Where in Northeast Michigan 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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Northeast Michigan'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!

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.

Alcona County

Huron View tree and Berry Farm - strawberries, raspberries, and U-cut Christmas trees, wreaths, garland, grave blankets.
4700 E Sucker Creek Road, Black River, MI 48721. Phone: 989-724-5510. Open: Nov.- December . U-cut Christmas trees, wreaths, garland, grave blankets. June-Aug. U-pick strawberries and raspberries. Open for berries, Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 1 p.m. Sun. 1-5 p.m. U-cut trees, daily, 9 am to dark. Directions: Located 7 miles N of Harrisville. 1/2 mile W off US-23 on Sucker Creek Rd.
Quaker Hill Farm - apples, grapes, herbs/spices, other berries, pears, pumpkins, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, and prepicked produce, gift shop, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
P.O. Box 10, Harrisville, MI 48740. Phone: 989-736-6583. Email: quakerfarm@gmail.com. Click here for picking updates. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in March, May, June, July, August, September, October. Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 6pm No Sunday Sales We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, only. Quaker Hill Farm is a Certified Naturally Grown farm and specialize in in raising heritage breed livestock and heirloom variety produce. We sell lamb, wool, milk-based soaps, free-range eggs, ducks, rabbits, chickens, dairy goats and more. We feature online children's stories about life on a farm, it is a free educational resource: Quaker Anne's Children's Stories We offer Simple Living Skills workshops, cooking classes and scheduled Farm Tea afternoons. Farm shoppe open June through November - visits by appointment only.

Alpena County

AJ's - Strawberries and Raspberries
1150 Salina Road, Lachine, MI 49753. Phone: 989-379-3061. Open: . June/July/August for u-pick. Open at 7a.m. Monday-Saturday. Unsure about Sunday.. Not sure about credit cards. Salina Road is off M32, about 1/2 - 3/4 mile west of the intersection of M32 and M65. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: August 01, 2009)
A visitor writes on August 01, 2009: "Farm is conveniently close to M32 and growing in popularity. Staff/owners are very friendly and helpful! Good treats in the market. Another gem of a Northern Michigan setting. Gentle rolling hills and farms as far as the eyes can see. They use the flag system to avoid pickers' confusion. Plants are heaping with delightful berries! Many long rows of plants. "
Arnold Black Farm - Strawberries
15211 Spratt Road, Lachine, MI 49753. Phone: 989-379-4491. Open: 6 am to ? (call). (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: July 27, 2009)
A visitor writes on July 27, 2009: "Farm has easy access, and is nicely close to M-65. Can't say enough about how helpful and friendly the workers are; they make it a super experience. Setting is gorgeous with views of woods and neighboring farms. The berries are simply addictive!!! Three abundant varieties (Honey Eye, Cavendish and All Star) of berry-loaded plants. They use the flag system, so there's no confusion about who's picked what and when. A+. They are open in season; normally 3rd week of June to as late as 3rd week of July, 6 a.m. start time, unsure of day's end time. Monday through Saturday for sure, but don't know about Sunday.."
The Bushey Road Berry Farm LLC - Certified Naturally Grown, asparagus, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (yellow), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), rhubarb, strawberries, tomatoes, restrooms
10610 Bushey Road, Alpena, MI 49707. Phone: (989) 727-4068. Email: berrybush@hotmail.com. Open: Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays: 10am to 6pm (hours and days vary, please call ahead. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Google map on our website. Click here for a map and directions. Open from May thru September: 10am to 6pm (hours and days will vary, please call for hours and crop availability). We are certified naturally grown for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Shaded seating area's, relaxing music while you pick, reefer room for your produce while you sit and rest up! Organic gardening supplies. (UPDATED: June 22, 2010)
Herron Farm - Strawberries
16390 Allen Road, Lachine, MI 49753. Phone: 989-379-4089. Open: Monday to Saturday in June/July; (not sure about Sunday) 6 am to noon. Directions: Farm is visible from M65, seven miles south of M32. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: August 01, 2009)
A visitor writes on August 01, 2009: "Very popular farm in this region, with many loyal pickers. Berries are splendid and abundant! I think they use the flag system to avoid picker confusion. Priceless Northern Michigan country setting; dew-soaked plants beckoning at the crack of dawn!"
McCormack Raspberry Farm - Raspberries
11715 Cripps Road, Herron, MI 49744. Phone: 989-727-3394. Open: July/August. Directions: From M65 take Werth Road east to Herron Road and turn south. From M32 take Herron Road south across Werth. Go for 1/2 - 1 mile to Badder Road, right. Take Badder a couple miles to Briar Hill, left. Take Briar Hill a little ways to Cripps Road and you'll see the sign. There are signs that point the way anyhow from Badder Road.
A visitor writes on August 01, 2009: "Love it! The patch is tucked back in the woods and is like paradise; nothing out there but woods surrounding it, with constant companionship and song from the indigo bunting. Deer occasionally come out to greet pickers. Bushes and berries are amazing and well cared for! Summer berries, but don't know about fall berries. Not sure if they take credit cards; I think they have a porta-potty.not sure if they use the flag system. " (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: August 01, 2009)
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Cheboygan County

