Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Capital Region (aka Hudson Valley) of New York State? Farms are open and safe! Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Capital Region (aka Hudson Valley) of New York State,
sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name
(see "What does Organic mean?").
The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for
a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this
page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined;
click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or
inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!
New!
Pricing information - I am building a pricing guide to help you know what
the typical prices are for each crop.
Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook
page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or
Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally
overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with
the farm directly before you go!
And if you know of any farms I missed and want to
add a farm, please let me know!
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What's in season in April 2021, and other timely information:
Notes for April 2021: Spring is here and that means Strawberry season is upon us! It started in February in Florida, Texas, southern California;
then March along the Gulf coast, April in the Deep South and west
coast, May through much of the country, and June in northern areas. Cherries and Blueberries
are
next, about a month later. Of course, cool weather crops, like Rhubarb,
asparagus and greens should be available almost everywhere. Check your area's
copy calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for
seasonal updates.
See these pages to find a local
Strawberry Festival, or a
Cherry or cherry blossom festival
or a Blueberry festival.
We also have
easy
home canning, jam and jelly
making, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access
recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search.
If you have any questions or suggestions,
feel free to write me! It is easy to
make your own ice cream,
even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. Also note,
there are many copycat website listing U-pick farms now. They have all
copied their information from here and usually do not ever update. Since
2002, I've been updating the information every day but Christmas; so if you see
anything wrong or outdated, please
write me!
Children's Consignment Sales
occur in both the Spring and Fall
See our companion website to find a local
community or church kid's consignment sale!
Capital Region (aka Hudson Valley) of New York State U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2021, by county
Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map
Albany County
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Altamont Orchards, Inc - U Pick strawberries and apples
6654 Dunnsville Road, Altamont, NY 12009. Phone: 518-861-6515. 6654
Dunnsville Rd, Altamont, NY. Phone: 518-861-6515. Open: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm,
daily; call to verify on pyo apples. Directions: NY Thruway I-87 to Exit 24
to Route 20 West, 10 miles to Route 397, left on Route 397, 1 mile on left.
There is PICK YOUR OWN APPLES, weekends in the fall, starting September 8,
2005, from 10am to 4PM. PYO 2005 Prices: $.50 per lb (1/2 bushel $10.00).
The Pick Your Own (PYO) Fields are located on Rt. 146 in Altamont. About 1
1/2 miles before the Altamont Fair entrance. Strawberries:
usually finish by the beginning of July; Please bring your own containers,
and the 2005 strawberries pyo prices were $1.35/lb. The Pick Your Own (PYO)
Fields are located on Route 146 in Altamont. About 1 one half miles before
the Altamont Fair entrance. For
more directions click here!
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Indian Ladder Farms - apples, blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries
(red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries,
tomatoes,
342 Altamont Road Route 156, Altamont, NY 12009. Phone:
518-765-2956. Alternate Phone: 866-640-PICK. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Store: Daily 9am to 6pm, PYO:
Daily 9am-5pm. Directions: From Albany: Rt. 20 west Rt. 155 south Rt. 85a
west Rt. 156 west Farm on left Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in April, May, June, July,
August, September, October, November, December. Open: Every day 9am to 6pm
Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Indian Ladder Farms strives
to provide apples of superior taste and quality, while maintaining a healthy
ecologically-balanced growing environment. In addition to pick-your-own
apples and pumpkins in the fall, we have pick-you-own berries through the
summer. Many weekends include demonstrations in beekeeping, sheep shearing,
cider making, and other farm activities. Visit our farm menagerie and say
"hi" to Rosie, our Scottish Highland cow. Our nature trail will lead you by
orchards, marshes, woods, and fields. The Yellow Rock Cafe is open every day
to serve you a lunch made from locally grown and produced meats, dairy, and
produce. We specialize in school field trips, catering to any age group and
classes with special needs.
Comments from a visitor on October 23, 2008:
"My favorite place to go in the fall :)"
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Stanton's Feura Farm -
strawberries, raspberries, apples and pumpkins
210 Onesquethaw
Creek Road, Feura Bush, NY 12067. Phone: (518) 768-2344. Fax: (518)
768-2344. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From NYS
Thruway Exit 23 take Route 9W south to Route 32. Follow Route 32 south 1
mile past the village of Feura Bush and make a slight right onto Onesquethaw
Creek Road The farm is 1 mile down the road. Payment: Cash, only.
Availability of crops: Strawberries-- Mid June ~ Raspberries-- Early
September ~ Apples-- Mid September ~ Pumpkins-- October.
We also
grow many more fresh market crops .
Rensselaer County
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Best Berry Farm - U Pick Apples and strawberries
1078 Best Road Box 142 B, East Greenbush NY, 12061. Phone:
518-286-0607.
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Engelke Farm - Strawberries, blackberries, melons, tomatoes,
other vegetables, Pumpkins, Pre cut Christmas trees, picnic area, corn maze,
pumpkin patch in the field, pumpkins (brought in from the field), ziplines, petting
zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school
tours
463 Garfield Road, Troy, NY 12180. Phone: 518-279-3971. Email:
[email protected]. Open: all year 7 days a week Hours vary
depending on season. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment:
Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers
.
