2024 Greensboro Triad Area of North Carolina Corn U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Corn U-Pick Orchards in Greensboro Triad Area of North Carolina in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for corn that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have corn farms that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

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! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

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Alamance County

• Iseley Farms - ORGANIC, Strawberries, Flowers, Pumpkin, Vegetables, Beans, Broccoli, Cabbage, Corn, Cucumber, Herb, Honey, Onions, Peppers, Potatoes, Squash, Tomatoes, Mums, Hay Rides
  2980 Burch Bridge Road, Burlington, NC 27217. Phone: (336) 584-3323. Email: iseleyfarms@bellsouth.net. Open: UPDATE for 2021, 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, last reported hours were Strawberry Hours Mid-April through Mid-June are Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm, closed on Sunday, Hours will depend on berry availability this season; Call ahead to find out. Directions: From downtown Burlington take NC 87 North to Elmira St. turn right across railroad track, Elmira Street becomes Burch Bridge Road. At city limits, farm is 3.3 miles from RR crossing on left. Click here for a map and directions. . Phone: (336) 584-6473 welcomes, school groups, church groups, home-schooled groups, playschool and preschool groups to enjoy strawberry picking in the spring and the pumpkin patch & hayrides in the month of October Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday 9 am to 4 pm; May 1 thru October 31. Crop availability: Okra - July-late October Beets - July-September Organic lettuce - Spring & Fall Broccoli. Third week in October: daycare, hayrides.
  Comments from a visitor on July 02, 2009: "The strawberries are not organic. I visited in late May and spoke with the farmer, Jane Iseley. She gave me some detail about how she limits her use of pesticides to the stage before fruit emerges. Her other crops are organically grown I believe."

Davie County

• Galliher Farm - Certified Organic, beans, broad beans, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg,
  183 Garwood Rd, Mocksville, NC 27028. Phone: 336-940-6784. Email: galliherfarm@gmail.com. Open: UPDATE for 2020, Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me . Directions: US Highway 64 east of Mocksville go 3.5 miles Garwood road turns left follow Garwood road 14 mile farm on left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. 02">Galliher Farm US Highway 64 east of Mocksville go 3.5 miles Garwood road turns left follow Garwood road 1/4 mile farm on leftproduce will be available starting in late April going thru November. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organicorganic certification will be completed in April or may by ICS certifiers in ND.we are the largest organic fruit and vegetable producers in Davie county, we also raise beef cows and hogs on pasture and sell meat from those.we sell our veg.and fruit thru a CSA and at farmington farmers market or you can pick up at farm.
• Hilltop Orchard - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, corn (sweet), peaches, U-pick and already picked
  555 Ijames Church Road, Mocksville, NC 27028. Phone: 336-492-7246. Open: call or see their Facebook page for hours and availability. Directions: I40 to exit 170 \(Mocksville\) 601 North toward Yadkinville Turn left on Ijames Church Road Go approximately 1-12 miles Orchard is on the left at the top of the hill. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. I40 to exit 170 (Mocksville) 601 North toward Yadkinville Turn left on Ijames Church Road Go approximately 1-1/2 miles Orchard is on the left at the top of the hillEarly to Mid July through Early August is our typical season. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. (UPDATED: May 25, 2016)

Forsyth County

• Smith Hollow Farm - PYO Flowers, WEDDINGS, Horse RIDING LESSONS, CHRISTMAS SANTA visits, CORN MAZE, PUMPKIN PATCH, EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA,
  5920 Smith Hollow Lane, Kernersville, NC 27284. Phone: (336) 813-2409. Email: SMITHHOLLOWFARM@GMAIL.COM. Open: Spring to Christmas. Click here for a map and directions. . Open They have a hayride, a shop, a bakery, a concessions stand, a snack shack overlooking a pond, a flower field to pick your own flowers (I was told this was new this year), a few lawn games like darts, tetherball, and rubber duck racing, and sweet potato launching. I was surprised at how big the farm was, and ended up spending all afternoon there. They also have a wedding location by the pond, and lots of farm animals, though they discourage you from petting or feeding them. And while their summer fest is over, they prep the corn field to make a cornmaze for their Fall on the Farm event. Pumpkins and corn maze: Every Saturday and Sunday September 24th through November 6th. We will be open for corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayride, animal viewing & more!. Christmas: We have a magical season planned with photos with Santa, Christmas crafts to enjoy creating with family, tractor rides, hot chocolate, Christmas games and activities, bon fire and s’mores, letter to Santa, farm animals and more! Easter: Join us for an Egg-stra special time! Easter egg hunts going on all day, hayride, Easter crafts, animal viewing, concessions and more; Date/ Time: 2 weekends before Easter from 11am-5pm and Easter day 1pm-5pm. No reservation needed for this event! Egg hunts are ongoing all dayWeddings: is the perfect place for a romantic county wedding. Nestled in a hollow, down a private dirt road, the farm overlooks a beautiful stocked pond, horse pastures, old oak trees and beautiful landscaped grounds. The 1941 restored farm house provides the bride with a spacious private dressing room, including full length mirrors and full bath. Farm house accommodations also include prep kitchen and honeymoon suite. The grooms house offers kitchen, full bath and plenty of space for the men to dress and socialize. The covered area overlooking the pond provides great catering accommodations and beautiful rehearsal dinner seatingcreates a unique experience for your special day and friendly staff will be there to help every step of the way. Come make your wedding dreams a reality! (ADDED: August 7, 2023, JBS)

