Abshier Blueberry Farm
3960 SE 115th St
Belleview, Florida 34420
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Imagine picking up your fresh produce at an open air market or farm rather than a crowded grocery store. Even better, imagine picking your very own peaches right off the tree.
Create lasting memories that reach from farm to the table and discover Central Florida’s famed agriculture. Explore an authentic Florida citrus grove, fill baskets with fresh blueberries, or get a glimpse behind the curtain at a working organic farm where you’ll find garden-fresh produce, ripe for the picking. You can even start a holiday tradition and cut your own tree down from one of our many local tree farms.
Here is a list of fun agriculture-based activities at some of Ocala/Marion County’s most-popular agritourism destinations.
The Ocala Downtown Market is one of the biggest farmers markets in the county. It is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. under a covered pavilion near City Hall in Historic Downtown Ocala. Vendors offer seasonal fruits and vegetables, garden and houseplants, meats, dairy, seafood and handmade crafts.
Named one of the best farmers markets in the country by Livability.com, Circle Square Commons Farmer’s Market provides a wonderful selection of fresh seasonal produce from over 30 local growers as well as baked goods, plants and hand-made soaps. This farmers market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Circle Square Commons located at 8405 SW 80th Street in Ocala.
An iconic must, when visiting the area is a stop into The Orange Shop. Open since 1936, The Orange Shop grows, picks, hand-packs and sells a multitude of citrus including: Citra Navel Oranges, Temples and Honey Tangerines, Temple Oranges, Valencia Oranges, Tangy Tangerine Tangos and Ruby Red Grapefruit. The local shop also sells honey, jelly, sweets and pecans. Shop hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, October 15th through June 1st. The Orange Shop is located at 18545 US Highway 301 in Citra, Florida.
In Ocala/Marion County, berry-picking is so abundant that there multiple U-pick farms offering fruits including blueberries and blackberries, many with peaches and other produce as well. With the best time to pick falling between April and July, berry-picking is seasonal, so plan your visit accordingly.
Some of the most popular farms for picking include Abshier Blueberry Farm (located in Belleview), B&G Blueberries (located in Fort McCoy) and Wet Hammock Farm at Douglass Farm (located in Citra). Options do not stop with those though—for more farms, check out our guide to U-picking.
Open year-round, on more than 750 acres in northwest Ocala/Marion County, Crones Cradle Conserve is an all-natural farm growing chemical free vegetables, herbs and fruit. The Citra-based farm focuses on sustainability and conservation. Visitors can take part in workshops and tours exploring the farm’s gardens and greenhouse, see honey bee demonstrations and shop local at the onsite country store. The Country Store is a must when visiting Crone’s Cradle, as you can take farm fresh produce, honey, homemade jams and other delicious treats home with you.
3960 SE 115th St
Belleview, Florida 34420
10203 NE 100th St.
Ft. McCoy, Florida 32134
20525 NE Hwy 315
Ft. McCoy, Florida 32134
20525 NE Hwy 315 Ft. McCoy, Florida 32134 U.S.
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2459 NE 98th Street
Anthony, Florida 32617
5375 NW 219th Street Road
McIntosh, Florida 32667
5375 NW 219th Street Road McIntosh, Florida 32667 U.S.
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8405 SW 80th St.
Ocala, Florida 34481
8405 SW 80th St. Ocala, Florida 34481 U.S.
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6411 NE 217th Place
Citra, Florida 32113
17401 County Highway 475
Summerfield, Florida 34491
17401 County Highway 475 Summerfield, Florida 34491 U.S.
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5109 E. Hwy 316
Citra, Florida 32113
5109 E. Hwy 316 Citra, Florida 32113 U.S.
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601 SE 25th Ave.
Ocala, Florida 34471
9740 E Highway 318
Citra, Florida 32113
4696 NE County Road 329
Anthony, Florida 32617
4696 NE County Road 329 Anthony, Florida 32617 U.S.
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4121 NW 44th Ave.
Ocala, Florida 34482
10001 NE 27th Terrace
Anthony, Florida 32617
10001 NE 27th Terrace Anthony, Florida 32617 U.S.
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4700 NW 165th St.
Reddick, Florida 32686
14260 SE 80th Ave.
Summerfield, Florida 34491
14260 SE 80th Ave. Summerfield, Florida 34491 U.S.
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SE 3rd St. and SE 3rd Ave
Ocala, Florida 34470
SE 3rd St. and SE 3rd Ave Ocala, Florida 34470 U.S.
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7711 NW US Hwy 441
Ocala, Florida 34475
18510 NE 19th Court
Citra, Florida 32113
12888 SE US Hwy 441
Belleview, Florida 34491
18545 US 301
Citra, Florida 32113
11000 Rolling Hills Road
Dunnellon, Florida 34431
11000 Rolling Hills Road Dunnellon, Florida 34431 U.S.
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3200 SE 115th St.
Belleview, Florida 34421
250 NW 59th St.
Ocala, Florida 34479