2024 Cincinnati, Dayton and southwestern Ohio Strawberry U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Strawberry U-Pick Orchards in Cincinnati, Dayton and southwestern Ohio in 2024, by county

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

Not all areas of a state have strawberries 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!

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Clinton County

• Stokes Berry Farm - Strawberries, black raspberries, red raspberries
  2822 Center Road, Wilmington, OH 45177. Phone: (937) 382-4004. Email: info@stokesberryfarm.com. Open: June for Strawberry and Raspberry Season; from 8 am to 8 pm, then mid-August through October: open varying hours throughout the week; Hours will be posted closer to August; always closed on Sunday. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard .
  Stokes Berry Farm Facebook page. See their website for directionsis the largest black raspberry grower east of the Mississippi with over forty acres of black raspberries and additional acres of red, purple and yellow raspberries and strawberries. The combined affect of superior plants, along with optimal climate and soil conditions creates a quality berry with superior flavor. About the The Stokes Fruit Farm was established in 1962 with the planting of two acres of black raspberries. Stephanie and Mark Stokes and Dale and Jane Stokes It is currently owned by Dale and Jane Stokes and Mark and Stephanie Stokes. When the business structure was reorganized in 2002, the name was changed to Dale Stokes Raspberry Farm, LLC. The farm presently has forty-two acres of black raspberries, six acres of red, purple and yellow raspberries, and seven acres of strawberries. The farm is a fully integrated system starting with the development of our own plant stock, and ending with the sale and/or processing of our fruit crops. The physical structure of the farm is focused toward fruit production. Stokes Farm does not use organophosphates on our strawberries, raspberries, blackberries or any other crop grown on this farm. Nutritional safety is an upmost priorityA visitor writes on June 30, 2013: "The staff at this farm are very friendly and helpful. This is a large farm that where you can pick your own. They have red, black, purple and yellow raspberries and also strawberries. We picked 20lbs. of black raspberries on 6/29/13. Containers are provided for picking. Prices were $3.00 a pound. The berries were beautiful and sweet." A visitor writes on June 23, 2010: "This farm is wonderful. My husband and I have been picking (and eating!) our own raspberries from here for five years. The owners are very friendly and always let you know where the best berries are in the fields, so you don't spend all day looking! I would recommend this farm for a great morning excursion from Cincinnati or Dayton!"
• Strawberry Run - strawberries, broccoli, lettuce or salad greens, tomatoes, other vegetables, flowers,
  9393 Us 22, Clarksville, OH 45113. Phone: (937) 218-3590. Email: strawberryrunfarm@gmail.com. Open: Closed for the current season 2024; Strawberries not available for upick the season, a tornado hit them in early May; see us in 2025 when our hours should be 8 am to 8 pm on Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Monday. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Strawberry Run Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: (513) 604-5946Closed for the current season (2024); Strawberries not available for upick the season, a tornado hit them in early May; see us in 2025 when our hours should be 8 am to 8 pm on Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Monday. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates (UPDATED: May 14, 2024) (ADDED: May 17, 2022)

Darke County

• Brumbaugh Fruit Farm - apples, cherries, pumpkins, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  6420 Arcanum-Hollansburg Road, Arcanum, OH 45304. Phone: 937-692-8084. Email: scottc1962@hotmail.com. Open: June - call for hours; then 7 days a week from September thru October for hayrides and activities. Directions: From Dayton: take 70 West to 49 North to Alt 49 West and follow signs. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard.
  Brumbaugh Fruit Farm Facebook page. Bakery and Market open year round from 6AM to 6PM, Monday thru SaturdayCrops are usually available in July, August, September, OctoberFestival-like atmosphere September and October. Pre-picked peaches in season. Facebook page

Greene County

• Jackson's Farm Market - strawberries, pumpkins
  2931 US Route 68 South, Xenia, OH 45385. Phone: 937-376-1778. Email: jacksonsfarmmarket@gmail.com. Open: May-October, Sunday noon-6 pm and Monday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm Pick-your-own strawberries late May-late June, Their farm stand has a great variety of fresh produce available in season, like corn, tomatoes, cantaloupe, watermelon, zucchini, yellow squash, red potatoes, sweet potatoes, baking potatoes and green peppers, candies, noodles, soft drinks, relishes, salsa. Click here for a map and directions. ) A visitor writes on July 09, 2013: "My family and some friends took our kids to pick strawberries here in June and had a great time. The staff was very kind and accommodating. Since they minimize the use of chemicals, and no one can weed acres and acres, there are some thistle-like weeds. It is not hard to work around by any means. Just a warning so people can plan ahead. I for one wore flip flops and was ok, but probably could have been more comfortable! And my friend really wishes she brought her sling, because plopping the wee toddler down was not going to happen. That aside, the fruit is wonderful! My Mother in Law said she felt like a girl again! We will be back."
  Comments from a visitor on June 13, 2009: "Thank you so much for posting this lovely little farm - we never would have found it if not for this site. This morning we picked a huge box of the most delicious strawberries I have ever tasted. My freezer is now stocked. The prices were fantastic ($1.35 a quart for U-Pick!), and our two little kids completely enjoyed the visit! WILL go back next year for certain! On a different note, thank you so much for maintaining this site - I have recommended it to many friends and family members. I love the farm listings, but I also love all the wonderful tips about produce! Keep it up!"

