Western counties in Massachusetts Raspberry U-Pick Orchards in !

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Raspberry U-Pick Orchards in Western counties in Massachusetts in 2024, by county

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

Not all areas of a state have raspberries orchards 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!

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Berkshire County

Howden Farm - Blueberries and raspberries.
303 Rannopo Road, Sheffield, MA . Phone: 413-229-8481. Email: BnB@HowdenFarm.com. Open: Pumpkins last weekend and holidays in September thru all of October 10-5pm. Directions: 3 miles south of center of Sheffield. At fork of Route 7 & 7A$1.7 miles$ take 7A, then first right onto Rannapo Road. We are first place on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. 3 miles south of center of Sheffield. At fork of Route 7 & 7A(1.7 miles) take 7A, then first right onto Rannapo Road. We are first place on the left
Kirchner's Farm - Blueberries and raspberries.
131 Churchill Street, Pittsfield, MA . Phone: 413-443-7645. Open: Mid July thru early September Call for appointment. Click here for a map and directions. From center of Pittsfield, follow West Street approximately 3 miles, take right onto Churchill. Watch for signs on left. Call for appointment.
Lakeview Orchard - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, apples, cherries, plums, red currants,raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (black), Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises
94 Old Cheshire Road, Lanesborough, MA 01237. Phone: 413-448-6009. Open: Early July to October 31; Tuesday through Sunday 9 am to 5:30 pm; Columbus Day Monday. Directions: Route 7 to Summer Street then left on to Old Cheshire Road. 1 mile ahead on the right. From Route 8: Old State Road to Summer Street then right onto Old Cheshire Road. 1 mile ahead on the right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Sweet and Tart Cherries : July; Raspberries : July to a killing frost, Apples : mid August through October. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicalsWe offer "pick your own" (PYO) on sweet & tart cherries, red & black raspberries, Italian plums, shiro plums, red currants, and our 17 varieties of apples. Remember: the dates given below are always subject to change, due to weather and other growing conditions. You will find our already-picked apricots, blueberries, nectarines, peaches, and pears at our Farm Stand in season. (UPDATED: October 06, 2016, JBS)
Riiska Brook Orchard - apples, blackberries, blueberries, pears, raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises)
101 New Hartford Road, Sandisfield, MA 01255. Phone: 413-258-4761. Email: info@riiskabrookorchard.com. Open: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 9 am to 5 pm, Please call for mid week hours. Directions: 101 New Hartford Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Riiska Brook Orchard Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 413-822-7811 We are open from mid-September to mid-October. We have ten varieties of apples across 1,500 semi-dwarf apple trees, including: McIntosh, Macoun, Honeycrisp, Cortland, Gala, Empire, Spencer, Idared, Fuji, Braeburn(UPDATED: September 21, 2023, JBS)
Second Drop Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (black), lavender, sunflowers, zinnias, flowers, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
551 North Main Street, Lanesborough, MA 01237. Phone: (413) 822-0355. Email: Samantha.phillips@aol.com. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, SFMNP Vouchers. . Alternate Phone: (413) 281-6589. Typical season is from July - October Please call us or visit our instagram page @seconddropfarm to confirm availabilityWe use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic(ADDED: May 12, 2022)
Taft Farms - Raspberries, Strawberries
Route 183 & Division Street, Great Barrington, MA . Phone: 413-528-1515. Email: taftfarms@hotmail.com. Open: Call ahead for conditions and hours. Click here for a map and directions. Take Route 7 South from Stockbridge and follow signs to Route 183. 3/4 mile from Route 7 on Route 183. Strawberries grown without pesticides.

