The Willamette Valley is home to so many high-quality farms, meaning there are ample opportunities to pick your own produce!

Visiting local pick-your-own farms is a favorite pastime for our real estate agents. It's not only a great opportunity to stock up on some freshly grown fruits and vegetables, but it's also a weekend activity that's fun for the whole family. Plus, it helps support our local farmers! Here are some of our favorite Oregon pick-your-own farms. Many of which are open year-round while others will be opening soon for the summer harvest!

• Midway Farms - 6980 US-20, Albany, OR 97321
  This classic Albany farm has been a popular family destination since 1998. Midway Farms has all your favorite farm-grown fruits, and veggies, with many events throughout the year. They also have a huge farmhouse store and gift shop offering salsa, pickles, and loads of gluten-free baked goods. The farm is also unique in the sense that it's all farming is done using organic practices and eco-friendly techniques. The farm is open year-round from 10 am to 6 pm.
  
  
• Anderson's Blues - 8793 NW Arboretum Rd, Corvallis, OR 97330
  One of the very best pick-your-own blueberry farms in the Pacific Northwest is located right here in Corvallis. Anderson's Blues has over twenty varieties of blueberries available throughout the season. You Pick Season runs from July through October, and blueberries are $1.75 per pound. Containers are available, or you're welcome to bring your own. The farm is also pet friendly, so it's truly fun for the whole family. The farm is open daily from 8 am to 6 pm.
  
  
• Fairfield Farm - 29204 Lakeside Dr, Corvallis, OR 97333
  A great place to find some of the area's freshest organic strawberries is Fairfield Farm. Strawberries are available from summer into fall for your picking pleasure, or you can buy some pre-picked strawberries in the shop. Be sure to bring your own container. Business hours are daily from 10 am to 6 pm, weather permitting.
  
  
• Adair's Orchard -  36452 OR-226, Albany, OR 97322
  Head on over to Adair's Orchard to pick your own apples, peaches, apricots, and more. Locally owned and operated since 1972, this farm is surrounded by some of Oregon's most beautiful countryside. Don't feel like picking your own? Grab some freshly picked produce or other farm-made products from the stand. The farm is open most days from 9 am to 5 pm.
  
  
• Kiger Island Blues - 2322 SE Kiger Island Dr, Corvallis, OR 
  No sprays or pesticides are used at this great blueberry farm that focuses on sustainable farming practices. Kiger Island Blues focuses on growing Duke, Bluecrop, Elliot, Legacy, and Liberty blueberries, all of which are sold at various local stores, but you can get them straight from the source by visiting this farm. All blueberries are available to pick. Appointments can be made on their website or by calling 541-752-2787.
  
  
• Piefer Family Farm - 2575 NE Strawberry Ln, Corvallis, OR 97330
  Stop by this family-owned farm in Corvallis for fresh strawberries in the spring, and pumpkins in the fall. Peifer Family Farm has some of the freshest produce in Oregon, and it's a great place for the kids and pets for a weekend of fresh air. The farm is usually open daily between 10 am and 4 pm.

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