Comments from a visitor on
October 25, 2011: "The kids ask to go back at least once a week! They do
not spray their crops Their animals are soo funny and adorable! Fantastic
place for a family fun day They also have one of the longest ZIP LINES in
New York!!! "
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Goold Orchards -
Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, pumpkins, raspberries (Autumn,
red), strawberries, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises),
already-picked produce (of the pyo crops), gift shop, snacks and refreshment
stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce,
school tours
1297 Brookview Station Road, Caselton-on- Hudson, NY 12033.
Phone: (518)732-7317. Email:
[email protected]. Open: September 1 pm to November 1, 7 days a week, 9:30am
to 4pm. Directions: From NY I-90 head east over the Hudson River to Exit
11E- Schodack/Nassau to Route 150. Follow the signs to Goold Orchards.
Click here for a map and directions. Annual Apple Festival and Craft
Show held the Saturday and Sunday of Columbus Day Weekend; School Tours
given Monday to Friday 9 am to 1:30 pm September to November. We use
integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard, WIC Vouchers. Gift Baskets & Gift-Packed Apples shipped
year-round Corporate Gift- Pack services available. Wine Tastings everyday
9:30-4:30.
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Hay Berry Farm LLC - Uses natural
growing practices, blueberries, flowers, herbs or spices, lavender,
pumpkins, gift shop, porta-potties are available
1176 Babcock Lake Road, Hoosick Falls,
NY 12090. Phone: 518-285-9039. Email:
[email protected]. Open: July through September, Thursday through
Monday, 7:30am until 3pm, Friday until 6pm.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates:
Click here for picking updates. Directions: From NY Route 7, turn north
on Babcock Lake Road (County Route 87) and drive one mile to the fields and
farm stand.
Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries: July through
mid-August Blueberry pruning workshop: last Saturday in March. We use
natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, only.
Click here for our Facebook page. Family-friendly. We love sharing
information about green living and sustainable farming and welcome those
interested in seeing the farm.
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The Farm at Kristy's Barn - apples, blackberries, currants (red
and black), pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red),
raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (black), raspberries (Spring, black),
raspberries (Autumn, black), strawberries, Turkeys, Honey from hives on the
farm, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises),
restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, school tours
2385 Brookview Road,
Castleton, NY 12033. Phone: (518) 477-6250. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Berry picking, July and August, call for
details Apple picking, September through mid November depending.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Exit 10
off I-90 Head in the direction of the gas stations Straight through the
traffic light Turn left at the end of the road We are on the right.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard, Discover. We are a family run, low spray, no spray farm
feeding capital district families since 1910. Kristys is a farm and farm
market providing a full line of flowers, fruits, vegetables, pies, cider,
doughnuts, jams, honey and syrups. Tours U-Pick, hayrides, and more. We're a
friendly farm market established in 1912, & just ten minutes from Albany!
Kristy's Barn is full of quality fruits and produce, most of which are grown
on our 300+ acre farm.. We are a Low spray, No spray farm, which means we
spray our crops ONLY when we absolutely NEED to, & when we do, we spray
minimally. We do this for our consumer's health, as well as for the safety &
health of the environment, & the creatures we share it with! Typical U-Pick
season is: Strawberries - Early June through July 4th, Red Raspberries - 1st
week in July through mid August, Black Raspberries - 2nd week in July
through mid August, Currants - mid July through mid August, Apples - Early
September through mid October, Pumpkins - End of September through October.
Click here for a link to our Facebook page.
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Liberty Ridge Farm - blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries (red),
corn maze, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, farm
animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
29
Bevis Road, Schaghticoke, NY 12154. Phone: 518-664-1515. Fax: 518-664-5992.
Email:
[email protected]. Open: July and August 9am to 6pm weekdays;
9am to 5pm weekends; Call for specific opening day on crops.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Exit 9
off of I-87 Clifton Park, east on Rte. 146 to Mechanicville. Bear left on
Rte. 4 North. Follow into the Village of Stillwater; Hudson River will be on
your right. Turn right at blinking light crossing over the Hudson River. 1
mile on right - Liberty Ridge Farm.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check,
Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Liberty Ridge Farm has the largest corn maze in
the Capital District. Stop on by for Pick Your Own blueberries and
raspberries and our Farm Market during the summer and make sure to come back
during the fall to enjoy our Fall Festival. Our Fall Festival features our
8-acre corn maze, Brad's Barnyard Adventure filled with activities for young
and old, and our trolley ride. Don't forget Haunt Nights during October!
Liberty Ridge Farm has wonderful facilities for group meetings, family
reunions and birthday parties!.
