Where in East-Central 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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East-Central 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!

Arenac County

Bay County

  • Badour Berry Farm - strawberries, UPDATE: June 30, 2011: A visitor tells me they are closed until 2012
    1411 North Farley Road (in the block shed), Essexville, MI 48732. Phone: 989-892-8831. Open: Please call ahead for picking conditions and hours. Directions: We are located in Hampton Township. Three miles east of Hampton Town Centre on M-25, then 1 mile north on Farley Road (between Nebobish and Borton). For a map to our farm, click here. We have been in operation for 27 years; We are usually open the middle of June, and pick for about three weeks. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: March 23, 2009)
    A visitor writes on June 27, 2009: "Today, June 27, my three children and I picked nearly fifty pounds of strawberries at Badour's in just over an hour! Travelers from the EAST... be aware that there is a detour on M-25 from US-10! Instead of turning LEFT off Thomas to go to M-25, you will turn RIGHT and follow the detour signs. The way the road is torn up, I doubt it will be repaired before the 2009 strawberry season ends."
  • Berry Creek Farms - No pesticides are used, raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, tomatoes, U-pick and already picked
    6745 South Euclid Avenue, Bay City, MI 48706. Phone: 989-684-1655. Email: cberrycreekfarm@aol.com. Open: Strawberries are available from June 1st, daily 9am to 6pm; Call ahead for picking conditions. Directions: From I-75: take M-84 exit east into Bay City, turn south onto Euclid Avenue, take 3 miles to the dead end. Last driveway on the left side of the road. From US-10: turn south onto Euclid Avenue, take 6 miles south to the dead end. Last driveway on the left side of the road. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: typically from May 25 to June 20, Raspberries: June 30 to July 15 and August 30 to October 15. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. We also have pre-picked canning tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, eggplant, okra, onions, melons, zucchini, summer squash, pickles, and cucumbers. We can also be found at the Midland Farmers Market Wednesday's and Saturday's from 7 am to 12 pm in July, August and September. We do accept Project Fresh Coupons. (UPDATED: June 01, 2010)

Clinton County

  • Andy T’s Farm Market - pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, apples, wagon rides.
    3131 S US-27, St. Johns, MI 48829.  Email: andyts@charter.net. Directions: From 127, take Price Road Exit, go W 1/2 mi. to Business 127, go N 3 mi. Open: April- December , daily 9 am to 8pm. Saturday and Sunday 11am-6pm. A true farm market of Michigan offering fresh Michigan fruit and our own fresh vegetables. We are known for high quality plants, fruits, and vegetables. Also farm has 2 goat mountains, mint tours by appt., and 3 mi. long fall wagon rides.
  • Becks Cider Mill - Apples, tomatoes, pumpkins, squash, hayride
    St. Johns, MI. Phone: 517-224-4309. Apples, cider, donuts, tomatoes, pumpkins, squash, u-pick farm, farm bakery, picnic area, group hayride rides and bonfire, wagon rides, farm animal and custom car show. Open: Sept.-October, seven days a week, 9 am to 7 p.m. Nov. and December ., seven days a week, 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: 7 miles N of St. Johns on US-27, 1/4 mile E of US-27 on Maple Rapids Road 25 miles N of Lansing, follow US-27 toward Clare, turn right on Maple Rapids Road.
  • Felzke Farms - strawberries, farmers market
    5501 West Herbison Road, Dewitt, MI. Phone: 517-669-9459. Email: felzkefarms@aol.com. Directions: located 1.5 miles WEST of Airport Road west of Dewitt.  Be sure you are north of the Looking Glass River, you can only go west from there. Payment: Cash or Checks only. (ADDED: June 30, 2009)
  • Huhn Strawberry Farm - strawberries, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals
    11262 South Tallman Road, Eagle, MI 48822. Phone: (517) 626-6608. Alternate Phone: (517)930-4333. Fax: (517) 626-6464. Email: info@huhnstrawberryfarm.com. Open: daily from 7:30 am until dark. Directions: from Lansing: 96 West to Exit 86. Turn North (right)onto Wright Road. Go three miles to Howe Road, turn West (left). Go 1 mile to Tallman Road, turn North (right). Go 1/2 mile to field on your West (left). Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: early June through early July. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Children welcome!. (UPDATED: December 16, 2010)
    A visitor writes on July 12, 2010: "We visited on June 12 & 22, 2010. Very friendly place. Great price for pyo strawberries. Many varieties, too. Very yummy! Well-maintained farm with nice rows. After the season is over they mow the plants down and use commercial fertilizer. I believe the owner said that they use a weed deterring product before the plants come up and that no pesticides are used on the plants/fruits while growing. Goats and chickens on the farm for the kids to look at."
    A visitor writes on July 14, 2009: "This is a great place to pick strawberries! They have several varieties and their patches are very clean, straw between the rows. They even offer free sunscreen and bugspray! They are expanding for the 2010 season. The berries we picked this year were wonderful! They don't have a website, I always just call the phone number that has a recording of when/if they are picking. There is a number on the recording if you are pre-ordering berries to pick up there. "
  • Peacock Road Tree Farm - Pick your own apples, pumpkins, Christmas trees
    11854 Peacock Road, Laingsburg, MI 48848. Phone: 517-651-9193.  Email: peacock@peacockroadtreefarm.com Pumpkins, apples, hayrides, train rides, animal park and much more during the fall. Santa & his reindeer are at the farm every weekend. Get your Christmas tree and visit the Christmas Shoppe. We also offer school tours, family outings, corporate functions, and weddings. Open: Sep- December , daily 9 am to 8pm.
  • Rusty's U-Pick - beans, beets, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes,
    2635 S. Hollister Road, Ovid, MI 48866. Phone: 989-834-9778. Alternate Phone: 989-413-2210. Email: ruskit97@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm; Sunday, from 1 pm to 8 pm the months of July, August and September. Directions: East of US 127 approximately 7 miles to Hollister Road. Turn south on Hollister Road and we are one and a half miles down on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We also have green beans, yellow wax, kohlrabi, turnips, radishes, cabbage and several varieties of hot peppers. We take PROJECT FRESH coupons. Please call ahead for availability. (ADDED: September 01, 2008) (UPDATED: March 04, 2010)

