U-pick Farms & Orchards
From early Spring through late Fall Cass County is a market basket of fresh and organic fruits and vegetables! There are an abundance of sources for our farm-to-table produce. Below are some of the more popular orchards & u-pick local farms. Please always call ahead to find out when the fruits and vegetables are ready for harvesting. The grid above is only a rough estimation and varies because of seasonal weather.
Daisy Farms – Dowagiac
Description: We sell and ship bare-root plants across the US. Also have U-pick strawberries when in season. Produce includes:
- Strawberries
- Grapes
- Gooseberries
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Asparagus
- Rhubarb
- Horseradish
Phone: (269) 782-6321 Fax: (269) 782-7131
Hours: Email: daisyfarms@qtm.net
Website: Daisy Farms & U-pick Strawberries
Location: 28355 M-152, Dowagiac, MI, 49047 – Directions
Dussel’s U-pick – Cassopolis
The Dussel family grows blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, sweet corn, green beans, watermelon, cantaloupe, and of course pumpkins! At our farm produce stand, run by our sons, we sell our jams and jellies and all our homegrown produce. Every summer we open our farm to people who would like to pick their own blueberries and pumpkins. Dussel’s U-pick Schedule
- Blueberries – Generally around July 15th, but this year may be later picking due to our Michigan weather this Spring.
- Pumpkins – Normally we would open around September 15. Please call (269) 445-8715.
Phone: (269) 445-8715
Hours: Please call for hours and availability of fruit
Email: dusselsfarmmarket@gmail.com
Location: 22440 Dutch Settlement Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047 – Directions
Eckler’s Produce & Greenhouse – Niles
Description: World’s largest selection of ornamental corn products and gourds
U-pick: blueberries, raspberries, and tomatoes in season
U-pick requirements:
- No children under 10 years old
- Minimums apply
- Please bring your own containers
- No pets on the property
- Please call for field conditions at 269-683-2509
Phone: (269) 683-2509
Hours: April-November daily 9 am to 7 pm
Email: seedsman@ecklerfarms.com
Website: Eckler’s Produce & Greenhouse
Location: 1879 Barron Lake Rd., Niles, MI 49120 – Directions
Hubbard’s Corey Lake Orchards
Whether we pick or u-pick, our legacy fruits and vegetables have become a tradition for local and regional customers for generations. We offer a wide variety of seasonal produce that is farm fresh and locally grown.
Whether baked or bottled, we offer an assortment of products from our bakery, winery, cidery, and distillery – all made on the farm. Our fresh-pressed cider – made from our heritage apples – is the core ingredient in our line of hard ciders. Our spirits will tease your tastebuds. Our signature fruit pies and donuts are the best in the area!
We are officially open for the 2022 season. We will be open from 9 to 6 every day except for Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Asparagus and rhubarb are now in season. We do have bedding plants: flowers, cold-tolerant vegetables, Tomatoes, pepper plants, squash, cucumbers, and melons.
Hours: 9 am – 6 pm (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
Phone: (269) 244-5690
Website: Corey Lake Orchards
Location: 12147 Corey Lake Rd., Three Rivers, MI 49093 – Directions
Lehman’s Orchards – Niles
Lehman’s picking season features raspberries, blackberries, apples, sweet cherries, tart cherries, strawberries, currants, blueberries, pears, peaches, nectarines, and tomatoes.
For those who visit to enjoy our U-Pick season begins in June and you should:
- Plan your time for picking all the berries you would like and accommodate their packing for transport by the 5 pm closing time.
- We provide buckets for picking, but you should bring suitable containers for transporting your fruit home
- After picking, your fruit will be weighed and equipment provided for fruit washing if you wish
- Free seed removal for Tart Cherries is provided using our automated pitting machine
- Come prepared for sunny weather (hat, sunscreen, water) or sudden lake effect rain showers (rain gear)
Hours: 9 am – 5 pm
Phone: (269) 683-9078
Facebook: Lehman’s Orchard
Website: Lehman’s Orchard
Location: 2280 Portage Road, Niles, MI 49120 – Directions
Locke’s Fruitful Acres – Between Dowagiac & Marcellus
Description: The country market and greenhouse where U-pick or We-pick. Blueberries are available in Mid-July. Come check out our jams, jellies and honey, as well as a large selection of gift items. Location: 51520 Gards Prairie Rd, Marcellus, MI – Directions Hours: 8:30 am – 6 pm, Monday – Saturday, 12 pm – 6 pm, Sunday Phone: (269) 423-6536 Facebook: Locke’s Fruitful Acres
Punkin’s Pick Organic Blueberries – Dowagiac
Description: Blueberries, U-pick, and already picked. Naturally Grown High Bush Blue Crop Blueberries in July. Payment: Cash only.
Phone: (269) 251-0662 Hours: U-Pick is by appointment only – Please call ahead for pre-picked orders.
Alternate Phone: (269)782-5494
Email: purplesun_65@yahoo.com
Facebook: Punkin’s Pick Organic Blueberries
Location: 29485 Yaw Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047 – Directions
Spirit Springs Farms Apple Orchard – Marcellus
Description: Over 70 varieties of apples – mostly heirloom – limited quantities; apple cider (non-pasteurized), seasonal vegetables, gourds, pumpkins, hand-made crafts, pears, misc. Tasting table of apples offered. Gift boxes of apples are available.
Phone: (269) 646-9379 Hours: Call for hours and U-pick times
Email: jczee@usa.net
Location: 12401 Hoffman Rd, Marcellus, MI 49067 – Directions
Sprague’s Family Fun Farm – Dowagiac
Description: We are a fruit farm and market located in southwestern Michigan near the Sister Lakes area. We have fresh produce all summer long with U-pick raspberries in the spring and fall. Get your blueberries, peaches, nectarines, sweet cherries, plums, tomatoes, and sweet corn from Sprague’s Family Fun Farm.
There are restroom facilities available.
Phone: (269) 782-8578
Hours: Open every day 9 am – 7 pm. Call for U-pick times.
Website: Sprague’s Family Fun Farm
Location: 33120 Middle Crossing Rd., Dowagiac, MI 49047 – Directions