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U-Pick Strawberry Farms in Southwest Missouri
Check out these U-pick strawberry farms—where the fruit hits its peak in May—and collect some of nature’s candy for you and your family.
By Zachary Raines, Tessa Cooper
Apr 01 2025 at 8 a.m.

Stewart Farms Co-Op
12077 N. SSR-H, Pleasant Hope, 636-328-2580
Stewart Farms is a newcomer to the U-Pick strawberry game, but they're already coming in strong. If you don't have time to pick your own haul, you just might be able to snag a pint in the farm stand. Just be sure to bring extra cash for the other delicious produce you'll find.
Gardener's Orchard & Bakery
4455 W. Farm Rd. 2, Brighton, 417-742-3093
When their rows of strawberry plants are in their prime, Gardener's Orchard welcomes guests to their farm on weekdays for strawberry picking. You can pick your own for $3.25 a pound or call in an order for pre-picked strawberries for $4.50 a pound. Be sure to save the date for their annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival as well.
Brown’s Berry Farm
5935 Hwy. M, Miller, MO, 417-452-2400
Celebrating
their 26th season this year, the Browns know an early start is key to
picking the best strawberries. That’s why the gates open Monday through
Saturday at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m., and open 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on
Sundays. Strawberries will be ready in early May through early June.
Throughout the strawberry season, the farm also offers potted flowers
and hanging baskets for sale, along with freshly made baked goods like
bread, cakes and pies.
Crafty Farms
30558 US 60, Pierce City, MO, 417-669-7792
Get
out in the sun at Crafty Farms. Due to their ever-bearing strawberry
plants, the season gets an extension, meaning you could be picking
strawberries in October. Crafty Farms is a family-owned business that
offers U-pick for strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. Take your
family out for the day and enjoy some fresh fruits and vegetables. Be
sure to call ahead during inclement weather or to check for the berry of
your choice’s availability.
High’s Berry Farm
879 Crabapple Road, Ozark, MO, 417-229-1090
Strawberries
are ready for picking at High’s Berry Farm this May to pick delicious
strawberries for you and your family. Family-owned and operated, High’s
Berry Farm is a U-pick and pre-pick strawberry farm located south of
Ozark, just west of the 65 and EE exit. The farm opens early and closes
late to ensure you can pick strawberries any time of day. The farm also
keeps pre-picked berries on hand for last-minute shoppers; call ahead
for large orders.
Missouri Berries
2097 S. Highway PP, Republic, MO, 417-536-5656
Think
of Missouri Berries—417-land’s newest u-pick berry farm—like a
springtime version of a pumpkin patch. With grain bin basketball, an
obstacle course, walking trail and picnic tables, this is the perfect
spot to spend a beautiful spring day outdoors with your crew. The family
and veteran owned farm has over 50,000 strawberry plants which should
be ready to pick by mid may. Berries are $4.25 per pound for u-pick and
$5.00 for pre-picked.
Ozark Mountain Orchard
2949 Pleasant View Road., Highlandville, MO, 417-443-3343
Head
down to Ozark Mountain Orchard to pick your own strawberries. Ozark
Mountain Orchard opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. Monday through
Saturday, 11–4 on Sunday. Ozark Mountain Orchard is a family-owned and
operated business growing various fruits and vegetables. In addition to
strawberries, they have berry picking for blueberries and
blackberries. Be sure to check in beforehand to see if the berries you
want to pick are available.