Genesee County

  • Almar Orchard - ORGANIC, apples, wagon rides
    Flushing, MI.  Phone: 810-659-6568.  Email: almarapple@aol.com Organic and conventionally-grown apples, cider and wine. Bakery, u-pick apples, wagon rides, family picnic area with petting zoo and many other fun activities. Educational tours and group hayrides by appointment. Open: all year, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 p.m. Sun. 12-6 p.m. 1 mile E on M-21 past M-13 to Duffield Road 1-3/4 miles N on Duffield Rd.
  • Apple Lane Orchard - apples, pumpkins
    Flint, MI. Phone: 810-736-7622. U-pick and ready-picked apples including many old varieties such as Northern Spy, Tolman Sweet, Grimes Golden and Snow. Also, cider, pumpkins, squash and deer apples. U-pick September 12 until October 25, weekends only. Sales room September 12 until Jan. or Feb, every day. Hours 10 am to 6 p.m. Sun. 1-6 p.m. Closed Sun. after Thanksgiving. Directions: From I-475, Exit 11 (Carpenter Rd.) Go E on Carpenter Road 2 miles to Center Road; turn right 200 yards to 4460 N. Center Road, Flint.
  • Azure Acres - blueberries, porta-potties, picnic area
    1233 W. Lake Road, Clio, MI 48420. Phone: 810-686-7923. Email: Azureacres@hotmail.com. Open: Monday through Saturday, from 9 am to 6 pm; Sundays 12 pm to 6 pm; We open at the end of July and are usually open until Labor Day. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: June 23, 2011)
  • Blueberry Lane Farms - blueberries, pumpkins, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, events at your location (call for info)
    13240 Blueberry Lane, Otter Lake, MI 48464. Phone: 810-793-4590. Email: blueberrylanefarms@hotmail.com. Open: Monday - Friday 8 am to 7 Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 6 July - September. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: I-69 East or West to Davison Exit (State Rd)(M-15) North 12 miles to Lake Road Turn Right Go 2 miles to Blueberry Lane Turn Right You cant miss us!. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Annual Blueberry Festival Please visit our website for more details!. (ADDED: June 21, 2011)
  • Coyner's Blueberries - No pesticides are used, blueberries,
    7101 Gillette Rd, Flushing, MI 48433. Phone: 810-659-6677. Open: Monday through Saturday. Directions: Take I-75 to the Mt. Morris exit, and turn west (left if coming from Flint/Detroit; right if coming from Saginaw). Take Mt. Morris Road west exactly 5 miles; you will cross the Flint River and immediately see Gillette Road Turn left onto Gillette; the farm is 3/4 mile down on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries late July through most of August. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: August 17, 2009)
  • I & J Wolverton Nursery - strawberries, red & black raspberries, asparagus
    6197 E Lake Road, Millington, MI 48746. Phone: 989-871-2325. U-pick strawberries about June 10-July 1. Red & black raspberries July 10-30. Fall red raspberries August 28-October 15. Berry plants, shrubs, trees, April 1-June 1. U-pick asparagus April & May. Open: April 1-November 15, Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 6 p.m. Sun. May only 11 am to 3 pm. Directions: Exit I-75 at Clio E on Vienna Road to Belsay Road, N 2 miles to Lake Road 1/4 mile E to 6197 Lake.
    A visitor writes on July 06, 2011: "We ended up stopping there this weekend for strawberries. They are still open and have excellent service, and the berries are really good! "
  • Montrose Orchards, Inc. - blueberries, pumpkins, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), gift shop, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    12473 Seymour Rd, Montrose, MI 48457. Phone: 810-639-6971. Email: info@montroseorchards.com. Open: See our website for hours of operation, as they change throughout the season. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 6 miles west of I-75 on M-57 (Vienna Road ) Turn north on Seymour Road 1 mile. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page.  Our Farm Market offers fruits and vegetables, baked goods, apple cider, jams, honey, maple syrup, cherry juice and concentrate, and gift baskets/boxes. Shipping available. Group tours available by appointment. (UPDATED: June 13, 2011)
  • Mueller's Orchard - cherries, early apples, pears and grapes
    Linden, MI. Phone: 810-735-7676. Grape vine weaving class weekend before Mother's Day. U-pick cherries, early apples, pears and grapes. Salesroom has apples, pears, cherry juice concentrate, cider, baskets & farm market products. Gift baskets made to order. UPS gift shipping. Car-Cycle-Craft Show for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation third weekend in September Open: June 25- December 31, 9 am to 6 pm.  Directions: 6036 Lobdell Road, corners Linden Road, 1/4 mile S of Owen Road, 3 miles W of US-23, Exit 78, Fenton. 17 miles S of Flint.
  • Porters Orchard – pumpkins, apples
    12060 Hegel Road, Goodrich, MI 48438. Phone: 810636-7156 XP1007BR@CS.com. Directions: 1-1/2 mi. E of M-15 on Hegel Road in Goodrich, which is 7 mi. S of I-69. We are a family owned Orchard and Farm Market. We press our own cider, bake our own donuts, and make fresh caramel apples. We offer hayrides to the U-pick apples and pumpkins. We have a petting farm and inflatable rides on weekends in Sep and Oct. Open: Aug- December , Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6pm, Sun noon-6pm.
  • Spicer Orchards - Apples, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, cherries, plums, pumpkins
    10411 Clyde, Fenton, MI, 48430. Phone: 810-632-7692. Email us at: spicerorchard@comcast.net. Usually open just the summer and fall months. Free hayrides on the weekends. You can drive your car right up to the apple trees and pick right there. There is a shop that sells fruit, cider and pies and other desserts as well as little knick-knacks like candles, toys and figurines. There are goats, pigs and other farm animals on the premises. Restrooms are on-site. The facility also gives tours to school groups, and other groups like Boy Scouts, etc.
  • Symanzik's Berry Farm - red raspberries
    Baldwin Road, Goodrich, MI. Phone: 810-636-2775. U-pick Fall red raspberries (late August to all Sept.); Open: Sept.-October, seven days a week, 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: 8103 E. Baldwin Road, Goodrich. From the north, take I-75 S. to Holly Road, Exit 108, S 1 mile to Baldwin, turn left, go 5-1/2 miles to NE corner of Irish and Baldwin Rds. From the south, take I-75, Exit 106, merging N 1 mile, turn right on Baldwin, 2-1/2 miles.
    UPDATE: September 17, 2008 - A visitor tells me "Symanzik's is open. They even have a classified ad in The Flint Journal. My wife took our kids raspberry picking this morning. The ad copy reads: RASPBERRIES, U-PICK, Open at 9am. Symanzik Berry Farms. 8146 Goodrich. 810-636-2775. I called the phone number in the ad; its a recorded message with info for pickers." (UPDATED: September 17, 2008)

