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• 06 Jan 14
  

  Lane Grann-Stahl

  No mention whether these are sustainable/organic; doubt it
  Hall Family Farm
  pumpkins, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
  10713 Providence Road West, Charlotte, NC 28277. Phone: (704) 562-4021. Alternate Phone: 704-540-0367. Email: info@hallfamilyfarm.com. Open: Directions: From I-485 in south Charlotte, go south on Johnston Road (U.S. 521) through Ballantyne area, turn left on Providence Road West, farm is ahead 1000 feet on right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. Seasonal vegetables are available pre-picked year round. Please see our website for current and upcoming produce availability. (UPDATED: September 04, 2011)
  
  Huntersville Berry Farm - Mixed Greens and turnips, blackberries,
  15504 Hugh Mcauley Roa, Huntersville, NC 28078. Phone: 980-422-1150. Email: janbaugus@yahoo.com. Open: Monday thru Saturday 8am to 7 pm, Sunday 8 am to 2 pm; September 29 thru November 24. Directions: From Charlotte take I-77 north to Sam Furr Road, Exit 25. Turn left to 2nd light at North Cross Drive. Turn left on North Cross Drive. Stay straight at split in road. Second house on left side of Hugh McAuley Road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Mixed Greens and turnips available for pick your own. Greens include turnip, kale, mustard, rape and collards. Blackberries: June 15 to July 31; Tomatoes: June 15 to September; Squash: June 5 to July 1; Melons July 1 to August 1. Payment: Cash, only. Blackberries If you pick $11/ gallon, If we pick $15/ gallon. (ADDED: June 06, 2011)(UPDATED: September 29, 2011)

