Some of our families garden every year, and we know that the best food is often that which you pick yourself. If having a garden is something you are unable to do, however, the next best thing is to find one that allows you to pick the food yourself! We’re in luck – because Arizona is home to several to choose from! Here are our picks for some of the very best places to pick your own food in Arizona.
- Apple Annie’s, Willcox
Jennifer Dunaway/Flickr In addition to several varieties of apples, you can also pick any of their wide range of seasonal produce, including peaches, okra, and peppers. The orchard is located at 2081 West Hardy Road in Willcox, and the vegetable farm is located at 6405 West Williams Road, also in Willcox. There’s also a country store, which can be found at 1510 North Circle I Road. Make sure to bring some empty bags and a lot of space - you’re going to need it!
- Cotton Lane Citrus, Surprise
Cotton Lane Citrus U-Pick/Facebook Once the citrus trees are ready for harvesting during the proper season, check out this grove for fresh grapefruit, oranges, and plenty of other citrus fruits! They even supply you with 15 and 40-pound bags to stuff to the brim with delicious fruits. It costs just $20 per bag, and you get a ridiculous amount of fruit for the low price. Typically, they’re open to the public from mid-December to the beginning of April for harvest season, so there’s still time! The grove is located at 14014 North 172nd Avenue in Surprise.
- Date Creek Ranch, Wickenburg
Date Creek Ranch/Facebook Known mostly as a cattle ranch, Date Creek Ranch provides an opportunity for you to pick your own organic apples and peaches during the late summer and early fall seasons. The orchards are open weekends during peak harvesting season. It’s a rural location; from Highway 93, turn north at mile marker 177.5, then drive four miles along a dirt road to reach the ranch. They also have fresh grass-fed beef available (well, when it’s available!), which is well-worth the trip as well. Find them at 5 Date Creek Ranch Road, Wickenburg, Arizona, 85358.
- Desert Oasis, Buckeye
Meryl/Flickr Here’s something a little different. If you’re looking for farm-fresh eggs, check out this location, which allows you and your children to pick your own eggs straight from the coop from spring until fall! Their chickens are organically raised and hormone-free. From fall through winter, citrus is available for the picking. The farm is located at 12901 South 186th Avenue in Buckeye, and they recommend you call ahead to ensure you can get enough eggs at (602) 309-9090.
- Mortimer Family Farms, Dewey
Mortimer Family Farms/Facebook Starting in October, you can pick your own pumpkins at this farm and participate in their annual Pumpkin Festival! The farm is located at 12907 East State Route 169 in Dewey. Make sure to check back throughout the year, as what’s currently growing depends on what time of year it is.
- Schnepf Farms, Queen Creek
Schnepf Farms/Facebook This farm is a popular location for school tour groups, but also equally popular are the organic u-pick gardens and orchards. Starting at $1.50 per pound for delicious, nutritious foods, you can pick a variety of produce like kale, artichokes, and apples. Schnepf Farms is located at 22601 East Cloud Road in Queen Creek.
- Vertuccio Farms, Mesa
Vertuccio Farms/Facebook This farm at the edge of Mesa suburbs has several u-pick options, including tomatoes and peaches. They’re also open for events and host their own year-round. They’re located at 4011 South Power Road in Mesa.
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Jennifer Dunaway/Flickr
In addition to several varieties of apples, you can also pick any of their wide range of seasonal produce, including peaches, okra, and peppers. The orchard is located at 2081 West Hardy Road in Willcox, and the vegetable farm is located at 6405 West Williams Road, also in Willcox. There’s also a country store, which can be found at 1510 North Circle I Road. Make sure to bring some empty bags and a lot of space - you’re going to need it!
Cotton Lane Citrus U-Pick/Facebook
Once the citrus trees are ready for harvesting during the proper season, check out this grove for fresh grapefruit, oranges, and plenty of other citrus fruits! They even supply you with 15 and 40-pound bags to stuff to the brim with delicious fruits. It costs just $20 per bag, and you get a ridiculous amount of fruit for the low price. Typically, they’re open to the public from mid-December to the beginning of April for harvest season, so there’s still time! The grove is located at 14014 North 172nd Avenue in Surprise.
Date Creek Ranch/Facebook
Known mostly as a cattle ranch, Date Creek Ranch provides an opportunity for you to pick your own organic apples and peaches during the late summer and early fall seasons. The orchards are open weekends during peak harvesting season. It’s a rural location; from Highway 93, turn north at mile marker 177.5, then drive four miles along a dirt road to reach the ranch. They also have fresh grass-fed beef available (well, when it’s available!), which is well-worth the trip as well. Find them at 5 Date Creek Ranch Road, Wickenburg, Arizona, 85358.
Meryl/Flickr
Here’s something a little different. If you’re looking for farm-fresh eggs, check out this location, which allows you and your children to pick your own eggs straight from the coop from spring until fall! Their chickens are organically raised and hormone-free. From fall through winter, citrus is available for the picking. The farm is located at 12901 South 186th Avenue in Buckeye, and they recommend you call ahead to ensure you can get enough eggs at (602) 309-9090.
Mortimer Family Farms/Facebook
Starting in October, you can pick your own pumpkins at this farm and participate in their annual Pumpkin Festival! The farm is located at 12907 East State Route 169 in Dewey. Make sure to check back throughout the year, as what’s currently growing depends on what time of year it is.
