Where in Northwest 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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Northwest 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.

Antrim County

  • Blueberry Forest Farm - U-pick blueberries.
    3436 Tobias Road, Elmira, Michigan, 49730. Phone 231-584-3443. Email: turcon@avci.net. Open: Our hours of u-pick operation this year will be 10am to 6pm Monday through Thursday, and Saturdays.  Friday hours will be 10am to 4pm, and as usual we will close during rain., from late July through Aug. Call ahead for availability and times. Directions: Take C42 east from Alba Road to Tobias Road, then left for .5 miles to 3436 Tobias Rd.
  • Clam Lake Orchard & Cole Farm - apples, strawberries, porta-potties
    6662 Clam Lake Road, Bellaire, MI 49615. Phone: 231-377-7135. Alternate Phone: 231-631-6659. Email: tristoncole@gmail.com. Open: Apples 2011 Opening September 16th Monday - Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm, and Sunday 1pm to 5pm PYO is limited the first 7 am to 10 days of the season to allow for all varieties to achieve optimal ripeness. Directions: 1.9 miles east of East Torch Lake Dr. 3.9 miles south of bellaire highway (CO. Road 620) Follow signs. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: June Apples: September and October Please call ahead for exact times and dates;Thank you.  We have 30 apple varieties on dwarf and semi dwarf trees, ready picked or u-pick.Payment: Cash, Check. We have deer apples. (UPDATED: September 13, 2011)
  • Coleman Farms - beans, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
    13295 Coleman Rd, Kewadin, MI 49648. Phone: 2313132930. Email: jcmi49648@aol.com. Open: Please Call for appointments. Directions: 8 miles north of Elk Rapids, West on Coleman Road Crops are usually available in June, July, August, October. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: August 16, 2009)
  • Farmer White's - Sweet and tart cherries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, pears, plums, 30 varieties of apples, pumpkins, gourds
    11373 U.S. 31, Williamsburg, Michigan, 49690. Phone 231-632-1500 or 231-264-5313. Email farmerwhite624@hotmail.com.
    Also, frozen pitted tart cherries including new varieties Gingergold and Honeycrisp, sweet corn, garden vegetables, pumpkins, gourds, dried cherries, cherry concentrate, jams, jellies, and unpasteurized apple cider. Integrated Pest Mgmt. Open: Staffed farm stand 8 am to 8 p.m. July-Aug.; 9 am.-6 p.m. Sept.-November 1. Some u-pick; call ahead for availability. Directions: 11373 US 31, two miles south of Elk Rapids on the east side of the road.
  • Friske Orchards Farm Market - U-pick strawberries, cherries, peaches, and apples
    10743 N. US-31, Ellsworth, Michigan, 49729. Phone 231-599-2604. Email info@friske.com.
    Integrated Pest Mgmt. Open: Staffed farm market open 8 am to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, year round. 8 am to 7 p.m. July-Labor Day. Directions: 10743 N US-31 at Atwood, 10 miles south of Charlevoix just north of C-48 intersection. Cafe, bakery, old fashioned general store, climate-controlled fruit stand, Christmas room, Country Haus gift and home December or shop. Orchard playland and barnyard animals. Monthly special events. Also prepicked Asparagus, rhubarb, strawberries, sweet and tart cherries, peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, raspberries, apples, cider, cherry juice and concentrate, dried fruits, jams, jellies, butters, syrups, and honey.
  • Good Nature Farms - cherries, peaches and apples
    Kewadin, MI. Phone: 231-264-5300. U-pick cherries, peaches and apples. Open: July-October, 8 am to 8 pm. Directions: Take US-31 N out of Traverse City. Go N past Elk Rapids. From the stop light in Elk Rapids, we are 8.5 miles on US-31 across from green road sign saying Creswell and Mclachlan Road. We are on the left.
  • Guntzviller's Berry Farm - blackberries, other berries, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (yellow), raspberries (Spring, yellow), raspberries (black), strawberries, gift shop
    11122 Us 31 South, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. Phone: (231) 264-9575. Alternate Phone: (231) 264-5109. Open: Monday to Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm; Closed Sundays. Directions: Two miles south of Elk Rapids on US-31 or 16 miles north of Traverse City. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries are usually available from June 15 TO July 20, Raspberries from July 10 TO August 15. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: July 24, 2009)
  • Kastanu Farm - chestnuts,
    4781 Powell Road, Kewadin, MI 49648. Phone: 231 264 6055. Email: kastanufarm@aol.com. Open: Call for hours. Directions: Go north on 31 about 4.6 miles from the red/green light in Elk Rapids. Turn East (right) on Campbell Road and go to third road, Powell. There will be a "Weathertop" sign. Go left (north) to second home on right. Click here for a map and directions. Chestnuts: late September through the middle of October; Call for exact times nuts will be available. Payment: Cash, Check. Chestnuts are $3.00 per pound. Food will be available for sale (pop and brats). (ADDED: September 01, 2010) (UPDATED: October 07, 2011)
  • King Orchards - sweet and tart cherries, strawberries, peaches, apricots, nectarines, apples
    Central Lake, MI. Phone: 877-937-5464. U-pick sweet and tart cherries (we pit too.) U-pick peaches, apricots, nectarines, apples, tart cherry juice concentrate, sweet corn, fruits and vegetables in season and unpasteurized cider. Opening with strawberries in June, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 p.m. Sun. 12-6 p.m. through Thanksgiving. Directions: 2 locations: 1) 9 miles N of Elk Rapids on US-31 and 2) 3-1/2 miles NW of Central Lake on M-88.
  • Royal Farms Inc. - apples, apricots, cherries, peaches, pumpkins, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, school tours
    10445 N. Us 31, Ellsworth/ Atwood, MI 49729. Phone: 231 599-3222. Email: royalfarms@torchlake.com. Directions: Royal Farms is located on US 31, approximately 10 miles south of Charlevoix. Click here for a map and directions. Open: May 1st to Memorial Day weekend: Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm Memorial weekend to Labor Day weekend: Monday to Saturday 8am 7pm and Sunday 8am to 6pm Labor Day weekend to October 31st: Sunday to Saturday 9am to 6pm November to December 24th: Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Call for picking dates on fruit, corn maze is open September-October. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Welcome to our environmentally friendly Farm! Royal Farms is a boutique like farm market that specializes in fresh quality fruit, vegetables, cherry products, Montmorency and Balaton Cherry juice concentrate, flowers, gifts and more. They feature an in house pastry chef, with lots of pastries, pies and goodies to choose from. Royal Farms is verified with the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP). (ADDED: April 10, 2008)