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  Alexander Chamessian

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  dtonkin

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• 04 Mar 11
  

  Norimah Jumat

  Pick Your Own Central NC

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  Linda Burns

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  Sarah Hanawald

  Pick your own in Rowan county

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  Phillip Brown

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  Reich's Blueberries

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  • Faircloth  Farm   - Blueberries
            577 Gilmore Road,   Chapel Hill  ,   NC     27516    . Phone: 919-967-2131. Click  here for a map to the farm.  Open: Mid  July thru 3rd week in August; Call for appointment; Closed Sundays.   Blueberry crop is limited.     Typical harvest dates: Blueberries-  mid July-August.   Directions: From    Chapel Hill  , take Hwy 15-501 South. Go about 5 one half miles, turn right on Mann's     Chapel Road at the stop light at   Cole  Park    Plaza    . Go about 2 miles and turn right on Poythress Road.     Go a short distance, turn right at white church. Go one half mile and turn left  on Gilmore Road. Go one half mile and turn left at the farmhouse. The farm is at  the brickhouse behind farmhouse. (UPDATED: July 01, 2008)
  • Herndon Hills Farm     - Blueberries, Muscadine Grapes
      7110 Massey Chapel Road, Durham, NC 27713. Phone: 919-544-3313. Click  here for a map to the farm. Email:  nancy_herndon@yahoo.com.    Open: Please call for hours and daily update; typically open July thru October 15.   Typical harvest dates: Blueberries - late June through July; Grapes: late   August through September.     Please call 544-3313 for hours and daily update. Directions:  From I-40, take exit 276 south on Fayetteville Road. Take  1st left on Herndon Road, go one half mile, turn right on Barbee Road. Farm is  one quarter mile on right. (UPDATED: June 09, 2008)
  • Vollmer Farm -  ORGANIC, blueberries, pumpkins,  strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks  and refreshment stand, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding  parties, school tours
     617 Hwy 98 E, Bunn, NC 27508. Phone: 919-496-3076. Fax: 919-340-2585. Email:  fun@vollmerfarm.com. Directions: From highway 64E 1. Take highway 39N to  highway 98E (Food Lion) 2. Take a right hand turn at Food Lion 3. Vollmer Farm  is 1 mile on the left. From 401N/98E 1. Take 98E 9 miles to Bunn. 2. Turn right  and stay on 98E at Bunn Exxon Station. 3. Stay on 98E 2 miles 4. Farm is on the  left Please note that as of April 2007 the ONLY electronic mapping that will  correctly get you to the farm is  Google Maps! . Open: Fall 2008 Hours: Farmer John's Market and Pick Your Own  Open Now Mon - Sat: 9am to 6pm Sun: 1pm to 5pm Farmer John's Country Café Open  Now Mon - Fri: 10am to 2pm Sat: 10am to 6pm Sun:1pm to 5pm Back Forty  Playground: September 20th through November 2nd Open EVERY Weekend Saturday:  10:00 am to 8:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.  Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkins and Gourds and  Indain Corn along with winter vegetables -September - October Organic  Strawberries and blue berries - April - July. We are certified organic for some  crops. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Back Forty Activities: The Great Pumpkin  Jump North Carolina’s largest in-ground jumping pillow that is tons of fun and a  fabulous fitness activity for ALL ages! Hay Ride 2 Playgrounds Puzzle Corn Maze  Udder Run Barrel Train No Left Turn Rope Maze Duck Races Rat Racers Tot Rocket  Zip Line Farm Animals Windmill Mountain - 40 Foot Underground Slide Corn Cube -  Over 100 Bushels of Corn. (UPDATED: August 07, 2008)
  • Wood's Strawberries - Asparagus, Beans, Broccoli, Cucumber, Potatoes, Squash, Strawberries, Cabbage, Tomatoes
     2441 NC 58 Hwy, Castalia, NC 27816. Phone: (919) 853-3717. Phone: (919) 853-2461. Directions:   Located on White Level Road 12 miles east of Louisburg, 4 miles north of   Castalia, 4 miles south of Centerville. Open: Monday to Saturday 8 am to 8   pm; mid April-August. Crop availability: Strawberries - mid April-June   Asparagus - mid March-May Tomatoes & Cucumbers - mid Apr-July Snaps,   Cabbage, Potatoes, Broccoli & Squash - May-July Peaches, Peas & Butter   beans - July-August.
  • Lyon    Farms       - Beans,  Blackberry, Blueberries, Cantaloupe, Corn, Greens, Onions, Potatoes,  Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Vegetables
    1549 Northside Road,   Creedmoor  ,   NC     27522    . Phone: 919-528-3263.  Click  here for a map to the farm.  Email:  lyonfarms@webtv.net  Open  Sunday 1 pm to 6 pm,  Monday to Saturday 8 am to 8 pm; April 15-September 30.     Typical  harvest dates: Strawberries & Sweet Onions -  April-June Cabbage, Beets & Greens - April-May New Potatoes -  May-June Beans, Blackberries, Blueberries, Corn, Cantaloupe, Tomatoes  & Okra - June-July Watermelon - July-August Fig -  August-September.   Directions:  From     Durham    take I-85 north take Exit 186-A go 2 miles. From     Raleigh    take Hwy 50 north, follow signs. From     Oxford    take I-85 south, go left to Hwy 15 turn right,  follow signs.
  • • 'Tween Towns Farm   - Apples,  Blackberry, Blueberry, Eggplant, Figs, Pears, Hot Peppers
            546 Walnut Grove  Road,   Oxford  ,   NC     27565    .  Phone: 919-693-8591. Pick-your-own Blueberries and other available   produce from July 1 thru August 13. Open Tuesday through Friday 8am-noon and Saturday 8am   to 5pm; July 1 thru August 13. Directions:  Take Hwy 96 North 6.6 miles to Satterwhite Road turn left, go 5 miles  to stop sign, make short right then turn left continue on Walnut Grove  Road (SR 1317), go about 2.8 miles, farm is on left.
     