Franklin County

Bug Hill Farm - Certified Organic, blueberries, currants (red and black), other berries, raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (yellow), raspberries (black), U-pick and already picked, gift shop, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food
502 Bug Hill Rd PO BOX 459, Ashfield, MA 01330. Phone: (413) 628-3980. Email: samandchar@bughillfarm.org. Open: Summer: Saturday and Sunday - 9am to 5pm; Monday through Friday - by chance or by appointment. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
Bug Hill Farm Facebook page. Approximate dates for PYO Schedule Currants: early July through early-August Black Raspberries: early July through early-August Blueberries: mid-July through mid-August Aronia: mid-August through early September Fall Raspberries: late August through late October Elderberries: September - if the birds don't get them first. We are certified organic for all crops! (UPDATED: July 31, 2018) (ADDED: July 14, 2015)
Couch Brook Farm - Certified Organic, blueberries, raspberries (Autumn, red), U-pick and already picked
184 Couch Brook Rd, Bernardston, MA 01337. Phone: (413) 648-9659. Email: couchbrook@comcast.net. Open: Blueberries July through early August Friday and weekends 9:00 to 12:00. Directions: From Bernardston center follow route 5 North to Couch Brook Rd, which is the first left after the Hollywood. Our farm is a little less than 1 mile up- you will see our signs. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Pick your own Blueberries are usually ready from July 4 through mid August; Fresh picked strawberries are ready first week in June; Pick your own Fall raspberries can be ready labor dat through mid October;. We are certified organic for all crops! We also contract grow certified organic seedlings for farmer, market growers and home gardeners. Also grow and wholesale and retail our own certified organic apples, peaches, pears, sour cherries, berries, cut flowers. herbs, and a variety of vegetables. Place a weekly order with no pre-payment.
Hamilton Orchards - apples, blueberries and raspberries.
22 West Street, New Salem, MA . Phone: 978-544-6867. Email: b.j.hamilton@earthlink.net. Open: See the note below; last hours were weekends from 9am to 5pm. Directions: Located in central Massachusetts, just off Route 202 near the northern end of Quabbin Reservoir. Click here for a map and directions. Call for weekday hours according to picking conditions. Fall raspberries start early September to mid-Oct. Exit 16 off Route 2. Look for signs. Containers furnished, supervised children welcome. does not accept credit cards or SNAP/EBT Cards. Cash only or checks with a photo ID. A visitor writes on October 21, 2014: "As far as I know Hamilton Orchard in Franklin county is closed/out of business. We went out there on October 5th and it was a ghost town. Not a soul in sight. Their website has not been updated since 2013. Very sad- it was a wonderful place- I've been going there for about 30 years."
Kenburn Orchards - Uses integrated pest management practices, blueberries, raspberries (Autumn, red),
1394 Mohawk Trail Route 2, Shelburne, MA 01370. Phone: 413-625-6116. Email: info@kenburnorchards.com. Open: Blueberries available early July, Wednesday to Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm, Call for availability. Directions: Exit 26 off I-91, go around the rotary to Route 2 west. Go approximately 2.6 miles up the Mohawk Trail $Route 2$ on the right. Turn right and proceed past the green building to the barn for picking information. Coming from the west, we are about seven miles east of Shelburne Falls village, a mile beyond the Colrain Road on the left. Note: many GPS systems map us incorrectly - please enter these coordinates in your GPS: N 42˚ 36.668\' W 72˚ 39.314\'. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Kenburn Orchards Facebook page. Exit 26 off I-91, go around the rotary to Route 2 west. Go approximately 2.6 miles up the Mohawk Trail (Route 2) on the right. Turn right and proceed past the green building to the barn for picking information. Coming from the west, we are about seven miles east of Shelburne Falls village, a mile beyond the Colrain Road on the left. Note: many GPS systems map us incorrectly - please enter these coordinates in your GPS: N 42˚ 36.668' W 72˚ 39.314'We use integrated pest management practices(UPDATED: July 3, 2013, from their facebook page)
Nourse Farms, Inc. - - Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, vegetables.
41 River Road, Whately, MA . Phone: 413-665-2658. Directions: From Greenfield, Route 91S to exit 24, at end of ramp turn left on to Routes 5 and 10 for one quarter mile. Turn right on to Route 116 for 1 mile. NorthamptonSpringfield, Route 91N to exit 22. Take 3rd right onto Depot Road to River Road. Look for blue signs. Hours are generally 8 am to 4 pm daily. Call to confirm at our 24 Hour Berry Line - Phone: 413-665-2650 for latest conditions, hours, and . Click here for a map and directions. . Containers provided. Rhubarb and peas available during strawberry season. 24 Hour Berry Line - Phone: 413-665-2650 for latest conditionsFrom Greenfield, Route 91S to exit 24, at end of ramp turn left on to Routes 5 and 10 for one quarter mile. Turn right on to Route 116 for 1 mile. Northampton/Springfield, Route 91N to exit 22. Take 3rd right onto Depot Road to River Road. Look for blue signs. Hours are generally 8 am to 4 pm daily. Call to confirm at our 24 Hour Berry Line - Phone: 413-665-2650 for latest conditions, hours, and crops being picked.
Sobieski's River Valley Farm - blueberries, raspberries
239 River Road, South Deerfield, MA . Phone: (413) 665-3066. Open: Blueberry-picking starts in mid-July and continues into September, Please call ahead for PYO and farm stand hours. Click here for a map and directions. . Established in 1977, they use environmentally friendly IPM and organic methods. Sells by PYO, retail, and wholesale. A large variety of seasonal produce is also available at our farm stand. (UPDATED: July 10, 2020 JBS)
Comments from a visitor on July 09, 2012: "We went to Sobeiski's last year because of seeing it listed as organic on this site. It is not actually organic though. I think it is IPM. They said there was an error at some point on a web site, and now it has propogated. So you should take down the organic listing for them, or you could call them directly to confirm. Thanks. Thanks for your wonderful site!"
Comments from a visitor on September 01, 2010: "I have gone there for a few summers to pick. Unbelievably sweet berries, really friendly staff, great prices. They ward off birds with recorded bird distress calls."
Comments from a visitor on September 18, 2009: "Love this place, have picked berries for many years. Market also has veggies in season."