Benzie County

  • Baatz Blueberry Farm - U-pick blueberries.
    3900 Blueberry Lane, Honor, Michigan, 49640. Phone 231-325-3046. Open: 9:30 am to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 1-7 p.m. Sun., August 1 until first frost. Directions: 3900 Blueberry Lane, north of Honor, a half-mile east off of Indian Hill Rd.
  • North Star Organics - Certified Organic, cherries, restrooms, farm animals
    1139 Forrester Road, Frankfort, MI 49635. Phone: 231-352-4865. Email: northstarorganics@live.com. Open:9am to 7pm everyday starting mid - July; Expected start date for 2011 is July 15, and expected end is after harvest, August 1; Please call ahead for details. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From US 31 North, turn west on River Road. Go 3 miles to Forrester Road and turn south. Go to 1139 Forrester Road. From Frankfort, head towards Elberta on M22. Before bridge, turn East on River Road. Go approximately 3 miles and turn south on Forrester Road (only road on right). North Star Organics is first house on left. Click here for a map and directions. Cherries: early to mid July through end of July. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Sweet and tart cherries available. (ADDED: June 09, 2011)
  • Putney's You pick berry - red raspberries, black raspberries, yellow raspberries, and purple raspberries, blackberries, saskatoons, rhubarb, black and red currants, gooseberries;  u-pick vegetables.
    7603 Love Road, Benzonia, MI 49616. Phone: 231-882-9853. Alternate phone: 231-882-5691. Open: Every day, Sunlight hours; 9 am to 6 pm on Monday to Saturday and from 9 am to 1 pm on Sunday from mid-June or as weather permits, until first snow. Directions: One mile south of stop light in Benzonia on US-31: turn east on Love Road, go .5 mile to top of hill, berry patch on the right. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: May 23, 2010)

Charlevoix County

  • Best Farm - U-pick blackberries and raspberries. Also vegetables
    5025 Six Mile Lake Road, Ellsworth, Michigan, 49729. Phone 231-544-6189. Email mbest@fbinsmi.com. Open: 9 am to 6 pm, daily. Directions: 5025 Six Mile Lake Road, three miles southeast of Ellsworth.
  • Kiteley Farms - strawberries, red and black raspberries
    03805 Brock Road, Charlevoix, MI.  Phone: 231-547-2318. U-pick strawberries, red and black raspberries. Fresh homegrown vegetables. Fresh herbs. Sweet corn (picked daily), pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds, etc. Maple syrup, jams and jellies, etc. Also, children's strawberry patch. Open: 8 am to 7 pm, approx. June 18-Oct. Call for opening. Directions: Go 3 miles from Charlevoix on M-66 to Shaw Road, turn right to Brock Road; turn left, go 3/4 mile or 2 miles W of Ironton to Brock Road, turn right 1/4 mile

