-100 on Mt. Hope Hwy., Charlotte. (They may also be certified organic. I'm still checking on that! Blake)
Calebs Cider Mill and Petting - apples, peaches and grapes UPDATE: August 3, 2007: Their phone number now belongs to a private residence. It appears as though they've closed down.
Vermontville, MI. Phone: 517-??? Email: calebsmill@voyager.net Caleb's features apples, peaches and grapes for u-pick or picked fresh in our Country Store among dried flowers, crafts and gifts with fresh cider and donuts everyday. We specialize in Educational School Tours, but the whole family will enjoy our Petting Zoo and Education Center in a peaceful, rural setting. Open Aug.-Oct., Tues.-Saturday, 9 am to 6 p.m. Sun. 11 am to 6 p.m. Directions: From Charlotte, W on M-79, approx. 10 miles to Ionia Road, N 1 mile to Valley Hwy., E 1/2 mile to farm.
The Country Mill - apples and pumpkins, Haunted Attractions
4648 Otto Road, Charlotte, MI, 48813. Phone: 517- 543-1019 . Email us at: mail@countrymill.com. Directions. Picnic areas, a juice bar with food and fresh doughnuts, a bakery, a food cart out in the fall where you can get bbq and ribs, all kinds of canned produce, fresh apples, cherry juice concentrate, a barn for functions, a haunted barn , a petting zoo, a huge gift shop! For more information, see: Fun Features, Events, Gifts, Harvest Schedule, Farm Products, Apple Varieties, Tours and Parties.
Reverman's Farm - Christmas trees
16500 Forest Hill Road, Grand Ledge, MI 48837. Phone: (517) 627-6204. Email us at: (517)627-6204. Directions: From I-96 take the Grand River Avenue exit (90). Go one half mile west to Forest Hill Road; turn Left on Forest Hill Road. Go three quarters of a mile to farm on right. Click here for a map to our farm. Our hours are: Friday - Monday 8am - 8pm Tuesday - Thursday 4pm - 8pm Thanksgiving Day to Christmas Day Also sell wreaths, grave blankets and Landscape trees.
Scipio Creek Orchard - Apples, cherries, flowers, grapes, pears, summer squash, prepicked produce
11042 Scipio Hwy, Vermontville, MI 49096. Phone: 517-852-0714. Email us at: micampfiregirl@yahoo.com. Directions: From Charlotte you take M79 West to Mason Road take a right and go to the end take a left we are the first farm on Scipio on the right hand side. Or you can take M50 North to Vermontville Hwy. turn left and go all the way to Vermontville, left at 4 way stop, go to Main street take a left go to Third st. take a right go 1 mi. down first farm on the right hand side after Mason Road. Potterville you take Vermontville Hwy. all the way to Vermontville, left at 4 way stop, go to Main street take a left go to Third St. and take a right we are 1 mi. down on the right hand side after Mason Road. Lansing take I69 South to the Potterville exit then take the directions from Potterville. Hastings you take M37 South to M79 East to Nashville. Take a left go to Nashville Hwy, take a right go to Mason Road. take a left to the end take a left first farm on right on Scipio. Battle Creek you take M66 North all the way to Nashville go through town to Thornapple Lake Road; turn right and go 3 miles it will turn into Scipio Hwy. the farm is on the left hand side befor Mason Road. Ionia you take M66 South to Thornapple Lake Road. left go 3 mi. down farm is on the left hand side befor Mason Road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October, November. Open: Hours are from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday This farm has many things to offer. Are flowers start in the spring and last almost all summer long. The pears and grapes are on in the middle of August thru September. Apples are ready the end of August thru November. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check. Since we have lived here we have never sprayed our fruit trees or used any other pesticides.

