Let’s Get Picky: Why We Love U Pick Fruit Farms
U pick fruit picking is a highlight of a Michigan summer.
There are so many reasons to get to a U Pick farm for blueberries, apples, cherries, peaches, and more.
The warm breezy air, strolling through the farm, the hands-on do-it-yourself picking, the satisfaction of eating what you picked – it all adds up to perfect family memories.
Read on to find out where you can find u pick fruit experiences for your family!
Also, before we move on – a huge shout out to all of the farms that allow u pick fruit picking, providing this wonderful opportunity to the Greater Lansing communities.
Where to Find U Pick Fruit Farms 2021
Ready to do some fruit picking? There are many places around the Greater Lansing area where you can find u pick fruit orchards, farms, and fields.
U Pick Fruit: Strawberries
Picking U Pick strawberries straight from the ground is one of my most fond memories each summer. Some farms will ask you to taste test so you know which type of strawberry you’d like to take home.
If you haven’t done this yet, the experience of how delicious it truly is can only be experienced firsthand. Many of these places have other fruits as well as strawberries, so have a blast and don’t forget to save room for dinner.
| Huhn’s Strawberry Farm 11262 S. Tallman Rd., Eagle, 48822 (517) 626-6608 (daily updates) or (517) 930-4333 (orders)Accepts cash, checks, credit, and debit cards. Their website gives some great tips to check out before you visit and some wonderful recipes for when you bring your strawberries home. Opening: Set to open mid-June |
| Sodt’s Berry Farm 7403 Blackman Rd, Jackson, 49201 (517) 782-8933 Opening: Due to weather, this year, they will only be providing already picked berries. Call mid-June. |
| Diederich’s Berry & Produce Farm 3537 Morrice Rd Webberville, 48892 (517) 521-4667U-Pick and We-Pick farm. Bring cash or check as they do not accept credit cards. Read more about them here. Opening: TBA stay tuned for updates in June. |
| J&M Farm 6351 Zimmer Rd Haslett, 48840 (517) 655-3672 Opening: temporarily closed |
| Hanulcik Farm Market 1425 N State Rd (M-66), Ionia, 48846 (616) 527-3630 Strawberries Opening: mid-June |
| Bird Berry Farm 5256 Belding Rd, Belding, 48809 (616) 794-5041 Strawberries Opening: mid-June |
U Pick Fruit: Blueberries & Raspberries
Blueberry pie, blueberry syrup, blueberry muffins, blueberry pancakes, and the list goes on – there are so many delectable recipes calling for blueberries.
Don’t miss the raspberries either – raspberry pie and jam are dynamite!
| Earth First Farms Organic Growers* 3835 Pier Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 269-815-3370 What You’ll Find: Join us weekends, Friday – Sundays from 10-3pm, starting July 10th-August 16th at our organic grown, transitional blueberry farm to pick Blue Crop and Jersey blueberries and shop our farm store featuring Earth First organic cider vinegar, local fresh yogurt, honey, goat cheese, and summer produce including zucchini, tomatoes, herbs, melons, and more. Farming Practices: We are a family farm, committed to bringing you the freshest, healthiest, most delicious certified organic fruit and produce that Southwest Michigan can produce – without harmful side effects on the environment or your health. Learn More… |
| Hazen’s Farm 1144 Peavy Road, Howell, 48843 (517) 548-1841 U Pick blueberries. Last day of picking is mid-August. Stop by Sweet Marias afterward. Opening: mid-July |
| Schafer’s Raspberries 4340 Beeman Rd, Williamston, 48895 (517) 655-4024Raspberries. U-pick by appt only. Opening: late June |
| Country Mill 4648 Otto Road Charlotte, 48813 (517) 543-1019Blueberry picking begins late July and goes until mid-August. They suggest bringing your own little wagon to pick. Stop by the bakery. Opening: Approximately in mid to late July |
| Sodt’s Berry Farm 7403 Blackman Rd, Jackson, 49201 (517) 782-8933 Update: Due to weather, this year, they will only be providing already picked berries. Call mid-June. |
| Balzer Blueberries of Onondaga 2784 S. Aurelius Rd. Onondaga, 49264 (517) 628-2370 |
| Bird Berry Farm 5256 Belding Rd, Belding, 48809 (616) 794 – 5041 Blueberries Opening: for blueberries, mid-July |
U Pick Fruit: Apples & Peaches
You can beat that crisp crunch of an apple or juicy bite of a peach. You’ll have pie and crisps for days after a visit to these fun locations.
| Earth First Farms Organic Growers 8335 Smith Rd., Berrien Center, 49102 269-815-3370 What You’ll Find: Join us starting on Labor Day weekend through Halloween, Fridays – Sundays, 10-6 pm, for their fall u pick featuring 25 heirloom and contemporary apple varieties (yes, Honeycrisp!), carving and decorative pumpkins, winter squash and a farm store featuring fresh-pressed apple cider, apple sauce, daily made apple cider doughnuts, and more. Farming Practices: They are a family farm, committed to bringing you the freshest, healthiest, most delicious certified organic fruit and produce that Southwest Michigan can produce – without harmful side effects on the environment or your health. |
| Clearview Orchards 1051 Barry Rd Haslett, 48840 (517) 655-1454 U Pick Apples and Peaches. Call before you go. Opening: They typically start their U-Pick near September. |
| Phillips Orchard 1174 West Gratiot Countyline Rd, St. Johns, 48879 (989) 292-5252 U Pick Apples and Peaches. Opening: They recommend you call for availability in September. |
| Country Mill 4648 Otto Road Charlotte, 48813 (517) 543-1019 Apples and Peaches. They suggest bringing your own little wagon to pick. Stop by the bakery. Opening: for apples late August or September |
| Hanulcik Farm Market 1425 N State Rd (M-66), Ionia, 48846 (616) 527-3630 Apples and peaches Opening: for apples late August or September |
U Pick Fruit Day Trips
If you’re looking to take a fun day trip and get away to some other great farms that aren’t too far away, check out these awesome lists:
Grand Rapids Kids U-Pick Guide
4 Tips for a Visiting a U Pick Fruit Farm
1. Call ahead for up to date times and availability.
2. Bring your own basket/wagon if needed. Check with each location as things often change.
3. Bring cash just to be safe. Some places accept credit cards, but many do not.
4. Wear appropriate clothing. Example: If strawberry picking, you’ll be kneeling and walking through mud.
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We’d love to hear about your family’s favorite spots and why you love the farms you visit. Comment below if you have a new place we should add.
Have a great time picking this season, Lansing!
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