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 This month's notes: December 2008: There's still lots to do at the farm.  Many farms have hayrides, winter events, Christmas trees and fresh local produce! Canning books and equipment like canners make great Christmas gifts: see this page! It's time to make homemade cranberry sauce (even jellied), pumpkin pies, soup, cheesecake and pumpkin bread. At many Christmas tree farms, there's lots to do in addition to getting a fresh tree! Organic farms are still not common, but any that are, have the word ORGANIC by their name! Check out my easy canning instructions/recipes, canning equipment guide - and if you have tomatoes coming out your ears, see the tomatoes canning page! Also make your own ice cream - see How to make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals
Please tell the farms you found them here - and ask them to update their information!!!

This page lists Idaho's pick- your- own (PYO, U-pick, pick-it-yourself) farms. 

We also have our own free and simple, step-by-step, illustrated instructions on canning, freezing and drying  many fruits and vegetables, such as  how to make jam, apple butter, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pickles, ketchup or freezing corn .   If you are looking for Canners, mixes, jars, pectin and other canning supplies at the best prices anywhere!

I'm always looking for suggestions of more farms and events to add and feedback about any you have visited, so if you encounter any, just click on the preceding link, as appropriate!  And if you have a farm and want to add it or correct the information, please click on the link to "add my farm".

U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county

Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close, run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!

Boise and Southwestern Idaho:

Ada County

  • Cabalo's Orchard & Gardens - follows organic methods, apples, blackberries, cucumbers, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, and other vegetables, Prepicked produce also available.
    2087 W King Road, Kuna, ID 83634. Phone: 208-922-3301. Fax: 208-922-2083. Email: nahc49@yahoo.com. Directions: From Falcon Crest Charter School on Ten Mile Road. Go south one mile to King Road. Then right on King Road one tenth of a mile, first farm on left. Sign Posted. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October. Open: Monday through Friday Noon till 7 P.M. Saturday, Sun 1 P.M. till 7 P.M. Apples Aug 15 thru Oct, Cucumbers July thru Sept, Blackberries July 15 thru Aug 20 Our produce is all naturally grown without the use of conventional pesticides. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. We currently have 5 varieties of Apples and Italian Prunes. When in season also available are pickling cucumbers, asparagus, and cantaloupe. We also offer apple wood for your smokers. (UPDATED: July 06, 2008) (UPDATED: August 14, 2008)
  • Linder Farms - Pumpkin patch.
    7165 S. Linder Road, Meridian, ID 83642. Phone: (208) 371-0222.
  • Montierth Home Orchard And Garden - apples, pumpkins,
    7175 N Springcrest Place, Meridian, ID 83646. Phone: 2088883081. Email: carol@aoksolutions.net. Directions: Just North of the Chinden and Linder intersection. Head North on Linder until you get to Sandy Springs (one half mile). Turn East (right) and go about 400 yards to Springcrest. Our family farm and orchard is in the back at 7175 N. Springcrest. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Monday to Saturday, call ahead please. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: July 20, 2008)
  • Spyglass Gardens - Pumpkin patch.
    3445 S. Linder Road, Meridian, ID 83642. Phone: (208) 888-3532. Open: October 1- October 7, 10am- 7pm.

Canyon County

  • The Berry Ranch - strawberries, raspberries and pumpkins
    7988 Highway 20/26, Nampa, ID 83686. Phone: 466-3860 or 1-800-801-3860. Located 4.5 miles North of I-84, Northeast corner of Franklin Road & Highway 20/26 as you leave Nampa. The Berry Ranch offers a wide range of fruits and vegetables grown right on the ranch. You can pick your own strawberries, raspberries and pumpkins on a "pickers hayride" Picnic tables, antique machinery and a petting shed are available at our store-in-a-barn. U-Pick available by appointment.    