Gratiot County

  • Oak Ridge Blueberry Farm - blueberries,
    Gratiot, Saginaw County Line Road ( Meridian Rd), Ovid, MI 48866. Phone: 989-862-5039. Email: oakridgeblueberries@yahoo.com. Directions: Oak Ridge Blueberries is on the Gratiot-Saginaw County line. US-27 to M-57, 10 miles E to Meridian Road, 3 miles N Or M-52 to M-57, 10 miles W to Meridian Road, 3 miles N. Crops are usually available in July, August. Open: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 am to 6 pm Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm; closed Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.. Weather can alter the season if open or not; Please call. U-pick blueberries; Normal season is mid-July to mid-September. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: June 24, 2008)
  • Ruter's Berry Farm - Asparagus, strawberries, black and red raspberries, gladiolus, pumpkins
    Wheeler, MI. Phone: 989-842-3322.  Wheeler, MI. Asparagus in May, u-pick or ready-picked strawberries in June, black and red raspberries and glads in July. Pumpkins starting last weekend in September. Open: May-October, 8 am to 8 pm. Directions: 20 miles W of Saginaw, 12 miles E of Alma between Merrill and Breckenridge on M-46.
    A visitor writes on June 28, 2010: "I called Ruters to ask if they were still picking strawberries. The Gentleman answering the phone was extremely rude, and unpleasant. This was very poor customer service and I would NEVER go pick anything from this farm."
    A visitor writes on June 20, 2009: "You might want to mention that Ruter's charges you for the weight of the box, even when you bring your own. That probably cost me an extra $2.70. I commented on it, but already had the berries picked, so what was I gonna do? "

Huron County

  • The Flower Farm - flowers, pumpkins, gift shop, school tours
    236 Pigeon Road, Bad Axe, MI 48858. Phone: (989) 269-8754. Fax: (989) 269-8756. Email: info@theflowerfarm.biz. Directions: We are located a quarter mile away from M-53 on M-142 West of Bad Axe. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: See website for current hours on our Contact Us webpage. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Corn Maze is Open in 2008 from September 12 until November 2; Check our website for specific times and events. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: August 18, 2008)