Emmet County

  • Dennis Farms - sweet corn, tomatoes, squash, peppers
    Petoskey, MI. Phone: 231-347-6127. Bedding plants. The world's best sweet corn, tomatoes, squash, peppers, etc. Produce stand and u-pick. Greenhouse open May 1-July 1. Produce last week in July-October, 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: 2505 Blackbird Road, Petoskey. 1.5 miles S of Petoskey on US-131. Turn right onto Intertown Road. Proceed 1.8 miles to Blackbird Rd.
  • Just a Plain Farm - hayrides, pumpkins, Fall squash, gourds, corn shocks, apples
    Carp Lake, MI. Phone: 231-537-2302. Email: japf@freeway.net.  Open: Mid-July-Nov. Summer season: sweet corn, summer vegetables and fruits, dried flowers and decorations, summer hayrides by appointment. Fall season: Fall hayrides (call ahead for schedule and reservations), pumpkins, Fall squash, gourds, corn shocks, apples, Fall wreaths and decorations. Summer and Fall U-pick available. Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 p.m. Sunday from noon to 6 pm. Directions: 5055 Gill Road, Carp Lake. Take US-31 between Petoskey and Mackinaw City. Turn W onto Gill Road, which is about 5 miles S of Mackinaw City. Farm is located about 1-1/2 miles on N side of the road. "A farm market that is still a farm."
  • Pond Hill Farm - raspberries, strawberries, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    5581 S Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs, MI 49740. Phone: 1-231-526-FARM. Email: farm@pondhill.com. Directions: 5 miles north of downtown Harbor Springs on M119. 1 mile past Birchwood Golf and Country Club. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in June, July. Open: every day year round 8am to 6pm. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Farm Raised Meats- beef, pork, and lamb. Homemade Canned Goods - Salsa, jams, pepper jelly, relishes, sauces, dressings, marinara, and more! Shoot the squash rocket and feed the farm animals and fish!. (ADDED: September 15, 2008)

Grand Traverse County (including Old Mission Peninsula)

