I've been to CHF three times for produce. The peaches are good depending on the variety, some are…read morejust better than others so it depends on when you are going what will be ripe. The green beans, okra, squash, zuchinni is good. The corn is a little hit and miss. Go early in the day for the best and don't go on Saturday when it's so busy. The only negative I have is the tomatoes. All of them are picked green so they have a mealy texture and hard white parts inside. Last Saturday the tomatoes were on sale 2 pecks for $18 which seemed like a bargain but wasn't. More than half of the tomatoes were green and most of those rotted before they ripened. I think they were rolled off of a truck onto a conveyor belt or into a bin and were severely bruised. Skip the tomatoes. Everything else is really good, they serve food on the weekends, and they have a great little shop for canned goods. The ice cream is only ok. I prefer lemon that tastes like lemon and orange that tastes like orange. All in all, it's a fun place to go for a country drive.

It's strawberry season and it has become a tradition we go strawberry picking Mother's Day weekend…read more Cherry Place has been our go to spot. It's a small family farm and they are always super nice. The strawberry fields are well maintained. It's not as large as some other places we've been, but we like that. There were a few muddy spots which was advertised and we had rain recently, but the paths were easy to walk. It was a busy day so they told us we would have to look under leaves to find the ripe berries. We still ended up with 2 lbs of berries and my daughter enjoyed. They tasted delicious, too. It was $4 per pound when we visited and they had jams and other products available. My daughter's favorite part is visiting the animals. They have some chickens and goats that are easy to get to. Sometimes they have corn out you can feed them with or you can bring some food to feed them. There's also a sink to wash hands after. Be careful with your strawberries or take them to the car first. I was taking a photo and a goat started to grab my bucket of strawberries. Lol. We haven't been to their fall event but love the smaller feel for strawberries. They post updates and info on their social media channels.

Visited Cherry Place on a Sunday afternoon! Nice place for an outing with younger kids. May not be…read moreeventful enough for older kids. They had a small animal petting/feeding section, 2 corn mazes, hayride, pumpkins for purchase, etc. They serve free popcorn and have water and soft drinks for purchase. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Parking is on site and free. Admission was $10 per person.

The most delicious strawberries! I was visiting Clover and had to get a bucket. They have so much…read moreto offer at Bush N Vine. The cutest farmers market is on site with fresh produce, milk, cheese, and so much more! They also have a food stand. Don't miss out on the most delicious ice cream! The strawberry swirl with vanilla is delicious! There is a ton of outdoor seating as well to enjoy some goodies. You pick fields are available as well. This is a great place to take your kids, family, and friends! It has an old farm ambiance with a rustic vibe. All the staff was friendly and welcoming.

LOVED! No charge to pick pumpkins. They provide a cart for your pumpkins, but it's first come-…read morefirst serve. They had a ton of different types of pumpkins to pick from out in the fields. They were out of their pumpkin bread this time but all the sourdough came through! Staff is always so helpful.

The ideal fall outing! We went on a warm Saturday afternoon in late September, and were pleased to…read moresee that it wasn't crowded at all. Lots of parking, no lines for food, and plenty of room to roam in the pumpkin patch. We grabbed a wagon and some clippers and found a pumpkin to cut off the vine. There are plenty of pre-cut pumpkins too if you'd rather just pick one that way (and take some cute pics). The wood-fired pizza was SO good and fairly priced. We really enjoyed the salsiccia pie, but all of them sounded delicious. And had to get a half dozen cider donuts for the road, obviously. I'm looking forward to returning when our kids are a bit older to try more of the family-friendly activities!

We have been going to the Hall Family Farm for many years. It used to be located on Providence Rd…read moreWest so this was our first visit to the new location in Lancaster. I absolutely love this set up even more than the last location! There is so much for kids to do here and lots for adults too. We picked our pumpkins for the season and considering the amount of people here, there were still many great looking pumpkins. The lines were too long for the donuts/food so I didn't get to try any but I am hoping to eventually try the cider donut in the future! Definitely bring your friends and family here to check out the Hall Family Farm. Side note- I know the Halls from many years ago and they are a wonderful family! If you see them around be sure to meet them!!!