Lapeer County

  • Atlas Berry Farm - blackberries, grapes, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), Other fruit or veg,
    4684 Brigham Road, Metamora, MI 48455. Phone: 313/608-3620. Alternate Phone: 248/894-5823. Fax: 810/797-5647. Email: atlas520@centurytel.net. Open: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm; Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm, July 1 to October 31. Directions: From the East: West of M-24, south of Pratt Road, west of Hadley Road. From the South: Baldwin Road north to Oakwood, left on Oakwood to Hadley Road, north on Hadley Road to Brigham Road. From the West: M-15 north to Oakwood Road, right on Oakwood to Hadley Road, left on Hadley 4.8 miles to Brigham Road. Click here for a map and directions. Summer red raspberries: July to August; Heritage fall raspberries: Late August until frost; Blackberries: September to frost; Frontenac Gris and Sabrevois wine grapes: Early to mid-September. Payment: Cash, Check. Our first crop of raspberries occurs in July, as they are summer raspberries versus spring raspberries. (ADDED: July 05, 2011)
  • Brookwood Fruit Farm - apples, cherries, pears, peaches, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm market, restrooms, school tours
    7845 Bordman Road, Almont, MI 48003. Phone: 810-798-8312. Email: will_bristol@hotmail.com. Open: In season everyday 9am to 5pm; Check online for exact dates. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: 1/2 mile east of M-53 on Bordman Road, 6 miles of Romeo (2 miles south of Almont). Click here for a map and directions. Apples: Late July to March, Tart Cherries: July, Peaches: August to September, Cider: September to March, Raspberries: Summer and Fall, Pumpkins: September to October, Honey: Year-Round. Payment: Cash, Check. Brookwood Fruit Farm is a 5th generation family fruit farm that grows over 40 varieties of apples, as well as peaches, tart cherries, and raspberries. We also make fresh unpasteurized apple cider weekly with our own special blend of hand-picked apples. We are a family farm that takes pride in offering our guests quality fruit and a memorable experience. Come and join us and see what has made Brookwood Fruit Farm unique for over 100 years. (ADDED: October 24, 2010)
  • E.B. Blueberries Inc. – blueberries
    2302 Graham Road, Imlay City, MI 48444. Phone: 810-724-8719. Directions: M-53 or VanDyke right to Dryden Road then left on Glover Road, which changes to Graham. Open: July-August and sometimes part of Sep, daily 8am-7pm. (UPDATED: August 16, 2008)
  • Fuhrs Valley View Farm - Fall raspberries
    Imlay City, MI.  Phone: (810) 724-4637. Beautiful Fall raspberries, u-pick or ready picked. Also, apples, fresh cider pressed on site & homemade jam. Call for availability and picking conditions on new plantings of peaches and dark sweet cherries. Open: late August to Thanksgiving, seven days a week, 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: East-West: I-69 to Imlay City exit. Farm is 6 miles N of I-69. North-South: Van Dyke (M-53) to Imlay City. Farm is on the E side of Van Dyke, 5 miles N of Imlay City. (UPDATED: September 05, 2009) (UPDATED: July 01, 2011)
    A visitor writes on September 12, 2009: "WOW! I went to the farm with my 6-year-old son today (9/12/09)and we picked two huge containers full and it only came to $17! We had so much fun watching the bees at work, pollinating the raspberry flowers and it turned into a real learning experience for my son. The raspberries are wonderful and very sweet! I think, if the weather is good next Saturday, we'll go back as a family to stock up. CHEAP!"
    A visitor writes on September 03, 2009: "Hi - Love your site! I have a friend who picked berries at exactly this location last week; she said they were phenomenal berries so I'm heading there on Monday. She couldn't confirm the name of the farm so if it's changed, I'll let you know. current u-pick price: $1.59 per pound, beautiful, big berries that make incredible jam!"
  • Honeyflow farm - grapes
    4939 Mill, Dryden, MI 48428. Phone: 810-796-2344. Email: wcs@honeyflowfarm.com. U-pick grapes for wine, jelly & table grapes. Juice, bulk honey and beeswax candles. Call for message or visit the website. Open: Sept.-mid-October, Friday, Saturday, & Sun. only, 9 am to 6 p.m.

Midland County

  • Beard's Lakeview Farm - blueberries,
    4413 Water Road, Sanford, MI 48657. Phone: 989-689-6571. Email: beard_48657@yahoo.com. Directions: From Midland: Just 15 minutes from the Midland Mall. Take US 10 north, exit on M-30, go 2 ½ miles to Dague Road, turn left and go 2.1 miles to Beard’s LakeView Farm, 4413 Water Road, Sanford, MI., 989-689-6571. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, November, December. Open: Blueberry Season (typically early July through September) Monday to Saturday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Sunday: Closed. Christmas Tree Hours Fridays: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm except November 24 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm that Friday ) Saturdays and Sundays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm OPENING DAY: The day after Thanksgiving; Our special hours on this day are 9 am to 5:00 pm; Last DAY: Saturday December 22, 2007 (open 9 am to 5 pm). Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: July 25, 2008)
  • Cook's Choice Produce- blueberries, prepicked produce, restrooms
    1938 E. Bradford Road, Midland, MI 48640. Phone: 989-631-5896. Email: cookschoiceprod@aol.com. Open: Monday to Saturday from 8:30 AM to 9 PM. Closed Sunday. Directions: One mile south of the Bullock Creek High School, off Badour Road. Crops are usually available in July, August, September. Payment: Cash, Check, and we accept Project Fresh  (ADDED: July 08, 2008) (UPDATED: July 18, 2011)

