Baker, Columbia and Union Counties, north Florida U-Pick Farms - 2024 PickYourOwn.ORG

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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

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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   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know!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 2024, and other timely information:

Notes for December 2024: Crop growth is slowing down, except for Christmas tree farms and if you live in southern California, southern Texas, Florida or along the Gulf coast where citrus are starting, and believe it or not, the blueberry and strawberry season in those areas is about to begin. See your state harvest calendar . This year, much of the country is still seeing mild weather, so lettuce, peas, broccoli, cabbage  and other greens are thriving.  And this is a good time to get a canner and  learn how to preserve foods for the winter, like canning some applesauce, apple butter or jam, which make great gifts. As do your own homemade specialty liqueurs! How about homemade cranberry sauce or a pumpkin pie made from a real pumpkin for the holidays? 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. A fun winter activity is to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me!

Valentine's Day - February 14 - See this website for Valentines Day history, facts and Amazon's top picks for fast, easy, inexpensive gifts for the man, woman or children in your life!

Easter will be April 4, 2021 - if you want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt!

 

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!

Baker, Columbia and Union Counties, north Florida U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county

Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map. For other areas in northern Florida see the area list on this page.

Note about strawberries in Florida: There are a few strawberry u-pick farms in Florida open during the entire season, which lasts from December through April). Most commercial farms do not open their fields to the general public until the end of the season, which is usually in April (depending on the weather).
Blueberries start in early April!

• Florida's fruit and vegetable festivals
• Florida citrus harvest calendar (when to go pick oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes)
• Other crop availability / harvest schedule - click here

Baker County

• Grape Expectations - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, grapes, restrooms, school tours
  10783 Burnsed And Crawford Road, Glen Saint Mary, FL 32040. Phone: 904 259 2290. Email: neilodonnell@marketmastersse.com. Open: all day Saturday and Sunday; All weekday evenings after 6 pm by appointment Only - for appointment call (904) 525-0038.; Starting the last week in August, ending the first week in October. Directions: I-10 west to exit 333 (glen street mary) go right on route 125 cross over Route 90 approximately 1/2 miles Route 139B (EZ stop on the left) turn right on 139B first road on right is Burnsed and Crawford turn right 3rd house on the right vineyard in the front along with sign Grape Expectations. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals.

Columbia County

• Bailey's Farm - Tomatoes, Peas, Beans, Potatoes, Okra, Squash, Cucumbers, Corn, Peanuts
  Route 2, Box 1631, Lake City, FL 32024. Phone: 386-752-3970. Open: June 1st - July
  7-8pm closed on Wednesday. Directions: Intersection CR 131 and Route 240.
  Comments from a visitor on June 03, 2010: "Just spoke the Mrs. Bailey and due to health reasons they were unable to do a u-pick this year (2010)."
• Hatch's Blueberry Patch - ORGANIC, blueberries, restrooms, picnic area
  329 Southwest Elim Church Road, Fort White, FL 32038. Phone: 352-316-0745. Alternate Phone: 386-497-2303. Email: Lisabarcia@hotmail.com. Open: Sunday through Saturday from 7 am to 7 pm; U pick Farm opens when the blueberries ripen which is a different time every year but usually around the first of May. Directions: Payment: Cash, only. All organic blueberries.
• Tree-O Groves - peaches
  140 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Lake Alfred, FL 33850. Phone: 863-956-3175. Email: treeopeaches@gmail.com. Open: weekends in April from 8AM until 4PM; Join us on Saturday or Sunday to pick your own peaches. Bring the family. This is a great place to experience picking your own fresh peaches. We provide buckets and will bag the peaches for you. This peach orchard is located minutes from the Lake Alfred Post Office. There is shade from old oak trees. Formerly called Lake Alfred Peaches. Farm fresh Florida peaches U-Pick for only $2/lb., $20/bag, or 2 bags for $30. We supply bags.
• Mary Perry - U-Pick Apples, Pears
  Rt 4 Box 285 , Lake City, FL 32024. Phone: 904-752-1556. Open: Saturday from 9 am to noon, 4 pm to 6 pm and Monday to Friday from 8 am to noon, closed Sunday; open only in season (typically during June to mid July). Directions: Between CR 252 & CR 242 on County Line Rd NOTE: I haven't been able to confirm this information yet, and their phone just goes to a generic answering machine that does not identify the owner.

Union County

• Dukes Family Farms - strawberries,
  7669 SW CR 796, Lake Butler, FL. Phone: 386-867-0107.Email: dukesfamilyfarm1980@gmail.com. Open: see their website.
  (ADDED: March 11, 2024, JBS)
• John's Blueberries - No pesticides are used blueberries, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available
  7839 Southwest 126th Avenue, Lake Butler, FL 32054. Phone: 386-496-1747. Email: sackhauser@gmail.com. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website is gone; There's nothing else about them on the internet, so I assume they have closed. If you have any information to the contrary, please write me. Sunday through Saturday 7 am till dark until July 31st. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, only. Blueberries are very inexpensive!.
• Hipp Farms LLC - blueberries, porta-potties
  7940 Sw 49th Avenue, Lake Butler, FL 32054. Phone: (352) 222-1515. Alternate Phone: (352) 339-2216. Email: tahipp@yahoo.com. Open: Saturday 10 am to 7; Sunday 1 pm to 7. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: see web page for directions. Click here for a map and directions. April thru May. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx. U Pick blueberries. We produce the highest quality southern highbush blueberries while we respect the environment and preserve resources. We have nine different varieties of blueberries to satisfy every palate. Hipp Farms Facebook page.  (UPDATED: April 24, 2021). (ADDED: April 10, 2019)

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