  • Amon Orchards - UPDATE September 4, 2007: they no longer have u-pick or sell any produce. They just sell Jams and Jellies and similar items.
    Acme, MI. Phone: 616-938-9160.  Email: info@amonorchards.com
  • Buchan's Blueberry Hill - apples, blueberries, peaches, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), restrooms, picnic area, school tours
    1472 Nelson Road, Traverse City, MI 49686. Phone: 231-223-4846. Fax: 231-941-9909. Email: Lbuc246@aol.com. Open: Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Directions: 7 miles out Peninsula Drive to Nelson road; right on Nelson road for 1 block. Farm is located on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Market opens for blueberries late July, peaches late August and apples mid September call for picking availability; Ice cream and pastries are made fresh. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: July 25, 2009)
  • Edmondson Orchards (Cherry Connection) - sweet and tart cherries, peaches, apricots, nectarines, plums, apples, pumpkins, other summer vegetables
    2514 Nelson Road, Traverse City, Michigan, 49686.  Phone: 231-223-7130.  Email: edmondso@pentel.net U-pick . Retail farm market with cherry products. Open: July 1-October 31, 9 am to 9 p.m. (summer); 10 am to 5 p.m. (after Labor Day.)  Directions: 8 miles N of Traverse City on M-37 (Old Mission Peninsula.). Take M-37 (Center Road) about 8.5 miles north on Old Mission Peninsula, to 2514 Nelson Rd
  • Elzer Farms - u-pick strawberries, raspberries, cherries, apricots, peaches, and nectarines
    12654 Center Road, Traverse City, Michigan, 49686. Phone 231-223-9292. Email elzerfarms@aol.com. Open: Farm open 9 am to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 4 p.m. Sun., June-August. Limited Open: in May and September. Directions: 12654 Center Road, nine miles north of Traverse City on Center Road (M-37) just past Chateau Grand Traverse and Island View Road. Also,  Asparagus, Greenhouse with hanging baskets, chrysanthemums, and perennials and homemade pies, treats, jams, and jellies.
  • Hoxsie's Orchard Hill Farm Market - apples, pumpkins, winter squash
    6620 M-72 East 2 3/4 Miles East of Acme on M-72, Williamsburg, MI 49690. Phone: 231-267-9087 . Fax: 231-267-9789. Email: dhoxsie@charter.net. Directions: 2 3/4 miles east of Acme on M-72 and 8 miles Northeast of Traverse City. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: daily July 1st through October 31st from 9 am to 6 pm; U-Pick Apples and Pumpkins mid September through October 31st; Corn maze open mid September through October 31st; Wagon rides to the U-Pick areas and corn maze open September 29th through October 31st. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (UPDATED: February 13, 2009)
  • The Iris Farm - Irises
    5385 E. Traverse Highway, Traverse City, MI. Phone: 231-947-9040. They sell 100s of varieties of irises, both bulbs and pyo flowers. They take orders and either you pick up the bulbs when they're ready or they'll ship them anywhere. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: June 30, 2009)
  • Jacob's Corn Maze, Fruit/Vegetable Market & U-Pick - apples, pears, peaches, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries (red), saskatoons, winter squash, tomatoes, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
    7100 E. Traverse highway (m-72 West), Traverse City, MI 49684. Phone: 231-632-6293. Email: jacobs.corn.maze@charter.net. Open: Saturday, July 16 through Sunday, October 29, 2011 Hours Sunday 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm Mondays 10:00 am to 6:00pm Tuesday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Self serve before and after these hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: We are located 3.5 miles from West Grand Traverse Bay on West M-72. Our farm is on the left, has a big silo, and is 3/4 of a mile past the big windmill. Click here for a map and directions. Saskatoons available for U-Pick Saturday, July 9 through Sunday, July 17; Frozen Saskatoons available after that until they sell out; Raspberries available for U-Pick Tuesday, July 12 through mid-August, 2011; Frozen Raspberries available after that until they sell out. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. We have our very own Horticulturist/Educator on-site. He is available to teach to any group. School groups love him!. (UPDATED: July 12, 2011) (ADDED: July 13, 2009)
  • McManus Southview Orchards - cherries,
    313 Garfield Road North, Traverse City, MI 49684. Phone: 231-946-5867. Open: 7 days a week from 9 am to 5 pm. Directions: 5 miles south from airport road on Garfield Road. Click here for a map and directions. Sweet Cherries are usually read to pick from  July 16 to August 6; Tart Cherries from July 26 to August 1. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: June 20, 2009)
  • Orchard Hill Farms - apples, pumpkins
    6578 M-72 E Williamsburg, MI 49690. Phone: 231-267-9087. Email: dhoxsie@charter.net. Directions: Exit @ Grayling from I-75 go W to Kalkaska and continue 14 mi. to our market. Operating for 40 years, our freshly baked pies daily. Autumn brings u-pick apples & pumpkins along with wagon rides to the orchard Fri-Sun during the months of Sep & Oct. Open: July-Oct, daily 9 am to 6pm.
  • Rennie Orchards - sweet & tart cherries, apples
    11221 Munro Road, Williamsburg, MI 49690. Phone: 231-264-8387. Directions: From Traverse City: 12 mi. N on US-31 to Angell Road; turn right - 2 mi. to Munro Road. Left on Munro Road 1 mi. Farm on left. U-pick, we-pick dark & lite sweet cherries & tart cherries in July. Fall apple season - 3rd weekend in Sep through October hrs-10am-5pm. 15 varieties of apples, honeycrisp, gala, jonagold. Also pears, prunes, pumpkins, squash, gourds. Weekday field trips by appointment. Weekends - continuous hayrides, bon fire, teepee, small maze, and more. Open: July-mid Sep 10am-8pm. Then through October 10am-5pm.
  • Santucci Farm - cherries
    11789 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686. Phone: 5179747233. Email: santuccifarms@yahoo.com. Directions: From T.C. take Center Road all the way out to Old Mission Peninsula, after a few miles you'll see a white barn with a cherry painted on it and a dirt lot. There will also be signs posted just before you reach the farm. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August. Open: During the season 9 am to 6 p.m. Payment: Cash, Check. Mention you found us on PickYourOwn.org and receive 10% off.
  • Shangri-la Too - apples, cherries, raspberries (red),
    12602 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686. Phone: 231-499-0106. Email: santucci.louis@gmail.com. Open: every day during the harvest from 9 am until dark. Directions: We are located on center road which is M37 north. We are 7 miles down the peninsula. Right after Chateau grand Traverse winery we are the first big white house on the right if going north. We have a large fruit stand out front with two cherries on each side. Strawberries are sold from mid June to mid July; Raspberries are from Mid July through August; Apples from October through November; Check on all fruit. Payment: Cash, Check. pick your own cherries, raspberries and apples. (ADDED: June 22, 2009)
  • Urka Strawberry Farms - Strawberries
    Brethren, MI  Phone: 231-263-4507. Email: urka@kaltelnet.net.  Strawberries, we pick and u-pick, retail and wholesale. Open: every day starting about June 10th, 8 am to 8 pm. Directions: 10 miles S of Grand Traverse Mall on M-37.
  • Wilson Orchards - cherries
    Traverse City, MI.  Phone: 231-946-3607.  Enjoy picking cherries on a Centennial Farm with views of East and West Grand Traverse Bay. Eight varieties of sweet cherries are available during early harvest. Tart cherry harvest follows. Tart varieties include the popular Montmerency and the new Balanton from Hungary which produces a rich red juice. Open: July 3-July 20, 9 am to till. If making special trip for cherries, call ahead. Directions: From Traverse City: US-31 N/M-37 N to M-37N (Garfield on right and M-37 N on left.) Follow M-37 N to Wilson Road (approx. 4 miles) Turn left on Wilson Road to top of hill at 575 Wilson Orchards. Follow Cherry U-Pick sign.