Guilford County

• Bernie's Berries - Strawberries, Cantaloupe, Corn, Cucumber, Squash, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Watermelon
  6126 Jongail Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407. Phone: (336) 852-1594. Email: kenanb@bellsouth.net. Open: Something is wrong with their website; be sure to call before you go; Monday to Saturday 7 am to 7 pm; May thru August. Directions: Located Groometown Road, 2. Click here for a map and directions.
  Bernie's Berries Facebook page. Crop availability: Strawberries - May-June Squash & Cucumbers - June Sweet corn, Cantaloupe, Okra & Watermelon - July Tomatoes - June-SeptemberFacebook page.9 miles south of I-85 Exit 122.
• May's Strawberries & Produce - broccoli, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Potatoes, Leaf Lettuce, Headed Lettuce, Spring Onion, Okra, Corn, Peppers, Cabbage and other fruit or veg, and prepicked produce, restrooms
  6810 McLeansville Road, McLeansville, NC 27301. Phone: 336-375-3613. Open: 7 days a week 8 am to dark Payment: Cash, Check. Directions: Greensboro: Hwy 29 North to Hicone Road Take Right at top of exit ramp Follow to the third stop light and turn left \( McLeansville Rd.\) Follow McLeansville Rd 1 mile and farm will be on right >From Reidsville: Hwy 29 South to Hwy 150 east Take left at bottom of exit ramp onto 150 east Take 1st right after you pass under bridge \( McLeansville Rd.\) Follow McLeansville Road. approximately 3 miles and the farm will be on the left . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Greensboro: Hwy 29 North to Hicone Road Take Right at top of exit ramp Follow to the third stop light and turn left ( McLeansville Rd.) Follow McLeansville Rd 1 mile and farm will be on right >From Reidsville: Hwy 29 South to Hwy 150 east Take left at bottom of exit ramp onto 150 east Take 1st right after you pass under bridge ( McLeansville Rd.) Follow McLeansville Road. approximately 3 miles and the farm will be on the left Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August Spring Onions Cabbage Lettuce Okra.
• Sawyer Farms - Pumpkin, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Corn, Gourds, Tours
  6346 Beulah Church Road, Liberty, NC 27298. Phone: (336) 685-9645. Email: asawyer3@bellsouth.net. Open: Call for days & hours of operation. Directions: Located 4605 Randleman Road: I-40I85 bypass around Greensboro, NC south on Randleman Road, 5 one half miles to stand on left. Click here for a map and directions. April 20 thru October 31. Crop availability: Strawberries - April-June Zuchini & Squash - May-July Tomatoes - June-October Pumpkins - September-October Pumpkins - September-October. decorative gourds & mini colored popcorn, Strawberries & pumpkin tours (Elementary K-2)Located 6346 Bellah Church Road: I-40/I85 Hwy 62 south, 11-12 miles, left on Alamance Church Road (caution light), 1 mile right on Bellah Church Road, 1/2 mile on right. Also located 4605 Randleman Road: I-40/I85 bypass around Greensboro, NC south on Randleman Road, 5 one half miles to stand on left.

Randolph County

• Cedar View Farm - apples, beans, blackberries, broad beans, corn (sweet), cucumbers, melons, peas, peaches, peppers, summer squash, tomatoes,
  7466 Richland Church Road, Liberty, NC 27298. Phone: 336-202-7771. Email: poehouses@aol.com. Open: 7 days a week 8am to 6 pm. Directions: Call for directions and availably. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: 336-622-3296 June Thursday November
• Kildee Farm - Strawberries, Corn, Flowers, Pumpkin, Crop Maze, Tours, Vegetables
  936 Kildee Church Road, Ramseur, NC 27316. Phone: (919) 742-5102. Email: kildeefarm@centurylink.net. Open: Sunfrom 2 pm to 6 pm, Monday to Friday 7:30-11am&3:30-7pm,Saturday from 7:30-4pm. Directions: Located off Hwy 64 between Ramseur and Siler City. Click here for a map and directions. . Phone: (919) 742-3600Crop availability: Strawberries - April-early June Sweet Corn - June-July Summer Produce - mid April-July Bedding Plants - mid April-June Mums & Pumpkins - mid September-October. School tours & Corn Maze. Turn onto Parks Crossroad go one half mile turn left onto Kildee Church Road, farm one mile on right. Watch for signs.
• Peterson Farm - Corn, Greens, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Squash, Tomatoes
  4255 Mt. Gilead Church Road, Sophia, NC 27350. Phone: (336) 861-4062. Email: carawayfriends@northstate.net. Open: Monday to Saturday noon-8 pm; year-round. Directions: From US 220 in Asheboro, take US 64 West 7 miles, to Hoover Hill Road turn right, 4 miles to Mt. Gilead Church Road, turn right. Farm .7 mile on right at sign. . Click here for a map and directions. Crop availability: Garden peas - May & June New potatoes - June & July Tomatoes, Field Peas & Melon - July-October Sweet corn - July-September Okra & Pepper - July-Frost Heirloom green beans & Summer squash - June-October Greens & Turnips - September-November Open-polinated field corn - October-May Heirloom pumpkins & Winter squash - October- December. Farmer's Fair, Salisbury St, Asheboro, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday June thru September; Farm tours by appointment.

