Farms in Gainesville, FL

Gainesville

Founded in 1972, the Alachua County Farmers' Market was held in a downtown parking lot at the corner of University Avenue and Main Street. Since 1991, it has been taking place in the county owned pavilion it is held in to this day. The mission of the Alachua County Farmers' Market is to give Florida agricultural producers a place to sell products directly to the public so they can generate sustainable income from farming. By doing so, many farmers have been able to keep on farming instead of hav

Gainesville · Farmers Market

Gainesville · Agritourism Farm

Now operating as Crossroads Farm & Apiary, this Gainesville strawberry farm has grown fruit since 1960. U-pick strawberries open each February, and the fields expand into broad beans, corn, cucumbers, melons, onions, and tomatoes through the season. The farm keeps its own honeybees for pollination and sells raw honey and bees on-site. A fall festival and school field trips round out the calendar.

Gainesville · Agritourism Farm

This Windsor-area grove east of Gainesville is a second growing site for Straughn Farms, the family-owned commercial blueberry operation that breeds and grows patented Southern Highbush varieties like Patrecia, Optimus, and Sentinel for the Naturipe Farms/MBG brand.

Gainesville

Gainesville · Farmers Market

Gainesville · Farm Stand

Gainesville · Agritourism Farm

A small family winery east of Gainesville that grows its own blueberries and muscadine grapes and ferments both into wine on site. No pesticides go on the vines. Bluefield keeps weekend hours seasonally, so calling ahead before a drive out on NE County Road 234 is worth it.

Gainesville · Agritourism Farm

Case Farms operates from a rural address on NW 102nd Place outside Gainesville, in Alachua County's row-crop and horse country. Nothing about hours, products, or contact details turns up online.

Gainesville · Farm Stand, Livestock Ranch

Gainesville · Agritourism Farm

Loftus Family Farm runs a u-pick muscadine grape vineyard in Gainesville, with fruit ready to harvest once the grapes darken all the way to the stem. Check the farm's own website before driving out, since no current phone number or season dates were posted there at last check.

Gainesville · Farm Stand, Organic Farm

Gainesville · Agritourism Farm

Monteocha Gardens operates on NW 156th Avenue in Gainesville, in Alachua County near the small community of Monteocha in the northern part of the county. We couldn't verify what's grown or sold here beyond its agritourism listing — call ahead before visiting.

Gainesville · Agritourism Farm

Parrish Family Farm raises beef cattle on State Road 121 outside Gainesville, selling home-grown beef directly to families rather than through a grocery supply chain. It shows up on regional agritourism listings as a u-pick stop as well, though the farm's own social pages focus mainly on the cattle operation and beef sales. Contact them on Facebook or Instagram for current pricing and availability.

Gainesville · Farm Stand

Gainesville · Agritourism Farm, Produce Farm

GAINESVILLE · Agritourism Farm, Pumpkin Patch

A church-run pumpkin patch at Southwest United Methodist Church on SW Williston Road in Gainesville. Congregations across Florida use these fall patches as both a community gathering spot and a fundraiser, with pumpkins trucked in from western growers and sold through October.

Gainesville · Agritourism Farm

The Family Garden Organic and Fair Farm is an organic agritourism property in southeast Gainesville, near SE 23rd Place. No independent website or listing was found online; confirm hours and offerings directly before visiting.

Tioga · Farmers Market

Set up at Tioga Town Center on SW 128th Street west of Gainesville, this market runs Mondays, 4 to 7 p.m., seasonally, with fresh, local, and organic produce from area growers. It's a small, community-run operation — call ahead in the off-season to confirm it's open.

Micanopy · Agritourism Farm, U-Pick Farm

Wacahoota Farms grows u-pick blueberries on SW 136th Place outside Micanopy, in the rolling farm country south of Gainesville. No independent website was found online; call ahead to confirm the picking window, which for North Central Florida blueberries usually runs April into May.

La Crosse · Agritourism Farm

Tom Burton's listing places this operation along State Road 235 in La Crosse, a small rural community in Alachua County where cattle and hay ground outnumber row crops. No specific products, hours, or public access were verified beyond the agritourism listing itself.

Archer · Agritourism Farm

Small family-run farm operating since 2006, raising free-range chickens and geese without medicated feed, antibiotics, or commercial pesticides. They sell pastured eggs alongside chemical-free herbs and seasonal vegetables grown using heirloom methods; visits are by appointment.

Misty Oaks · Agritourism Farm

Grandma's Vineyard is a u-pick grape operation on SW Williston Road in Micanopy, south of Gainesville — not in "Misty Oaks" as this listing's city field suggests. Florida vineyards typically pick from summer into early fall. Reach the vineyard directly at (352) 375-0344 to confirm what's currently ready.

Newberry · Farm Stand, Organic Farm

Jonesville · Agritourism Farm, Orchard

Ken's Orchard sits on Northwest 170th Street in Jonesville, the rolling farmland west of Gainesville where pasture and small orchard operations are more common than Florida's citrus belt farther south and east. No fruit variety, harvest season, or hours were verified.

Alachua · Farmers Market

The Alachua Farmers Market is a weekly market in downtown Alachua, Florida, offering fresh produce and farm-fresh foods from local growers. It revives the town's tradition of residents gathering downtown to sell crops and goods.

Alachua · Agritourism Farm

A 22-acre spring-fed property in Alachua built around organic u-pick blueberries and, later in the year, u-pick pomegranates from more than ten heirloom varieties across 260 trees. Pomegranate season runs August through September. The farm also hosts ecology and community events on the property.

Alachua · Agritourism Farm

Micanopy · Agritourism Farm

Alachua County Organic Farms is listed in Micanopy, the antiques-district town south of Gainesville that borders Paynes Prairie Preserve. The county-wide name suggests a network tied to the area's organic growing scene rather than a single roadside farm stand, though no independent confirmation of that structure was found.