Saginaw County

  • The Berry Patch - Blueberries.
    2070 Tittabawassee Hemlock, MI 48626. Phone: 989-642-8403.  U-pick and ready-picked. Open: mid-July through late August, on Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm, Sunday from 12 pm to 8 pm. Directions: 4-1/2 miles N of M-46 at Hemlock, 2-1/2 miles W on Tittabawassee; or 16 miles W of I-675, Exit 6 Fashion Square Mall. (UPDATED: September 30, 2009)
    A visitor writes on September 21, 2009: "The Berry Patch in Saginaw County no longer has raspberries (just blueberries). Just a FYI. "
  • Blueberries Galore Farm - blueberries
    11500 Gratiot Road, Saginaw, MI.  Phone: 989-781-7888. Fresh u-pick blueberries. Sweet, old fashioned varieties. Group tours available. Season approx. mid-July-August 31, Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 pm. Directions: 1/2 mile W of M-52 on Gratiot (M-46.)
  • Brenskes Blueberries - blueberries,
    17505 Roosevelt Road, Hemlock, MI 48626. Phone: 989-642-8737. Alternate Phone: 989-284-7432. Email: mbrenke@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 8 pm; Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: Gratiot Road to Hemlock Road. Turn south at the light. Which is Hemlock Road. Go 3 1/2 miles to Roosevelt Road. Turn right onto Roosevelt Road. Go 1 1/2 miles. It's on the left hand side of the road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. You Pick. $1.25 per pound. Senior Citizens $1.10 per pound. Saturday's everyone picks $1.10 per pound. Pre Picked. Fresh or frozen berries available. 5 pounds $11.00. (ADDED: August 03, 2010)
  • Burda's Berry Farm - strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, currants and gooseberries
    Phone: 269-279-5093. Three Rivers, MI. 6 miles East of Three Rivers on M-60. 7 miles West of Mendon on M-60. U-pick strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, currants and gooseberries available. Open: June 15 - October.
  • Farmer Whites - ???
    Phone: 231-264-8332. Directions: 11373 US-31, 2 miles S of Elk Rapids, 9 miles N of Acme.
  • Fishers Blueberry Farm - blueberries,
    Hemlock, MI. Phone: 989-642-5361. Hemlock, MI. U-pick and ready-picked blueberries, picnic areas, playground, free morning coffee and restroom. Open: July-September, 8 am to 8 pm, including Sun. Directions: 4532 N. Steel Road (between Hemlock and Merrill). 4-1/2 miles N from Gratiot. Or 1/2 mile from Tittabawassee Road on Steel Road. From Midland, Badour Road turns into Steel Road at Tittawbawassee Rd.
  • Garrett's Happy Holloween Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, and prepicked produce
    2140 North Hemlock Road, Hemlock , MI 48626. Phone: 989-642-8303. Fax: 989-642-8303. Email: household43@verizon.net. Directions: Located 1.5 miles North of the light in downtown Hemlock. (M-46 and Hemlock RD.) Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Daily from 9am until dark. Typical harvest starts the 2 weekend of September Payment: Cash, Check. We offer Indian corn, corn stalks variety of pumpkins from giant to small as well as a wide selection of gourds. Orders available by calling the farm for a order form.
  • Russell Blueberry Farm - 
    • blueberries
    Freeland, MI. Phone: 989-781-0007. Email: emily@therussellcorp.com. U-pick & ready-picked blueberries July-September. Honey, jams, jellies, shipping gifts & picnic area. Also Book Barn with large collection of new & used books. Open: daily July-September, 8 am to 8 p.m. for blueberries. Book Barn open year 'round with appointment. Directions: 2.4 miles N, 1/2 mile W of M-46 & M-52 junction near Saginaw (Saginaw Township). (UPDATED: July 24, 2009)
  • Saginaw Valley Sod & Berry Farm - tomatoes, other vegetables,
    11285 Gratiot Road(m-46), Saginaw, MI 48609. Phone: 989-781-2680. Open: June 15th to October 31st. Directions: (M-46)Gratiot Road 1/4 mile West of (M-52)Graham Road, or 8 Miles west of Saginaw, Michigan on Gratiot Road (M-46). Click here for a map and directions. Pre-picked "Asparagus: May 10th to Mid June", "Strawberries: May 25th to Late June", "Early Raspberries: July 1st to Early August", "Late Raspberries: September 1st to Late October"; Pick your own "Vegetables" available in season; Go to our website for in season availability. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: January 25, 2011)
  • Schantz's Blueberries - 
    • Blueberries
    3541 S Gleaner Road, Saginaw, MI 48609. Phone: 989-642-8892. Blueberries, several varieties, u-pick or order. Children welcome. Please bring your own containers. Friendly, peaceful country atmosphere with view of pond. Open: July-September, daily, 7:30 am to 8 pm, including Sun. Directions: Across the road from 3540 S. Gleaner Road, Saginaw. 1 mile W of M-52 and 3-1/2 miles S of M-46 (or 1/2 mile S of Swan Creek Rd.) and 3 miles E of Hemlock Rd. (UPDATED: July 12, 2011, by a visitor)
  • Strawberry Fields Farm - No pesticides are used, strawberries, U-pick and already picked, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area
    14621 Lakefield Rodd, Hemlock, MI 48626. Phone: 989-642-2657. Email: info@bestberry.biz. Open: See our website for current picking schedule. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries late May through July. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: December 18, 2011)

St. Clair County

  • Blueridge Blueberry Farm - ORGANIC, blueberries
    16276 Donald Road, Capac , MI 48014. Phone: 810-395-2245. Fax: 810-395-2577. Email us at: dlk_bf@yahoo.com. Directions: Take I-69 to exit 176 (Capac Exit). Turn north on to Capac Road. Head about one half mile until you pass Capac Food Center. The first road you come to after the Food Center is Donald Road; turn west onto Donald Road and head about 3 miles down. We are at the very end of the road. There is a sign on the corner of Donald and Capac. Click here for a map to our farm. Open: Monday thru Saturday 8am till 6pm Sunday closed. Blueberries: Usually available from mid July through August. Until the first frost for ready picked. All year round for frozen berries. We also have available for our customers: honey, doughnuts, pies, muffins, refreshments, syrups, jam, and other home baked goods. We provide a truck ride out to the field. Bring containers to take your berries home in. Don't forget your sunscreen and bug spray. Supervised children are always welcome. Please remember to CALL before you come to check on weather and picking conditions. We are Certified Naturally grown, which means we grow according to organic standards. (UPDATED: July 21, 2008)
  • McCallum Orchard - apples, peaches, raspberries, sweet & tart cherries, blackberries
    5697 Harris Road, Jeddo, MI 48032. Phone: 810-327-6394.  Email: glp@iserv.com.  U-Pick and already picked fruits and vegetables including: apples, peaches, raspberries, sweet & tart cherries, blackberries, cider and sweet corn. Bakery items including donuts and pies. Petting zoo and maze. Open: June- December ., 8 am to 5 pm, daily. Directions: From Port Huron take M-25 N 10 miles to Harris Road; turn left and go 3 miles Farm is on the left.
  • Riley Ridge Farms -
    • Fall raspberries, pumpkins, corn maze
    Memphis, MI. Phone: 810-392-2417. U-pick Fall raspberries, farm fresh vegetables, pumpkins, corn maze and a "real" farm experience. Open: July-November 1, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm Saturday, 9 am to 5 p.m. Sun. 1-5 p.m. More time optional, please call. Directions: Exit 180 off I-69, W of Port Huron, E of Capac. Exit S, approx. 5 miles or North Ave. to Bordman (right) to Riley Center (left) 4 miles.
  • Zwiernik's Strawberry Farm - Strawberries,
    4064 Emmett Rd, Emmett, MI 48022. Phone: 810-384-1712. Open: Call for for hours and availability. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, only. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: June 16, 2010)
    A visitor writes on June 16, 2010: "Love it! I go back every year to see the friendly owners faces. I've been going here for many years!"