- Swartz Orchard
- pick your own strawberries and pick your own pumpkins
1532 Eleanor Dr,
Castleton NY, 12033. Phone: 518-732-7420. Also, Roadside Stand. Swartz
Dairy & Produce is a 5th generation dairy, fruit & vegetable farm located in
southern Rensselaer County, NY, known for our strawberries & pumpkins!(the
apple orchard has been removed)
- The Berry Patch -
blueberries
15589 State Route 22, Stephentown, NY 12168. Phone:
518-733-1234. Open: Pick Your Own blueberries will be available on Friday
mornings and Sunday mornings from 9 AM to 12 pm or by appointment.; the
store's summer schedule is 10 AM to 6 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays,
and Sundays. M and A Farm in Petersburgh NY are operating the store this
summer, with an expanded range of products including their own fresh
vegetables, chicken and pork, and other local farm products. Blueberries and
tomatoes grown by Dale-Ila and Don are currently featured prominently in the
store. Because we are the national leaders in pesticide-free blueberry
production, growing our berries in a netting covered planting, pickers must
be a minimum of 10 years old to pick. (ADDED: July 19, 2019, JBS)
- Windy Hill Orchard- East - apples, winery, cidery
1297 Brookview Station Road
Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033. Phone: (518) 732-7753. Email: [email protected]. Open: see their
website. U-pick apple orchard-farm store in picturesque Schodack NY. Beautiful views, lots of varieties, cozy farm store, crafts, cider, baked goods,
cheeses, fudge. Stop on over, grab a complimentary cup of coffee, enjoy a treat from the bakery case and go take a peek at the trees! The fire pits will be
going so pick out your perfect tree and relax by our peaceful fire pit while we carry the tree up to the loading area for you!
Windy Hill Orchard- East facebook page. Our Cidery is slated to open in the Spring of 2021. We
will offer a unique experience with our 1890s hay/cow barn converted to our cidery. The views are amazing overlooking 116 acres of our very own Apple
Orchard. (ADDED: November 19, 2020, JBS)
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Woo Berry Farm -
Uses natural growing practices,
blackberries, blueberries, raspberries (red), farm animals
181 Babcock
Lake Road, Grafton, NY 12082. Phone: (518) 664-7548. Alternate Phone: (518)
755-7566. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Monday to Sunday 9am to 6pm starting April
1st. Directions: From Grafton State Park: continue East on route 2 through
the village, to the Grafton Elementary School, take a left onto Babcock Lake
Road. Travel one mile to where the road bears right. We are located there on
the left.
Click here for a map and directions. Raspberry, blueberry, and
blackberry plants will be available to purchase or dig-your-own in early
Spring 2011, weather permitting; Our season usually starts April 1st, and
runs about 3 to 4 weeks. We use natural practices, but are not seeking
organic certification. Payment: Cash, only.
Saratoga County
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Ariels Farm - raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn,
red), raspberries (Spring, black), raspberries (Autumn, black),
strawberries,
194 Northern Pines Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Phone:
518-584-2189. Email:
[email protected]. Open: May 1 to October 31st on Monday to Sunday (7
days a week) / 9am to 6pm; Please call before you plan to visit as our hours
change seasonally. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Tomatoes: May 1 to September 1;
Asparagus: May to June; Strawberries: June to July; Raspberries: July to
September; Peas: June; Corn: August; Pumpkins: October. Payment: Cash,
Check. We are a local farm that has been providing the surrounding area with
the freshest produce since 1948. Our delicious U Pick strawberries and
raspberries are available every summer as well as berries already picked for
sell on the stand. We have a variety of produce on our farm including
asparagus, corn, tomatoes, and everything in between! Stop by and check us
out and we'll show you what good food is all about! Please call us before
you visit to hear the specific hours we are open and prices of the berries.
We looked forward to seeing you!.
Comments from a visitor on August 01,
2011: "Great! Staff is always friendly and helpful. I've been here to
pick strawberries and raspberries. They also have a farm stand with other
vegetables and flowers that they grow. I don't know if anything other than
the berries are available to pick-your-own.,"
- Arnold's Farm Fresh Produce - flowers, Honey
from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
1319 Sacandaga Rd, West Charlton, NY
12010. Phone: 518-269-9562. Email:
[email protected]. Open: June to September Monday to Wednesday Honor
System Thursday to Sunday 10am to 6:30pm, after 6:30 Honor System.
Directions: 1319 Sacandaga road (Or State Route 147), Amsterdam, NY 12010.
Just south of State Route 67.
Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: June Blueberries:
Early July to August Flowers: July Local Sweet Corn: Early July. Payment:
Cash, Check. We are always looking for feedback and suggestions for new
products, please stop in and share your ideas with us!.
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Barber's Ruckytucks PYO Farm - strawberries, picnic area
206 Ruckytucks Rd, Stillwater, NY 12170. Phone: 518-583-0874. Email:
[email protected].
Open: starting Saturday June 14th from 10 am to 6; then hours are Sunday
from 10 am to 6; Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 6 pm and Saturday
from 10 am to 6. Directions: Off of route 32 or 67 near battlefield.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Besides
Strawberries we will have a variety of veggies.
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Blueberry Hill Solar ~ Organic - Uses natural growing practices,
blueberries, picnic area,
2186 Alexander
Road, Galway, NY 12074. Phone: (518) 415-0001. Open: Directions: North of
Galway Village on Route 147, before Route 29, Turn Right on to Alexander
Road. We are a half mile down on the right.
Click here for a map and directions.