Hampden County

Roberts' Hillside Orchards - apples, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries (Autumn, black), U-pick and already picked
275 South Lane Road, Granville, MA 01034. Phone: 413-357-6690. Open: Farm stand open week ends, honor system during the week. Directions: Granville Center to Route 57 West, go past town hall, turn left onto South Lane Road, go 2 miles to farm stand on left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. apple varieties: Mackintosh, Macoun, Spencers, Sun Crisps, Honey Crisps, Mustu, Delicious, Cortland.

Hampshire County

Blue Heaven Blueberry/Raspberry Farm - blueberries, raspberries
246 Skyline Trail, Middlefield, MA . Phone: 413-623-5519. Open: 9am to 4pm every sunny day from early August to the end of the picking in September. Directions: Take Route 20 towards Chester to Middlefield Street, approximately 5 miles, follow signs. . Click here for a map and directions. . Blueberries and raspberries. We provide all containers and bags
Dickinson Farms - apples, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries.
309 East State Street, Granby, MA . Phone: (413) 467-3794. Directions: 2 miles East of Jct. Route 33 and New Ludlow Road, andor going south on Route 202 in Granby, take a left on Ferry Hill Road, and follow signs. Come visit our Farm Stand where you will find our own fresh-grown native corn, tomatoes and a wide array of vegetables, along with baked goods and breads, milk, eggs, cheese and so much more. Also enjoy in-season Pick Your Own $PYO$ strawberries and blueberries at our New Ludlow Road, Granby, MA location and raspberry picking at our Farm StandGreenhou - truncated. . Click here for a map and directions.
Dickinson Farms Facebook page. for Raspberries, Strawberries, in their seasons, daily from 7 am to 7 pm; Call for Blueberries/Apple schedule. Containers provided, children welcome with supervision2 miles East of Jct. Route 33 and New Ludlow Road, and/or going south on Route 202 in Granby, take a left on Ferry Hill Road, and follow signs. Come visit our Farm Stand where you will find our own fresh-grown native corn, tomatoes and a wide array of vegetables, along with baked goods and breads, milk, eggs, cheese and so much more. Also enjoy in-season Pick Your Own (PYO) strawberries and blueberries at our New Ludlow Road, Granby, MA location and raspberry picking at our Farm Stand/Greenhouse location.Fall: Our Farm Stand is transformed into an autumn oasis filled with mums, pumpkins, apples, cornstalks, gourds, fall decorations and more. And remember.. we offer apple picking at our 134 South Street, Granby, MA location. Christmas: poinsettias, wreaths, Christmas trees, kissing balls, garland, cemetery logs and pots, Christmas shop and more. Facebook page.
Round Hill Orchard - - apples, blueberries and raspberries.
1 Douglas Rd, Southampton, MA 01073. Phone: 413-562-4985. Open: 8am-Dusk 7 days a week: mid-July to mid-Oct. Directions: Exit 3 off Mass Pike, take Route 10N about 3 miles. First left after the Southampton sign. Or South on Route 10 from Northampton, last right before Westfield. . Click here for a map and directions. . Horse and sheep to feed. Offer fresh farm honey. Children welcome w/adult. School & group tours by appt

