selection of blueberries, the farm’s picking season runs 12 weeks instead of the usual four-week season of most blueberry growers. 18900 CR 561, Clermont 352.394.2135
Sand Hill Blueberries Family farm with u-pick blueberries. 31614 Bottany Wood Drive, Eustis 352.483.1614
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A&A Country Orchard This family-owned and operated farm is home of the Lady Lake peach. Discover different varieties of southern peaches, including the Tropic Beauty. 2917 Lake Griffin Road, Lady Lake 352.217.8853 A Natural Farm and Educational Center The main focus of the farm is the production and selling of edible plants, fruit trees, fresh ginger roots, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. The second mission is offering free or low-cost educational classes for both children and adults on sustainable farming, gardening, and plant production through hands-on workshops. 23630 SR 19, Howey-in-the-Hills 352.536.3112 Blue Bayou Farms The farm grows and harvests its own fruit and vegetables daily, along with organic blueberries in the u-pick field when blueberries are in season in April and May. The farm also offers a variety of Amish products, including bacon, cheeses, jams, and pickles. 26921 Bloomfield Ave., Yalaha 352.324.4069 Chatterson Farms The farm offers a wide variety of produce. The selection and varieties change throughout the year since the farm rotates through
150-plus varieties annually, so customers can sample traditional favorites, heirloom variations, and exotic and unique varieties from around the world. 4401 CR 561, Clermont 407.342.9512
Dirty Dog Organics The Cash Family didn’t set out to be farmers, but a love of cooking, dealing with their daughter’s allergies, and wanting to know where the food came from led them into this big venture. They’ve gone from providing food for family and friends to their community and now working with other farmers have opened a new farm store providing fresh, local produce. 2026 Lewis Road, Leesburg 352.235.0760 Green Acres Fernery and Citrus The farm offers locally grown blueberries, blackberries, and homemade syrup and honey. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, the farm has a picnic area. 8635 High St., Yalaha 352.360.5445 H&H Berry Farms In addition to u-pick or we-pick blueberries, the farm has local honey and homemade jam available for purchase. 15217 CR 455, Montverde 321.436.5830
Heather Oaks Iris Farm Small family farm offers u-pick blueberries and blackberries. The farm also specializes in growing Louisiana irises and camellias and has more than 250 colors of irises and several varieties of camellias. 4240 Christmas Lane, Lady Lake 352.753.1184 Just Perfect Plants A variety of vegetables, leafy greens, and herbs are available for u-pick at the farm, including tomatoes, peppers, watermelon, corn, cucumbers, basil, and more. All items are chemical- and pesticide-free. 1910 Lewis Road, Leesburg 352.504.2481 King Grove Organic Farm The u-pick and we-pick organic farm features USDA-certified organic blueberries. 19714 CR 44A, Eustis 352.589.2469 Lake Catherine Blueberries The farm offers u-pick blueberries, pre-picked berries, farm-fresh raw honey, and blueberry lemonade. 5849 Lake Catherine Road, Groveland 352.536.4324 Mark’s U-Pick Blueberries The farm is a specialized grower that plants more than 20 varieties of blueberries that ripen as early as April and as late as July each year. Because of the wide
Southern Hill Farms The u-pick and commercially harvested blueberry farm of 120 acres also offers wholesale ornamental trees. 16651 Schofield Road, Clermont 321.239.3137 The Vintage Berry The farm provides u-pick blackberries from May through mid-July. 2230 Sloan’s Ridge Road, Groveland 352.636.3682 Promise Farms Farm provides u-pick blueberries. 36111 N. CR 44A, Eustis 352.408.1193 Valley View Vineyards This u-pick farm grows peaches, figs, pears, persimmons, lemons, limes, tangerines, tangelos, navels, and ponkan oranges. 22310 CR 455, Howey-in-the-Hills 352.243.4032 The annual Lake County Farm Tour Tour allows visitors to see several farms and agricultural attractions while on a guided bus tour hosted by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension in Lake County. The extension service provides free consultations, as well as educational programs on a variety of subjects. To learn about plans for the 2018 Lake County Farm Tour, call 352.343.4101.
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