We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash,
Check. The ONLY pyo crops offered are Organic Blueberries . (UPDATED: August
02, 2019)
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Bowman Orchards
- Pick your own and picked apples, cherries, strawberries,
raspberries, blackberries and blueberries, cider and donuts.
141 Sugar
Hill Road, Rexford NY, 12148. Phone: 518-371-2042. Email:
[email protected].
At Bowman Orchards, we feature pick your own apples, berry picking, and so
many more seasonal activities. Our apple trees are low to the ground so
usually ladders aren't needed. However they are available to use if you need
them. Enjoy the farm animals. We have pigs, sheep, goats, horses, and
alpacas waiting for your attention. Strawberries are available the month of
June both u-pick and pre-picked. Raspberries are available starting around
July 1st through a hard frost (we have added summer raspberries so they will
be open right through Thanksgiving). Available both u-pick and pre-picked.
We have both red and golden raspberries. Blackberries are U-Pick from Mid
July-Mid Aug. We grow what is claimed to be the largest blackberry in the
world. Blueberries are available U-Pick early in July until Early August.
Sweet AND Tart cherries available Early July until Early August. Please Note
these dates are approximate and availability depends on weather & crop
yield! Roadside Stand, Farm Market.
Click here for a link to our Facebook page.
A visitor writes on June 02, 2019: "My family has been to this
farm several times in the past 4 years. Bowmans has the best product
quality, selection, and availability in the area. The site is very clean,
fun, and besides produce they offer PYO, plants and trees for purchase, a
great shop, fudge, cider, bakery, petting zoo, snack bar, and more. Parking
is free and very accessible. Every single employee has been very friendly
and helpful every time. Check them out, you'll be glad you did!"
A visitor writes on October 01, 2014: "I took my children to
Bowman Orchards when they were small and love it. We now have grandchildren.
We are so very disappointed with the staff, service and ridiculous cost of
everything. A family tradition no more!"
- Bowman Orchards North - U Pick Apples
107 Van Aervunem Road,
Ballston Spa NY, 12020. Phone: 518-885-8888. And a Farm Market, Cider
- The Charlton Fruit Farm -
follow organic methods,
strawberries, prepicked produce
4074
Jockey Street, Charlton, NY 12019. Phone: 518-399-6563. Email:
[email protected].
Open: They may have gone out of business; there is nothign at all about them
anywhere in Google after 2010; so call before you go. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in June, July. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic.
Payment: Cash, only.
Comments from a visitor on June 17, 2009: "I picked
Strawberries at the Charlton Fruit Farm with daughter yesterday. It is a
small farm, so they really like to you call ahead since they limit the
number of people. I didn't realize that, but there was no one else picking
when we got there (Tuesday afternoon), so they didn't turn us away. I would
definitely recommend it. The strawberries were delicious and the people were
very friendly."
Comments from a visitor on June 12, 2009: "I just wanted
to add a comment about the Charlton Fruit Farm. We would highly recommend
this farm to any berry/fruit pickers. It's a small farm and they limit the
number of people who can visit at once. But the quality of the fruit
(probably because all the good stuff isnt gone when you get there) is
amazing. We picked strawberries there a few days ago and we could not
believe how good they were, and how plentiful. The owners are very friendly
and accomodating also. And the best part is that they are organic so the
fruit is ready to eat right off the plants!"
- Devoe's Rainbow Orchards - U Pick Apples
1569 U.S. 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Phone: 518-371-8397. Email:
[email protected]. Open: 9 am to 6 pm, daily, year
round, call for picking conditions and availability. Roadside
Stand. DeVoe's Rainbow Apple Orchards, The upstate NY apple orchard!
We are a century old 100 acre family farm located in Clifton Park (Southern
Saratoga County), at the foothills of the great Adirondack Mountain region.
Come visit us. Bring the whole family and enjoy all the fun things we have
to offer. Including beautiful apples, baked goods from the oven, fresh
produce, gift baskets and ice cream.
Click here for a link to our Facebook page.
- Fo-Castle Farm Country Store Inc - U Pick Apples
166 Kingsley
Road, Burnt Hills NY, 12027-9531. Phone: 518-399-8322. Call before you go,
their page says nothing about PYO; they may no
longer offer PYO. They do have a Farm Market.
- Hicks Fruit Farm - U Pick Apples,
cherries, blueberries
160 Sugar Hill Road, Rexford
NY, 12148. Phone:518-642-1788. Open: Cherries EARLY JULY; Blueberries mid
July through mid August; apples in the Fall, For up to the minute harvest
conditions, check the home page of our website or call us. New York's Oldest
U-Pick Orchard. A Family Tradition since 1905Located in Middle Granville,
New York, in the Lower Adirondack Region on the New York/Vermont border,
pick cherries, blueberries or apples. Whether you're picking your own fruit
on our farm, tempting your taste buds with hot cider donuts, watching apple
cider being pressed in our cider mill, partaking in a guided tasting of our
award winning hard ciders and Ice Ciders in Slyboro Ciderhouse, visiting the
barnyard animals or enjoying a fall wagon ride through the orchard, Hicks
Orchard has something for everyone. And a Farm Market.