Archer · Agritourism Farm

Straughn Farms is a family-owned commercial blueberry operation in north central Florida growing patented Southern Highbush cultivars, including Colossus, Farthing, and Keecrisp, distributed in part through the Naturipe Farms/MBG brand. The Archer grove is one of the company's growing sites in the Gainesville-area blueberry belt.

Newberry · Agritourism Farm

Hoffman Farms is located in Newberry, an Alachua County farm town just west of Gainesville known for cattle, hay, and small produce operations rather than large row crops.

Archer

Meet The Gaw Family Hailing from a family with a rich farming heritage, Kelly has always been passionate about gardening and creating a thriving homestead. Over the past five years, she has transformed her love for gardening into the establishment of a large farm complete with animals, herbs, flowers, and an array of fruits and vegetables. Kelly is the proud owner of Gaw Family Farms, located in Archer, FL. A decade ago, Kelly was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, which ignited her quest for

Graham · Agritourism Farm, Produce Farm

Newberry · Agritourism Farm

Newberry's Cornfield Maze is on West Newberry Road outside Gainesville, in Alachua County farm country. Corn mazes in the area typically run through the fall harvest season. No hours or contact details for this maze are published online.

Alachua · Agritourism Farm

Forest Grove Tree Farm operates in Alachua, north of Gainesville in Alachua County's mix of farmland and pine flatwoods. Tree farms in this part of North Florida typically grow Christmas trees, ornamentals, or timber stock for regional nurseries.

Hawthorne · Agritourism Farm

A family-owned farm outside Hawthorne, also known locally as Brown's Farm Orange Heights, where visitors have picked strawberries with their kids year after year. Their Facebook page is the most active source for current picking updates.

Archer · Agritourism Farm

Top Flora is a wholesale foliage and plant nursery in Archer, supplying greenery and shrubs to the trade rather than selling direct to walk-in visitors. The business has operated in Alachua County's nursery belt for close to three decades. Reach the office at (352) 495-7340.

Micanopy · Farm Stand

Micanopy · Agritourism Farm

A Micanopy farm that's stayed in the same family for five generations, known for its fall corn maze, hayrides, playground, and pumpkin patch. Some recent listings show it operating field trips under a new name, Red House Ranch, so confirm the current program before booking a group visit.

High Springs · Agritourism Farm, Corn Maze

Hollow Oaks Corn Maze runs each fall off CR 235A between Alachua and High Springs, near Santa Fe High School. Admission runs $15 for ages 13 and up, $12 for ages 4-12, and free for kids under 4, with Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday afternoon hours during the season.

Earleton · Agritourism Farm

Family-owned butterfly farm raising more than 45 native Florida species, open daily for tours through habitat enclosures. Beyond visits, the farm supplies live butterflies for weddings, memorials, and exhibits across North America.

Hawthorne · Agritourism Farm

South Moon Farms is a pick-your-own blueberry operation on South County Road 325 in Hawthorne. It's a small, seasonal stop — call ahead before driving out, since availability depends entirely on that week's harvest.

Waldo · Agritourism Farm, Produce Farm

Stratton's Blueberries grows u-pick blueberries off County Road 1471 in Waldo, in Bradford County's stretch of north-central Florida farmland between Gainesville and Starke. Florida blueberries typically ripen from late March through May. We couldn't confirm current hours or pricing — call ahead before driving out.

Williston · Agritourism Farm

Waldo · Agritourism Farm, Produce Farm

Micanopy · Agritourism Farm, Plant Nursery

Century Oaks Nursery & Grove operates on NW 219th Street Road in Micanopy, a small Alachua County town known for its live oak canopy and antique shops south of Gainesville. As a nursery-and-grove listing, expect trees and plants rather than a farm stand. We couldn't verify current stock or hours, so call ahead.

Williston · Agritourism Farm

Grande Liberté Farm in Williston is home to Sylvia Zerbini, an internationally known liberty horse trainer who performs with her horses at the farm on weekends, November through April, at 1pm. "Liberty" work means the horses perform without reins, saddle, or tack, guided entirely by voice and body cues. It's a working horse farm built around a single, specific act rather than a general agritourism stop.

McIntosh · Agritourism Farm, Plant Nursery

Century Oak Grove and Nursery is in McIntosh, a Marion County town whose historic district sits under the same live oak canopy the business takes its name from. The town borders Orange Lake, in citrus and produce country going back generations. No plant inventory or hours were verified.

High Springs · Agritourism Farm, Orchard

High Springs Orchard & Bakery grows orchard fruit and bakes goods for sale in High Springs, a small Alachua County town known for its spring-fed rivers and small farm stands along SR 45.

Hawthorne

Hawthorne · Farm Stand

Alachua · Agritourism Farm

Grassy Springs Farm and Retreat sits in Alachua, part of the horse-farm belt that rings Gainesville in Alachua County. It's billed as a combined farm-and-retreat property, though no live site spells out lodging, activities, or booking.

Hawthorne · CSA Farm, Organic Farm

High Springs · Farm Stand, Orchard

Hawthorne · Agritourism Farm

Hilltop Vineyard is listed in Hawthorne, a small Alachua County town in the rolling hill country east of Gainesville. The name points to a small winery or grape-growing operation, though current wines, tasting hours, and sales details weren't confirmed online.

High Springs · Agritourism Farm

Starke · Agritourism Farm

Melrose · Agritourism Farm

Meadowmere Farm is in Melrose, in the same Putnam County lake country that grows a number of small blueberry and produce operations. A website exists under the farm's name but would not load at last check, and no phone or social page was confirmed either.