Rockingham County

• Riverside Farms - Strawberries, Vegetables, Corn, Hanging Baskets, Flowers, Vegetable Plants, Christmas Trees, Gourds, Pumpkins
  241 Riverson Road, Madison, NC 27025. Phone: (336) 427-5937. Email: donna_fulp@netzero.com. Open: Monday to Saturday 8 am to 6 pm; April thru November. Directions: From Hwy 311 in Madison. Turn on Lindsey Bridge Road, go past the river and turn left on Riverson Road. Roadside stand on left. . Click here for a map and directions. Crop availability: Strawberries - May-June Vegetable plants - April-June Hanging Baskets & Flowers - April-July Vegetables - June-October Pumpkins, Gourds & Mums - September-October Christmas Trees - November- December Hay & Pine straw - year-round. We also offer the farm for church groups, school groups and tours, picnics, and birthday parties.
• Southern Produce - beans, beets, corn (sweet), cucumbers, melons, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, prepicked produce, farm animals
  4942 Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale, NC 27357. Phone: 336-427-2571. Email: dlsouth190@embarqmail.com. Open: UPDATE for 2020, Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me, last reported hours were Daylight hours during growing season. Directions: Just 2 miles from highway 68 & 158. From Greensboro take highway 68N to 158W. At stop light take a right on highway 65 \(Bi-Rite Grocery Store\), take next left on Ellisboro Road at stop light. Farm is 1 mile on the left. Nice drive from the city. Enjoy all the farms and Cattle nearby. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Just 2 miles from highway 68 & 158. From Greensboro take highway 68N to 158W. At stop light take a right on highway 65 (Bi-Rite Grocery Store), take next left on Ellisboro Road at stop light. Farm is 1 mile on the left. Nice drive from the city. Enjoy all the farms and Cattle nearbyCrops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October

 

Corn

Corn Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Corn reaches it's peak sweetness and flavor when the kernels are full, and just touching each other, like a good set of teeth!  They should not be bloated and smushed so tightly that there is no space left at all. The bloated overripe ears will have a bland, starchy taste.

Here's what to look for:

• The tips of the silks coming out of the ear should be a light brown.
•  If you break a kernel with your fingernail, the liquid should be slightly milky in color.
•  The ears should be filled out and have developed good girth but not bloated.

Harvesting

 To harvest, snap off the ears by hand with a quick, firm, downward push; then twist and pull.
 Avoid twisting or yanking the ears, as this can damage the stalk or the ear itself.

Storing the corn

Corn is at its prime eating quality on the stalk for only 72 hours before becoming over mature. The most important factor is cooling it as soon as possible after harvesting it.  Get it into the fridge or cover it with ice! Many farmers say you should remove the shucks right away, too.  I've found that removing most of the shuck, but leaving a few leaves to cover each ear is best to prevent the kernels from drying out.  See this page for more about storing corn before using it.

Cooking:

The worst mistake people make is overcooking corn.  In fact, corn isn't really cooked; it's just heated up. If you cook it form more than a few minutes (3 minutes), then you are simply breaking down the sugars and turning a nice, crisp sweet ear into bland mush. It's not a pot roast; the purpose of heating it is NOT to break down the cells, just to heat them to bring out the flavor and melt the butter!

Here's how to cook the corn:

1. Fill a large pot (large enough so the shucked ears can fit inside, laying down) about 2/3 full of water and start bring it to a boil
2. Shuck the ears, and snap off the stalk end and the very tip of ear (especially if you will use "corn stickers" , (handles) to hold the ears.
3. When everyone is sitting down at the table and you are serving the rest of the meal, put the corn in the boiling water and set the time for 3 minutes.
4. After 3 minutes, using tongs, retrieve the ears and serve them with butter (Corn boats are wonderful for corn!

 

Freezing Corn

You can easily freeze the sweet corn and have that great taste in the dead of winter! 

• Freezing whole ears of corn on the cob
• Freezing corn, cut off the cob

Canning Corn

This too, is easy... but it DOES require a Pressure Canner.  You cannot safely do this with a water bath canner.  Food poisoning is no joke!

• Here is how to can corn!
•  how to make canned creamed corn.
• Southern Chow-Chow (also called Piccalilli)
• Pickled corn relish

Other corn recipes

• How to make sweet corn ice cream
• Corn bread, or sweet corn muffins (like Chi Chi's)

• Corn fritters (a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch breakfast

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