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Lindsey's Idyllwood Orchard - UPDATE for 2019: They are permanently closed
267 Sugar
Hill Road, Rexford, NY 12148. Phone: 518-371-5785.
This news story says" After nearly 50 years, what is said to be the
first pick-your-own apple orchard in Clifton Park will close after business
on Sunday, according to its Facebook page. Lindsey's Idyllwood
Orchard, at 267 Sugar Hill Road, has been open since 1970. Founder Duane
Lindsey told News10 ABC that sales have declined in recent years ; including
a 15 percent drop-off since last year ; which makes the orchard no longer
financially viable. The family's country store, at 1537 Route 9 in Clifton
Park, and its Grooms Road farm, will remain open.
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Malta Ridge Orchard & Garden - UPDATE for 2019: They are permanently closed apples, farm market
107 Van Aernem Rd, Malta, NY.
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Riverview Orchards
- U Pick Apples
660 Riverview Road, Rexford NY, 12148. Phone:
518-371-2174. Email:
[email protected]. And a Farm Market, Special Events.
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Saratoga Apple, Inc. - U Pick Apples
1174 Route 29, Schuylerville
NY, 12871. Phone: 518-695-3131. Pick apples, ride wagons to the orchards, taste a delicious cider donut or
other freshly baked treat. U Pick Apples, Farm Market, Cider.
Click here for a link to our Facebook page.
Comments from a visitor on October 11, 2010: (negative)
"Wow! Haven't been here since I was a kid. While the banter seems to center
around what you get for the money, I'm VERY turned off by the "obvious"
planted comments by either owners or staff. Saratoga Apple is not the only
money hungry tourist trap to exploit fall harvests, so do your homework
before venturing out. If you want to rely on what a website states, be sure
to verify the last time it was updated (One apple orchard had not updated
since 2002!!!)or call and confirm it! It's a shame; Kids end up losing on
deals like these..."
Comments from a visitor on August 31, 2010: (negative)
"This farm is a good place to purchase apples and other products if you do
not want to pick, if you want to pick apples be prepared to pay. There are
many other farms in the area that let you pick without all of the extras
that you are paying for here. All of these farms have apples just as good
and healthy. Saratoga Apples has turned into a tourist trap :("
Comments from a visitor on August 09, 2010: (positive) "I've been to Saratoga Apple many times since we came moved to NY
over 2 years ago. The selection is awesome and my kids love it!! To clarify,
they have changed their website and it states there is a $6 charge per
person, to pick your own apples. Plus, the cider and apple cider donuts are
AMAZING!!"
Comments from a visitor on May 21, 2009:
(positive)
"I have lived near Saratoga Apple, since it was purchased prior to then it
was Bullard's Orchard. I have heard about the over charging and how you
can't walk across the road and walk through the orchard. I also know a
neighbor of Saratoga Apple who used to pick up the dropped apples, until
they started charging her full price for them. I also know of many other
Orchards in the area, Borden's in Easton (ed. note: under Washington County,
below), they do not offer anything fancey except for wholesome apples and
yummy cider. No pumpkin patch or wagon rides, and no petting zoo. The idea
behind pick you own and kids is to show them the fun of harvesting your own
food, the work that goes into picking and the marvel of mother nature. The
rest of the stuff is filler. "
Comments from a visitor on May 19, 2009:
(positive) "I have been there several times. It is free to go there. They have
bins with apples you can bag and purchase, along with squashes and pumkins.
They do charge to pick your own. well pay or just PICK the already PICKED
fruits. There is no reason to complain. John. PS: they have a very large
variety of apples"
Comments from a visitor on September 14, 2008:
(negative)
"We took my 9- and 3-year-old children to Saratoga Apple in
Schuylerville, NY today but we left there with no apples and both of my kids
confused and in tears. We wanted to purchase the medium sized $12 bag, the
perfect amount for our small family, but I was told that in order for all 4
of us to participate in the picking, we would actually have to pay $24 for
"entry for 4 people" and twice as many apples. Even worse, I later
discovered that the Saratoga Apple website says "no admission." As a young
family, not only can't we eat 25 pounds of apples, we also have to look for
fun activities that fit into our budget. But how do I explain to my kids
that only one of them gets to go because I didn't bring enough money for all
of us? My 9-year-old's response to the situation was to tell her brother
that Saratoga Apple was being "greedy." Clearly she learned the lesson I was
teaching about sticking to your principles and not allowing yourself to be
taken advantage of. It used to be that picking your own fruits and
vegetables was a fun and low-cost family activity. We've had many wonderful
summers picking our own at local farms and have only ever been asked to pay
for the fruit we picked. Patronizing local farms is important to us but we'd
rather go to a place that appreciates us, rather than one that penalizes me
for bringing the whole family. P.S. I love your website and use it all the
time, especially as a new canner!"
Comments from a visitor on September 21, 2008:
(negative) "I am furious with
the admissions charges at Saratoga Apple and I will no longer pick apples
there. I was told that the entry fee had been in effect for 4 years and this
is untrue. When I questioned it further, I was told the fee covered the
wagon ride, but when I asked if I could walk and pay less, I was told no. I
should not have to pay Saratoga Apple in order to pick fruit. I should pay
for the apples picked and this should not be affected by the number of
people who help me fill my bags. Saratoga Apple advertises that they have no
admissions fee. This is false advertising, in addition to being a ripoff!"