Highland County

• Blue Ribbon Farm - strawberries, U-pick and already picked
  5459 Blue Ribbon Road, Hillsboro, OH 45133. Phone: 937-763-2438. Email: jabellfarm@yahoo.com. Open: Our strawberry season is late May to early June; Open daily 8 am to 8 pm; Sundays 1 pm to 6 pm. Directions: Take 124 East from Hillsboro approximately 9 miles to Marshall \(flashing light\). Drive straight on State Route 506 to 1st road on left which is Blue Ribbon Road. The farm is 12 mile on right. Follow the signs. The farm is located on the South side of Rocky Fork Lake. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: 937 763-2154 Take 124 East from Hillsboro approximately 9 miles to Marshall (flashing light). Drive straight on State Route 506 to 1st road on left which is Blue Ribbon Road. The farm is 1/2 mile on right. Follow the signs. The farm is located on the South side of Rocky Fork Lake

Miami County

• Fulton Farms - strawberries, raspberries, peas, pumpkins, hayrides to pick your own pumpkins, Christmas Trees
  2393 State Route 202, Troy, OH . Phone: 937-339-8246. Email: beverly@fultonfarms.com. Open: May-August, Monday-Thursday 9 am to 7 pm and Friday-Sunday 9 am to 5 pm; September- December, Monday-Thursday 10 am to 6 pm and Friday-Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. See this page for a map and directions See this page for the Daily Crop Report Ice cream, popcorn, edible soybeans, fresh fruit slushy, horse-drawn wagon rides through plantation, Troy Strawberry Festival first weekend of June, family tour at weekends in October ($5.00 per person, includes hayride to pumpkin field, mazes, animals and a free pumpkin). The farm includes 1,900 acres of sweet corn, beans, strawberries, tomatoes and pumpkins, a gift shop and cafe. Through October, hop on hayrides to pick your own pumpkins during the weekends, or call to schedule a tour of the farm on weekdays.Produce grown on the farm includes Asparagus, Beets, Sweet Globe Onions, Pickling Cakes, Farm Fresh Eggs, Apples, Lemons, Limes, Rhubarb, Lettuce, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Strawberries, Peaches, Corn, Green Beans, Peas, Onions, Zucchini, Summer Squash, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, Broccoli, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Pumpkins, Fall Squash, Raspberries, Local Raw Honey.
  Comments from a visitor on June 01, 2012: "Fulton Farms' u-pick strawberries were great this year and the u-pick peas are coming in nicely. "

Montgomery County

• Tuken's Orchard & Farm Market - Strawberries, apples, plums, peaches, Asian pears, cherries, and pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  15725 Eaton Pike, W. Alexandria, OH 45381. Phone: (937) 687-3848. Email: tukensfarmmarket@AOL.com. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday, from 11 am to 5 pm, April 25 to December 24. Directions: west of Dayton on US Rte. 35, midway between New Lebanon and West Alexandria. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
  Tuken's Orchard & Farm Market Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 937 603 9865Fax: 937 687 1540 Our orchard is designed as a u-pick destination for families. The pyo crops offered are 32 varieties of apples from July to November, strawberries, sweet & sour cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, blackberries, pumpkins, tomatoes, and green beans. Large petting zoo with picnic tables and large lake with natural grassy areas for relaxation. Orchard is 15 acres of fruit trees ready to pick from June to November. Ample parking and clean, inside rest rooms. Covered porch with ample tables/chairs for relaxation. Fruit hangs low to the ground and is easily accessible to small children. Natural pond, petting zoo, and upscale farm market are in close proximity to the orchard. We also offer fresh apple cider and our annual Farm Tour in October. Tuken's homemade ice cream uses many of our natural fruits. The ONLY pyo crops offered are Strawberries, apples, plums, peaches, Asian pears, cherries, and pumpkins. (UPDATED: January 29, 2019) See comments about this farm here! (UPDATED: March 15, 2021)

