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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 MOST CURRENT INFORMATION
Season opens very early May, 2021.We advise ALWAYS checking the "Updates" tab on this site or Facebook (Neal's Berry Farm & Farmer's Market) for latest information before visiting. During the open season, hours are subject to change without notice, due to weather, being picked out, or other unforeseen circumstances. Pickers must arrive before 12:30 pm to pick and check out by 1:00 pm.
CHECK "UPDATES" TAB FOR MOST CURRENT INFORMATION
Season opens very early May, 2021.We advise ALWAYS checking the "Updates" tab on this site or Facebook (Neal's Berry Farm & Farmer's Market) for latest information before visiting. During the open season, hours are subject to change without notice, due to weather, being picked out, or other unforeseen circumstances. Pickers must arrive before 12:30 pm to pick and check out by 1:00 pm.
- Pick-Your-Own Farm, with indoor farmer's market on site, where pre-picked produce is for sale. Main crops are thornless blackberries, figs and zinnias, and secondary crops including peaches, nectarines and other orchard fruits and vegetables. Not all crops are available for Pick-Your-Own.
- 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 last few days of June and lasts 'til late July/early August, but that may change in 2021 as the Feb. deep freeze caused us to cut most of our Celeste figs nearly to the ground. Other fig varieties looking good, so far.
- As we did last year, for the first week or two, we MIGHT limit pickers to one quart zip-top bag of blackberries, per paid admission. We furnish zip-top bags at no charge, and during that time you are not required to use a picking box. Some have picked 1 1/2 to almost 2 pounds in the bag.
- 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.
- U-Pick vegetables, except for individually priced vegetables, may be picked either in our thin white plastic bags, or (optional) in a large heavy-duty plastic bag that is sold for $.50 each, then weighed and charged by the pound.
- Covid-19 information: We follow state guidelines: Check-in & Check-out are now under the porch and visitors should maintain 6’ distance between parties at all times. Masks are required in the check-in/out and market area, optional elsewhere. Three miles of thornless blackberries grow on 6-foot high trellis fences with 12-foot spacing between rows, so pickers may pass and still stay 6 ft.apart. We appreciate everyone using common consideration for others who may be vulnerable.
farm admission and prices
2021 season --opening soon
FARM ADMISSION: $2.00 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.
BLACKBERRY/FIG PICKING BOX.........................$2.00 EACH
The box (level full) holds about 10 lbs. of blackberries or figs.
HEAVY-DUTY CLEAR VEGETABLE PICKING BAG (optional) .........................$.50 EACH
The bag holds about 30 lbs of tomatoes, so you get an idea of volume it holds. You also have the option of picking veggies in our thin white plastic bags.
BLACKBERRIES AND FIGS MUST BE PICKED AND WEIGHED IN OUR BOX. VEGETABLES MUST BE PICKED IN OUR BAGS. No outside picking containers allowed to be brought in. 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 it all together, except for items priced individually.
PRICES FOR PICK-YOUR-OWN:
Thornless Blackberries ... $5.00/lb
Most Vegetables ... $2.00/lb.
Select Veggies priced each ... see list updated regularly as season changes.
(Cabbage & Napa cabbage, $4/head U-Pick)
Zinnias, all you can fit in our large Solo Cup ... $3.00
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.
BLACKBERRY/FIG PICKING BOX.........................$2.00 EACH
The box (level full) holds about 10 lbs. of blackberries or figs.
HEAVY-DUTY CLEAR VEGETABLE PICKING BAG (optional) .........................$.50 EACH
The bag holds about 30 lbs of tomatoes, so you get an idea of volume it holds. You also have the option of picking veggies in our thin white plastic bags.
BLACKBERRIES AND FIGS MUST BE PICKED AND WEIGHED IN OUR BOX. VEGETABLES MUST BE PICKED IN OUR BAGS. No outside picking containers allowed to be brought in. 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 it all together, except for items priced individually.
PRICES FOR PICK-YOUR-OWN:
Thornless Blackberries ... $5.00/lb
Most Vegetables ... $2.00/lb.
Select Veggies priced each ... see list updated regularly as season changes.
(Cabbage & Napa cabbage, $4/head U-Pick)
Zinnias, all you can fit in our large Solo Cup ... $3.00
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.
