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Find a Farm in Oakland County

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Fresh, seasonal produce can be found locally throughout the 25,000 acres of farmland in Oakland County. From Spring, Summer, and Fall look for fresh fruits and vegetables like asparagus, berries, corn, apples, and pumpkins-some you can even pick yourself! You can also find local alpaca wool, dairy, honey, and meat from local farms. Visit a farm stand, u-pick farm, or Community Supported Agriculture location to find fresh produce for you and your family to enjoy while supporting local farmers. Use our interactive map or list to find one near you.

List of Farms in Oakland County

Check out the Long Family Farm in Commerce for a taste of their ripe sweet corn, travel to the beautiful Middleton Berry Farm in Ortonville to pick a few berries on your own, or head on over to Guernsey Farms Dairy, in Northville, for flavorful ice cream! In addition, many of the farms allow day trips and visits for kids to learn all about what goes on in and around the barnyard. 

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Do you know of any other farms in the Oakland County area? Let us know via Facebook or Twitter, contact us at socialmedia@oakgov.com, or leave a comment below.

Visit the Oakland County website, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest for more news and fun year round. Join the conversation using #OaklandCounty.

Navigating Nature Centers in Oakland County

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If you’d like to learn about the wilds surrounding your everyday life, you’ll love our map of nature centers in Oakland County. This interactive map, created by Oakland County’s award-winning GIS team, will lead you on a journey across the county, from center to center, helping you plan a trip to any one of these great locations to learn about the natural world. Sunshine or rain, summer or winter, these nature centers are there for you to help grow your pool of knowledge!

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Heritage Park in Farmington Hills. Photo credit: Jonathan Schechter

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Shop Fresh at Oakland County Farmers Markets

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Do you love to shop local? Farmers Markets across Oakland County will soon be setting up to bring you farm-fresh produce, artisan crafts, and vibrant flowers. Before you know it, you’ll be weaving through brightly colored tables at your neighborhood farm stand in search of succulent strawberries, cool cucumbers, gorgeous greens, and more. We’re thrilled that Farmers Market Season is finally upon us!

Most area Farmers Markets are open May through October, with days and hours varying by location. Whether you are hosting a barbecue, cooking up dinner for two, or looking for a special gift, there are over 25 Farmers Markets in Oakland County to choose from. Use our Interactive Map to find your local farmers market, or view our Farmers Market page to view a list.

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Plan Your Dream Garden at a Greenhouse near You!

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Are you thinking spring? Even though the weather hasn’t been cooperating, you can still start planning your dream gardening project. Visit one of Oakland County’s 22 greenhouses and nurseries now to get help from the experts and choose from thousands of different plants, flowers, and trees that will inspire your garden oasis. Attend a workshop or chat with a Master Gardener for help with ideas, colors, annuals, perennials, organic gardening, pests, and more.

With so many area greenhouses and nurseries to nurture your green thumb this season, you’ll find our interactive map, complete with over 20 countywide locations, fun and easy to use. Simply find your location and click on the nearest green floral icon to reveal the name and address of the nursery located there. Do you prefer to view a list? Check out our Oakland County Nurseries and Greenhouses page.

In addition to a plentiful range of nursery information, our gardening map can help you select the most suitable plants for your microclimate. Before you head to the nursery, click on your location on the map to reveal the USDA hardiness zone.

We can’t wait until the weather breaks so we can get started. Happy planning and hopefully, planting soon!

Make the most of the spring season in Oakland County by visiting our website for more news and events. Follow along with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest using #OaklandCounty.