Kalkaska County

  • Brokedown Palace Farms - ORGANIC, Apples, beans, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, flowers, melons, onions, other berries, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, gift shop, picnic area, face painting
    3037 Kettle Lake Road, Kalkaska, MI 49646. Phone: 231-384-1665. Fax: 231-258-0916. Email us at: familytree42@hotmail.com. Directions: Please call in advance of your arrival 1-231-384-1665 We welcome everyone with good kind vibes to share with us and our family the blessings this land provides us all to share. Over night accommodations are available call before setting out thanks.... And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October. Open: Please see our website for current events. We hold all types of events from Strawbale Construction Workshops to Music Festivals. Check our website for up to date information. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. Brokedown Palace Farms is developing to become a place where everyone is welcome and the class structure is left at the gate. We ask that everyone visiting our farm refrain from asking others "What do you do?" as we all are humans and all are brought together through the need for natural food and fellowship of our fellow humans with a connection to the land.

Leelanau County

  • Alpers Berry Farm - raspberries.
    Suttons Bay, MI. Phone: 231-271-6656. Alper's has U-pick or they pick raspberries. Season varies, mid-July - mid-Aug. U-pick, seven days a week, 10 am to 6 p.m. We pick, Monday to Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Call ahead for we pick. 2 miles N of Suttons Bay on M-22, 1 mile W on Setterbo Road on the right side of the road. Approx. 8 miles N of Traverse City.
  • Black Star Farms - wine grapes.
    10844 E Revold Road, Suttons Bay, MI 49682. Phone: 231-271-4970. Email: dcoe@blackstarfarms.com. Directions: Drive 12 mi. N on M-22 from Traverse City to Revold Road, turn left and immediately left into farm. Award winning wines and brandies. Leelanau Cheese Company artisan cheese, 8-room luxury B & B Inn. Horse stabling, training, riding, & recreational trails. Visit wine and cheese makers in their natural habitat. A unique location for meetings and events. Open: year-round daily. Tasting room Monday to Saturday 11am-6pm, Sun Noon-5pm.
  • Cedar Sol Hydro Farm - Uses natural growing practices, cucumbers, onions, peppers, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, school tours
    9452 S. Cedar Road, Cedar, MI 49621. Phone: 231 228-8000. Email: cedarsol@mac.com. Open: Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 am to 7 pm; Only market and stand open Mondays. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Located in Cedar on County Road 651 between M-72 and M-22. 15 minutes west of Traverse City. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries available July through fall. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, only. Individual hydroponic systems available.  (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: August 29, 2008) (UPDATED: July 13, 2009)
  • Clearbrook Farms - Peaches, Chinese chestnuts
    PO Box 4446, Traverse City, Michigan, 49686. Phone 231-947-7366.
    Open: Call ahead to arrange times, get directions, u-pick by arrangement, from early August to late September. Chinese chestnuts available last weeks of Oct.
  • Gallaghers Farm Market - corn maze, cherries, pumpkins, mixed vegetables
    7237 E Traverse Hwy,  Traverse City, MI 49684. Phone: 231-947-1689. Email: SLAM M77@aol.com. Directions: 3-1/2 mi. W of Traverse City on M-72. Home baked goods, local fruits and vegetables in season, homemade jams, jellies, local wines, cherry products, honey, maple syrup, corn maze and petting farm. Open: June 15-October 31, 8am-8pm.
  • Good Neighbor Farms of Leelanau County -  U-pick apples during weekends in Oct.; please call first.
    9885 Engles Road, Northport, Michigan, 49670. Phone 231-271-5679. Email bayvalley@aol.com. Open: Phone orders feature free delivery in Traverse City area. Directions: 9885 Engles Road, three miles south of Northport off M-22. 13 varieties of apples, five varieties of garlic, six varieties of lavender, black rapberries, and blackberries. Transitional Concord grapes. Certified Organic, Integrated Pest Mgmt.
  • Leabo Farms - strawberries
    Suttons Bay, MI. Phone: 231-271-3596. I have a self serve fruit stand between Suttons and Lake Leelanau on M-204 1-one half miles from Suttons Bay and about 2 miles from Lake Leelanau. I'm open from June till November 7 days a week. Open: 7am-11pm. Directions: M-22 through Suttons Bay turn W. on M-204. Open: June-Nov; Sunday and Saturday 7am-10 pm.
  • Westover Market - blueberries, black and red raspberries, gooseberries, pumpkins
    Maple City, MI. Phone: 231-228-5514.  U-pick/we pick blueberries, black and red raspberries, gooseberries, annuals, perennials, shrubs, maple syrup, jams, pumpkins, vegetables in season and gifts. Open: mid April-October 31, Monday to Sun., 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: Take M-72 W out of Traverse City, approx. 13 miles to County Road 667 (Maple City Rd.). Turn right, follow County Road 667 into Maple City. 100 yds. past flashing light, turn left on Burdickville Road (County Road 616) 1/4 mile on the left.