Comments from a visitor on September 21, 2008: (positive) "This is my fifth season employed at Saratoga Apple. I have
heard more positive feedback on their picking policy than negative. The
policy is in place for a reason...to extend the apple picking season for as
long as possible..this gives everyone a chance to ENJOY (keyword) the
experience. "Sticking to your principles" and "not being taken advantage of"
is also part of owning a business. Perhaps the 9 year-old should also be
taught what it means to "earn a living"..."
Comments from a visitor on October 03, 2008: (negative)
"I have not been here. But after reading the reviews I decided
to take a look at their website...it clearly states on their website that
there is no admission. I understand that the orchard and the people working
there have to make a living, however, this is false advertising and
unfortunately it is resulting in families having a horrible experience when
they get there. I am all for the buy local theory, but this is one farm that
is ripping off it's customers despite what their employee may have
commented. Maybe you could make people visiting your site aware that they
will have to pay admission per person. "
Comments from a visitor on October 11, 2008: (positive) "OMG..somebody call "whine" 11...Saratoga Apple charges $6 per
person (children 3 and under FREE)...that includes a 1/2 peck bag, your
choice of the variety of apple and a wagon ride on the weekends...this is
less than you'd spend taking your kids to the movies or getting your nails
done.. get over it..."
Comments from a visitor on October 21, 2008: (positive)
"I go to Saratoga Apple every year with my family. I love it
there! It's close to where I live and the apples are always sooooo delicous!
I'm not sure as to what some of these people are saying but they sure aren't
thinking of the right Saratoga Apple! I can't wait to go this weekend. =)"
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Stanislowsky's Eagle's View Farm - blueberries,
2089 Route
29, Galway, NY 12074. Phone: 518-882-9199. Email:
[email protected]. Open: July 5 to August 31, Monday, Wednesday,
Saturday only 8am to 11am. Directions: Galway, One mile East of intersection
of Route 29 and Route 147, sign "Eagle's View Farm.
Click here for a map and directions.
U-Pick Blueberries. Payment: Cash, only. Monday, Wednesday, & Saturday
8-11am. NO CHECKS -NO REST ROOMS- NO PETS.
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Winney Farm - Blueberries
113 Winney Road (Rt 32), Schuylerville, NY 12871. Phone: (518) 695-5547.
Open: 8 am to 6 pm daily, typically July and August. Directions: 3 miles
North of Schuylerville NY. (UPDATED: July 08, 2018, JBS)
Comments
from a visitor on August 1, 2017: "High Bush, Huge
Berries, Huge Crops. I believe they have other Vegetables as well and barn
store, picking baskets. Picked the summer of 2017 and the blueberries were
outstanding.". 8. Blueberries will be
available for picking here from early July until mid to late August.
Comments from a visitor on September 10, 2012:
"Winney Farm was amazing!!!!!!!!!! We went back 3 times this summer and it's
a 45 minute ride. The blueberry bushes are huge and have the best berries
ever. I was hoping to freeze most of them for winter, but my family was
plucking them from the tray as I was prepping them from the freezer. Will be
a family tradition from now on! Thank you Winney Farms "
Comments from a visitor on July 15, 2012: "I
pick at Winney's Farm each year. The current price for blueberries is $2.25
/pound and has remained the same for the last few years. They have lots of
varieties to pick so you get berries the entire blueberry season. There is
no charge to pick. This is not a farm for tourists - no hay rides, animals
to feed and pet, or food to purchase. It is a basic "pick your own" farm.
They do sell prepicked berries for $7.00/quart."
Schenectady County
- Buhrmaster Family Farm - U Pick
strawberries, Blueberries, raspberries, pre-cut Christmas trees
189 Saratoga Road, Route 50,
Scotia NY, 12302. Phone: 518-399-5931. Open: Saturday and Sunday
9:00am - 6:00pm; Monday to Friday 9:00am - 6:30pm. Strawberry
Patch Our "Pick Your Own" Strawberry Patch is open from mid-June
through August. Blueberries and raspberries in July. Family
owned and operated since 1946, Buhrmaster Family Farms never
fails to produce the most delicious fruits and vegetables, and
pick your own strawberries, along with the area's most beautiful
selection of fresh flowers. An farm, we also provide garden
supplies and premium landscaping mulch including, red mulch,
black mulch, cedar mulch, bark mulch, screened organic compost,
garden soil and topsoil for delivery or pick-up.And a Farm Market.
Click here for a link to our Facebook page. Family owned farm featuring CSA Program, Farm
Stand, Fruit, Vegetables, PYO Strawberries, Flowers. Your local
source for organic goodness!
Warren County
Washington County
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Apple Hill Orchard - apples, U-pick and
already picked
County Route 21, Whitehall, NY 12887. Phone: 518-796-7575.