Raspberry

Raspberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Raspberries can produce an early summer crop or a late summer and Fall crop.

In the U.S. Spring / Summer raspberries (called florocanes) typically peak during June in the South, and in July in the North. The primocane varieties, which produce raspberries on shoots that come up each Spring are typically read from August until frost.

In addition to the variety a farm plants, the berries are ready at various times depending the local climate, such as which part of the state you are located. See this page for a list of raspberry festivals around the U.S.

And for those of you from the upper midwest through the west and up to Canada, if you are interested in Thimbleberries, see this page.

Before you leave to go to the farm:

Always call before you go to the farm - And when they are in season, a large turnout can pick a field clean before noon, so CALL first!
Leave early. On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!
Most growers furnish picking containers designed for raspberries, but they may charge you for them; be sure to call before you go to see if you need to bring containers.
If you use your own containers, remember that heaping raspberries more than 5 inches deep will bruise the lower berries. Plastic dishpans, metal oven pans with 3 inch tall sides and large pots make good containers. I like the Glad storage containers like the one at right.
Bring something to drink and a few snacks; you'd be surprised how you can work up a thirst and appetite! And don't forget hats and sunscreen for the sun. Bugs usually aren't a problem, but some deet might be good to bring along if it has been rainy.

Tips on how to pick raspberries

Raspberry bushes don't have thorns, but they are a pick prickly, so if you want to hold the stem while picking, a pair of lightweight gloves is helpful.

Raspberries Nutritional Data
(fresh)
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	220 kJ (53 kcal)

Carbohydrates	11.94 g
Sugars	4.42 g
Dietary fiber	6.5 g

Fat	0.65 g

Protein	1.2 g

Vitamins
Thiamine	(3%) 0.032 mg
Riboflavin2	(3%) 0.038 mg
Niacin3	(4%) 0.598 mg
Pantothenic acid5	(7%) 0.329 mg
Vitamin B6	(4%) 0.055 mg
Folate9	(5%) 21 μg
Choline	(3%) 12.3 mg
Vitamin C	(32%) 26.2 mg
Vitamin E	(6%) 0.87 mg
Vitamin K	(7%) 7.8 μg

Minerals
Calcium	(3%) 25 mg
Iron	(5%) 0.69 mg
Magnesium	(6%) 22 mg
Manganese	(32%) 0.67 mg
Phosphorus	(4%) 29 mg
Potassium	(3%) 151 mg
Zinc	(4%) 0.42 mg

Other constituents
Water	85.8 g

Units μg = micrograms � mg = milligrams IU = International units
Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source:

