Pick-your-own farms let you walk the rows and harvest fruit and produce straight off the plant, usually paying by the pound or the container. It is the freshest way to buy, the cheapest way to buy in volume, and the closest most families get to where their food actually grows. What is open to pick changes through the year, so the trick is knowing what is ready before you drive out.
The fall window is the big one. Apples come in from late summer into October, and pumpkins follow through October, which is why apple-and-pumpkin weekends draw the biggest crowds of the year. Summer is berries and stone fruit: strawberries in late spring, then blueberries, cherries, peaches, and brambles through the warm months. A single farm often rolls from one crop to the next, so it pays to call ahead or check the farm's page before you go.
Picking is weather-dependent and supply runs out. A hot week can pull a crop two weeks early, and a popular Saturday can clear a field by noon, so the smart move is to confirm the day's picking conditions with the farm directly. Bring cash, wear closed shoes, and ask whether containers are provided or you bring your own.
Every farm below links to its own page with location, what it grows, and how to make contact. Use the seasonal list to see what is ready to pick in your state right now, then open a farm to confirm hours and conditions before you drive.
What you can pick in Ohio right now
Typical windows for Ohio. Crops ripen on the weather, so confirm the day's picking with the farm before you drive.
| Crop | Season | Farms here |
|---|---|---|
| Blackberries | In season now | 3 farms |
| Raspberries | In season now | 1 farm |
| Apples | Starts in about 4 weeks | 4 farms |
| Pumpkins | Starts in about 8 weeks | 1 farm |
How pick-your-own works
First time picking? Here is the whole thing in one table.
| Question | What to know |
|---|---|
| How you pay | By the pound, by the container, or a flat per-bag price. Many farms still take cash only, so bring some. |
| Containers | Some farms hand you a box or bucket, others want you to bring your own. Ask before you go. |
| Call ahead | Picking depends on weather and what is ripe. A quick call or a check of the farm page tells you what is open that day. |
| Best time | Go early. Popular farms pick out by midday on fall and summer weekends. |
| What to wear | Closed shoes and clothes you do not mind getting dirty. Fields are muddy after rain. |
14 pick-your-own farms near Columbus, OH
Sorted with the most complete listings first. Every farm links to its own page with location, what it grows, and how to make contact.
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Shepherd's Corner @ Dominican AcresBlacklick, OHLocal deliveryShepherd's Corner is a sustainable ecological ministry supported by the Dominican Sisters. A substantial portion of our produce is distributed to local food pantries and soup kitchens. As a community building exercise, wNo website. Call or visit.
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Fruit-Full Acres, IncMarysville, OHLocal deliveryAs we are semi-retired we have downsized. We do carry locally produced honey and maple syrup and eggs during our open season.No website. Call or visit.
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Hoffman's Farm MarketColumbus, OHLocal deliveryHoffman's farm has been a family owned and operated since the 1940's. 40 acres devoted to produce and sweet corn every year. Open year round seven days a week.No website. Call or visit.
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Schacht Family FarmCanal Winchester, OHLocal deliveryUSDA Agritourism DirectoryNo website. Call or visit.
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Folck Family FarmMechanicsburg, OHShipsLists Blackberries, Cheese, Corn.No website. Call or visit.
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Mitchell's FarmPlain City, OHPickup / on-farmOur farm has been in our family nearly 200 years. Our primary crop and passion are raspberries, black, red and a sparking of yellow and purple. 90 plus % is u-pick with 10% picked to order. We also have edamame soybeans,No website. Call or visit.
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Ebenhack FarmsCircleville, OHPickup / on-farmFood MarketMaker profileNo website. Call or visit.
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Urban Farm ChurchColumbus, OHPickup / on-farmThe Urban Farm Church is a sustainable urban farm growing crops and community on the north side of Columbus, OH. We grow organic produce together as a community, then give the food away to our community. We also offer aNo website. Call or visit.
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Cow Towne Farms ltdBlacklick, OHPickup / on-farmFood MarketMaker profileNo website. Call or visit.
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Yutzy's Farm MarketPlain City, OHPickup / on-farmFood MarketMaker profileNo website. Call or visit.
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Lohstroh Family FarmsMount Sterling, OHPickup / on-farmGeorge and Michelle purchased their first small farm in the Cincinnati area in 1982 and started with wheat production. Pumpkins became a part of the crops in 1984. Our operation expanded when we moved to Mt. Sterling inNo website. Call or visit.
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16220 Springdale Rd, Marysville, OH 43040Marysville, OHPickup / on-farmLists Fruit, Vegetables.No website. Call or visit.
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7255 US-42, Plain City, OH 43064Plain City, OHPickup / on-farmLists Fruit.No website. Call or visit.
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Circle S FarmsGrove City, OHPickup / on-farmLists Blackberries, Condiments & Sauces, Crops & Agricultural Products.No website. Call or visit.
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