    •   Wright's Farm - Strawberries, Cantaloupe, Corn, Tomatoes
       8506 Buck Hart Road, Oxford, NC 27565. Phone: (919) 693-7667. Phone: (919) 693-1018. Directions:   Located at 1700 Oak Hill Road take Hwy 96 north of Oxford, turn right on Oak   Hill Road, go 2 miles and farm on right. Open: Sunday-Saturday; May-September   (Call for hours & availability.). Crop availability: Strawberries - May   Tomatoes - July-September Sweet Corn - late June Cantaloupes - early July.
  •   Dr. Young's Pond Berry Farm - blackberries,   blueberries, raspberries
      10865 NC 210 N, Angier, NC 27501. Phone: 919-639-6360. Directions: We are   8.5 miles west of the intersection of US 40 and NC 210 at exit 319. We are   also 2 miles northeast of the intersection of NC 210 and NC 55 in Angier.  See this page for   a map and more detail or    click here for a Mapquest map to our farm. Crops are usually available in June,   July. Open: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7AM to 1 PM. Additional times   announced on phone message in peak season. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED:   May 27, 2008)
  • Farmer's Strawberries & Produce - Beans, Cabbage, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Onions,  Potatoes
     209 Holder Road, Lillington, NC 27546. Phone: (910) 893-6076. Phone: (910) 893-3623. Directions:   Located 4 miles west of Lillington on Hwy 27. Open: Sunday-Saturday (Call   for hours & availability.). Crop availability: Strawberries - April-May   Squash - April Onions, Snaps, Tomatoes, Potatoes & Cabbage - April-June.
  • Johnson Strawberry Farm - Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Corn, Onions, Potatoes,  Squash, Strawberries, Watermelon
     2801 Hobson Road 301 North, Dunn, NC 28334. Phone: 9108924926. Phone: (910) 892-9711. Directions: Located  one mile north of Dunn on Hwy 301. Open: Monday to Saturday 7 am to 7 pm. Crop  availability: Strawberries & Squash - April-June Irish Potatoes - April-May Corn  - June Cantaloupes - June-July Watermelon - July Cabbage & Onions - May-June.
  • Just-A-Growing Produce - Blackberry, Blueberry, Cantaloupe, Corn, Cucumber, Greenhouse Tomatoes, Jellies,  Jams, Onions, Squash, Strawberries, Watermelon
     5705 US 421 N, Lillington, NC 27546. Phone: (910) 893-2989. Phone: (919) 499-8156.  Directions: Located on Hwy 421 four miles north of Lillington near the   turn-off to go to Raven Rock State Park. From Sanford take Hwy 421 south for   12 miles just beyond the turn-off to go to Raven Rock State Park. Open:   Tuesday - Thursday; mid April-mid July. Crop availability: Strawberries &   Spring Onions - mid April-June Strawberry Jam, Jelly, Preserves, Syrup,   Cider, Dressing & Rum Topping, Sweet Onions, Greenhouse Cucumbers & Tomatoes   - mid April-mid July Squash, Cucumbers, Blackberries & Blueberries -   June-July Corn, Watermelon & Cantaloupe - July.
  • Barry's Strawberry Farm - Asparagus, Cabbage, Onions, Strawberries
     4014 Cox Mill Road, Sanford, NC 27332. Phone: (919) 258-3606. Phone: (919) 258-3571. Email: bwharrington@alltel.net. Open: Sunday 1 pm to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday 8 am to 7 pm. Crop availability: Strawberries & Asparagus - April-June Cabbage & Onions - May-June.  Directions: At US 421 & NC 87 split south of Sanford, take US 421 south toward Lillington,  take a right at the second crossroad (Cox Mill Road), farm is .5 mile on the  left.
  • Gary Thomas Farms - Asparagus, Beans, Blackberry, Corn, Cucumber, Greenhouse Tomatoes, Greenhouse  Vegetables, Jellies, Jams, Onions, Strawberries
     443 Thomas Road, Sanford, NC 27330. Phone: (919) 258-3035. Phone: (919) 258-3262. Directions:   Located off Hwy 42 East towards Broadway, go one mile turn left on Rice   Toad at East Lee Middle School, one half mile on right is Thomas Road,   one half mile on left is Gary Thomas Strawberries. Open: Sunday 1 pm to 6   pm, Monday to Saturday 7 am to 7 pm. Crop availability: Strawberries, Sweet   Onions, Greenhouse Tomatoes & Cucumbers - mid April-June Asparagus -   late April-mid May Green Beans & Sweet Corn - June-early July   Blackberries - June-July. Homemade jam & jelly.
