Strawberries
2027 SeasonMay through June
17,000+ plants grown using our annual plasticulture system. Sweet, juicy, and far better than the grocery store.
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Eldridge, Missouri
Where We Grow What You Pick
Family-owned U-Pick berry farm. Strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries fresh from our fields to your table.
Our Story
From Horses to Berries
Mark and Kim spent decades raising American Quarter Horses and tending a large garden, always chasing the goal of growing more of their own food. When they decided to slow down with horses, the berry journey began with 400 blackberry and blueberry plants. Strawberries followed, mentored for three years by the Mid America Strawberry Growers Association.
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Three Berries, One Beautiful Farm
Iron Gate Berry Farm grows strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries on one acre in the heart of Missouri.
Blueberries
2027 SeasonLate June through July
We have three varieties. A perfect family-friendly pick.
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Blackberries
2027 SeasonMid-June through July
Two varieties available for picking. Look for deep black, plump berries that pull free with a gentle tug.
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U-Pick Experience
Pick Your Own Berries
Bring the family for a morning in the field. We provide picking containers. You bring the memories.
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What Our Visitors Say
“They are so friendly and the berries are perfect. Highly recommend coming here. Their strawberries are so big and juicy and have way more flavor than the ones you can get at the store. Not to mention the fun experience you get to have with your family.”
Sarah F.
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