Upper Peninsula of Michigan U-Pick Farms - 2023 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Upper Peninsula of Michigan? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, 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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!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! As inflation remains high, see this page for cost-saving measures for getting fruit and vegetables and home canning.
 If you are having a hard time finding canning lids, I've used these, and they're a great price & ship in 2 days.

New! Road tripping and camping is a great way to have a fun, safe and inexpensive family trip. The national and state parks and monuments are open, and campgrounds usually cost between $10 and $40 per night. September to November is the best camping weather.  See our new website Road Tripping and Camping.com for tips, tricks, guides, checklists and info about parks, monuments and other places to visit.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, Active Federal facilities even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas

Note: Beware the copycat websites like the one that stole our name and uses .farm extension: they copied my work and do NOT even update the info! I make updates EVERY day. They use tech tricks to get higher rankings, but have many more inaccuracies and out-dated info. Obviously, I cannot check every farm every day, but I do check as many as I can every day, and respond to all requests.  They don't. Don't support the scammers!

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!   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know! This website is supported by purchases you make through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!

What's in season in December 2023, and other timely information:

Notes for December 2023: Summer is almost over and that means apples are here (see this new page for Apple Orchards in your area!), and except in northern areas, peaches and blueberries are finished. Some crops continue until frost, like raspberries, blackberries, figs, corn and tomatoes. Check your area's specific crop calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal updates.

See these pages to find a local Apple festival, and other festivals. We have a extensive guide to apple varieties and a guide to peach varieties. Also recipes, canning and freezing directions for apples, tomatoes, corn blueberries, peaches, etc.

And don't forget CORN MAZES are open now - find a local maze here.

See our comprehensive list of 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. The worst is the one that stole our name but ends with .farm.  (Yes, I've got lawyers on it)  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 are a great way to save money on clothes, toys, books, etc, They occur in both the Spring and Fall See our companion website to find a local community or church kid's consignment sale!

Upper Peninsula of Michigan U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2023, by county

Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map

Alger County

• Ostanek's Strawberries - 2023 Permanently closed
  N1321 State Rd 67, Trenary, MI 49891. Open: UPDATE for 2023, A visitor tells me the farm is permanently closed.
  A visitor writes on July 20, 2023:
  "This farm, Ostanek's Strawberries, in Alger County MI has been closed for some time.

Baraga County

Chippewa County

• Centennial Cranberry Farm - tour, harvest video, cranberry machinery, Cranberries (not U-pick)
  30957 W Wildcat Road, Paradise, MI 49768. Phone: 906-942-3314. Email: shouse@jamadots.com. Directions: M-123 to Paradise - 10 mi. N, turn left on Wildcat Road at sign, 2 mi. on left, follow signs. OK, it is not a PYO, but how many cranberry farms have a tour? Cranberry sauce, butter, salsa, grilling sauce, dried & potpourri made from our own cranberries, tour, harvest video, cranberry machinery, photos, gift shop, bus tours by appt, fresh cranberries in Oct, will mail order. Historic farm 128 yrs. old-gift shop located in old post office. Close parking - very short tour walk.

Delta County

• Pellegrini's Strawberry Farm - strawberries, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available
  2702 16.5 Road, Escanaba, MI 49829. Phone: 906-786-9084. Open: See our Facebook Page or Website for Picking Information; Call Ahead for Picking and Orders; Pellegrini Strawberry Farm will be open for the season starting Wednesday, July 3rd, at 8 am. Directions: Located 10 miles West of Escanaba, Michigan. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We have one field ready for Wednesday July 3rd. Be sure to come early...we will be open until picked out. You may want to call before driving out, 786-9084. More picking dates will be announced as the berries ripen. See you at the farm!. Strawberry season is usually only about 3 weeks long starting the last week in June. Warmer days will mean a shorter season. Colder days will mean a longer season. Pellegrinis Strawberry Farm

Dickinson County

• Pellegrini's Strawberry Farm - blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries (red), rhubarb, strawberries,
  N-1155 River Rd, Vulcan, MI 49892. Phone: 906-563-8577. Open: call for hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries are usually available by the 4th of July. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers.

