Is there anything better than berry picking in Iowa? If you can’t get enough of these juicy fruits, it’s time to head out to one of our state’s finest you-pick farms for a day of berry picking. Not sure which fruit farm to visit? Check out a few of our favorite places for berry picking in Iowa below!

1. Heartland Farm, Waterloo
5111 Osage Rd, Waterloo, IA 50703, USA
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Heartland Farm is a great place to pick your own fresh, gigantic strawberries! In the spring, you can also snag some tasty asparagus and Iowa sweet corn from this family-run farm.
2. Berry Patch Farm, Nevada
280th Street, 280th St, Iowa, USA
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Starting in May and June, you can pick strawberries and blueberries at the Berry Patch Farm! This family-owned farm has been growing its own produce for over 50 years! As July rolls around, you'll also find gooseberries, cherries, and raspberries available.
3. Edge of the Woods Raspberry Farm, Indianola
15285 Fairfax St, Indianola, IA 50125, USA
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From spring into summer, you can pick red and black raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and even tart pie cherries at the quaint and charming Edge of the Woods Raspberry Farm! The little country shop is a great place to pick up fresh jams, too.

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4. Getting's Garden, Sanborn
2861 Pierce Ave, Sanborn, IA 51248, USA
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Getting’s Garden has three generations of history behind their growing operation - it's no wonder their strawberries are so good! Pick as many of the big juicy red ones as you can find and shop their farm market, too. As an added bonus, they make fresh strawberry donuts in-house!
5. Pride of the Wapsi, Long Grove
14600 305th St, Long Grove, IA 52756, USA
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Pride of the Wapsi is one of Iowa's hidden gems as this family-friendly farm is a great place to spend a day! Pick a big carton of berries and then head home to make a pie! Don't forget to shop their little country store for fresh jams and other goodies.
6. Blueyah Organic Blueberry Farm, Oxford
1780 360th St SW, Oxford, IA 52322, USA
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Pick blueberries by the bushel at Blueyah Organic Blueberry Farm, one of Iowa's most fun blueberry farms. You can tell that the keepers of the berries really love their craft, and that's because you won't find better berries anywhere else.
7. Frohling Strawberry Hill, Rowan
3115 230th St, Rowan, IA 50470, USA
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A family-run farm in Rowan, Iowa, Frohling Strawberry Hill lets you pick from their well-tended strawberry patches, where you'll find bright, juicy berries, which typically begin to pop up in June! You don't want to miss this agricultural gem in the Hawkeye State.

So, what do you think? Are you ready to do some berry picking? Ever been to any of the you-pick farms mentioned above? Know of another place for blueberry picking in Iowa? What about strawberry picking? Have a favorite farm that you visit every summer? We want to know!

Iowa has been an agricultural state for generations. In fact, we would bet that many of our readers have families that grew up walking beans! For a slightly happier reminder of the state’s farming past, check out these beautiful vintage farms in Iowa that really show off the state and its unique beauty.

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Daniella DiRienzo | April 25, 2022

Are there any other you-pick farms in Iowa?

There are quite a few you-pick farms in Iowa including Iowa Orchard. Located in Granger, the orchard offers pick-your-own strawberries and apples. The strawberry picking typically kicks off in June, while the apple-picking season usually begins in September. Don’t want to pick your own fruit? No problem. Iowa Orchard has a farm market in Urbandale, where you can stock up on farm-fresh goods.

Aside from berry picking, what are some other options for on-the-farm fun?

If spending the day on a farm sounds like your idea of a good time, you’ve got to plan a visit to Sass Family Farm in Riverside. Though the farm is most known for its fall activities, which include a pumpkin patch, hayrides, and straw maze, it’s got some year-round attractions, too. Stop by the farm throughout the year for fresh produce, a petting zoo, playground, and more.

Where else can I do some strawberry picking in Iowa?

When craving something sweet, there are quite a few places for strawberry picking in Iowa. One place that shouldn’t be overlooked is Oakland Mills Berry Farm in Mt. Pleasant. The farm opens its strawberry fields to the public annually. Typically, the strawberry season begins in May and runs through June.

The Berry Basket Farm is another must-visit for those who want to do some strawberry picking in Iowa. Located near Iowa City, the farm’s strawberry fields open in June each year.

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