Across Iowa, of the 44 u-pick farms we list, 43 give a phone number, 2 publish opening hours and 43 have a website.
Top 10 u-pick farms in Iowa
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Davenport Farmer's MarketDavenport
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3Center Grove OrchardCambridge
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4Berry Patch FarmNevada
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5Appleberry FarmMarshalltown
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6Otter Creek OrchardSt Ansgar
Sat-Sun 9:30am-4:30pm
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7Harvestville FarmDonnellson
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm (Oct: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-7pm)
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8Edge of the Woods Raspberry FarmIndianola
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9Fields of FunSioux Center
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10Little Sioux OrchardMilford
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single farm are listed further down this page.
Iowa, by feature
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Other towns in Iowa
One farm each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Bode's Moonlight GardensAlgona
2304 140th Ave, Algona, IA 50511-7021
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Visit Iowa FarmsAmes
2625 N Loop Dr, Ames, IA 50010-8901
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Geen's Greens Flower FarmBondurant
8801 NE 100th Ave, Bondurant, IA 50035
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Blueberry Bottom FarmBrighton
3316 Highway 78, Brighton, IA 52540-8641
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Center Grove OrchardCambridge
32835 610th Ave, Cambridge, IA 50046-8554
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Welch's Pumpkin PatchCouncil Bluffs
17676 Sunnydale Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-4204
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Tailwind AcresCresco
20302 180th St, Cresco, IA 52136-8339
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Howells Greenhouse and Pumpkin PatchCumming
3145 Howell Ct, Cumming, IA 50061-8536
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Davenport Farmer's MarketDavenport
Davenport, IA
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Howards FarmDike
29820 120th St, Dike, IA 50624
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Harvestville FarmDonnellson
1977 Highway 2, Donnellson, IA 52625-9201
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm (Oct: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-7pm)
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Rooted Resplendence FarmElkhart
14337 NE 38th St, Elkhart, IA 50073
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Sycamore Ridge Small FarmFarragut
4113 270th St, Farragut, IA 51639-4030
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Howlin Hollar FarmGlenwood
61753 242nd St, Glenwood, IA 51534-5035
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Nunnikhoven FarmHarvey
1552 195th Pl, Harvey, IA 50119-9125
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Bagge StrawberriesIndependence
2029 170th St, Independence, IA 50644-9226
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Edge of the Woods Raspberry FarmIndianola
15285 Fairfax St, Indianola, IA 50125-8345
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Tripple Berry FarmLinden
25677 Amarillo Ave, Linden, IA 50146
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Kleveland BrothersLinn Grove
910 440th St, Linn Grove, IA 51033-7532
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Trapple OrchardLittle Sioux
1377 145th St, Little Sioux, IA 51545-6006
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Jester Hill FarmMadrid
12430 NW 128th St, Madrid, IA 50156-8035
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Allen's OrchardMarion
5801 N 10th St, Marion, IA 52302-9200
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Appleberry FarmMarshalltown
2402 W Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158-4840
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Apples on the AvenueNashua
3035 Addison Blvd, Nashua, IA 50658-9407
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Berry Patch FarmNevada
62785 280th St, Nevada, IA 50201-7554
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Colony Acres Family FarmNorth Liberty
1150 S Front St, North Liberty, IA 52317-4853
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Papa Tom's Melons & Flowers LLCNorwalk
6925 43rd Ave, Norwalk, IA 50211-9307
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Schwaller FarmsOdebolt
3243 Esther Ave, Odebolt, IA 51458-7415
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U-Pick Pumpkins & MoreOsage
2335 Highway 218, Osage, IA 50461-8336
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Willow Flower FarmProle
5119 Harding St, Prole, IA 50229-9182
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Gravert's Apple Basket OrchardSabula
54757 Highway 52, Sabula, IA 52070-9363
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Otter Creek OrchardSt Ansgar
4975 Ember Ave, St Ansgar, IA 50472-8522
Sat-Sun 9:30am-4:30pm
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Red Fern FarmWapello
13882 I Ave, Wapello, IA 52653-9449
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Hoffman Produce FarmsWaterloo
1011 Martin Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701-4311
Guides for farm shoppers
All guides
BuyingA Guide to Shopping Local Farmers Markets, Farm Stands, and CSA Boxes
Learn how to locate genuine growers nearby, navigate open-air market stalls, and decide whether a roadside stand or farm subscription box fits your household pantry.
BuyingApple Orchard and Cider Mill Guide: U-Pick Apples, Cider, and Fall Treats
This guide covers everything you need to plan a trip to an apple orchard or cider mill, from picking techniques and apple varieties to fresh cider doughnuts and fruit storage.
BuyingFall Agritourism Guide: Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, and Autumn Festivals
This guide details everything you need to navigate fall farm destinations, from GPS-cut corn labyrinths and heirloom pumpkin identification to scratch recipes for kettle corn and caramel apples.
Good to know about u-pick farms in Iowa
When is strawberry season?
Strawberry season generally peaks from late spring to early summer depending on your regional climate. Across Iowa, harvest timing varies slightly between northern and southern areas, with 44 active strawberry farms listed in our state directory.
When are peaches ripe?
Peaches typically ripen between mid-summer and early autumn depending on the specific cultivar and weather conditions. In Iowa, local orchards usually harvest throughout the warmer months, with 44 fruit farms available for visits.
When to pick pumpkins?
Pumpkins should be picked in autumn before any heavy frost hits the region. Throughout Iowa, growers open their patches as autumn approaches; discover 44 pumpkin farms listed in our state index.
When is a cantaloupe ready to pick?
A cantaloupe is ready to harvest when the background color shifts to golden-tan and the stem detaches cleanly from the vine under gentle pressure. Farmers across Iowa usually harvest cantaloupes in late summer; explore 44 local fruit farms on our map.
How to pick garlic?
Harvest garlic when the lower leaves turn brown and dry while upper leaves remain green. Gently loosen the soil around the bulbs with a garden fork before pulling them out. If you are looking to purchase fresh farm garlic in Iowa, check our directory of 44 local growers.