Straughn Farms

“I took my mom to Straughn Farms in Archer, FL for her very first berry-picking adventure, and it was amazing ! We decided to come as soon as they opened to beat the crowds and also to be there before the heat was too unbearable. At 8am I feel like it was the perfect time for us. One of my close friend’s mom came here a weekend before and raved about this place so we decided to check it out for ourselves. There were about six different varieties of blueberries; Sentinel, Patrecia, Optimus, Keecrisp, Farthing, and Colossus, and honestly, they were some of the best berries I’ve ever tasted. We heard the pink berries were some of the sweetest, but I was on a mission to scoop up as many blueberries as I could, and boy, did we score! I picked a pound for just $5, and every berry was plump, fresh, and bursting with flavor. They also had a few raspberries growing in their greenhouse and a small strawberry field. Since it’s off-season for strawberries, we didn’t find too many ripe ones, but honestly, the experience was still perfect. The farm itself is gorgeous, super clean, and easy to navigate. Plus, everyone we met was so friendly and helpful. You can really tell the owners put their heart into this place. If you’re looking for a sweet and wholesome day trip, Straughn Farms is 100% worth it. We’re already planning to come back, and next time, maybe snag some of those famous pink berries too!”

“They have two varieties you can pick, and then they have a 3rd variety, "pink berries" also called "easter blues" that you can buy already packaged. I don't know what the two varieties were for u-pick but one had an orange ribbon and one had a blue ribbon. Of the two varieties, the blue ribbon was more flavorful and sweet in my opinion. Employees were very nice. We will be back next year for sure if we don't make it back this year.”

“First time going to the blueberry U-Pick today, and we will be back! Beautiful property with great people and awesome blueberry varieties to pick. They had some hay bales that the kids could climb on, which was perfect! There are great picnic tables in the shade, and they sell lemonade! The lemonade was delicious, and it was real lemonade - not too sweet. Overall a great day!”

“So I was busy picking berries and forgot to take pictures. But do not miss your chance to visit this terrific place with so many wonderful vegetables and fresh blueberries 🫐. They have at least 6 different varieties. Very nice folks who run it. The okra fried up to perfection. Yum 😋. Flowers are available for picking. Lots of fun to hang out with friends and family. Enjoy.”

“Spot for one of the best upick event in Gainesville. There are best blueberries and raspberries along with some strawberries. In addition you can also get organic veggies as well! Very convenient and nearby to get the berries! However best when the environment is little cool because you may get exhausted in hot day! However the berries are best than you can get in any mart!”

“I had the best experience at straw Farms. I found the ripest juiciest blueberries of my life. There, wish I had picked more. I will return one of the finest experiences of North Central Florida. I’ve had.”

“This is a repeat visit and was a very pleasant experience! Love it here. Great experience for kids”

“It could use more and better signs so visitors can feel it’s a decent farm. It is a big farm. Happy to get local honey there too. Blueberries are nice, of course! Don’t forget their Pink Lemonade Blueberries, super delicious!”