Farms Near Pontotoc, MS

Pontotoc

ALL LOCAL, ALL FRESH producer-only farmers market in the heart of Mississippi’s Hill Country.

Pontotoc

Pontotoc Blueberry Ridge grows blueberries on Carter Lane in Pontotoc, in the north Mississippi hills of Pontotoc County. Rabbiteye blueberries here typically ripen through June and early July, the usual u-pick window. No website or hours were found online.

Pontotoc

An orchard on Highway 345 near Pontotoc, in the rolling hill country of north Mississippi where peaches and apples grow well. Pontotoc County sits in one of the state's better fruit-growing belts, with tree fruit coming in across summer and pick-your-own common at smaller orchards. Confirm what is ripe and whether they are open before visiting, as availability changes week to week through the season.

Pontotoc

Pontotoc

A family farm on Shady Grove Road near Pontotoc, in the north Mississippi hill country known for peaches, apples, and produce. Details online are thin. Depending on the season, small farms here sell tree fruit, vegetables, or fall pumpkins. Contact the farm to confirm what is available and when they are open.

New Albany

Tupelo

The pumpkin patch runs every October at Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo, a 210-acre park off North Coley Road that keeps buffalo herds and more than 260 animals. Visitors pick pumpkins from the patch and can add a park visit to meet the animals; October hours run mornings through afternoons, later on Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations are taken by phone. The patch operates October 1 through 31.

Etta

Etta Hills Farm produces regenerative, grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork, lamb, poultry, and eggs in Etta, Mississippi — available to order online or by visiting the farm.

New Albany

Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Market operates as a growers-and-makers roadside stand in New Albany, open midday on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays through the spring-to-fall season near Bankhead and Main. Vendors sell seasonal fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and handmade artisan products. Check their Facebook page for weekly hours and what's fresh.

New Albany's market sets up at Fairgrounds Circle in this Union County town, birthplace of novelist William Faulkner and the northern trailhead of the Tanglefoot Trail rail-to-trail. Local growers from the north Mississippi hill country bring seasonal produce. New Albany sits on the Tallahatchie River along the old Gulf, Mobile and Ohio rail line.

The Downtown Tupelo Farmers' Market, presented by Tupelo Main Street, sets up at 415 South Spring Street with fresh local food straight from the people who grow and make it. Expect seasonal produce, artisan foods, and handcrafted goods from area vendors. Check tupelomainstreet.com/farmers-market for the current-season days and hours.

Pittsboro

Murphree Orchards grows tree fruit on County Road 136 near Pittsboro, in Calhoun County — north-central Mississippi hill country known for peaches and apples. Orchard seasons here run from early-summer stone fruit into fall apples. Contact the orchard to learn what's ripe and whether it sells direct or offers picking.

Houston

A farm near Houston, the seat of Chickasaw County in north-central Mississippi. Little is posted publicly about the operation. The surrounding area runs to cattle, row crops, and small produce growers. Reach the farm directly for details on their products and whether they welcome visitors.

Dumas

Vardaman

Sweet Potato Sweets is a family bakery in Vardaman, the self-styled Sweet Potato Capital of the World, turning locally grown sweet potatoes into pies, breads, and cheese straws since 1996. The lineup runs from traditional, pecan, and chess sweet potato pies to muffin tops, cookies, marmalade, and sugar-free versions, plus fresh Mississippi sweet potatoes. Gift baskets and party trays are also sold. Open Monday through Saturday, 8 to 5.

Blue Mountain

Pumpkin Patch Farms runs a fall pumpkin patch on County Road 805 near Blue Mountain, in Tippah County in the north Mississippi hills. Patches like this typically open in October for pick-your-own pumpkins and family visits. Check with the farm for this season's dates before driving out.

Oxford

Old Thyme Farms operates on County Road 202 in Oxford, in Lafayette County in north Mississippi, home to Ole Miss. No public website was found describing what the farm grows or offers, beyond its listing as an agritourism operation.

Oxford

Family Owned Regenerative Farm Falkner Farms is home to grass-fed and grass-finished beef and pasture-raised chickens. We are family owned and operated, located just south of Oxford, Mississippi. Our cattle and chickens are ethically raised and rotated throughout our farm. Feel free to contact us anytime or stop by the farm. We hope you enjoy our products and continue to support your local farmer!

Oxford

Hillhouse Pastures offers affordable, clean grass-fed beef and pasture-raised lamb outside Oxford, Mississippi, cut to your specifications — sides of beef by advance order with deposit, plus small shares and lamb cuts when available. The farm is committed to regenerative farming and sustainable agriculture, with lambs born on the farm, antibiotic-free, and finished for optimal flavor.

Oxford

Oxford Community Market runs year-round on Tuesdays from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at the Old Armory Pavilion, 1801 University Avenue in Oxford. The nonprofit market runs programs to make fresh, healthy local food more affordable. Vendors such as 7D Farm bring vegetables and other Lafayette County goods each week, near the University of Mississippi campus.