Gem County

  • Anderson Apple Ranch - Apples, pumpkins
    1877 W. South Slope Road, Emmett, ID 83617. Phone: (208) 365-3434. Open: Last weekend in September through October; 10am- 6pm Monday- Saturday, closed Sunday. Apples (Red Delicious and Golden Delicious), pumpkins.
  • Candy Apple Orchard - apples
    1871 W. South Slope Road, P.O. Box 1043, Emmett, ID 83617. Phone: (208) 365-1413. Open: October 1- 31, Monday- Saturday 10am- 5pm, Sunday 1:30pm- 6pm.. Apple varieties: Rome Beauties, Red Delicious and Golden Delicious.
  • Cherry Stone - Cherries.
    1411 W. South Slope Road, Emmett, ID 83617. Phone: (208) 365-2344. Open: Season begins mid-June.
  • Elliot's Orchard - apples
    1113 W. South Slope Road, Emmett, ID 83617. Phone: (208) 398-8448. Apple varieties: Red Delicious and Golden Delicious).
  • Hill's Pumpkins Galore - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo
    West End of Twelfth Street, Emmett, ID 83617. Phone: 208-365-8040 And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Monday to Thursday 4-7pm by appointment Friday & Saturday 10am -6 p.m Monday through Thursday 4-7 by appointment Friday & Saturday 10-6 5.00 Per Pumpkin includes hay ride extra pumpkins $2.00 each. Petting zoo, Indian Corn for sale 3 for $1.00 plus tax. Payment: Cash, only.
  • Jackson Orchards - apples
    1879 W. South Slope Road, Emmett, ID 83617. Phone: (208) 398-8231. Apple varieties: Rome, Red Delicious and Golden Delicious).
  • Perin Orchard - apples
    1881 W. South Slope Road, Emmett, ID 83617. Phone: (208) 365-0648. Apple varieties: Red spur.
  • Plaza Farm Store - apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, raspberries, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, prepicked produce, picnic area
    2850 N Plaza Rd, Emmett, ID 83617. Phone: (208) 398-8768. Email: Grandmajo@clearwire.net. Directions: Traveling on W state/ID44 between Eagle and Star turn NORTH onto EMMETT HWY/ID-16. Follow 14 miles. At bottom of hill into Emmett Valley, turn Right on SUBSTATION ROAD, turn Right at MAIN STREET (first stop sign). Go to end of MAIN STREET (will come to T) turn Left onto N. PLAZA ROAD, follow 4 miles. Turn Right onto dirt road with the big PLAZA FRUIT sign, follow it pas the group of houses, around curve to white house. (There will be signs all along the way.). And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September. Open: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm; U - pick, by appointment, at 7 am. Cherries: end of June through middle of July; Apricots: July; Blueberries: July; Raspberries: July; Blackberries: end o July to middle of August; Tomatoes, cucumbers, summer squash, peppers, and other vegetables: July through frost. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: July 18, 2008)
  • Suyehira Farm - blueberries, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), and prepicked produce, farm animals
    777 E South Slope Road, Emmett, ID 83617. Phone: 208-365-4080. Fax: 208-365-4080. Email: oldfarm777@hotmail.com. Directions: From West- take Hwy 16 to Emmett. After you enter the valley, turn left at 2nd stop light (S.Johns Ave). Stay on S. Johns Ave until the road forks. Stay left at fork and we are 5 houses down on the right. Signage at light, fork and in front of house. From East-Take Hwy 52 to Emmett. Same as above only turn right at 2nd light upon entering the Emmett valley. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August. Open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday Open 7am and close at 6pm or 90 degrees in shade (whichever is first) Blueberries are ready the end of June and through July and lap over into August if the crop is large. Payment: Cash, Check. We also sell free range lambs and beef in the fall and have fancy chickens and free range eggs most of the year.
  • Tyler's Rocky Point Orchard - Blueberries, cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, tomatoes, squash, pumpkins, apples (Red and Golden Delicious).
    145 E. South Slope Road, Emmett, ID 83617. Phone: (208) 365-6160. Open: Mid June- October 31, Wednesday- Sunday,
    10am- 6pm.
  • Wee King's Orchard - Apples, cherries, plums, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area
    2955 W South Slope Road, Emmett, ID 83617. Phone: 208-398-8047. Email us at: weekingsorchard@msn.com. Directions: Coming from Boise, take highway 52 to Star Lane, 3 miles west of Albertsons. Turn left onto Star Lane, continue to the end of Star Lane and turn left onto South Slope Road. We are the 3rd driveway on the right, look for the Wee King's Orchard sign. Coming from Payette, take highway 52 to Star Lane, turn right, continue to the end, turn left onto South Slope Road. We are the 3rd driveway on the right, look for the Wee King's Orchard sign. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Open: Monday-Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; call before coming.  Payment: Cash, Check. Please call before coming to see what is ready for picking. (UPDATED: September 08, 2008)

Payette County

Washington County

  • Kelley Orchards - cherries, apples
    53 Hill Road, Weiser, ID 83672. Phone: (208) 642-7265. Email: rkelley@fmtc.com. Open: July- September, call for more information. Tart cherries after July 5. Peaches beginning the last week of August. Apples beginning the last week
    of September.

