Produce Farms near Rutherfordton, NC
10 produce farms within about 30 miles of Rutherfordton — U-Pik Berry Farm, Mary Ann's Berry Patch and Strawberry Hill USAl- James E. Cooley Farms, and more. Fresh vegetables and fruit grown by local farmers.
U-Pik Berry Farm
10.1 miForest City
This you-pick berry farm sits on C.H. Hamrick Road near Forest City, in Rutherford County in the western Piedmont foothills. Strawberries typically start the season in spring, with other berries following into summer. Bring containers and plan to pick your own from the rows. Ripening and field conditions shift week to week, so confirm the farm is open before heading out.
Mary Ann's Berry Patch
10.2 miRutherfordton
Strawberry Hill USAl- James E. Cooley Farms
14.8 miChesnesss
Strawberry Hill U.S.A., the James E. Cooley family's farm on Highway 11 near Chesnee, is the largest strawberry grower in South Carolina, with about 115 acres of berries plus close to 1,000 acres of peaches. The farm runs roadside markets and a cafe and ice-cream parlor, and sells blackberries, squash, cantaloupes, and beans in season along the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway.
Sweet Betsy Farm
22.1 miMarion
Sweet Betsy Farm is a small family farm of market gardeners and beekeepers at the base of the southern Appalachians in Marion, North Carolina, using chemical-free practices on its bees and organic methods on its produce. The self-serve stand on Mudcut Road is open daily 9 to 6 with farm-fresh eggs and several honey varieties, including prized Sourwood.
Strawberry Hill USA
24.0 miGaffney
Continental Divide Produce
21.6 miHendersonville
A produce grower on St. Paul Road in Hendersonville and a member of the NC Apple Growers Association, which points to apples among what it sells. Henderson County is the center of North Carolina apple country, with the harvest running late summer through fall. The farm shows up on local grown-here and farm-to-door directories. Call ahead to check what's picked and ready before driving out.
Justus Orchard – Blackberry Picking NC
23.8 miHendersonville
Justus Orchard runs pick-your-own across 21 apple varieties, plus thornless Navaho blackberries in July and August and Asian pears in early September. The Garren Road farm sits in Hendersonville's Edneyville apple belt. Beyond the trees there's a bakery known for fried apple pies and cider donuts, a taproom pouring cider and craft beer, and a market stocking local honey and jams. Kids get cow-train rides and apple cannons.
Cane Creek Asparagus & Company CSA
26.6 miFairview
Beans 'n Berries CSA
28.7 miConnelly Springs
Beans 'n Berries runs a CSA of chemical-free, in-season vegetables plus fruit and blueberries on Rhoney Road in Connelly Springs, Burke County. Members pick up shares at the farm, and pick-your-own and pick-your-share are available with advance notice. The farm books tours by appointment and sells through an online shop. It's gradually shifting some land toward silviculture.
Blueberry Hill Farm
29.1 miZirconia
A blueberry farm on Green River Road in Zirconia, south of Hendersonville in Henderson County. Mountain-edge berries here ripen through July into August for pick-your-own. The Green River gorge nearby pulls paddlers and hikers in the same stretch of summer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many produce farms are near Rutherfordton?
US Farm Trail lists 10 produce farms within about 30 miles of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, the closest being U-Pik Berry Farm in Forest City. Every one sells direct to the public.
Can you visit produce farms near Rutherfordton in person?
Many welcome visitors — through a farm stand, on-farm store, or by appointment. Check each farm's page for hours and how to buy before you drive out.