Alternate Phone: 518-791-2441. Fax: 518-499-1633. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Monday to Sunday from 9am to 6pm;
September 7 to October 20. Directions: Go to Whitehall, New York and take
Route 4 East. Continue about four miles and take a right onto County Route
21. UPICK is .3 of a mile on the left. Payment: Cash, Check. We pick Macs,
Empires, Regular Cortlands, Red Cortlands, Red Delicious and limited Spies.
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Beloved Farm -
Uses natural growing practices, asparagus, blueberries, flowers, rhubarb,
U-pick and already picked, farm market, picnic area, birthday parties,
weddings and wedding parties, school tours
105 Mckie Hollow Road,
Cambridge, NY 12816. Phone: 518-677-8226. Email:
[email protected]. Open: See our website for current hours.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates:
Click here for picking updates. Directions: From Cambridge: Main Street
to Ashgrove Road. Right on Chestnut Hill Road. Left on McKie Hollow Road
(dirt road) about 1/2 mile. Yellow house, green shutters. From North
Bennington, Vermont: White Creek Road. Right onto Niles Road. At stop sign
turn right, Niles Road becomes Chestnut Hill Road. Follow Chestnut Hill Road
up a windy mountain. Go past Pompanuck Farm and take right onto McKie Hollow
Road (dirt road) about 1/2 mile.
Click here for a map and directions. Asparagus and Rhubarb: May to June,
Flowers: May to August, Blueberries and summer produce: July to September.
We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification.
Payment: Cash, only.
Click here for our Facebook page.
You can pick your own organic blueberries. Beloved farm standThe farm stand
is located across the road from our home with plenty of parking and
chickens. Your kids can feed the chickens the dropped blueberries by
throwing them over the fence. The chickens love it!(UPDATED: May 14, 2015,
JBS)
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Billy Bob's Orchard - apples, and prepicked
produce, school tours
720 County Road, Putnam Station, NY 12861. Phone:
(518) 547-8309. Email:
billy-bob'[email protected]. Open: Fall Hours: Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Payment: Cash, only.
- Fairview Orchard - U Pick Apples
11962 State Route 4,
Whitehall NY, 12887. Phone: 518-282-9616. Roadside Stand, Cider.
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Hand Melon Farm -
Uses integrated pest management practices,
blueberries, peppers, raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, tomatoes,
U-pick and already picked, farm market
533 Wilbur Avenue, Greenwich, NY
12834. Phone: 518-692-2376. Alternate Phone: 518-692-7502. Fax:
518-692-2376. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Beginning in
June with Strawberries; Wednesday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm and CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY.
Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries open typically the
beginning of June running through mid July; Blueberries follow shortly
thereafter (in 2020, blueberry picking is $3.75 per pound and started in mid-July; Raspberries begin late august; Tomatoes and Peppers open
Saturday and Sunday only the third weekend in august; Pick your own hours
are Monday through Friday 8 am to 5:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday 8am to 4:30
pm. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check,
Visa/MasterCard, Discover.
Click here for our Facebook page. We operate a Farm market on Rt 29 in
Greenwich, NY that carries a wide range of produce that we grow on the farm
but is not available for pick your own. This includes sweet corn, yellow and
green squash and beans, eggplant, watermelons, specialty fall items
including pumpkins, hot peppers and our famous Hand melons!. (UPDATED: July 21, 2020 JBS)
Comments from a visitor on May 21, 2009: "They also have
pick your own tomatoes and peppers and Fall Raspberries. The veggies picking
always starts the 3rd weekend of August and runs until supplies last. Last
years price was $15.00 per bushel. Bushel baskets themselves cost $2.00 each
(bring your own containers!) Fall Raspberries start around early September
(late August) and go until a hard frost. The light frosts make the berries
sweeter. There are 2 patches to pick from. "
Comments from a visitor on May
25, 2008: "They send me a post card to let us know what is ready for
picking. They have a large variety of PYO strawberries and they are very
well tended!"
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Hicks Orchard - U Pick apples, cherries, blueberries, raspberries
18 Hicks Road, Granville NY, 12832. Phone: 518-642-1788. Email:
[email protected]. And a Farm Market, Cider, Special Events.
Directions: Click here
for directions. Tart cherries, also known as sour, or pie cherries,
are best known as the key ingredient in desserts. They are also delicious in
main courses, salads, jams & jellies and beverages. Tart cherries are seldom
sold fresh in your local grocery store, so consider yourself lucky if you
live near a cherry orchard!! Montmorency is the most popular of the sour
cherry varieties, providing 95% of the sour cherries on the market. This
cherry has been cultivated and available for U-Pick at Hicks Orchard for
more than a century! We grow 4 different varieties of blueberries to provide
us with successive ripening that will span mid July through the end of
August. Blueberries are fun and easy to pick, and kids love them. The are
also a healthy food, full of antioxidants and anthocyanins which occur in
foods with deep blue and red colors.
Comments from a visitor on July 14, 2011: "I picked sour cherries at Hick's
Orchard last weekend and loved the farm. There is a wonderful store on site
with great prices on local honey as well as a selection of kitchen items.