Manistee County

  • Calvin Lutz Farms - ORGANIC, cherries, strawberries, tomatoes,
    8576 Chief Road, Kakeva, MI 49645. Phone: 231-889-5594. Fax: 231-889-5845. Email: fhaven@t-one.net. Open: May 10am to 5 pm Monday thru Saturday June thru October 8am to 6pm Monday thru Saturday - 12pm to 5pm on Sunday. Directions: US 31, 14 miles north of Manistee, Michigan. go east on 9 mile road to Chief road, 3 miles, go south on Chief road 1/2 mile to farm on right. Click here for a map and directions. Asparagus May to June, Strawberries June to July, Sweet cherries July to August, Peaches August, Garden vegetables August to October, Pumpkins Squash October, Christmas trees and Wreaths November to December. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: June 27, 2011)
  • Grossnickle Farms - strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
    9918 Healy Lake Road, Kaleva, MI 49645. Phone: 231-362-3796. Email: cande127@yahoo.com. Our season opens in May and continues on into October. We start with prepicked Asparagus in May and end with pumpkins in October. In between we have u-pick strawberries, raspberries and blueberries and prepicked sweet corn, green beans and a large selection of fresh garden vegetables. Directions: We are located a miles N. of Kaleva on Healy Lake Road. Open: May-Oct; Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6pm; Sunday 12pm-4pm.
  • Ware Farm Bear Lake Berries -
    • ORGANIC, organic strawberries
    Bear Lake, MI. Phone: 231-864-3242. Email: warefarm@coslink.net. Organic Transition: asparagus, strawberries, (u-pick or we pick), raspberries, blueberries, currants, tree fruits, salad greens, onions, tomatoes, sweet & hot peppers, cabbage, broccoli, potatoes, squash, greens, peas, cucumbers, beans, sweet corn, and more depending on whether. Our market also features local products: fresh baked Pleasanton Brick Oven Bread, jams & honey. Open: May-September, Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 6 p.m. Sun. 10 am to 4 p.m. Call for u-pick schedule in season. Directions: Ware Farm - Home of BearLakesBerries, Fruits and Vegetables. We are conveniently located at the corner of US-31 and Alkire Road, just 3 miles N of Bear Lake. On the map, look between Traverse City and Manistee on US-31. About 43 miles S of Traverse City airport.
  • Wave's U-Pick Blueberries - pesticide-free Blueberries
    7780 Elm Road, Kaleva, MI 49645. Phone: 231-889-3619. Directions: 3 1/2 miles east of U.S. 31 just off 8 Mile Road. Follow the signs from 8 Mile and Chief Road. We also have other vegetables including corn, canning tomatoes, and peppers. Open: During Daylight Hours for U-Pick customers from mid-July through the end of August. Call to see what else is available. We also have horses for sale.

Missaukee County

Wexford County

 

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

Antrim County

  • Clam Lake Orchard & Cole Farm - Roadside stand, Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Covered outdoor market, porta-potties
    6662 Clam Lake Road, Bellaire, MI 49615. Phone: 231-377-7135. Alternate Phone: 231-631-6659. Email: tristoncole@gmail.com. Open: Same as PYO. Directions: 1.9 miles east of East Torch Lake Dr. 3.9 miles south of bellaire highway (CO. Road 620) Follow signs. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: June Apples: September and October Please call ahead for exact times and dates;Thank you. Payment: Cash, Check. We have deer apples. (UPDATED: September 13, 2011)
  • Coleman Farms - Uncovered outdoor market, beans, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
    13295 Coleman Rd, Kewadin, MI 49648. Phone: 2313132930. Email: jcmi49648@aol.com. Open: Please Call for appointments. Directions: 8 miles north of Elk Rapids, West on Coleman Road Crops are usually available in June, July, August, October. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, October. (UPDATED: August 16, 2009)
  • Guntzviller's Berry Farm - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Covered outdoor market, gift shop
    11122 Us 31 South, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. Phone: (231) 264-9575. Alternate Phone: (231) 264-5109. Open: Monday to Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm; Closed Sundays. Directions: Two miles south of Elk Rapids on US-31 or 16 miles north of Traverse City. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries are usually available from June 15 TO July 20, Raspberries from July 10 TO August 15. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: July 24, 2009)
  • Whites Beef Farm - apples all varieties/ peaches/ cherries/ beef /squash/ tomatoes/ apricots/ cucumbers/ pumpkins /corn
    US 31, Kewadin, MI. Fruit and vegetables all summer and the beef is farm raised grass feed with home grown seed and corn. they do have a port a let and just the farm store and cows on site .
    A visitor writes on September 18, 2009:     "loved it i go every summer for all my fruit and vege needs also i get my beef there nothing like fresh vegetables no preservatives and fresh beef stop by and visit mich farmers are the best. they will also tell u which apples are best for pies and which are best for cobblers." (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: September 18, 2009)