A ripe raspberry is deep color with a plump, soft but firm feel. It will pull free from the plant with only a slight tug. The center will remain on the plant. Keep in mind, raspberries come in many colors: red, yellow, black, purple, so you want to pick the darker shade of whichever it is.
Pick only the berries that are fully ripe. Reach in between the stems to grab for hidden berries ready for harvest. Bend down and look up into the plant and you will find loads of berries that other people missed!
I find it helps to hold the stem with one hand, while picking with the other.
Repeat these operations using both hands until each holds 3 or 4 berries. Repeat the picking process with both hands.
Don't overfill your containers or try to pack the berries down. Ideally, the collection containers should be wide so the pberries aren't more than a few deep.
Pick berries into a shallow container. If they get piled too deep they will crush each other.
Avoid placing the picked berries in the sunlight any longer than necessary. It is better to put them in the shade of a tree or shed than in the car trunk or on the car seat. Cool them as soon as possible after picking.

When you get home

DON'T wash the berries until you are ready to use them or freeze them. Washing makes them more prone to spoiling.
DO refrigerate! Right after picking, place raspberries in the fridge. If your fridge tends to dry out produce, lightly cover the container.
Raspberries don't store for very long, usually just a few days. The reason the ones from the grocery store last longer is they are covered with fungicides!
Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting berries
Put a couple of days supply into the fridge, wash off the others, drain them and freeze them up! (Unless you're going to make jam right away) raspberries are less perishable than blueberries or strawberries, but refrigerate them as soon as possible after picking. Temperatures between 34 F and 38 F are best, but, be careful not to freeze the raspberries (while they are in the fridge)!
Even under ideal conditions raspberries will only keep for a week in a refrigerator, so for best flavor and texture, use them as soon as possible after purchase
See this page for illustrated freezing instructions.

Raspberry Recipes

Now, get ready to make raspberry jam - It is VERY easy - especially with our free
raspberry jam directions - very easy! or for a jam with a little kick, try raspberry chipotle jam
And if you want to freeze them to use later, see my How to freeze berries page.
You can also make your own raspberry vinaigrette,
See this page for an easy recipe to make raspberry chipotle sauce

Raspberry Facts

Raspberries are a very healthy food; packed with anthocyanins!
Raspberries contain more vitamin C than oranges, are super high in fibre, lhave a good amount of folic acid, are high in potassium, vitamin A and calcium.
The USDA says 1 cup of raspberries has about 62 calories.
11 cup of raspberries, not packed down weighs about 140 grams.
An average raspberry has 100 to 120 seeds.
Select plump, firm, fully raspberries. Unripe berries will not ripen once picked.
Raspberries belong to a large group of fruits known as brambles, such as blackberries, in the plant genus Rubus.
Raspberries come in red, yellow, orange, purple and black colors.
Yellow raspberries are red raspberries that don't make red pigment.)
In most areas, raspberries begin to bloom in late May or early June.
Bumblebees, honeybees, and other wild bees love to visit brambles.
60-70 pints of fruits can be harvested from 100 feet row.
Raspberries can be harvested from early summer through fall, usually right up until a freeze
The United States is the world's third-largest producer of raspberries (FAOSTAT, 2013).
Production occurs across much of the country, although most of it is concentrated in California, Oregon and Washington. California leads the nation in both black and red raspberry production (NASS, 2015).
According to the most recent Census of Agriculture, the United States has 8,052 raspberry farms totaling 23,104 acres (Census of Ag, USDA, 2012).
U-pick raspberry farms typically sell berries by the pound. A quart equals 1 and 1/4 pounds of fresh berries.
Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase as raspberries quickly mold when left at room temperature, and only last a couple of days in the refrigerator.
You can easily freeze berries that you cannot use right away - just wash, cut the hulls off and pop them into a ziplock bag, removing as much air as possible. Those vacuum food sealers REALLY do a good job of this! The berries will keep for many months frozen without air.
Want to go to a raspberry festival? See this page for a list!

2024 Western counties in Massachusetts Raspberry U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

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