  • Gross Farms - Corn Maze & Pumpkin  patch, Strawberries, Asparagus, Beans, Blackberry, Broccoli, Cantaloupe,  Corn, Onions, Pumpkin, Squash, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Crop Maze, Cucumber, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetables, Zucchini
     1606 Pickett Road, Sanford, NC 27332. Phone: (919) 498-6727. Phone: (919) 499-4522. Email: jtgross@alltel.net. Directions: Take Hwy 87 South from Sanford, go 4 miles turn left onto Pickett Road, go 1/2  mile farm on left. Open: Sunday 1 pm to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday 7:30 am to 6:30 pm; mid April thru early August.  Crop availability: Strawberries - April-June Asparagus, Lettuce & Broccoli - April-May Onions,  Cucumbers & Tomatoes - April-August Sweet Corn - June-August Cabbage, Broccoli,  Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Blackberries, Peas & Butterbeans - July-August Sweet  Potatoes - year-round Pumpkins - October. Educational tours & Family entertainment, Corn Maze & Pumpkin patch, September 1  thru October 31.
  • Harrington Farms - Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Collards, Corn, Greens,  Potatoes, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Onions
     1412 San Lee Drive, Sanford, NC 27330. Phone: (919) 775-4242. Phone: (919) 776-6730. Directions:   Located at Central Carolina Community College, go past to stop sign,   left 1/4 mile, field is on left. From Sanford, San Lee Drive to 1412 San   Lee Drive. Follow signs. Open: Sunday 1 pm to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday 7 am to 7 pm. Crop availability: Strawberries, Onions, Cabbage, Potatoes,   Broccoli & Asparagus - April-June Tomatoes - March-July Corn &   Cantaloupe - July Greens - September-December Collards -   November-December.
  • Logan Farms- Corn, Strawberries, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes
     110 Logan Farm Lane, Sanford, NC 27330. Phone: (919) 776-1898. Phone: (919) 776-2277. Open: Monday to Saturday 7:30 am to 8 pm; April-December. Crop availability: Strawberries - May Sweet Corn - July Tomatoes - July-September Sweet Potatoes -  August-October Bedding & Vegetable plants - April-October. Directions: Located halfway between Sanford and Siler City on Hwy 421 across Deep River at  Gulf, one mile on North Plank Road, right on Logan Farm Lane.
  • McNeill Farms - Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Corn, Onions, Squash, Strawberries, Watermelon
     5948 Lemon Springs Road, Sanford, NC 27332. Phone: (919) 774-1085. Directions: From US 1 take Hwy 78, 3   miles east turn right on Lemon Springs Road go 3.5 miles to farm on   right. From Lemon Springs 1 one half miles on Lemon Springs Road. Open:   Tuesday - Saturday 8 am to 6 pm. Crop availability: Strawberries - April   15-June 15 Sweet Corn - July-September Cabbage, Broccoli & Onions -   May-June 10 Okra - July-August Beans & Squash - June-August 1 Watermelon   & Cantaloupe - June-September.
  • Orchard Creek Farm - apples, pears,   peaches, and prepicked produce, picnic area, farm animals
    4812 Timberwood Trail, Efland, NC 27243. Phone: 919 563 3643. Email:  orchardcreekfarm@yahoo.com. And for a map to our farm,  click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September,   October. Open: Call for appointment Payment: Cash, Check. IPM growing   method (integrated pest management). Free range chickens and eggs. Meat   Goats
  • Philoxenia Farm (formerly Blueberry Hill) -   ORGANIC, Blueberries
    8411 NC Hwy 86, Cedar Grove, NC 27231. Phone: 919-923-3137. Email:  philoxeniafarm@earthlink.net.   Directions: Located 11 miles north of Hillsborough on Hwy 86. Watch for   sign.  Open: Our 2008 season will open July 1. We are open sunrise   to sunset, 7 days a week. Crop availability: Certified Organic   Blueberries. (UPDATED: June 05, 2008) (UPDATED: August 02, 2008)
  • Buckwheat Farm-   strawberries