Charlevoix County

  • Moyer Creek Farms - pumpkins,
    05435 US 131 South, Boyne Falls, MI 49713. Phone: 231-675-3912. Email: jmassey06@yahoo.com. Open: daily; call for hours. Directions: we are four miles south of Boyne Mountain on US 131. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: September 30, 2009)

Grand Traverse County

  • Jacob's Corn Maze, Fruit/Vegetable Market & U-Pick - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, some produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), all produce is sustainably grown, Indoor market, Covered outdoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, apples, cherries, corn (sweet), pears, peaches, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries (red), saskatoons, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
    7100 E. Traverse highway (m-72 West), Traverse City, MI 49684. Phone: 231-632-6293. Email: jacobs.corn.maze@charter.net. Open: Saturday, July 16 through Sunday, October 29, 2011 Hours Sunday 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm Mondays 10:00 am to 6:00pm Tuesday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: We are located 3.5 miles from West Grand Traverse Bay on West M-72. Our farm is on the left, has a big silo, and is 3/4 of a mile past the big windmill. Click here for a map and directions. Saskatoons available for U-Pick Saturday, July 9 through Sunday, July 17; Frozen Saskatoons available after that until they sell out; Raspberries available for U-Pick Tuesday, July 12 through mid-August, 2011; Frozen Raspberries available after that until they sell out. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. We have our very own Horticulturist/Educator on-site. He is available to teach to any group. School groups love him!. We offer fresh local apple cider. We make our own donuts then roll them in cinnamon and sugar. We make our own caramel apples. We make our own caramel apple slices topped with real whipped cream with a cherry on top (nuts optional), and more!. (UPDATED: July 12, 2011) (ADDED: July 13, 2009)
  • McManus Southview Orchards - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Indoor market, apples, cherries, corn (sweet), onions, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
    313 Garfield Road North, Traverse City, MI 49684. Phone: 231-946-5867. Open: 7 days a week from 9 am to 5 pm. Directions: 5 miles south from airport road on Garfield Road. Click here for a map and directions. Sweet Cherries July 16 to August 6; Tart Cherries July 26 to August1. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: June 20, 2009)
  • Shangri-la Too - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Fresh local eggs,
    12602 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686. Phone: 231-499-0106. Email: santucci.louis@gmail.com. Open: every day during the harvest from 9 am until dark. Directions: We are located on center road which is M37 north. We are 7 miles down the peninsula. Right after Chateau grand Traverse winery we are the first big white house on the right if going north. We have a large fruit stand out front with two cherries on each side. Strawberries are sold from mid June to mid July; Raspberries are from Mid July through August; Apples from October through November; Check on all fruit. Payment: Cash, Check. pick your own cherries, raspberries and apples. (ADDED: June 22, 2009)

Leelanau County

  • Cedar Sol Hydro Farm - Uses natural growing practices, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Covered outdoor market, school tours
    9452 S. Cedar Road, Cedar, MI 49621. Phone: 231 228-8000. Email: cedarsol@mac.com. Open: Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 am to 7 pm; Only market and stand open Mondays. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Located in Cedar on County Road 651 between M-72 and M-22. 15 minutes west of Traverse City. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries available July through fall. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, only. Individual hydroponic systems available. Locally grown corn. (UPDATED: July 13, 2009)

Manistee County

  • Calvin Lutz Farms - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, some produce is certified organically grown, all produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), asparagus, beets, blueberries, broccoli, cherries, corn (sweet), eggplant, onions, peaches, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables,
    8576 Chief Road, Kakeva, MI 49645. Phone: 231-889-5594. Fax: 231-889-5845. Email: fhaven@t-one.net. Open: May 10am to 5 pm Monday thru Saturday June thru October 8am to 6pm Monday thru Saturday - 12pm to 5pm on Sunday. Directions: US 31, 14 miles north of Manistee, Michigan. go east on 9 mile road to Chief road, 3 miles, go south on Chief road 1/2 mile to farm on right. Click here for a map and directions. Asparagus May to June Strawberries June to July Sweet cherries July to August Peaches August Garden vedgtables August to October Pumpkins Squash October Christmass trees and Wreaths November to December. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: June 27, 2011)

