Where to Find U-Pick Strawberries in Mid-Michigan
With warmer weather right around the corner, that means berry season is nearly here. Are you ready to dive into some berry picking adventures in Mid-Michigan?
U-Pick Berry Farms in Michigan
Sure, you could go to any old grocery store in the area. Or you could even hit up a Farmer's Market. But what about going right to the source; the farm itself! Plenty of farms in the Mid-Michigan area offer the hands-on experience of getting to pick your own berries.
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When it comes to picking fruit, like most Michiganders, I've tried my hand at apple picking. And come apple season, Phillip's Orchard in St. John's is the place to go. But, when we're talking about berries, strawberries in particular, Diederich's Farms in Webberville is where you wanna be. Their Earlyglow strawberries have to be one of the best tasting berries I've ever had in my life. Plus, they have other produce you can buy while you're there, like asparagus.
Strawberry Season in Michigan
But Diederich's isn't the only farm in the area with u-pick berries, my investigative skills dug up a handful of berry-picking paradises. With summer around the corner, brace yourself for a berry bonanza! It's practically a rite of passage to grab the kiddos and hit the fields. Just a heads up though, those little munchkins might end up eating more berries than they pick.
So, where's the berry patches, you ask? I've got you covered. Check out my curated list below and get ready to unleash your inner fruit ninja this season. Let's make it a summer to remember, one berry at a time. Oh, and don't forget your sunscreen – those berry bushes can be sneaky suntraps!
U-Pick Berry Farms in Mid-Michigan
Gallery Credit: Kristen Matthews
East Lansing Farmers Market
Meckley's Flavor Fruit Farm - Somerset, Michigan
Gallery Credit: Maitlynn Mossolle