    2700 Holland Road Apex, NC, 27502. Phone: 919-303-0339.   Email:   buckwheatfarm@bellsouth.net. Directions: Located on Holland Road, 3   miles south of Apex. From the intersection of South Salem Street and NC#55,   travel away from Downtown Apex for 3 miles on South Salem Street (Old US#1).   Turn right on Holland Road and travel 0.8 miles. Turn left onto Leeway Farm   Road, follow road to the field.    Map It at MapQuest.com. Open: Mid-April to Early June; Monday to Saturday, 8AM to   7PM, Sun. 10AM to 6PM. Besides Strawberry picking, there are various animals to see on the farm. They have horses, goats, guinea fowl, chickens and pea fowl.
  • The Collard Patch - beans, broad beans,   broccoli, corn (sweet), onions, summer squash, strawberries, other   vegetables, and prepicked produce
      7012 Pulley Town Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587. Phone: 919-556-5135.   Email:    thecollardpatch@nc.rr.com. Directions: From Raleigh go 401 North to   Rolesville. Continue 1 mile through Rolesville turn right on Pulley Town   Road. Go 3/4 of a mile to Second brick home on left. See sign on the   left The Collard Patch. Open: Monday to Saturday 7am to 6pm for   vegetables; Sunday Strawberries only 8am to 5pm. Payment: Cash, only.   Fall Cabbage, Collards and Sweet Potatoes will be ready in late October.
  • Daniel Farm - strawberries - UPDATE   April 20, 2008: Closed, at least for 2008 due to illness
  • Flying Pig Farm - Flowers
     55 Cabin Hill Road, Zebulon, NC 27597. Phone: (919) 404-2493. Phone: (919) 497-6166. Email:  mike@flyingpigfarm.net.   Open: Monday to Friday 9 am to 3 pm; March thru November. Crop availability:   Shiitake mushroom - March-November Specialty cut flowers - May-November   Specialty garlic varieties - July-November. Pond fishing (catfish, bass   & brim).
  • Hunt's Strawberries - Cantaloupe, Potatoes, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelon
     4505 Watkins Road, Raleigh, NC 27616. Phone: (919) 266-1619. Directions: Located 401 north of   Raleigh turn right onto Mitchell Mill go approximately 1.5 miles turn   right onto Watkins Road. Farm is one mile on left. Open: Sunday noon-7   pm, Monday to Saturday 8 am to 8 pm. Crop availability: Strawberries,   Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Tomatoes & Potatoes - April-June.
  • Olde Country Produce & Mulch - Beans, Christmas Tree Live, Corn,  Pumpkin, Squash, Strawberries
     8824 Poole Road, Knightdale, NC 27545. Phone: (919) 217-0411. Email: kirkfarms@bellsouth.net. Open: Monday to Friday 7 am to 7 pm, Saturday 7 am to 5 pm. Crop availability: Strawberries - late April-June Corn - May-June Butterbeans, Peas & Squash -  June-July Mums & Pumpkins - September-October Christmas Trees - November  25-December 24. Mulch, Crop Compost, Wheat & Pine Straw. Directions: Located 6.5 miles east of I-440 off Poole Road exit 15.
  •   Page Farms of Raleigh - corn (sweet), strawberries, other   vegetables,
      6100 Mount Herman Road, Raleigh, NC 27617. Phone: (919) 596- 3227. Email:    pagefarms@verizon.net. Directions:    Click here for a map and directions. Picking updates:    Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in April,   May, June, July, August. Open: Monday thru Saturday 8 am to 7 pm Sundays 1   pm to 6 pm See our website for more information.    Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Payment: Cash, Check.   (ADDED: February 15, 2009)
  • Phillips Strawberries - Cabbage, Cucumber, Onions,   Strawberries, Tours, Squash
     6701 Good Hope Church Road, Morrisville, NC 27560. Phone: (919) 467-3004. Directions: Located on Good Hope   Church Road across from the church. Good Hope Church Road is off of   Carpenter Morrisville Road between Hwy 54/Hwy 55 in Morrisville. Open:   Sunday - Saturday 8 am to 7 pm. Crop availability: Strawberries - April   15-June 1 Cabbage, Onions, Squash & Cucumber - Seasonal. Various rides   and activities on Strawberry Day, School Groups are welcome. Call for   more information.
  • Pope's Strawberries - Corn, Strawberries, Tomatoes
     1007 Fayetteville Street, Knightdale, NC 27545. Phone: (919) 266-3767. Directions: Go 64 East of Raleigh   to Knightdale Crossing and follow signs. Open: Sunday 1pm-7 pm, Monday to   Saturday 8 am to 8 pm. Crop availability: Strawberries - April-June Corn -   July Tomatoes - June-August.

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