Sanilac County

  • Croswell Berry Farm - Blueberries & blackberries,
    Croswell, MI.  Phone: 810-679-3273. U-pick or buy already picked. Open: July 1st, weekdays, 8 am to 4 p.m. LAST PERSON IN FIELD FOR U-PICK 3 P.M. FIRM. Sun. & Holidays, 9 am to 4 p.m. Farm made jellies, jams, with/without sugar. Bakery. Farm made berry pies, unusual combinations, frozen only--bring cooler. Frozen berries 100% natural strawberries, blueberries, raspberries. Children welcome. Call before coming out for crop and weather conditions. Directions: From Detroit or suburb area, E on I-94 to Port Huron; US-25 to Lexington, turn W or left on M-90 (Peck Rd.) to Croswell (approx. 5 miles) Stay 'til you see "the Corner Market" one additional block, turn at sign.
  • Kritzman's Berry Farm - strawberries,
    2194 Brush Street, Deckerville, MI 48427. Phone: 810-376-3045. Open: Monday through Saturday, 8:30 am to 5 pm June 10 through July 2, exact dates are dependent on weather conditions; Please call before coming. Directions: one half mile west of stoplight in Deckerville, just past the Deckerville Vet Clinic, on Brush Street which is the only street on which you can turn to the south. If you've reached the railroad tracks, you've gone too far. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: July 01, 2011)
  • Speaker Lone Oak Orchard - apples, pumpkins, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    7353 Brockway Road (m-19), Melvin, MI 48454. Phone: 810 387-2121. Email: speakerorchard@hughes.net. Open: Monday through Saturday 9am to 6pm Sunday's 10am to 5pm. Directions: We are located on M-19 (Brockway Road) 5 miles north of Yale, MI and 4 miles south of Peck, MI. Approximately 30 miles NW of Port Huron, MI. Click here for a map and directions. Pick your own apples begin in late September to early October; Orchard events begin in late September to early October as well. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: February 24, 2010)

Shiawassee County

  • Davis Family Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, flowers, herbs/spices, pumpkins, rhubarb, strawberries, tomatoes, walnuts, Turkeys, and prepicked produce
    Owosso Michigan, Owosso, MI 48867. Phone: (989) 723-1163Directions: M- 52 To Juddville Road, heading west. Turn right going south on Chipman. One mile down. Crops are usually available in May, June, August, September, October. Open: Monday through Saturday 8:30 to 5:30. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, only. We offer naturally grown turkey, pork, lamb, chicken, and pheasant. NO hormones, no pesticides, No herbicides. Eggs are also available from our free range chickens.
  • Poor Man's Ponderosa - strawberries,
    5047 S. Meridian Road, Laingsburg, MI 48848. Phone: 517-285-6922. Directions: Approximately 20 miles NE of Lansing. Between Laingsburg and Ovid. Also, near Street John's and Owosso. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in June. Open: 8am to 4pm Daily during Strawberries. Strawberries so sweet you'll freak!: June 12th- Approx 2 weeks; Also, a great variety of Pre-Picked apples in the Fall. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: June 12, 2008)
  • Your Garden -
    • sweet corn, other mixed vegetables, flowers and pumpkins
    Perry, MI. Phone: 517-625-7774. Pick your own sweet corn, other mixed vegetables, flowers and pumpkins. Indian corn, honey and straw bales are also available at the Fall Halloween season. School groups are welcome. Night crawlers and worms available, April 1-October 1. Open: June-October, daily, 9 am to dusk. Directions: 4350 W. Bath Road, 1-1/2 miles W of Perry. Bath Road intersects with Hwy. M-52 at the S end of the city of Perry.

Tuscola County

  • Bodeis Farm and Greenhouse - Strawberries, pumpkins
    A visitor writes on July 01, 2009: "I tried to call Bodeis today about U-Pick times, but the Phone number has been Disconected"
    Mayville, MI. Phone: 989-673-3661. May-June, Spring bedding plants and flowers grown in our greenhouses. Strawberries, ready-picked and u-pick starts first week of June. Mid July-Oct. a full line of homegrown produce, corn tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, squash, Fall raspberries, hardy field-grown mums. Nov.- December . wreaths and grave blankets. Open: May 1st thru late June, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 7 p.m. Sun. 11 am to 6 p.m. Mid July-late October, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 7 p.m. Sun. 11 am to 6 p.m. Nov.- December ., Christmas season, Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 p.m. Sun. 12-4 p.m. Possible early and extended hours in peak seasons. Directions: From Saginaw: From I-75 take M-46 E (Holland) to Sandusky Exit, then 28 miles to M-24 (Mertz Rd.) turn right at light, then 3/4 mile From Pontiac: Take M-24 N thru Lapeer, then 24 more miles N on M-24. 3862 Mertz Road (M-24), Mayville.

Pick your own farms in Michigan,
Counties Saginaw through Washtenau

Finally!  One page that provides a listing of every known pick-your-own farm and orchard in Michigan. From apples, blueberries, strawberries and vegetables through Christmas trees, they're all here. Whether you call them PYO, U-pick or pick-it-yourself farms,  I'm always looking for suggestions of more farms and events to add and feedback about any you have visited, so if you encounter any, just click on the preceding link, as appropriate!  And if you have a farm and want to add it or correct the information, please click on the link to "add my farm".

Remember to ALWAYS either email, call or click the link to the farm's own website (if they have one) on the morning before you go, to confirm hours, conditions and availability of the specific crops you want!!