Extremely friendly folk. The dogs are super friendly and the goats are very curious. Their cheese…read moreis awesome. Definitely try the Orange dream, spider bite and feta. Will return.

Lovely people and a really cool farm. Artisan cheeses, ice cream, and soaps. Highly recommend the…read moreBlack Forest Chèvre Frais.

I did the Kit & Caboodle tour for my birthday and it went above and beyond expectation. Most…read moreimportantly the animals were very well cared for. They were all healthy, bright eyed, active and well socialized. Their enclosures were spacious, very clean, well maintained, species appropriate and provided enrichment. All encounters were careful to put animal and human safety first. I've worked in vetmed/animal rescue for 30 years so seeing animals well cared for and accustomed to their handlers gave me confidence Darby Farms is a place I can support. Now to the tour itself: Do it. Book it right now. You get SO MUCH for such a reasonable pric. We got two hours of personal interactions, petting and feeding, with over 30 species! Our guide Ryan was incredibly informative and knowledgeable, even taught us hardcore animal nerds some new facts we didn't know. He was skilled at handling even the squirmiest of creatures gently. It's absolutely magical to be able to touch and connect with animals I've only seen from behind glass in zoos. Thank you to Darby Acres for providing this unforgettable experience

Darby Safari went so above and beyond our expectations. We love zoos, but this was so much more…read morethan just staring at a bunch of animals behind bars - instead we had multiple opportunities to get up close, touch and feed the animals. In addition, some free range friends walked along with us humans on the tour and literally wanted to eat out of our hands. Our guides, Maddie and Shane, were fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable about the animals, and excellent at making sure everyone in the fairly sizable tour group had an opportunity to see or feed each animal they introduced. We bought the "Kit and Kaboodle" package which was so incredibly worth it! Some zoos allow you a "personal encounter" with one species, or by holding up an animal and letting you pet it,... but in the encounter room, Maddie and Shane spent an hour or more introducing us to at least 10 animals, all different species, in very interactive ways. We held armadillos, hand wrestled a mongoose, let a tiny monkey jump from shoulder to shoulder between us eating Fruit Loops, fed and high-fived otters, and so much more. I truly can't say enough about how happy we are that we included Darby Safari in our first ever trip to Charlotte!

Great place to get a taste of the farm life, and is part of the larger Greenway area. $14/ adult to…read moreget in. It's mostly run by volunteers, who take care of the horses, cows, chickens, ducks, geese, goats and alpacas. All the animals look well taken care of and are definitely loving their best lives, and you can get up close to give them a pat, or if it's deemed available, give them some food. This is separate from the horse stables, but you can still see the horses when they are out in the pasture. It's kinda a one and done thing, but kids will love it, and it's an idyllic setting to be outside in nature.

We love this little farmer's market!…read more They have an excellent variety of fresh produce including fruits, vegetables, and herbs. I was *swooning* over the heirloom tomato table because you've just never seen such variety of juicy plump tomatoes! We grabbed some fresh corn on the cobb and lots of tomatoes this trip for only $12! They had just about everything you could think of from mushrooms to berries, carrots, etc. If you're in the area, you gotta go here for fresh produce. It's way better and more flavorful than the grocery store stuff. I believe they are only open on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Plenty of berries, also enjoyed flowers and veggies. It's so peaceful to pick berries and listen…read moreto the bees and the birds for a bit. The owner and staff are very knowledgeable and point you to the most fruitful rows for easy picking. Picnic tables are available if you have some in your group not up for picking or you pack a picnic lunch.

I did my realize how close this place is to my house. So to my surprise it only took less than 20…read moreminutes to arrive. A lil context, I was looking for something to do solo and came across a "pick your own flowers" farm. But I found more than flowers. They had fields of berries, greens, honey from their hives and a selection of beautiful wildflowers. When I arrived there was a good number of moms with kids roaming the fields while pushing strollers and wagons. When I checked in they supplied me with a bucket for berries and told me which fields were open for picking. The flowers are per stem or fill a cup for $20. I filled my bucket which took about 30 minutes roaming 2 fields. The cost was a lot more than I would spend at the grocery store but now often do you get to make homemade strawberry preserves with berries you picked yourself?