Southeastern Missouri U-Pick Farms - 2023 PickYourOwn.ORG

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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!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

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

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

Bollinger County

• Trace Creek Blues - blueberries,
  Cr 828 Route 1 Box 1685, Glenallen, MO 63751. Phone: 573-238-2878. Email: lindalw@hughes.net. Directions: From Marble Hill, take Highway 34 west about 9 miles. Turn right on Highway DD. Go 4 miles. At the bottom of a long hill, turn left on CR 828. We are the first driveway on the right. From Fredericktown, take Highway 67 south. Turn left on Highway A at Cherokee Pass. Go 10 miles. Turn right on Highway M, and go 1/10th of a mile. Turn left on Highway DD, drive 8 miles, and turn right on CR 828. We are the first driveway on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in June. Open: Mid June, by appointment only. Blueberries ripen in mid-June. Payment: Cash, Check. Check out our hand-hewed log cabin, hand woven crafts, stained glass crafts, and one man bandsaw sawmill.

Butler County

Cape Girardeau County

• Alelne's Garden - Blueberry, Blackberry, Raspberry, restrooms, picnic area, tours of the operation, group tours, school tours
  4906 State Hwy Z, Gordonville, MO 63701. Phone: (573) 579-6208. Email: alene6208@gmail.com. Open: during picking season (typically June, July, August): Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9am to 1pm.. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards . you pick: Blueberries, Blackberries & Raspberries. Tour and visit the building structures and the flowerbeds. Answer your gardening questions. Click here for our Facebook page. pick your own crops, . (ADDED: May 28, 2023)
• Illers Top of the Hill Berry Farm - Blueberries
  Millersville, MO 63766. Phone: 573-243-8301. Phone: 573-204-0937. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website and Facebook pages are gone or outdated - I presume they have closed. Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me. Directions: Exit 99 off I-55. Take US-61 west to Jackson. At intersection of US-61 and US-72 take US-72 west for 8 miles. Look for our sign on left.) U-pick blueberries or purchase them already picked for you. Call first. (UPDATED: May 06, 2013, JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on July 01, 2016: "I have picked over 100 pounds of berries each of the last 3 years at Illers. I just received a notecard from them today about opening soon. They have pick our own or prepicked available. Just wanted to update you about them as I plan to return and pick 200 pounds this year! My husband has a fruit smoothie with blueberries every morning and we've run out months before it is time to pick again, so my fingers will definitely be stained blue this month:)"
• Knowlan Family Farm - Family Farm Beef, Pasture raised and finished right on the farm, apples, blueberries, nectarines, pears, peaches, pumpkins, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, gift shop, restrooms, farm animals, school tours
  3243 State Highway 34, Burfordville, MO 63739. Phone: 573 204 3831. Email: info@knowlanfamilyfarm.com. Open: Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: September 02, 2016)

Carter County

Dent County

Dunklin County

Iron County

Madison County

Mississippi County

New Madrid County

Oregon County

• Cardoza Blueberry Farm - ORGANIC, blueberries
  Intersection of Hwy 160 & Route JJ, Alton, MO 65600. Phone: (417) 764-3792. Open: Monday through Saturday, 7:30am-dusk; Sundays 2:30 pm to dusk. Directions: From West Plains, east 15 miles on Hwy 160, at Route JJ. Watch for signs. Organically grown. (UPDATED: September 02, 2016, JBS)

Pemiscot County

Perry County

Reynolds County

Ripley County

Scott County

• Beggs Berry World - u-pick strawberries, pre-picked strawberries,
  190 County Rd. 332, Benton, MO 63736. Phone: (573) 545-3881. Alternate Phone: 573-576-8101. Email: cbeggs39@hotmail.com. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website and Facebook pages are gone or outdated - I presume they have closed. Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me.April to mid-October, 7 days a week, from 8 am to 7 pm. Directions: Exit 80 off I-55. Take Hwy 77 east. Left onto County Road 332. Look for our sign. Fabulous homegrown produce.
  Comments from a visitor on March 16, 2010: "THE BEST STRAWBERRIES EVER"
• McDonald's Muscadines - Muscadines, grapes,
  998 highway Zz, Sikeston, MO 63801. Phone: (314) 223-8798. Alternate Phone: (573) 471-9431. Email: garymc98@gmail.com. Open: Saturdays and Sundays 1 pm to 5 mid September through mid October or call for hours or appointment. Directions: From the intersection of State highway BB and ZZ go west a quarter of a mile and turn south between the barn and white house and go south 200 yards past the horses. Vineyard is on the left. Blow up the map to Satellite resolution and see the vines. Click here for a map and directions. Mid September to Mid October. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: September 01, 2021)

Shannon County

Stoddard County

• Shelton Berry Farm - Uses natural growing practices, asparagus, blackberries, blueberries, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm market, restrooms
  4372 County Road 651, Bernie, MO 63822. Phone: (573) 281-9360. Email: jason@qulin.net. Open: Blueberries and Blackberries are in season Monday to Saturday from 9am to 3pm and Asparagus from March 1st to May 15th. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (ADDED: June 12, 2018)

Wayne 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)

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

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