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

Genesee County

  • Azure Acres - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Indoor market, Preserves, jams, jellies, blueberries, porta-potties, picnic area
    1233 W. Lake Road, Clio, MI 48420. Phone: 810-686-7923. Email: Azureacres@hotmail.com. Open: Monday through Saturday, from 9 am to 6 pm; Sundays 12 pm to 6 pm; We open at the end of July and are usually open until Labor Day. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: June 23, 2011)
  • Flint Farmers' Market - Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, some produce is certified organically grown, some produce is sustainably grown, some produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), Indoor market, Covered outdoor market, Uncovered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle, school tours
    420 East Boulevard Drive, Flint, MI 48502. Phone: (810) 232-1399. Fax: (810) 232-9519. Email: flintmarket@sbcglobal.net. Open: Tuesday 9 am to 5 pm Thursday 9 am to 5 pm Saturday 8 am to 5 pm All Year Round. Directions: Located just off I 475 at Robert T. Longway Boulevard Exit 8A. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. Voted America's Most Loved Market in 2009 and one of the TOP 10 Markets to Visit in America by CNN in 2010. Stop by and give us a try!. (ADDED: March 15, 2011)
  • Montrose Orchards, Inc. - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, all produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), Indoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc, apples, asparagus, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, other berries, pears, peaches, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), rhubarb, winter squash, strawberries, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), gift shop, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    12473 Seymour Rd, Montrose, MI 48457. Phone: 810-639-6971. Email: info@montroseorchards.com. Open: See our website for hours of operation, as they change throughout the season. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 6 miles west of I-75 on M-57 (Vienna Road ) Turn north on Seymour Road 1 mile. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: June 13, 2011)
  • Trim Pines Farm - Uses natural growing practices, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Covered outdoor market,
    4357 E. Baldwin Rd, Holly, MI 48442. Phone: 810-694-3276. Alternate Phone: 810-694-9958. Email: info@trimpines.com. Open: See our website for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: From I-75 Southbound: Exit 108, south on Holly Road to Baldwin Road Left on Baldwin 3/4 mile. From I-75 Northbound: Exit 106, merge onto Dixie Highway for one mile. Left on Baldwin 3/4 mile. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Give us a call for landscape design and installation from Michigan Certified Industry Professionals; classroom field trips based on state curricula; group hayrides and updates to our listed programs. (ADDED: August 19, 2009)

Lapeer County

  • Brechts Pickle Barrel Farm Market - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and vegetables (some locally grown), Indoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, apples, asparagus, beets, blueberries, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, flowers, herbs/spices, melons, pears, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
    622 N. Van Dyke, Imlay City, MI 48444. Phone: (810)724-0812. Email: Brechtspicklebarrel@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 7 p;m; Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Directions: Off of I-69 go north on M-53(Van Dyke) 2.5 miles located on the east side of the road. open May thru December; Field trips to the you pick pumpkin patch and Halloween happenings start late September thru October. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers. local potatoes, pickles, lettuce, onions locally grown flowers and vegetable plants. (ADDED: December 30, 2010)

Midland County

  • Cook's Choice Produce LLC - Roadside stand, Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, apples, beans, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, corn (sweet), cucumbers, flowers, grapes, melons, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, rhubarb, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Fresh eggs
    2764 E. Gordonville, Midland, MI 48640. Phone: 989-631-5896. Email: cookschoiceprod@aol.com. Open: Monday to Saturday; Closed Sunday. Directions: From Midland take Poseyville to Gordonville. Turn west (right) on Gordonville. We are located on the south (left) side of the road about half a mile from the Messiah Lutheran Church. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: September 22, 2011)
  • Middleton Farms - Uses integrated pest management practices, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, beans, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, herbs/spices, melons, onions, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg,
    2630 North Lewis Road, Coleman, MI 48618. Phone: 262-605-4786. Email: middletonfarmcsa@yahoo.com. Open: July 1st to October 15th Monday to Saturday 3 pm to 8 pm; Sunday 10 am 4 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 2630 N. Lewis Rd Coleman, MI 48618. Click here for a map and directions. Harvest shares are available until June 20th. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check. Harvest or CSA shares are an inexpensive way to receive freshly picked fruits and vegetables every week throughout the growing season, typically 14-16 weeks. With good weather the season could go as long as 20 weeks. A full share is approximately 1 bushel of produce. FULL share is $450 per year, HALF share is $250 per year, QUARTER share is $150 per year. Heirloom and hybrid varieties of tomatoes. Pickling and slicing cucumbers. All produce is grown on the farm with sustainable farming methods. Bulk and wholesale prices available for all produce. Harvest (CSA) shares available. Mention this web listing for a 10% discount. Full, half, and quarter shares are available until June 20th. (ADDED: April 03, 2010)
  • Midland Farmers' Market- Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, restrooms, snacks and refreshment stand
    downtown Midland, Midland, MI 48640-8563. Phone: (989)839-9901. Email: alcook@svsu.edu. Open: May to October on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 am to noon;  Monday from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: July 06, 2010)

