Fayette, Pickaway and Ross counties in central Ohio U-Pick Farms - 2020 PickYourOwn.org

Find a pick-your-own farm near you! Then learn to can and freeze! Since 2002! We update continuously; Beware the copycat websites!

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Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Fayette, Pickaway and Ross counties in central Ohio? Farms are open and safe! Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Fayette, Pickaway and Ross counties in central Ohio, 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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!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!   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know!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 October 2020, and other timely information:

Notes for October 2020: Summer is almost here! Strawberry season is finished in all but the far northern ands cooler areas. Blueberries, blackberries are in season in most areas, also tomatoes, peaches and most vegetables . Check your area's copy calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal updates.

Now, more than ever, going to a farm, being outside, away from crowds, getting fresh, local produce, makes more sense than ever before! It's a fun, safe and educational to pick some fresh berries, fruit and veggies and more, then come back here to learn how to freeze, can, make jam, salsa and much more! Of course, check with the farm before you go, both to check on crop availability and hours.  We also have a state-by-state guide to Farm COVID-19 requirements 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, using similar sounding names.  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!

Canners, both waterbath canners and pressure canners, are getting hard to find as people are doing more home canning than ever before. You can still get them online (see links at left) but prices are going up as the less expensive models are selling out.  Food dehydration is becoming a popular and inexpensive alternative; see this page about drying your own fruits and vegetables and where to get a food dryer.

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!

See these pages to find a local Strawberry Festival, or a Cherry or cherry blossom festival or a Blueberry festival. Some may still be held in 2020.

Fayette, Pickaway and Ross counties in central Ohio U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2020, by county

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

Fayette County

Pickaway County

  • Columbus Blueberry Farm (formerly Blueberry Valley) - UPDATE: June 13, 2019: The owner tells me they are now permanently closed 
    South Bloomfield, OH 43103. P  (UPDATED: July 20, 2019, JBS) 
  • Pickens Tree Farm - Uses natural growing practices, corn (sweet), cucumbers, onions, strawberries, restrooms, school tours
    10501 Cochran Road, Williamsport, OH 43164. Phone: 740-412-8139. Alternate Phone: 740-869-2888. Fax: 740-869-3674. Email: jpstrawberry14@gmail.com . Open: UPDATE for 2019, Their website is gone; Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open?  If so, please write me, their last reported hours were Strawberry Picking Monday to Sunday, from 8 am to 6 pm, July 1 to October 15 weather permitting. Directions: 12 miles West of Circleville, 1 mile away from Westfall High School. Turn right on Cochran road, follow the arrows. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Healthy foods grown in our garden, taste delicious and are fresh.
  • Rhoads Farm Market Garden Center and Floral Shop - pick your own pumpkin or reserve your Christmas tree
    1051 State Route 56 E., Circleville, OH. Phone: 740-474-2028
    In October, pick your own pumpkin or reserve your Christmas tree at Rhoad's (the first two weekends in October).
  • Stir Family Farm -  Certified Organic, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, other berries, pumpkins,
    8050 Madison Walnut Rd, Ashville, OH 43103. Phone: 740-497-2935. Email: stirfamilyfarm@gmail.com. Open: UPDATE for 2019, Their website/Facebook page says they will no longer offer Pick-your-own There will likely not be any upick of berries in the future seasons due to recent state laws which created a huge burden on small farmers.; Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 am to 6:00 p.m, Sundays 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Hours subject to change with availability of berries and produce. Closed Mondays. May 15 through October 31. Directions: Take SR 674 to Marcy Road Go west. Approximately 1/2 mile, turn left which winds into Madison Walnut Road 8050 is on the north side of the road. Go back a half mile lane to the picking field, stables and farm market. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page.  Near Slate Run Park. (UPDATED: July 20, 2019, JBS) 
  • Wright's Pickaway Farm - asparagus, raspberries (black), strawberries, U-pick and already picked, restrooms
    7884 Darby Road, Circleville, OH 43113. Phone: 740 477-8432. Email: info@wrightspickawayfarm.com. Open: UPDATE for 2018, Their website is gone; Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open?  If so, please write me, their last reported hours were Monday through Saturday 8 am to 9 pm; Sunday 2 pm to 9 pm. The Asparagus season runs mid April through June 10th; The Strawberry season runs the last few days in May through June 14th: The Black Raspberry season starts around June 18th and runs through July 1st. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.  

Ross County

  • Hirsch Fruit Farm - apples (limited picking dates), pumpkins
    12846 State Route 772, Chillicothe, OH 45601. Phone: 740-775-7055. Fax: 740-774-3070. Email: hirschfruit@horizonview.net. Open: all year, Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday (September-October only-1 pm to 5 p.m. Fruit butters, Apple Harvest House September 17-18, orchard tours, pick-your-own apples, apple-butter making, horse-drawn wagon rides, food and more. Hirsch Fruit Farm has many different varieties of homegrown apples available including Golden & Red Delicious, Honeycrisp, Cortland, Jonathon, Melrose, Jonagold, Grimes Golden and Fuji. We also make our own fresh, sweet cider here at Hirsch's with no additives or preservatives. It is a great, taste tempting treat whether you like it hot or cold. Hirsch's Cider is the perfect drink for Halloween parties and fall get togethers. For your fall decorating, we have pumpkins in all sizes, many different gourds, squash, corn shocks, straw bales and hardy mums. Click here for a link to our Facebook page..  (UPDATED: July 20, 2019, JBS) 

 

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


The Presto Pressure
canners are out
of stock, but Tfal's
are available!


Above is the
2020 version of
the Ball Blue Book