Schnepf Farms/Facebook
This farm is a popular location for school tour groups, but also equally popular are the organic u-pick gardens and orchards. Starting at $1.50 per pound for delicious, nutritious foods, you can pick a variety of produce like kale, artichokes, and apples. Schnepf Farms is located at 22601 East Cloud Road in Queen Creek.
Vertuccio Farms/Facebook
This farm at the edge of Mesa suburbs has several u-pick options, including tomatoes and peaches. They’re also open for events and host their own year-round. They’re located at 4011 South Power Road in Mesa.
Where do you like to pick your own yummy food? Let us know in the comments!
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Address: 2081 Hardy Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643, USAAddress: 6405 Williams Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643, USAAddress: 1510 N Circle I Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643, USAAddress: 14014 N 172nd Ave, Surprise, AZ 85388, USAAddress: 5 Date Creek Ranch Rd, Congress, AZ 85332, USAAddress: 12901 S 186th Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85326, USAAddress: 12907 AZ-169, Dewey, AZ 86327, USAAddress: 22601 E Cloud Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, USAAddress: 4011 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212, USA
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Places to Pick Your Own Food in Arizona March 13, 2021 Tori Jane Where are some u-pick farms in Arizona? Luckily for those of us who enjoy picking our very own food, there are several fantastic u-pick farms scattered all over the Copper State. For example, some of the best ones in Maricopa County include Cotton Lane Citrus, in Surprise, Date Creek Ranch, in Wickenburg, and Desert Oasis, in Buckeye. Maricopa County isn’t the only place with its fair share of farms; there are some in just about every county, including Pinal and Yavapai, and there are even plenty of species of berries available for foraging throughout most of Northern Arizona. Are there farms in Arizona? Lots! About 26.5 million acres of Arizona are used for farmland. Arizona is a major producer of lettuce, as well as tree fruits and nuts. That isn’t all, of course; Arizona is also a prolific producer of cantaloupe (second in the entire nation for quantity!), spinach, and cabbages. Some of these farms are of the u-pick variety, where visitors are welcome to come onto the farms and pick their own produce. Where can I find fresh produce in Arizona? Arizona is a mecca for produce of the freshest sort. Many local stores, including national chains like Walmart and Kroger, sell farm-fresh produce straight out of Arizona farms. Corn, lettuce, and delicious fruits like cantaloupe are readily grown throughout the year. Also popular year-round in Arizona is the farmer’s market; you’ll likely find dozens scattered all over the state at any given time. Check this article out for a list of great farmers’ markets around the state.
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Places to Pick Your Own Food in Arizona
March 13, 2021
Tori Jane
Where are some u-pick farms in Arizona? Luckily for those of us who enjoy picking our very own food, there are several fantastic u-pick farms scattered all over the Copper State. For example, some of the best ones in Maricopa County include Cotton Lane Citrus, in Surprise, Date Creek Ranch, in Wickenburg, and Desert Oasis, in Buckeye. Maricopa County isn’t the only place with its fair share of farms; there are some in just about every county, including Pinal and Yavapai, and there are even plenty of species of berries available for foraging throughout most of Northern Arizona. Are there farms in Arizona? Lots! About 26.5 million acres of Arizona are used for farmland. Arizona is a major producer of lettuce, as well as tree fruits and nuts. That isn’t all, of course; Arizona is also a prolific producer of cantaloupe (second in the entire nation for quantity!), spinach, and cabbages. Some of these farms are of the u-pick variety, where visitors are welcome to come onto the farms and pick their own produce. Where can I find fresh produce in Arizona? Arizona is a mecca for produce of the freshest sort. Many local stores, including national chains like Walmart and Kroger, sell farm-fresh produce straight out of Arizona farms. Corn, lettuce, and delicious fruits like cantaloupe are readily grown throughout the year. Also popular year-round in Arizona is the farmer’s market; you’ll likely find dozens scattered all over the state at any given time. Check this article out for a list of great farmers’ markets around the state.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Luckily for those of us who enjoy picking our very own food, there are several fantastic u-pick farms scattered all over the Copper State. For example, some of the best ones in Maricopa County include Cotton Lane Citrus, in Surprise, Date Creek Ranch, in Wickenburg, and Desert Oasis, in Buckeye. Maricopa County isn’t the only place with its fair share of farms; there are some in just about every county, including Pinal and Yavapai, and there are even plenty of species of berries available for foraging throughout most of Northern Arizona.
Are there farms in Arizona?
Lots! About 26.5 million acres of Arizona are used for farmland. Arizona is a major producer of lettuce, as well as tree fruits and nuts. That isn’t all, of course; Arizona is also a prolific producer of cantaloupe (second in the entire nation for quantity!), spinach, and cabbages. Some of these farms are of the u-pick variety, where visitors are welcome to come onto the farms and pick their own produce.
Where can I find fresh produce in Arizona?
Arizona is a mecca for produce of the freshest sort. Many local stores, including national chains like Walmart and Kroger, sell farm-fresh produce straight out of Arizona farms. Corn, lettuce, and delicious fruits like cantaloupe are readily grown throughout the year. Also popular year-round in Arizona is the farmer’s market; you’ll likely find dozens scattered all over the state at any given time. Check this article out for a list of great farmers’ markets around the state.