Gogebic County

Houghton County

• A-1 Farms - U-Pick Strawberries
  State Highway M-38, Nisula, MI. Phone: (906) 338-291. Directions: 8 South of M-38 on Hulkonen Road, Nisula, MI.
• Crane Berry Farm - strawberries,
  44416 Paradise Rd, Chassell, MI 49916. Phone: (906) 523-6191. Open: Usually beginning in late June or early July; Call for hours. Directions: Paradise Road, half-way between Broemer Road and Boundary Road (Near Haarala Rd). Mapquest shows an incorrect location. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
• Gierke Blueberry Farm - blueberries, restrooms,
  37915 Klingville Road, Chassell, MI 49916. Phone: (906) 523-6112Directions: US 41, to North Klingville Road, 1.5 miles on the right, look for our sign. Crops are usually available in August. Open: Daylight Hours, every day of the week. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. Project Fresh Coupons accepted. Click here for a link to our Facebook page. In 2022, as prior years, $2/lb, self serve, self pick, bring your own containers  (UPDATED: July 4, 2022, JBS)
• Larry Monette - U-Pick/Fresh Picked Strawberries
  57225 Traprock Valley Road, Calumet, MI. Phone: 906-337-1884.
• Makinen Farm - U-Pick Raspberries, Uses natural growing practices
  40326 Lower Worham Road, Chassell, MI 49916. Phone: 906-523-9018. Fax: 906-523-0113. Email: a.c.morrissey@worldnet.att.net. Directions: From US-41 in Chassell, drive west on 5th Street (also known as the Chassell-Painesdale Road) for 1 1/4 miles to the first cross road. Turn left onto Pike River Road and proceed south for about 1 1/2 miles until you reach Lower Worham Road. Turn right and drive to the first driveway on the left side. A sign will be posted at the entrance. The raspberry crop is begins to ripen during the month of July following the local strawberry season.  Open: During the berry season, we are open daily 8 am to 12:30, weather permitting. For an additional charge, we also take orders for people who do not wish to pick their own berries. We will supply the berry containers at no additional charge to you.  We follow organic methods, but are not certified.  Payment: Cash or local checks only.
• Norman Forsman Farm - U-Pick Strawberries
  51361 Lake Annie Road, US 41 Quincy, MI. Phone: (906) 482-4467.
• Niemela Family Growers - U-Pick/Fresh Picked Strawberries
  39466 North Tapiola Road, Chassell, MI. Phone: 906-523-4362.
• Henry Ohtonen - U-Pick Strawberries
  Klingville Road, Chassell, MI. Phone: (906) 523-4044.

Iron County

Keweenaw County

Luce County

Mackinac County

Marquette County

Menominee County

• Jasper's Sugar Bush - maple syrup
  1867 W County Road 374, Carney, MI 49812. Phone: 800-646-2753. Email: jasper@dreamscp.com. Directions: From Carney MI, 7 mi. E of Carney on County Road 374. A full variety of delicious pure maple products including: syrup, cream, candy & sugar. We ship anywhere. Always open, best to call first.

Ontonagon County

Schoolcraft County

• Rondeau's Ruff Acres - strawberries, blueberries and raspberries
  11812 W Spielmacher Rd, Cooks, Mi 49817. Phone: 906-644-2777, We pick or u-pick . Piedmontes, beef cattle, (Italian breed, lower in cholesterol), tree seed collector and distributor (Red and White Pine, Jack Pine, Northern Red Oad and Beech Nut seeds). Distributor for Bag a Nut machines, for rent or sale. Directions: In Cooks, 12 miles W of Manistique. Turn on 442, off US-2, 1-1/2 miles on 442 thru village of Cooks. At top of big hill, left on Spielmacher Road, 1/2 mile down on the left side.
• Troyer's Market Garden - permanently closed
  Manistique, MI. UPDATE: July 03, 2020: The owner tells me they are now permanently closed .
  
  

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

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