The cherries were wonderful and reasonably priced at 1.60/lb. They also have
blueberries and apples in the fall. I live about an hour away and it was
worth the drive. So many of the farms closer to Albany have started charging
just to enter. I used to take my autistic son with me (he doesn't pick or
eat anything) and I now have to pay just to take him with me. I don't go
back to those places."
Comments from a visitor on May 01, 2009: "Just visiting your site for
the first time, looking for local strawberry picking. Just a note to tell
anyone interested, that my family has picked apples & berries at Hick's
Orchards in Washington County for three generations. If you're not finding
satisfaction in Saratoga County, come on up! It's a family owned and
oriented orchard with plenty of fun for the kids and very reasonable prices
(no hidden charges!). I highly recommend it!"
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Liebigs' Strawberry Ridge Farm -
blueberries, raspberries (red), raspberries
(Autumn, red), raspberries (black), raspberries (Autumn, black),
strawberries, U-pick and already picked, picnic area, farm animals, school
tours
66 Middleton Road, North Granville, NY 12832. Phone: 518-642-1385.
Open: Pick you own strawberries are available from early to mid June through
early June; The farm is open 7 am to 7 pm seven days a week; U pick black
raspberries are available in late June/early July and red raspberries are
available in mid - August through the first hard frost occurence of the
fall. Directions: Liebigs' Strawberry Ridge Farm is located on Middleton
Road in the hamlet of Truthville, which is part of the township of
Granville, NY. The most immediate way to find the farm is take County Route
12 off of State Route 22. Once on County Route 12, look for Middleton Road
(appx. one half mile from Route 22) and travel 3/10's of a mile. The farm is
on the right hand side.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Located in Granville, New York, Strawberry Ridge is a 118-acre,
family-owned farm nestled along the banks of the picturesque Mettowee River
in Washington County, near the New York-Vermont border. We grow more than a
dozen varieties of crops and specialize in U-pick strawberries, raspberries,
blueberries, pumpkins and other fall produce. We also raise a herd of
Scottish Highland cattle, which are sustained exclusively on a grass-fed
diet.(UPDATED: June 14, 2018, JBS)
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Moses Vegetable Farm
- corn (sweet), peppers,
pumpkins, tomatoes, other vegetables, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, and
prepicked produce, gift shop
Route 67, Eagle Bridge, NY 11111. Phone:
518-686-7729. Directions: Intersection of Route 67 & 22 Crops are usually
available in May, October. Open: call for hours. This is the famous farmland
that once belonged to Grandma Moses, inherited by her children and
grand-children who operate it today. Customers say they are renowned for the
variety and quality of the vegetables they grow. One visitor says: "WORTH
THE TRIP! Check them out!".
Click here for a link to our Facebook page.
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Sbardella Orchards - apples
141 Manchester Road, Hampton, NY.
Phone: 802-345-2704. Email us at:
[email protected]. Directions:
Click here for a map. Open: Please see the
Orchard Hours page for hours and more information.We
are a pick your own apple orchard located in Hampton, New York. (on the
NY/VT border) . We will be opening on
only one day in September for U-pick and will be picking early Macintosh apples. We also have
cider doughnuts, apple cider, maple syrup, honey, and animals for the kids
to see! (ADDED: August 29, 2008,
suggested by a visitor)
Comments from a visitor on August 29, 2008:
"Macintosh, Cortland, Northern Spies all pick your own! Honey, maple syrup,
and fresh cider from local providers as well."
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Stuberry Acres -
strawberries, blueberries, raspberries (Spring, red),
raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (black),
1483 County Route 49,
Argyle, NY 12809. Phone: 518-638-8926. Email:
[email protected]. Open: July - September Every Day 8 am to 8 pm.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
(formerly known as "Stewarts Berry Farm")
Comments from a visitor on September 26, 2010: " It's
beautiful family owned farm that currently has pick your own fruit. I
believe they also have a roadside stand down the street as well. Friendly,
beautiful, local family environment. Absolutely LOVE it! I have been picking
there for the last couple of years and tell everyone I can to go there. The
berries are amazing and there are always plenty to pick. The black
raspberries (not blackberries) are unbelievable! This is just a
friendly, local family owned farm that is expanding and has great pick your
own!!! Black raspberries (that are huge and absolutely
unbelievable)"
Fresh Fruit |
Harvesting Dates* |
Tart Cherries
|
July 1-July 25 |
Blueberries |
July 15 -
August 25 |
Summer Raspberries |
July 15 - August 15 |
Apples |
Mid-July - Late October |
Fall Raspberries |
Sept 3 - Oct 31 (or hard freeze) |
|
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Apples: |
|
Lodi |
Mid July |
McIntosh |
Mid
September thru Mid October |
Cortland |
Mid
September thru Mid October |
Empire |
Late
September thru Late October |
Macoun |
Late
September thru Late October |
Liberty |
Late
September thru Late October |
Red Delicious |
Late
September thru Late October |
Jonagold |
Late
September thru Late October |
Mutsu |
Early
October thru Late October |
Northern Spy
|
Early
October thru Late October |
Golden Delicious |
Mid October
thru Late October |
|
|
Fall Raspberries |
Sept 3 -
Oct 31 (or hard freeze) |
|