Kalamazoo County

Gull Meadow Farms - apples and pumpkins
Richland, MI. Phone: 616-629-4214. Spring and Summer annuals and perennials. In the Fall, picked and u-pick apples and pumpkins, cider donuts, caramel apples and gourds. Kids entertainment 2-12 years. Straw tunnel, pedal tractors, straw bale maze, pumpkin lane, decorated pumpkins, pumpkin train and more. Open mid-April-Aug., daily, Labor Day thru Halloween, Mon.-Saturday, 9 am to 6 p.m. Sun. 10 am to 5 p.m. Directions: 1/2 mile SW of Richland on M-43 (Gull Rd.)
Hillcrest Orchards - Apples
Augusta, MI. Phone: 616-731-4312. Apples, picked or u-pick, flash pasteurized apple cider, fresh donuts, apple pie, honey, jam, jelly, maple syrup and picnic tables. Open Sept.-Oct., seven days a week, 9 am to 6 p.m. Directions: 2 miles E of Augusta on Augusta Dr. 1/2 mile N on 46th St.
Husted Farm Market And Cider Mill - apples, cherries, flowers, pumpkins, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
9191 West Main, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. Phone: 269-372-2605. Email: scotthusted@charter.net. Directions: Kalamazoo exit 38-b off of us 131 go 3.5 miles west to farm market 9191 west main Kalamazoo Mi. 49009. Click here for a map and directions. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Open: WE are open May - November 9am to 7 to pm. Payment: Cash, Check.
Joe Kovach's Blueberries -
Red Pole Building on M-43, 7-one half miles West of Kalamazoo, Phone: 616-668-5469
Verhage Farms - apples, cherries, peaches, hayrides, pumpkins
8619 W M L Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49065. Phone: 616-375-0153. We have: u-pick apples, already picked apples, homemade cider (non-pasteurized), homemade donuts (12 varieties), homemade caramel apples (5 varieties), Country Store - homemade jams, hayrides, pumpkin jump, animal barn, school tours and picnic area. We are open for approximately 8 weeks, September 5-Nov. 5, 10 am to 6 p.m. Directions: In Kalamazoo, go W on Stadium Dr. to 6th St. (turn right). Go to the end of 6th and turn left on "ML", go over railroad tracks, 1/2 mile on left to 8619 West "ML" Ave.

St. Joseph County

Nottawa Fruit Farm -

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Eicher's Blueberries - Blueberries
Burr Oak, MI 49030.Phone: 616-651-2433 -or- (616) 651-8856. Findley Road - 2 miles east of M-66. 8 miles north of Sturgis. E-mail: (e-mail)