Preble County

• Wesler Orchards and Farm Market - apples, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, grapes, raspberries (black), strawberries, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), porta-potties are available, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
  9319 Wesler Road, New Paris, OH 45347. Phone: 937-437-8921. Email: jrwslr@yahoo.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
  Wesler Orchards and Farm Market Facebook page. Facebook pageA visitor writes on March 05, 2016: "love it ! Weslers make the best cider !!!! " A visitor writes on September 19, 2011: "Amazing orchard. This isn't one of those stands that sells trinkets and country themed home decorations and happens to have a bit of over priced fruit. They have a wide variety of high quality, reasonably priced apples as well as pairs and other fruit. The cider is better than any grocery store brand. It reminds me of the type of orchard we went to as kids and not what fruits stands have morphed into the last few years."A visitor writes on July 26, 2009: "I have loved it since i was a child. They are all about the Apples. Apple dummplings- Cider-Yum!! Every year there is a Apple fest in the town of New Paris. You can find it on the web. In tha summer they do tractor tours around the City Of New Paris. Every October they have a haunted chicken coop. You can also buy pumpkins. They used to sell fresh eggs and milk but no longer do. They also sell country store items, such as chairs, candles, exc. It's been there a long time. I use to collect eggs for them when i was a child now I'm thirty some thing."

Shelby County

• Crossway Farms - Strawberries, red & black raspberries.
  2211 Cisco Rd, Sidney, OH 45365. Phone: (937) 210-1590. Email: contact@crosswayfarms.com. Open: Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 6 pm, Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, Closed Sundays; open May through October. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Crossway Farms Facebook page. Facebook page.
  Comments from a visitor on July 13, 2010: "I haven't actually visited. I did talk to the owner about strawberries. The farm is very near where I used to live, but 50 minutes from where I live now. It is a new farm. They also have vegetables but I'm not sure if any of those are u-pick., "

Warren County

• Blooms & Berries Farm Market - pumpkins, strawberries, blueberries, snap peas, elderberries, potatoes, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  9669 Street Route 48, Loveland, OH 45140. Phone: (513) 697-9173. Email: Jeff@BloomsAndBerriesFarmMarket.com. Open: Monday through Friday 10am to 6pm Fall On The Farm: Saturday 10am to 6pm Sunday 11am to 6pm. Directions: I-275 to exit 52 \(Loveland Indian Hill\) turn left at the bottom of the ramp. Travel 2.5 miles, turn right onto Loveland Avenue. Travel .5 mi. Cross RR crossing, turn left at next light \(St. Route 48\) Travel 3 miles, Farm is on Left. If you get to a stop sign, you have traveled .25 mi too far. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
  Blooms & Berries Farm Market Facebook page. I-275 to exit 52 (Loveland / Indian Hill) turn left at the bottom of the ramp. Travel 2.5 miles, turn right onto Loveland Avenue. Travel .5 mi. Cross RR crossing, turn left at next light (St. Route 48) Travel 3 miles, Farm is on Left. If you get to a stop sign, you have traveled .25 mi too farCrops are usually available in April through October. Strawberries: Memorial Day through 2nd week in June Fall On The Farm Festival 2008: (Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides, Play Area Saturday, Animals, Concessions) Sept 27th 28 Thursday, Blooms And Berries Farm Market Facebook page. Every weekend in October, Great Giant Pumpkin Escape: (Phil Dalton attempts to escape from inside a giant pumpkin 70 ft above the ground) Only Sept 27th 12:45pmSuper cute hayride with 100+ scarecrows playing in the woods and along the way. a-MAIZ-ing 7 acre corn maze, sunflower maze, awesome play area with giant slide, egg throw, animals, picnic area with concessions and much much more. (UPDATED: August 8, 2022, JBS)A visitor writes on July 22, 2021: "Blueberries: PYO $4.99 (plus $0.35 card fee) "field pass" per person (ages 2+), fruit is $4.99/lb PYO Strawberries: PYO $2.95 (plus $0.35 card fee) "field pass" per person (ages 2+), fruit is $3.75/lb PYO Sugar Snap Pees: No "field pass", $3.99/lb PYO Potatoes: $9.95 PYO pail (approx 8-9 lbs) Elderberries: No pricing listed "
• Farm on Central - Uses natural growing practices, not yet certified, strawberries, Local honey from within 50 miles, bakery, porta-potties, CSA, school tours
  572 Central Avenue, Carlisle, OH 45005. Phone: (937) 550-3136. Email: hello@central.farm. Open: Tuesday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, Strawberry season is typically May 10 to June 15; See our Facebook page for updates. Directions: From Route 75 go East on Route 73 towards Franklin, turn rightNorth on River Street Route 123, turn left at Central AvenueRoute 123, and the farm is on the right after the railroad tracks. If coming from the West on 123, the farm will on the left after railroad tracks \(it is between two sets of railroad tracks\). . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Venmo.
  Farm on Central Facebook page. From Route 75 go East on Route 73 towards Franklin, turn right/North on River Street /Route 123, turn left at Central Avenue/Route 123, and the farm is on the right after the railroad tracks. If coming from the West on 123, the farm will on the left after railroad tracks (it is between two sets of railroad tracks) We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic Click here for our Instagram page. On-farm sourdough classes are offered periodically, see our Facebook page. We accept Ohio Direction EBT cards but not vouchers. (ADDED: March 26, 2024)
• Hidden Valley Orchards - apples, blueberries, raspberries (red), strawberries, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, inflatables or bounce houses, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
  5474 North State Route 48, Lebanon, OH 45036. Phone: (513) 932-1869. Email: info@hiddenvalleyorchards.com. Open: hours, days and dates. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Hidden Valley Orchards Facebook page. Fax: 513-932-2869. Hours and availability of crops to pick varies; please call, email, or see our Facebook page for U - Pick days/times. Click here for current open Strawberry U-Pick is late May until mid June; Blueberry and Red Raspberry U-Pick is late June to July; Apple U-pick begins in September to October; Pumpkin U-Pick is in October; Strawberry Festival is typically first weekend in June, Berry Festival is typically first weekend in July, Peach Festival is typically first weekend in August, Apple Festival is in mid September, Cider Festival is in early October; Festival Schedule: Strawberry Festival is early June, Berry Festival in early July, Outdoor Market is July , Peach Festival is in early August, Grape Day is late August, Apple Festival is mid September, Cider Festival is October, Santa and Cider Weekend is early December ,Apples: Over 30 varieties of apples are available u-pick. They have lots of activities in the fall, and they have a nice deli-type area with a very well stocked store in an old barn. Apple Fest from September 9, 2021 to September 13, 2021HERBS are new U-pick in 2021! . BLUEBERRIES - Late June, early JulyPEACHES - Mid to Late SummerGRAPES - Mid to Late SummerPUMPKINS - September and October. (UPDATED: June 22, 2018)