Saginaw County

  • Brenskes Blueberries - blueberries,
    17505 Roosevelt Road, Hemlock, MI 48626. Phone: 989-642-8737. Alternate Phone: 989-284-7432. Email: mbrenke@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 8 pm; Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: Gratiot Road to Hemlock Road. Turn south at the light. Which is Hemlock Road. Go 3 1/2 miles to Roosevelt Road. Turn right onto Roosevelt Road. Go 1 1/2 miles. It's on the left hand side of the road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. You Pick. $1.25 per pound. Senior Citizens $1.10 per pound. Saturday's everyone picks $1.10 per pound. Pre Picked. Fresh or frozen berries available. 5 pounds $11.00. (ADDED: August 03, 2010)
  • Hemlock Farmer's Market - Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, restrooms, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area
    Richland Township Park, Hemlock, MI. Open: Thursday from 4 pm to 7 pm. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, only. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: July 06, 2010)
  • Hingstons Countryside Farm - Asparagus, chestnuts
    18670 Dice Road, Merrill, MI 4863. Phone: 989-642-5672. Email: JimorGeri@aol.com. Asparagus picked daily in season (May), weather permitting. Open: May for asparagus pre-ordered pick up 12-6 p.m. Chestnuts available Oct.-Nov. Call first. Directions: M-46 to Hemlock (stop light), go N 3-1/2 miles to Dice Road; turn W (left), go 2-1/2 miles to farm.
  • Saginaw Valley Sod & Berry Farm - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables,
    11285 Gratiot Road(m-46), Saginaw, MI 48609. Phone: 989-781-2680. Open: May 10th to October 31st, Monday to Friday, from 11 am to 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday, from Noon to 6 pm. Directions: (M-46)Gratiot Road 1/4 mile West of (M-52)Graham Road, or 8 Miles west of Saginaw, Michigan on Gratiot Road (M-46). Click here for a map and directions. Pre-picked "Asparagus: May 10th to Mid June", "Strawberries: May 25th to Late June", "Early Raspberries: July 1st to Early August", "Late Raspberries: September 1st to Late October"; Pick your own "Vegetables" available in season; Go to our website for in season availability. Payment: Cash, Check.  (ADDED: January 25, 2011)

Sanilac County

  • Speaker Lone Oak Orchard - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Uncovered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, corn (sweet), tomatoes, other vegetables, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
    7353 Brockway Road (m-19), Melvin, MI 48454. Phone: 810 387-2121. Email: speakerorchard@hughes.net. Open: Saturdays 8am to 4pm beginning in July/August Note: We host locally grown produce vendors so it begins in the early harvest season. Directions: The Orchard is located 5 miles north of Yale, MI and 4 miles south of Peck, MI. Approximately 30 miles northwest of Pt. Huron, MI. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: February 24, 2010)

Meats, Milk and Eggs:

Genesee County

  • Simple Times Farm - CSA
    6081 E Baldwin Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48439. Phone: (810) 238-9872. Open: . Buying Club & Market, CSA Garden, Goat Dairy, Stables, (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: January 01, 2010)
    A visitor writes on January 01, 2010: "Love this farm! Everyone is so nice and willing to help that it makes even a city dweller feel right at home :) I discovered it when my daughter had dairy allergies and someone recommended I use Raw Goats Milk. I found out I could lease a goat for such use here and have been here ever since. Oh and my daughters allergies have greatly improved since switching over :)"

Lapeer County

  • Wild Rose Farms - Chicken (free range), Turkey, Duck, Beef, Pork, No hormones used, No antibiotics used, Eggs, Brown eggs, sausage, Smoked meats, Turkeys, Fresh eggs
    8338 Church Rd, Imlay City, MI 48444. Phone: 810-334-4316. Email: wildrosefarms10@yahoo.com. Open: Call for available times. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. I also sell all natural lip balm and all natural goat milk soap. Wild Rose Farms is your sustainability specialist. We promote all natural and eco safe products. (ADDED: April 06, 2011)

Midland County

  • Cook's Choice Produce LLC - Brown eggs, Farm market with fruits and vegetables, children welcome, Fresh eggs
    2764 E. Gordonville, Midland, MI 48640. Phone: 989-631-5896. Email: cookschoiceprod@aol.com. Open: Monday to Saturday; Closed Sunday. Directions: From Midland take Poseyville to Gordonville. Turn west (right) on Gordonville. We are located on the south (left) side of the road about half a mile from the Messiah Lutheran Church. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: September 22, 2011)
  • Middleton Farms - Uses integrated pest management practices, Beef, Pork, No hormones used, No antibiotics used, 100% grass and/or grain fed, Farm market with fruits and vegetables, children welcome,
    2630 North Lewis Road, Coleman, MI 48618. Phone: 262-605-4786. Email: middletonfarmcsa@yahoo.com. Open: July 1st to October 15th Monday to Saturday 3 pm to 8 pm; Sunday 10 am 4 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 2630 N. Lewis Rd Coleman, MI 48618. Click here for a map and directions. Harvest shares are available until June 20th;. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check. Harvest or CSA shares are an inexpensive way to receive freshly picked fruits and vegetables every week throughout the growing season, typically 14-16 weeks. With good weather the season could go as long as 20 weeks. A full share is approximately 1 bushel of produce. FULL share is $450 per year, HALF share is $250 per year, QUARTER share is $150 per year. All natural beef and pork for sale by the whole, half, and quarter. Call for prices on custom meat packages. (ADDED: April 03, 2010)

Local Honey Sources:

Lapeer County

  • Brechts Pickle Barrel Farm Market - Honey (retail), Clover honey, Comb honey, Raw honeys, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
    622 N. Van Dyke, Imlay City, MI 48444. Phone: (810)724-0812. Email: Brechtspicklebarrel@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 7 p;m; Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Directions: Off of I-69 go north on M-53(Van Dyke) 2.5 miles located on the east side of the road. open May thru December; Field trips to the you pick pumpkin patch and Halloween happenings start late September thru October. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers. (ADDED: December 30, 2010)

Genesee County

Maple Syrup Farms and Sugarworks:

Genesee County

  • Montrose Orchards, Inc. - Medium maple syrup, Dark amber maple syrup, Premium maple syrup, Collectors bottles or sets, maple candies, maple sugar, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), gift shop, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    12473 Seymour Rd, Montrose, MI 48457. Phone: 810-639-6971. Email: info@montroseorchards.com. Open: See our website for hours of operation, as they change throughout the season. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 6 miles west of I-75 on M-57 (Vienna Road ) Turn north on Seymour Road 1 mile. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers. . (UPDATED: June 13, 2011)
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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! To see more canners, of different styles, makes and prices, click here!For more information and current pricing:



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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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