Van Buren County

Adams Farms - Blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.
Hartford, MI. Phone: 616-621-4725. U-pick/fresh wholesale. Open July-Sept., seven days a week, 8 am to 8 p.m. Exit 40 off I-94 (Watervliet), N on M-140 5 miles to CR 376. 2 miles E to Toquin Farm on left.
Apple a Day Farm - sweet cherries and apples
53392 38th Avenue, Bangor, MI 4901. Phone: 616-674-7127 Email: sjones@btc-bci.com. U-pick and picked sweet cherries and apples. We have McIntosh, Red and Yellow Delicious, Spy, Jonathons, Winter Bananas, Romes and Ida Red. Granny Smiths available in late Oct. We have Ranier & black sweet cherries. We ship apples - gift box or baskets. Open for cherries June-July, Fri. & Saturday, 10 am to 6 p.m. Sun. Noon-6 p.m. Apples, Sept.-Oct., Saturday, 10 am to 6 p.m. Sun. 12-6 p.m. Call for more information. Directions: From I-94, Exit 52, straight N through Lawrence 6 miles to 38th Ave. Left to 53382 38th Ave. From M-43, E of Bangor, CR 215 (blinker), S 2 miles to 38th Ave. Left on 38th Ave. to 53382 38th Ave
Bonamego Farms - in season-grapes, chestnuts, tree fruit, pepper, Asian pear, egg plants, Asian egg plants, okra, tomato, etc. u-pick and prepicked, Also Christmas trees
58041 48th Street, Lawrence, MI, 49064. Phone: 269-674-3541. open till sunset. Directions: 2 miles east of Lawrence on Red Arrow Hwy. to 48th St. 1/2 mile south on 48th St. Open day after Thanksgiving from 8:00 a.m. to dusk every day.
Brookside Farms - ??? Anyone know what they have? Write me!
Phone: 616-521-7655. CR 388 - East Side of the Road, Between Bloomingdale and Gobles
Cleveland Farms - sweet cherries, plums and apples
Bloomingdale, MI. Phone: 616-521-4079. U-pick sweet cherries. Located 20 miles West of Kalamazoo on M-43 to Glendale. At Glendale, turn North on County Road, 665, go 3 miles to County Road 380, then West. First place on County Road 380 is Cleveland Farms. U-pick sweet cherries starting mid-June. U-pick plums and apples starting late August. Deer apples thru November 10. Open 8 a.m. till dark.
Cycle Source Berries - raspberries
33201 M-43 , Paw Paw MI 49079. Phone: 269-628-5471. Directions: From Kalamazoo, take MI 131 to M-43 west towards South Haven. It will be about 11 miles on the left (south side) of M-43. The berries are behind the shop. From I-94, take the Paw Paw exit , head north on M-40 to M-43, turn right onto M-43; it will be on the south side, about 2 city blocks down. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September. Open: daily, 9:00 am to 6 pm. raspberries are usually read around June 20th. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard.
Degrandchamp Blueberries - blueberries, raspberries
76241 14th Avenue, South Haven, MI 49090. Phone: 616-637-3915. Email: info@degrandchamps.com U-pick blueberries, raspberries. South Haven's largest farm market with ready to buy blueberries and blueberry products. Open early July to mid-Sept., seven days a week, 8 am to 6 p.m. Directions: 3 miles S of South Haven on corner of Blue Star Hwy. & 14th Ave. From I-196, take Exit 18, turn left (W), 1 mile.
Klug Orchards - Big Dan's U-Pickem - peaches, apples and pumpkins. Free hayrides
Hartford, MI. Phone: 616-621-4037. Email: dklug@vbisd.org. Tree ripened peaches and apples, fresh garden vegetables, pumpkins, squash, gourds, Indian corn, cider, honey, jams & jelly, corn stalks, straw, mums, u-pick peaches, apples and pumpkins. Free hayrides on weekends starting in September. Farm market is open late July till mid-Nov., daily, 10 am to 6 p.m. U-pick open every day in Aug. only. September & Oct. u-pick weekends only. Directions: 65980 66th Ave. at 66th Street, Hartford. Exit 46 off I-94; then S (left) on CR 687 (some maps show it as 64th St.) 1 mile to 66th Avenue, right on 66th Ave. 1 mile to 66th St. (on corner.)
Krohne Plant Farms Inc - strawberries
65295 CR 342, Hartford, MI 49057. Phone: 269-424-5423. Email: info@krohnefarms.com. Directions: 12 miles E. of I-94 Exit 30. Open: Apr-July; Monday to Friday 8am.-5pm; Saturday 8am-Noon.
Leduc Blueberries - blueberries
37146 30th Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079. Phone: 269-657-3871. June - strawberries (already picked). July & Aug. - blueberries (u-pick and ready-picked). Also jams, jellies, preserves, cookbooks and free recipes. Open June-Aug. Mon.-Sat, 8 am to 8 p.m. (u-pick 8 am to 6 p.m.) and Sun. 10 am to 6 p.m. (u-pick 10 am to 5 p.m.) Directions: From US-131, Exit 38B (M-43), go W 10 miles to 30th St. Turn left (S) on 30th approx. 1-1/2 miles to 27146 30th St. Or visit our new location: from I-94, take the Paw Paw exit, go N on M-40 approx. 2 miles.
Mandigo Farms - strawberries, prepicked produce, picnic area
61077 41st Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079. Phone: 2696575062. Email us at: alan@mandigofarms.com. Directions: 94 to exit 60 (Paw Paw exit) North towards Paw Paw to Red Arrow Highway (Michigan Avenue) Turn Left (West) on Red Arrow. Go 3 miles. Turn Left (South) on 41st Street. Go 1 mile Mandigo Farms on the Left side of the road. Click here for picking updates. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June. Open: Daily 8-5, June is the strawberry month. Payment: Cash, Check.
Morrison’s Sunny Fields - blueberries, French & American grapes
30384 Red Arrow Hwy Paw Paw, MI 49079. Phone: 269-657-6115. Email: johnmurson@msn.com. Directions: E 2 mi. from light off M-40, Mich Avenue, Paw Paw (I-94 Exit 60) W I-94 N from Mattawan, 1/2 mi. to Red Arrow W left 2 miles. Also prepicked asparagus, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, peaches, grapes, apples, and more. Open: April-Oct, 9am-6pm. We have been a family farm in the same location since 1835. We strive to maintain a 3-century tradition of providing the best freshest produce available.
Paw Paw Blueberries -

UPDATE July 25, 2006: No longer open to the public

Paw Paw, MI. Phone: 616-657-2711. In season fruits and vegetables. U-pick blueberries. Directions: I-94 to Paw Paw (Exit 60); N on M-40 for 3 miles West on 44th Avenue, continue 1/4 mile to farm at 34448 44th Ave. Open: July & Aug., daily, 8 am to 6 p.m.

Rajzer's Farm Market - strawberries
76301 M-51 Hwy., Decatur, MI 49045. Phone: 269-423-4941. Email: drajzer@hotmial.com. Directions: 4 miles S. of I-94 on M-51. Open: May-Oct; Sun-Saturday 9am-6pm.
Schemenauer Orchards - s

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Schultz's Fruit Ridge -

True Blue Farms -

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Wahmhoff Farms - Pumpkins, 10 varieties of pre-cut and u-cut Christmas trees.
11121 M-40 Hwy., Gobles, MI. Phone: 616-628-4308. Email: mitrees@accn.org.
Westview Farm - apples, peaches, pears, sweet & tart cherries, grapes
60636 County Road 652 Mattawan, MI 49071 269-668-3603. Email: GWestview@aol.com. Directions: I-94 to Exit 66 (Mattawan Exit). Go S approx 1-3/4 mi. on W side of road. Picked or u-pick sweet & tart cherries, peaches, pears, apples, and grapes. Also already picked plums, pumpkins, squash, some vegetables, preserves, and honey. Open late June-mid Nov, Monday to Saturday 8:30am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm.

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