2022 UPICK SEASON
Orchards open 8:30 and close at 4:30
Last Entry at 4pm
Please! NO outside containers/cars/dogs in our fields--safety first!
UPICK has been a tradition at Love Apple Farm for over 5o years! With 80 acres of berries, peaches and apples, we invite you to join us for UPICK July through October.
The Orchard is OPEN DAILY from 8:30am till 4:30 pm. Last entry is at 4pm for admittance. All guests must check-in at the market before entering the orchards and leave the orchards by 5:30pm. The Orchard is shared by many visitors-please be considerate of others and adhere to all guidelines. There are NO CARS allowed in the orchard as we strive to offer a fun and safe environment for all our guests. Please do not trespass on unmarked property, farm equipment and do NOT pick in non-designated areas.
Our fruit is sprayed, so please do not eat from the fields.
PLEASE review updates for UPICK on FB or Instagram as availability changes due to volume and weather.
Due to NYS Health & Safety Guidelines----- NO DOGS are permitted by the zoo/playground areas and inside our Orchards. Please consider leaving all pets at home.
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HOW IT WORKS
Check -in at the market to purchase your UPICK BAG. Our staff will go over any questions you might have and provide you with a detailed map outlining designated picking areas. You must pick ONLY in designated areas. We do NOT allow outside containers, bag, baskets, etc. and there are NO refunds on any purchased UPICK bags.
PLEASE NO DOGS inside the orchards or playground areas!!! This is a health violation.
UPICK SEASON 2022
ORCHARD is open every day at 8:30am
**REGISTER INSIDE THE MARKET **
Choose your bag:
Family : $35 Personal: $15
**Any unpaid fruit is a violation of orchard rules and a criminal offense. Love Apple Farm reserves the right to inspect backpacks, bags and vehicles to report any offenses to NYS Police and Columbia County Sheriff.
Here's what's UPICK READY
UPICK APPLES: Gala, Golden Supreme
UPICK Plums: Fortune
UPICK Peaches-Yellow (ends Labor Day)
Fruit that is not authorized to be picked will be charged at $10/lb.
We DO NOT offer returns/refunds for PYO or market produce. It has been picked and it cannot be re-sold. Please only pick or purchase what you intend to eat.
To prepare for your visit, download our map and harvest calendar. Please note that weather conditions affect our crops. Contact us for updates or come in and find out what's ripe.
UPICK RULES
In order to make this a pleasant experience for everyone, please adhere to our policies and recommendations.
Love Apple Farm reserves the right to ask any guests who do not follow safety guidelines & health protocols to leave the farm at any time.
Protect Yourself + Others
People
New York State Law requires visitors to WEAR A MASK at all times.
MAINTAIN 6 FEET SOCIAL DISTANCING. Parents must keep their children with them at all times.
NO DOGS are allowed in our orchards, playground area or farm market. Only leashed dogs are allowed on our outside patio and parking lot area.
NO CARS allowed at any time. Guests with special needs must make a reservation in advance--and we suggest mid-week visits.
LARGE GROUPS must make a reservation in advance
WASH YOUR HANDS before and after picking fruit.
STAY HYDRATED AND WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING. It's very hot in the fields. Have fun...be safe.
PLEASE DO NOT EAT WITHOUT PAYING FOR FRUIT. It's dishonest and unhealthy since our fruit it sprayed.
Protect Our Farm
DO NOT PICK UNRIPE FRUIT...IT HARMS THE TREE. An apple is ripe when you twist it and it easily comes off the branch.
ONLY PICK IN DESIGNATED AREAS. Only pick what is readily available.
For your safety the grounds are monitored at all times. Please respect our staff and property.
UPICK availability changes week to week
Follow us on Facebook for the latest information.
Actual dates vary as much as two weeks due to weather conditions and other factors. It's always best to call the farm earlier than your expected date of arrival to verify the status of the product you are interested in picking.
Love Apple Farm reserves the right to ask any party to leave if their actions and non-compliance to our policies are deemed unsafe to others. Visitors may be refused admission if weather conditions or safety factors may prevent a welcoming experience.