 

Strawberry

Strawberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

In the U.S. strawberries typically peak during April in Florida and Texas, May in the deep South, and in early June in middle sections and later June in the far North and Canada. Keep in mind that crops are ready at various times of the month depending on which part of the state you are located. In order to produce good local strawberries, producers depend on ideal spring weather conditions. 

Before you leave to go to the farm:

1. Always call before you go to the farm - strawberries are affected by weather (both rain and cooler temperature) more than most crops. And when they are in season, a large turnout can pick a field clean before noon, so CALL first!
2. Leave early.  On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!
    
3. Most growers furnish picking containers designed for strawberries, 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 strawberries 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.
4. 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 Strawberries

1. Grasp the stem just above the berry between the forefinger and the thumbnail and pull with a slight twisting motion.

2. With the stem broken about one-half inch from the berry, allow it to roll into the palm of your hand.

3. Repeat these operations using both hands until each holds 3 or 4 berries. 

4. Carefully place - don't throw - the fruit into your containers. Repeat the picking process with both hands.

5. Don't overfill your containers or try to pack the berries down.

General Picking Tips

Whether you pick strawberries from your garden or at a Pick-Your-Own farm, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

1. Be careful that your feet and knees do not damage plants or fruit in or along the edge of the row.
   
2. Pick only the berries that are fully red. Part the leaves with your hands to look for hidden berries ready for harvest.
   
3. To help the farmers, also remove from the plants berries showing rot, sunburn, insect injury or other defects and place them between the rows behind you. If they are left in the plants, the rot will quickly spread to other berries.
   
4. Berries to be used immediately may be picked any time, but if you plan to hold the fruit for a few days, try to pick in the early morning or on cool, cloudy days. Berries picked during the heat of the day become soft, are easily bruised and will not keep well.
   
5. Avoid placing the picked berries in the sunshine 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. Strawberries may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for two or three, depending upon the initial quality of the berry. After a few days in storage, however, the fruit loses its bright color and fresh flavor and tends to shrivel.
   
