5 places in Dayton to pick your own fruit, veggies

By: Kamron Taylor, Staff Writer

There is nothing like the taste of a fresh garden salad or the flavor of a cool watermelon picked directly from the farm.

Sometimes it can be a bit difficult to find food that you’re certain came directly from the ground and onto your plate.

If you’re about to cook up a fresh summer meal, or just want the satisfaction of knowing exactly where your food came from, check out this list of places you can go to pick your berries straight from the vine. BONUS: It's also a fun activity for the little ones.

1. HIDDEN VALLEY FRUIT FARM

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Location:
5474 N. State Route 48, Lebanon, Ohio

Why it rates:
Who wouldn’t want to experience the fresh berry picking with the added bonus of barnyard petting and train station?

Hours:
Monday: Noon to 6 a.m.
Tuesday-Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost:
Free admission (with the exception of special events)
Blueberry Picking: $4 a pint. Barnyard petting: $2 per person. Train ride (only on weekends): $2

Contact Information:
Website | Facebook | (513) 932-1869
2. BRUMBAUGH FRUIT AND FUN FARM

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Location:
6420 Arcanum-Hollansburg Road, Arcanum, Ohio

Why it rates:
How could you resist the fruit AND the fun? Great play area for kids.

Hours:
Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday noon to 7 p.m.

Cost:
$8 per person. Ages 3 and under and 65 and older get free admission

Contact Information:
Website | Facebook | (937) 692-8084
3. BERRYHILL FARM

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Location:

330 E. Krepps Road, Xenia, Ohio

Why it rates:
Only some of the freshest produce, hand-picked according to ripeness and weather. You can trust ‘em.

Hours:
Hours of operation depend on the weather. Give ‘em a call for details.

Cost:
Prices vary by activity

Contact Information:
Website | Facebook |(937) 374-8747
4. IRONS FRUIT FARM

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Location:

1640 Stubbs Mills Road, Lebanon

Why it rates:
It’s all about the family and freshness here. This family owned operation is all about good food and good times. An added bonus — the corn mazes! Check them out here.

Hours:
Monday to Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday noon-6 p.m.. Hours differ according to season and day.

Cost:
Prices vary per activity

Contact Information:
Website | Facebook |(513) 932-2853
5. MONNIN FRUIT FARM

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Location:
8201 Frederick Pike, Dayton

Why it rates:
If you can say no to these fresh items, you’re insane. You can even buy groceries already prepared. They’re made straight from the farm.

Hours:
Hours of operation depend on the weather. Call for details

Cost:
Apples:$25 a bushel and $15 per half

Contact Information:
Facebook |(937) 890-4536

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5 places in Dayton to pick your own fruit, veggies

1. HIDDEN VALLEY FRUIT FARM

2. BRUMBAUGH FRUIT AND FUN FARM

3. BERRYHILL FARM

4. IRONS FRUIT FARM

5. MONNIN FRUIT FARM