Southcentral Idaho

Twin Falls County

  • B & G Produce - You-pick Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Melons, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Summer Squash, Tomatoes
    2156 E 4100 North, Filer, ID 83328. Phone: (208) 326-4935 or Phone: (208) 326-3302. Directions: 8 3/8 miles west of Castco Corner on Pale Line Road, north of Filed. Children are welcome.

Jerome County

  • Raugust Strawberry Farm - Organic strawberries, you pick.
    259 E 300 S, Jerome, ID 83338. Phone: 208-324-2036. Early June, no restrooms or other facilities. No children or pets allowed in the field. Checks or cash.

Eastern Idaho

Fremont County

  • Woods Gardens - beans, strawberries, prepicked produce, school tours
    1882 E. 350 N., St. Anthony, ID 83445. Phone: (208) 624-4598. Email: law@fairpoint.net. Directions: We are 7 miles north of the Rexburg Walmart off of the Salem Highway towards the sand dunes. Look for signs when you get closer. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October. Open: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 7 pm, Saturdays 10 am to 6 pm; closed Sunday. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. We are no longer next to Dairy Queen in Rexburg, we did that last year because the bridge was out and it was hard to find us. Don't forget us in the winter, we will be bringing in Oranges and Grapefruit. We also sell frozen rainbow trout, cheese curds and Greek frying cheese. It's worth the trip out. (UPDATED: August 14, 2008)

Teton County

  • Alpenglow Farms - Garlic, various vegetables, potatoes, flowers.
    68 W. 900 Street, Victor, ID 83455. Phone: (208) 787-2423

Southeastern Idaho

Bingham County

  • Shoemakers - MANY varieties of vegetables to pick
    201 N. 300 W. , Blackfoot, ID 83221. Phone: 208-785-6346. Weather conditions and demand will determine the supply. Call to check the availability before leaving home. Over 150 varieties of vegetables are available for your choice. Some crops may have been sprayed. Some require special tools. Some even require special instructions. Children must be supervised. Pets must be left in your vehicle or at home.
  • Shoemaker Farm - Is this another location for the preceding farm?  Anyone know?
    54 N 400th W, Blackfoot, ID 83221-5633. Phone: (208) 785-0931.

Bonneville County

  • U-Pick Red Barn - watermelon, cantaloupe, pumpkins, other vegetables
    Rollandet, Idaho Falls, ID. Directions: Across from the camels at Tauphaus Park on Rollandet. Click here for a map.  You pick what you need, then come to the red barn and drop off your money. Pumpkins range from tiny ones at $2 to the gigantic pumpkins topping out at $25. Apparently, they have a number of vegetables, but their website kept crashing that I never could find out what.  I also couldn't locate a phone number or email address.

Franklin County

  • Jeff Hobbs' Farm - Gourds, Pumpkins, Summer Squash, Sweet Corn, Winter Squash
    24 North 1st East, Franklin, ID 83237. Phone: 208-646-2401.
  • David Sant’s Farm - Peas, sweet corn and snap beans.
    5645 N. Westside Highway, Clifton, ID 83228. Phone: (208) 747-3012.

Oneida County

  • Corbridge Country Berries - Raspberries
    1710 100 West, Malad, ID 83252. Phone: (208) 766-2644. Open: Call first to schedule appointment..

Power County

  • R. & D. Gardens - Raspberries.
    2387 Highway 39, American Falls, ID 83211. Phone: (208) 317-2149. Open: Late June- late September. Please call after 7pm
    for availability.

North central Idaho

Benewah County

  • Cedar Springs Farms - Blueberries
    6420 Hells Gulch Road, St. Maries, ID 83861. Phone: 208-245-8148. Open: Call first to schedule.

Northern Idaho

Bonner County

  • Riley Creek Blueberry Farms - Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries
    PO Box 162, Laclede, Idaho, 83841. Phone: 208-263-4114.  Email: urmann@nidlink.com Established in 1994, family owned and operated with 4 acres of blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. u-pick.  While NOT certified organic, they practice sustainable agriculture.  Location: Laclede on Highway 2 between Sandpoint and Priest River Idaho.  On-farm sales and u-pick are encouraged 7 days a week during season.  Saturdays in late July and August, we will celebrate "Family Farm Days"  with tours, pony rides, u-pick specials, blueberry pie and more.  A kids play and picnic area are available at no charge.  Bring the family.  Fresh berries are available during the following seasons.
    Blueberries: mid July-early September
    Raspberries: Late July
    Blackberries: mid August
    "Family Farm Days" are on Saturdays July 27th, August 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th
    Please call for current prices.

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This page was updated on 9-Dec-2008  

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