U- Pick Raspberries & Blackberries Information
Come pick your own Raspberries June thru July or Blackberries July thru August this summer with your friends and family! Snyder’s Farm boasts a great atmosphere with farm-fresh produce everyone will enjoy. Families and friends from near and far love our friendly staff and the best-tasting Raspberries/Blackberries. Check out our recipe page for some scrumptious recipes.
- We currently do not take credit cards, an ATM will be on premises.
- Field fee is $3.00 per person plus cost of berries, field fee for children under 2 is free.
- When in season hours are Weekends 9AM to 3PM last car in at 2:30.
Did You Know?
Raspberries
- When ripe, raspberries separate easily from the core, which remains attached to the plant.
- Unlike many other fruits, unripe raspberries do not ripen after they are picked.
- One cup of raspberries has 60.28 calories.
- Raspberries are high in Vitamin C, Potassium, &Folate, they have no fat, cholesterol, or sodium.
- Raspberries are high in fiber, one cup of raspberries provides 8.34 g of dietary fiber.
- Raspberries rank in the top 10 antioxidant-high fruits and vegetables.
- About 2 pints (4 cups) of raspberries are needed for one 9-inch pie.
- Raspberries will usually last a few days in the refrigerator, and up to one year in the freezer.
Blackberrles
- There are 43 calories in 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of blackberry.
- Hailed as a “superfood,” blackberries are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
- The mineral wealth of blackberries includes calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, and zinc. They are also a good source of amino acids and essential dietary fiber, and they do not contain any harmful cholesterol.
- The soft fruit is popular for use in desserts, jams, seedless jelly, and sometimes wine. It is often mixed with apples for pies and crumbles.
- Properly stored blackberries will keep in the freezer for 12 months or longer.
The Rules
- For your safety Please always watch your footing on the property, there are rocks, sticks, holes, and uneven ground.
- Closed toed shoes are best – wear light colored clothing – sunscreen and a hat.
- We have everything you need for picking, no need to bring baskets.
- All picking depends on weather & crop availability, please check our Facebook page, website or call before you visit for any updates.
- We do not allow picnic baskets, strollers, or coolers in the picking fields. Please do not leave children unattended, (strollers are allowed in the strawberry field only, under carriage baskets will be checked upon exit of the field.
- Absolutely NO throwing fruit, sticks, rocks etc.
- Please only pick what you intend to purchase.
- Berries need to be paid for before eating.
- Fruits and vegetables should be washed before consumed.
- You will be asked to leave if these rules are not followed.
We currently do not take credit cards, an ATM will be on premises. Picking depends on weather and crop availability, so please check our phone message or website for any updates before you visit.