6. For interesting and fun strawberry facts and trivia from the California Strawberry Commission, click here!

When you get home

1. DON'T wash the berries until you are ready to use them.  Washing makes them more prone to spoiling.
2. Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting berries
3. Put a couple of days supply into the fridge, wash and cut the caps (green tops) off the others and freeze them up! (Unless you're going to make jam right away) See this page about how to freeze strawberries.
4. If you like the strawberries you picked, ask the farm what variety they planted, and not the weather conditions the week or two before. The flavor of a strawberry is affected by the variety, the weather and the degree of ripeness when picked.
5. Now, get ready to make strawberry jam. It is VERY easy - especially with our free strawberry jam instructions - they're illustrated and easy.

Strawberry Recipes, Canning and Freezing Strawberries

• How to freeze strawberries!
• Strawberry jam (with pectin) (uses less sugar or honey and less cooking)
• Strawberry jam (without pectin) (requires much more sugar and cooking)
• Strawberry (and other berry) jams without sugar
• Strawberry jelly
• Strawberry-rhubarb jam!
• Homemade strawberry ice cream (regular, low fat, nonfat, low sugar, vanilla and even gelato)
• Canning strawberries
• Make gourmet chocolate-covered strawberries
• How to make fruit juice -  strawberry and other berries
• Strawberry pie filling
• Strawberry pie
• Easy Rhubarb-Strawberry pie
• Fig-strawberry jam
• Fig-strawberry jam, made with Jello gelatin

Strawberry Facts, Measurements and Tips

• Picking the best strawberries: Select firm, fully red berries. Strawberries DO NOT continue ripen after they are picked! In the photo, only the berry on the far right is completely ripe.
• Strawberry festivals: Most areas that grow strawberries have a strawberry festival, at which you can taste all kinds of fresh strawberry foods, pies, jams, cakes - and most commonly, fresh strawberry shortcake.  To find out where and when there is one near you, see this page for a list of strawberry festivals, sorted by state!
• Strawberries measurements: government agriculture websites tell us that
  1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups and is about the same as 1 liter and
  1 quart of fresh strawberries weighs 1 lbs to 1.25 lbs (or 450 to 600 g). Of course, the weight varies on variety and weather conditions. 
  1 quart is normally enough for 4 servings, although I'll admit my son can eat 1 pint by himself!
• How much to pick? In general, 1 quart of fresh, whole, just-picked strawberries = approximately 3.5 cups hulled, whole berries. In other words, removing the caps/hulls and the occasional mushy berry means you lose 1/4 cup to 1/2 (it depends how much fruit you remove with the hull) or about 7 to 12% of every quart you pick.
• One cup of strawberries contains only about 50 calories
• U-pick strawberries are much healthier than store-bought.  Consumer reports says store bought strawberries have so many pesticide and fungicide residues on they, that they don't recommend you eat them at all!
• U-pick strawberry farms typically sell berries by the pound. 1 lbs of fresh strawberries is about 2/3 of a quart.
• It takes about  10 to 15 minutes to pick a quart, if the berries are reasonably plentiful
• The strawberry plant adapts to wide variety of soil conditions, but does not tolerate drought well, and the berries quickly rot if the weather is rainy. For this reason, the plants are usually grown on raised beds through plastic mulch!
• Cultivation of strawberries began in Europe in the 1300's, but the berry only became very popular in the early 1900's in California.
• Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase as strawberries 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 grow your own strawberries?  Here's an article about how to: Strawberries are an Excellent Fruit for the Home Garden, HYG-1424-98!
• See this page for many more fun and interesting strawberry facts, nutritional information and trivia

Other weird strawberry facts

• Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside.
• Strawberries were originally called strewberries because the fruit was 'strewn' amongst the leaves of the plant.
• California is king of strawberry productions because: California produces 75 percent of the nation's strawberry crops; one billion pounds of strawberries each year.  If all the strawberries produced in California in one year were laid berry to berry, they would go around the world 15 times. Each acre of land in California in strawberry production produces an average of 21 tons of strawberries annually, with a total of 23,000 acres of strawberries planted in California each year.

More conversions

1 pint (2 cups)  of fresh whole strawberries

• = about 8 oz (1/2 lb) of strawberries
• = 2.25 cups of sliced strawberries
• = 1 cup pureed strawberries
• = 12-14 large strawberries

2 quarts of fresh strawberries are needed for a 9" pie

A 10 oz package of frozen berries is about the same as 1 cup of sliced fresh strawberries

References:

• University of Illinois Extension
• Driscolls
• Ohio State University Extension
• Strawberries-Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent

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