Oklahoma’s rich agriculture roots are alive and well. Several farms in the Metro area let families get their hands dirty as they pick their own harvest. From peaches and berries to pumpkins and Christmas trees, here is a handy guide of you-pick farms near Oklahoma City where city-dwellers can get an inside look at farm life and bring some delicious treats to bring home.
Always call ahead to check availability as peak harvest times vary each year.
10912 S Czech Hall Rd, Mustang
628-8092, agapehouseberryfarm@gmail.com
Hours change seasonally. Find more information on the farm’s Facebook page.
Produce: Strawberries and Blackberries, May to late June
9211 South Sloan Rd, Mustang
412-4515
Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Produce: Strawberries, sand plums, raspberries, blackberries, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, green beans, peppers and more.
Growing Paynes
12901 S Czech Hall Rd, Mustang
405-410-2339, growing.paynes@yahoo.com
Open seasonally, call ahead for availability.
Produce: pre-picked or u-picked tomatoes, okra, cucumbers, onions, garlic, potatoes, strawberries, squash, pumpkins and more.
19800 E Simmons Rd, Luther
Produce: pick-your-own strawberries
My Raggedy Herbs
206 S Mustang Rd, Tuttle
405-795-7193, okagtourismgal@gmail.com
By appointment only
Produce: pick-your-own fresh herbs
Glencoe Rd and N Western Rd, Stillwater
405-385-9386
Call for picking schedule. For more information check the farm’s Facebook page.
Produce: Blackberries
Sorghum Mill Christmas Tree and Blackberry Farm
7121 Midwest Ln, Edmond
405-340-5488
Call for hours of operation
Produce: blackberries and Christmas trees
18499 NE 50th St, Harrah
405-454-6618
Call for hours of operation
Produce: peaches and nectarines
Bonus idea: Take a drive-thru tour of a working farm! John’s Farm produces certified organic beef and wheat and they welcome families for self-guided and crew-guided tours. Learn about farm life and the family who owns the farm while exploring the area.
201 Votech Dr, Fairview
580-794-7767
Open Monday – Saturday, by appointment. Reservations required for tours.
Farms outside the metro:
17881 SE 110th Rd, Red Oak
918-448-8387
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Closed Wednesday and Sunday.
Produce: blueberries and strawberries
13310 Adams Rd, Liberty-Mounds (211th St South between Lewis Ave & Harvard Ave)
918-344-4582
Open seasonally, for more information check their Facebook page.
Produce: blueberries and blackberries.
39232 E 231st St S, Porter
918-483-2101
Open Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
For more information check their Facebook page.
Produce: peaches, apples, pumpkins and more.
33423 Pleasant Valley Rd, Poteau
918-658-9139
Open Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. & Saturday, 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.
For more information check their Facebook page.
Produce: blueberries
Owasso Christmas Tree and Berry Farm
10939 N 129th E Ave, Owasso
918-272-9445
Open seasonally, for more information check their Facebook page.
Produce: blueberries, blackberries, and Christmas trees.
The Peach Barn Orchard & Bakery
3557 W Hwy 69 & 51B, Porter
918-686-0440
Hours vary seasonally. For more information check their Facebook page.
Produce: peaches, berries, apples, nuts, melons, squash, gourds and more.
For a list of more u-pick farms outside the metro as well as tasty recipes, visit www.oklahomaagritourism.com.
Inspirational Recipes:
The recipes listed here are from the cooking blog Cookie+Kate (www.cookieandkate.com). This vegetarian cooking blog is produced by MetroFamily’s former art director, Kathryne Taylor, who grew up in Edmond and went to the University of Oklahoma before working for MetroFamily for two years. Her cookbook is now available by Rodale Press.
- Blueberry Frozen Yogurt
- Lemon Raspberry Muffins
- Aguas Frescas
- Blueberry Almond Crisp
- Mini Blackberry Cobbler
- Blueberry Honey Bran Muffins
- Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
- Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Cake
- Whole Wheat Waffles with Blueberry Ginger Syrup
- Strawberry, Basil & Balsamic Pizza
- Baked Oatmeal with Berries & Coconut
- Blueberry Maple Tea Cake
- Watermelon Mint Sorbet
- Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