Horse Rides and More:

Grand Traverse County

  • Jacob's Corn Maze, Fruit/Vegetable Market & U-Pick - snacks, refreshments and/or concessions, Fishing nearby, boating nearby, skiing nearby, snowmobiling nearby, horse riding, golf nearby, tennis nearby, fitness/health club nearby, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, School tours, children welcome, No pets please, No smoking allowed, handicap accessible, meeting room available, horse-drawn hayrides, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
    7100 E. Traverse highway (m-72 West), Traverse City, MI 49684. Phone: 231-632-6293. Email: jacobs.corn.maze@charter.net. Open: Horse pulled wagon most weekends, starting August 20, 2011. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: We are located 3.5 miles from West Grand Traverse Bay on West M-72. Our farm is on the left, has a big silo, and is 3/4 of a mile past the big windmill. Click here for a map and directions. Saskatoons available for U-Pick Saturday, July 9 through Sunday, July 17; Frozen Saskatoons available after that until they sell out; Raspberries available for U-Pick Tuesday, July 12 through mid-August, 2011; Frozen Raspberries available after that until they sell out;. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. We have our very own Horticulturist/Educator on-site. He is available to teach to any group. School groups love him!. Saskatoons are available for U-Pick July 9th through July 17th, 2011. Raspberries are available for U-Pick July 12th through Mid-August, 2011. U-Pick Saskatoons and Raspberries are $3.00/Pint and $5.00/Quart. Hand picked 4-U and fresh frozen Saskatoons and Raspberries are $14.00/2 Quarts. These off-the-farm berries are sorted, washed, and bagged. Saskatoon and Raspberry jams are available for purchase. New pricing, and very affordable! We are one of the few Saskatoon farms in Michigan and the only farm that offers hand-pressed jam made from our own farm grown Saskatoons. Please call with your order and we will be happy to ship! Camp fire pit is available. Apple sling available!. (UPDATED: July 12, 2011)

Wholesale Foods

Antrim County

  • Clam Lake Orchard & Cole Farm - Local sales at our farm, Local delivery, all produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), apples, asparagus, corn (sweet), onions, peaches, pumpkins, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, porta-potties
    6662 Clam Lake Road, Bellaire, MI 49615. Phone: 231-377-7135. Alternate Phone: 231-631-6659. Email: tristoncole@gmail.com. Open: please call alternate phone number listed above. Directions: 1.9 miles east of East Torch Lake Dr. 3.9 miles south of bellaire highway (CO. Road 620) Follow signs. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: June Apples: September and October Please call ahead for exact times and dates;Thank you. Payment: Cash, Check. We have deer apples. Shiitake mushrooms. (UPDATED: September 13, 2011)

Manistee County

  • Calvin Lutz Farms - Local sales at our farm, Local delivery, some produce is certified organically grown, all produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), asparagus, beets, blueberries, broccoli, cherries, corn (sweet), eggplant, onions, peaches, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables,
    8576 Chief Road, Kakeva, MI 49645. Phone: 231-889-5594. Fax: 231-889-5845. Email: fhaven@t-one.net. Open: May 10am to 5 pm Monday thru Saturday June thru October 8am to 6pm Monday thru Saturday - 12pm to 5pm on Sunday. Directions: US 31, 14 miles north of Manistee, Michigan. go east on 9 mile road to Chief road, 3 miles, go south on Chief road 1/2 mile to farm on right. Click here for a map and directions. Asparagus May to June Strawberries June to July Sweet cherries July to August Peaches August Garden vedgtables August to October Pumpkins Squash October Christmass trees and Wreaths November to December. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: June 27, 2011)

Resources For Farmers

Manistee County

  • Calvin Lutz Farms - Local sales at our farm, Local delivery, sale,
    8576 Chief Road, Kakeva, MI 49645. Phone: 231-889-5594. Fax: 231-889-5845. Email: fhaven@t-one.net. Open: May 10am to 5 pm Monday thru Saturday June thru October 8am to 6pm Monday thru Saturday - 12pm to 5pm on Sunday. Directions: US 31, 14 miles north of Manistee, Michigan. go east on 9 mile road to Chief road, 3 miles, go south on Chief road 1/2 mile to farm on right. Click here for a map and directions. Asparagus May to June Strawberries June to July Sweet cherries July to August Peaches August Garden vedgtables August to October Pumpkins Squash October Christmass trees and Wreaths November to December. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: June 27, 2011)
 
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Our other free, informative sites you may like:

EHSO.com - Environmental health and safety information and guidance for the home
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