Northeastern Missouri U-Pick Farms - 2023 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Northeastern Missouri? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Northeastern Missouri, 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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!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!

Northeastern Missouri U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2023, by county

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

Adair County

• Lost Branch Blueberry Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, herbs or spices, porta-potties are available, picnic area you may bring your own food, school tours
  21507 Lost Branch Way, Brashear, MO 63533. Phone: (541) 228-8173. Email: Rybroca@gmail.com. Open: Times vary - see website or Facebook for daily updates during the season. Directions: Take highway 6 east (south of Kirksville). Go approximately 5 1/2 miles and turn north (left) on Lost Branch Way. Go about 6/10 of a mile and you will see our sign on the left. See website for more directions. Click here for a map and directions. Check our website or Facebook for updates as to when we will open this season; Generally, June 24 through the month of July. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Park like atmosphere with a small waterfall & pond and a winding path through the herb garden with 30+ different plants. Asparagus for sale typically in May. We also have Blueberry Jam & Muffins for sale during blueberry season. We have nice, manicured, grass rows and easy access. We also provide bags and buckets in which to put the bags. (UPDATED: May 09, 2021)

Audrain County

• Hickory Ridge Orchard - apples, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
  24688 Audrain Road 820, Mexico, MO 65265. Phone: (573) 721-1415. Email: contact@hickoryridgeorchard.com. Open: Monday and Wednesday, Closed; Tuesday and Thursday to Saturday, from 10am to 6pm; Sunday, from 12pm to 6pm, August 1 to September 15; Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm; Sunday, 12pm to 6pm, September 15 to October 31. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: February 16, 2018)

Chariton County

Clark County

Knox County

Lewis County

• Blue Heron Orchard - ORGANIC, apples, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, prepicked produce, school tours
  32974 220th Street, Canton, MO 63435. Phone: 573-655-4291. Email: blueheronorchard@centurytel.net. Directions: From Quincy, Illinois: Highway 24 West to US 61 North. Exit Highway C at La Grange, Missouri, turn right (east). Come into La Grange turn left at junction B, and go 2.3 miles (North). Turn Left at Road 220. (Look for Red Apple signs on right.) Go .7 miles, Blue Heron Orchard on Left. . click here for a map and directions. click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in August, September, October. Open: Sundays 12 pm until 4 pm Saturdays 9 am until 4 pm Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays 10 am until 5 pm By appointment also. The main harvest begins in late August with Gala Apples and continues through mid to late October with Wine Saps. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check. Heirloom Tomatoes, Peppers, Squash: summer/winter, Basil. Spring has arrived! Early cool crops are producing. We have 18 different varieties of Tomatoes started. Most other crops will be ready in end of June. Remember: Call ahead!
  Comments from a visitor on August 03, 2012: "Loved it, very friendly people. "

Linn County

Macon County

• West Orchards - apples, peaches, plums, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), U-pick and already picked, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
  25875 Jewell Avenue, Macon, MO 63552. Phone: 660-651-7582. Alternate Phone: 660-385-3750. Email: danwest@centurytel.net. 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 Macon Missouri go 5 miles north on highway 63 , turn left (west) on AX (Axtell) , go 3/4 mile , turn south on Jewell , 3/4 mile to Orchard. click here for a map and directions. Apples: August 1st to October 15th. Payment: Cash, Check. We have 17 varieties of apples including , Pristene (our 1st summer apple and super eating as well as applesauce apple) , Mutsu Crispin , Arkansas Black , Jonagold, Honeycrisp , Rome Beauty , Stamared (Winesap variety) Jonafree (very close to the old fashion Jonathon) , Senshu , Redfree , Gala , Liberty and more. Our objective is to provide wholesome low spray fruit that taste great! Come on out to the orchard. For a small fee, We do tours for local groups from Senior Citizens , Pre-School to Kindergarten through High School. We are a U-Pick orchard and love to have families and individuals come out to pick their own fresh fruit! Orchard Opens around the 1st of August with our 1st apples variety being the sprightly tasting and beautiful apple, The "Pristine". We also will have at that time plums and some peaches if the season is good.

Marion County

Monroe County

Pike County

Putnam County

Ralls County

Randolph County

Scotland County

Shelby County

Sullivan County

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

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children's consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers

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