Michigan Cranberry Farm - Blueberries
9972 Alpena State Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721. Phone: 231-625-2700. Directions: And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in August. Open: Farm is open to the public only on specific days; call ahead to find out which days and dates! Payment: Cash, only. Harvested cranberries are available in mid October. (UPDATED: December 15, 2008)
A visitor writes on August 04, 2008: "Off the beaten path, however, a great place to go and pick Northern Michigan berries." (ADDED: August 04, 2008)

Crawford County

No PYO farms found in this county yet. Please write me, if you know of any!

Iosco County

Czaika's Blueberry Farm - Blueberries.
Email us at: blueberryfarm@charter.net. Open: August, Opening day: open from sunrise to sunset. After that, open from 8 am to 8 p.m. Port-a-potties on the site.

Montmorency County

Brandt's Farm - strawberries
F21, Hillman, MI 49746. Phone: 989-742-4183. Open: 7 days a week, from 7 am till ? Directions: 8 miles north of Hillman, 9 miles south of
Hawks, Co. Rd. 451 (F21), watch for sign.
A visitor writes on June 26, 2009: "I've gone there almost every year for the last 20 years. Very nice people. Delicious berries." (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: June 26, 2009)

None found in this county yet. Write me if you know of any!

Ogemaw County

D & M - Strawberries
2070 Mills Station Road, Whittemore, MI 48770. Phone: 989-756-3962. 7Am to 5PM. (ADDED: July 14, 2008)
A visitor writes on June 26, 2010: "I called yesterday to see if he would be open today, he said he would be. Got up this morning, drove 40 mile round trip to find him closed. Don't trust this one."
A visitor writes: "Great Berries, but not organized in that they did not tell you where to pick, so you had to find the where others have not picked yet."

Oscoda County

Blueberry Hills - corn (sweet), cucumbers, peppers, pumpkins, tomatoes, other vegetables, prepicked produce, farm market, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties
1450 John R Nelson Drive, Mio, MI 48647. Phone: 989-826-5688 . Email: phatmanz1@aol.com. Directions: And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Open: everyday from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm from April 15th thru October 31st; Our winter hours then scale back to 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on Monday thru Saturday and then on Sunday from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: March 12, 2009)

Otsego County

Estelle's Strawberry Patch ( Estelle Farm) - Strawberries
Alba Road, Gaylord, MI, 49735. Phone: 989-732-7424. Email: estellefarms@gtlakes.com. Directions: Nine miles west of Gaylord on Alba Road. U-pick or picked to order. (ADDED: June 27, 2008)

Presque Isle County

None found in this county yet. Write me if you know of any!

Roscommon County

None found in this county yet. Write me if you know of any!

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

Alpena County

The Bushey Road Berry Farm LLC - Certified Naturally Grown, raspberries (red), raspberries (yellow), restrooms
10610 Bushey Road, Alpena, MI 49707. Phone: (989) 727-4068. Email: berrybush@hotmail.com. Open: Times and locations vary, please call or follow us on Facebook. Market updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Google map on our website. Click here for a map and directions. Open from May thru September: 10am to 6pm (hours and days will vary, please call for hours and crop availability). We are certified naturally grown for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Shaded seating area's, relaxing music while you pick, reefer room for your produce while you sit and rest up! Organic gardening supplies. We are now at the Alpena indoor flea market on Sat -10am to5pm & Sun - noon to 4pm. We are showing our indoor growing supplies ( yes, during Winter ) , Organic Wines, fresh pressed Apple Cider, and Cherry Juice Concentrate. All of the above contain fruits that have been grown in Michigan & are Certified Organic, you just cant beat that. Check out our new low pricing & discounts on growing supplies (up to 15% on package deals). (UPDATED: November 20, 2010)

Presque Isle County

Higgins Farm - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Covered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, beans, beets, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, melons, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes,
4750 S. M33, Onaway, MI 49765. Phone: 9897334450. Email: starly61073@peoplepc.com. Open: Monday to Sunday, from noon to 7 pm. Directions: I-75 exit 310 go east on M-68 18 miles to Onaway. Signs are posted. One mile from town. Click here for a map and directions. Monday thru Sunday Hours noon - 7 pm Opening in July 2010 Vegetables added daily has they come in. Payment: Cash, Check, SFMNP Vouchers. (ADDED: June 04, 2010)

Home Canning Kits

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! For more information and current pricing:

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