Beautiful flowers aren't the only thing that's in season this time of year around Albany and Corvallis, so why not stop by a local farm to pick up fresh ingredients for your summer culinary creations? You'll find a variety of u-pick farms in the area, with a wide range of crops available. Our real estate agents have more on u-pick farms around Albany and Corvallis for all of your summer fresh produce shopping needs.

Albany

• Bryant Family Farm – 35923 Bryant Dr. SW, Albany, OR 97321
  July is the best time to visit Bryant Family Farm, as that's when you'll find most of their 19 different varieties of blueberries ripe and ready for picking. Make it a day by packing a meal to enjoy in their picnic area, or chat with the friendly staff to find all of the best recipes for making the most of your fresh berries.

• Adair's Orchards – 36452 OR-226, Albany, OR 97322
  If you're looking for a place with the most extensive selection of different types of produce, Adair's Orchards is one of the best choices in the region. They offer a huge variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, some available to pick and others from the orchard shop. You'll also find fresh herbs and spices here, perfect for summer cooking. With so many types of produce, the season usually doesn't end here until late October.

Corvallis

• Anderson Blues Farm – 8793 Arboretum Rd., Corvallis, OR 97330
  For more than 40 years, Anderson Blues Farm has been supplying Corvallis and nearby communities with delicious blueberries that are as fresh as it gets. The season here lasts from late June through late August, with discounts available on u-pick berries later in the season. This farm typically closes at 3:00 PM, but offers extended u-pick hours until 8:00 PM every Wednesday evening.

• LiMarvin Farm – 4169 NE Pin Oak St., Corvallis, OR 97330
  A small farm with a relaxing, tranquil atmosphere, LiMarvin Farm offers 5 different varieties of blueberries spread across a one-acre plot. Varieties available here are Duke, Patriot, Spartan, Blue Crop, and Chandler. Hours here do vary, but you can call ahead to schedule a visit outside of normal u-pick hours, as well.

• Blueberry Meadows – 3860 NE Hwy. 20, Corvallis, OR 97330
  Need advice on the best ways to cook with your fresh berries? Blueberry Meadows offers a convenient guide featuring details on each of their 11 blueberry varieties, including which varieties are best for eating fresh, baking, making jam, or are versatile for multiple uses. Their berries ripen at different times throughout the summer, so you'll often find different varieties available depending on when you visit. Can't make it out during normal hours? Check their social pages for updates on select days with extended u-pick hours.

• Davis Family Farm – 4380 NE Hwy. 20, Corvallis, OR 97330
  Davis Family Farm offers a wide range of fresh produce starting in the spring and lasting through early fall. Popular crops here include strawberries, blueberries, and tomatoes, along with a wide range of starter plants that make it easy to grow fresh produce in your own garden. Strawberries and blueberries are available u-pick, while other items are all available at their great farm stand. They've also got flowers ready for planting, perfect for adding a splash of color to your garden.

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