Best Places for Local Honey Michigan– we love honey on fresh warm bread. Or why not eat it with fruit and Greek yogurt? It’s also said that local honey is great for helping hay fever. We are not sure if that’s correct, but it’s a lovely thing to try! Have a look at our list of places to find Local Honey in MI.
Harveys Farm
2651 15 Mile Rd, Tekonsha, MI 49092
Harveys Farm is a modest, yet super friendly Upick farm where you can pick delicious juicy berries in season.
“Welcome to Harvey’s U-pick Farm! Established in 1984 as a first generation farm. Owners Ron and Rose Harvey, along with their family, have grown fresh picked asparagus, and pick your own strawberries, raspberries and blueberries to become a local source for fresh, healthy and delicious produce. Our produce is available starting with asparagus in May and ending in November with chestnuts and pumpkins. Come and experience what our farm has to offer in south central Michigan, with easy access just west of I-69. Explore our web site for more helpful information and directions to our farm.”
Stovers Farm Market & U Pic
7837 M-139, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Stovers Farm Market – “Our U-Pic started over 30 years ago to give our customers the advantage of hand selecting quality produce right where it grows.
Yes, there is a difference between buying produce from your local supermarket and picking it yourself in our fields. When produce is naturally ripened and at its peak of freshness, the flavors are unbeatable.
In addition, U-Pickin’ is just good old country fun. And you save money to boot! By picking your own, you can save from 30% to 70% off of what you’d probably pay to have fresh fruits and vegetables year-round from the supermarket.”
JUNE – JULY
Red & Black Raspberries
Strawberries
Sweet Cherries
Tart Cherries
JULY – AUGUST
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
JULY – SEPTEMBER
Peaches
They also sell local honey.
Hazen’s Blueberry Farm
1144 Peavy Rd, Howell, MI 48843
Hazen’s Blueberry Farm – “In the 1950’s and 60’s Arthur Hazen purchased 25 acres of land in Commerce Township and 80 acres in Howell, Michigan. After clearing the land during evenings, weekends, and holidays, Art and his son, Dennis planted over 25 acres of blueberry bushes and launched the future of Hazen’s Farms. As time passed, the farms consolidated in Howell and became strictly U-pick.
Our raw honey is made from the local hives of Livingston County. Raw honey has not been heated, pasteurized, or processed. Honey that is raw maintains its natural vitamins, enzymes, and antioxidants. Many healthy benefits of raw honey include anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties. It promotes digestive health, while strengthening the immune system. One of the most useful benefits to our customers is it’s ability to treat seasonal allergies.”
Schell Family Farm
10055 Dexter-Pinckney Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169
A visit with the whole family to Schell Family Farm will fill the day with fabulous outdoor activities like wagon rides, navigating a maze and photo opportunities in the stunning sunflower fields.
“Starting around August we have over 7 acres of a beautiful Sunflower bloom. PLUS newly added 3 acres of Wildflowers. This is a perfect time to stop by and wander through our maze, take pictures, and pick flowers to share with loved ones!
The Event Barn is located on our operational farm with over 250 acres of scenic views and this modern venue features a custom built event barn, designed with an emphasize on hosting events. Our unique, natural setting is perfect for hosting everything from small social gatherings, to large full-scale corporate events. Our land provides several areas that allow for recreational items such as: bounce houses / lawn games. A photographers dream, every season at Schell Family Farm looks like a painting, from sunflower fields, to snow covered pine trees you’re guaranteed to always find the perfect shot. We encourage all potential clients to schedule a short visit to our farm to fully capture the essence that can only be felt in person.”
Schell Family Farm has lots going on. Sunflowers and wildflowers, Apple picking, Maple Syrups and Local Honey, Pumpkin patch, Cherry Picking, Peach orchard and Christmas trees.
Gust Flower and Produce Farm
11998 Rodesiler Hwy, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
Gust Flower and Produce Farm is the perfect place to visit with the family to harvest your own sunflowers, admire the beautiful surroundings and grab many other varieties of fruit and veg too!
“All of your fall decorating and food needs; pumpkins of all sizes, corn shocks, straw bales large and small, squash, gourds, mums, squirrel corn, crafts, fall wreaths, wheat and oat sheaves, Amish jam, apple butter, local honey, soy candles.
You-pick pumpkin patch and pre-picked pumpkins, vegetables, you-cut flowers and build-your-own flower bouquet
A wide variety of farm animals in their petting zoo to view and even pet; cows and calves, sows with baby pigs, sheep, goats, chickens and baby chicks, bunnies, and kittens”
Delanges Red Berry Farm
5723 Port Sheldon St, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Delanges Red Berry Farm is a treasured part of the Hudsonville community in Michigan.
“Nothing’s sweeter than strawberries and raspberries fresh from the farm!
In season, you can get already picked berries, ready to take home and enjoy, right from our farm market.
We also offer convenient hours for our u-pick fields when berries are at the peak of freshness & flavor.
We’ve had the farm for many years & we’re a proud part of the Hudsonville community. We’ll have more details about our farm, family & products coming soon!”
They also offer upick raspberries. Local Honey, Pumpkins and Apples are also available in their farm market.
Middleton Berry Farm
4790 Oakwood Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462
Be sure to visit Middleton Berry Farm for your strawberries this season.
“The farm is situated on 40 idyllic acres in Ortonville, Michigan. We only cultivate 6 acres, as we grow what we can hand weed. The rest is left natural and sustains a rich population of wildlife. We have acres of woods and marshland that are left untouched. Our proudest contribution to the land is 6 acres of wild pollinator preserve. We’ve planted native wildflower and grass species and leave it in peace for bees, butterflies and bats.
We are an entirely you-pick farm. We do not pre-harvest any crops for sale. Our customers get the best of everything (no seconds) and the satisfaction of harvesting their own food.”
Other you-pick crops include red raspberries, heirloom tomatoes, pumpkins, flowers and honey.
See our round up post of some of the best farms in Michigan.