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Neal's Berry Farm 21104 Binford Road Waller, Texas 77484 Ph# 346-412-5844 |
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WELCOME!
CHECK "UPDATES" TAB FOR ADDITIONAL CURRENT INFORMATION
***OPEN for PEAK BLACKBERRY SEASON Sat. (6/10/23) 7:30am-1:00pm
(and maybe open Sun. 6/11/23)***
Will post *HERE* if closed due to being rained out or picked out.
***Check HERE to be sure we are open before you drive out. ***
Hours are subject to change, due to weather, being picked out, or other unforeseen circumstances.
On days we are open, pickers must arrive before 12:30 pm to pick and check out by 1:00 pm. We advise ALWAYS checking the "Updates" tab on this site or Facebook (Neal's Berry Farm & Farmer's Market) for latest info before visiting.
U-Pick Farm, with indoor farmer's market on site, where some pre-picked produce is for sale when available. Main crops are thornless blackberries, peaches, figs, Muscadine grapes, sunflowers, zinnias, nectarines and vegetables.
Not all crops are available for U-Pick.
- Peak blackberry season usually runs from last week of May ’til mid-June, then lighter production for a few weeks after that. Fig season usually begins around July 4 and lasts into August, and Muscadine grape season runs late July-August or later.
- Vegetable and flower pickers are encouraged to bring their own scissors and clippers. We furnish use of kindergarten scissors, but you may bring a more durable type and be responsible for your own.
2023 farm admission and prices
FARM ADMISSION: $3.00 PER PERSON (age two years and older)
Cash is preferred for admission and picking box purchase to speed check-in. Those using cards to check in may have to wait in line behind others who are checking out and weighing their produce.
FORMS OF PAYMENT: Cash/MC/Visa/Discover/AMEX. Sorry, no checks please.
FRUIT PICKING BOX.........................$2.00 EACH
The box (level full) holds about 10 lbs. of blackberries, figs and grapes. Peach/nectarine weight varies considerably. Fruit can be picked our box or a plastic bag, bu do not mix fruit with vegetables due to price difference.
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES ARE PRICED DIFFERENTLY AND MUST BE IN SEPARATE BOXES/BAGS WHEN YOU COME TO CHECK-OUT STAND. Any different-priced produce picked in the same box or bag will be charged at highest price. At check-out, we will put the box or bag on the scale and weigh all produce together. You may bring your own container if you insert a thin plastic bag to hold your produce, so we can remove the filled bag at check-out and weigh it without weighing your container. If produce is not in a removable bag, we will weigh produce and your container all together and charge accordingly.
2023 PRICES FOR U-PICK:
Fruit, including Thornless Blackberries, Figs, Muscadine Grapes, Peaches, Nectarines... $6.00/lb
Most Vegetables ... $2.50/lb.
Zinnias, all you can fit in our large Solo Cup ... $3.00 (Please follow guidelines for cutting to leave future blooms)
Sunflowers ...$1.00/stem
Customers are encouraged to bring their own scissors/clippers for cutting flowers and some of the veggies.
**We work year-round to bring you this farm experience. Every ounce of produce counts toward our livelihood. Please weigh and pay before eating. THANK YOU!
Cash is preferred for admission and picking box purchase to speed check-in. Those using cards to check in may have to wait in line behind others who are checking out and weighing their produce.
FORMS OF PAYMENT: Cash/MC/Visa/Discover/AMEX. Sorry, no checks please.
FRUIT PICKING BOX.........................$2.00 EACH
The box (level full) holds about 10 lbs. of blackberries, figs and grapes. Peach/nectarine weight varies considerably. Fruit can be picked our box or a plastic bag, bu do not mix fruit with vegetables due to price difference.
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES ARE PRICED DIFFERENTLY AND MUST BE IN SEPARATE BOXES/BAGS WHEN YOU COME TO CHECK-OUT STAND. Any different-priced produce picked in the same box or bag will be charged at highest price. At check-out, we will put the box or bag on the scale and weigh all produce together. You may bring your own container if you insert a thin plastic bag to hold your produce, so we can remove the filled bag at check-out and weigh it without weighing your container. If produce is not in a removable bag, we will weigh produce and your container all together and charge accordingly.
2023 PRICES FOR U-PICK:
Fruit, including Thornless Blackberries, Figs, Muscadine Grapes, Peaches, Nectarines... $6.00/lb
Most Vegetables ... $2.50/lb.
Zinnias, all you can fit in our large Solo Cup ... $3.00 (Please follow guidelines for cutting to leave future blooms)
Sunflowers ...$1.00/stem
Customers are encouraged to bring their own scissors/clippers for cutting flowers and some of the veggies.
**We work year-round to bring you this farm experience. Every ounce of produce counts toward our livelihood. Please weigh and pay before eating. THANK YOU!
parking and entry
From Binford Road, turn into the gravel driveway. Then make an immediate left turn into the driveway to the grass parking lot. Please obey signs and follow orange traffic cones for parking guidance.
1. Before you pick, please go to the market, read yellow sign on post listing U-Pick availability for the day.
2. Check in with cashier, pay admission, and purchase a picking box and veg picking bags as needed.
3. When finished picking, return to the market. If you like, shop in market for pre-picked produce and jar items. (Some types of produce are only offered pre-picked, in season.)
4. Weigh and pay for your produce and market items.
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE UNPAID ITEMS TO PARKING LOT.
1. Before you pick, please go to the market, read yellow sign on post listing U-Pick availability for the day.
2. Check in with cashier, pay admission, and purchase a picking box and veg picking bags as needed.
3. When finished picking, return to the market. If you like, shop in market for pre-picked produce and jar items. (Some types of produce are only offered pre-picked, in season.)
4. Weigh and pay for your produce and market items.
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE UNPAID ITEMS TO PARKING LOT.
farm rules
Farming in the dust, July 2018.
This is a working farm and contains restricted areas that are always closed to the public for safety reasons
- Please note that fields are only open to the public during picking season. All other times of the year the public is not allowed in the field. The picking field and Farmer’s Market are the ONLY areas that are open to the public.
- Please observe the boundary signs and stay within the designated areas.
- Parents, please make sure children at all times observe all warning signs and barrier tape, and treat the plants in a respectful manner. All 3 irrigation ponds are strictly off-limits to everyone--no fishing, wading or swimming.
- No pets (other than guide dogs) are permitted anywhere on the farm.
- No smoking or alcohol permitted in the fields or market.
- Stay on the North side of the driveway. The other side is private and not part of the farm.
- Pickers MUST arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time, and check out/pay by closing time.
- For your safety, please do not exit the property via the north driveway which is marked "Delivery Trucks Only."
- We work year-round to bring you this farm experience. Every ounce of produce counts toward our livelihood. Please weigh and pay before eating. THANK YOU!
- We are not responsible for death or injury to any farm participant from accidents, insects, snakes, animals, electric fences and other hazards of farm life.
