Berry season arrives: Find a U-pick location here
West Michigan growers are seeing high demand for berries this summer.
Many farmers have closed their fields for a couple days after visitors picked their plants clean. The increasing demand also led to a shorter cherry season for some growers.
Here's a list of some of the U-pick locations open in West Michigan this summer. Prices, fruit availability and hours vary daily, so it's best to call ahead before visiting any farm.
Ionia County
Bird Berry Farm
5256 Belding Rd. Belding, MI
(616) 794-5041
Blueberries $1.75 per pound
Patch picked out early Friday morning call back for update Wednesday, July 17
Kent County
North Ridge Berries
3555 20 Mile Rd. NW Kent City, MI
(616) 675-5919
Raspberries $3 per pound