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Thompson Farms is a You Pick Strawberry Farm. We are opening for business the summer of 2020.

11/29/2025

Good night Strawberries! All covered up and ready for winter. It took nearly 700 straw bales to accomplish! During this time of Thanksgiving we, at Thompson Farms, are so very grateful for all of you that visited our farm.

07/25/2025

**Berry Hotline 218-303-5802**
It's a wrap! We are closed for the 2025 season. Many thanks to everyone who came out!

07/22/2025

**Berry Hotline 218-303-5802**
It is Tuesday July 22th. Thanks to everyone checking in to the berry hotline. The strawberries are done! Paul and I were out picking raspberries recently and the SWD, Spotted Winged drosophila is now fully present in the berries. They deposit a larva in the fresh raspberries which makes the berries soft. But we did find many firm beautiful berries. Because of this we will offer a discount. Instead of $4.50/lb we will charge $3 /lb for raspberries. If you have a spare box please bring it. We have a few oddball boxes available we can sell the new strawberry flat boxes for $1 (which is our cost).
Our last day for raspberry picking will be Thursday 7/24 from 8-1. It’s been a great season!

07/09/2025

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A special thanks to all those that came out to pick this year! We will be open one more day (tomorrow, Thursday July 10) with hours from 7-12. It takes a bit more hunting but there are still some beautiful berries out there. We will then close until it’s time for raspberries. I found 3 ripe raspberries. Not enough for you-pick but stay tuned! You pick strawberries are $3/pound. We are not taking orders for picked flats.

Hope to see you soon!

07/06/2025

**Berry Hotline 218-303-5802**
We are nearing the end of the season! We will be closed Monday July 7th for work around the farm. Opening Tuesday from 7-12. As always call the berry hotline and listen to our latest update. If you have specific questions please text.

You pick strawberries are $3/pound. Many are asking about rhubarb, and we have plenty. It’s $2 for mixed (two varieties). Folks are asking about raspberries. They are growing and that is about all I can say. We think mid-July sometime.

We are not taking orders for picked flats.

Hope to see you soon!

07/03/2025

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🍓 are open today through Saturday (check on Saturday as we may get rained out). Yes, that's right! We are open on July 4th. Come on out!

🍓Storm Sale! If you had damage to your house, checked on a neighbor, moved brush for you or a neighbor, are the owner of a skid steer that moved brush or had any damage at all, you are eligible for 20% discount on the 4th of July. You deserve it!

🍓We are featuring flowers from Thistledown farm. Come check it out!
You pick strawberries are $3/pound. Many are asking about rhubarb, and we have plenty. It’s $2/lb for mixed $3/lb for German Wine only. Folks are asking about raspberries. The bushes are growing berries, but they did sustain some damage by the storm. We will keep you posted.

🍓At this time, we are not taking orders for picked flats. Let us know if you have questions by texting or calling the hotline.

🍓Hope to see you soon! Spread the word.

07/02/2025

**Berry Hotline 218-303-5802**
This perfect bucket of berries is waiting for you at Thompson Farms! We plan to be open this week (7/2-5), including the 4th of July. Our hours are 7-12. Berries are $3/lb. Call or text the berry hotline with any questions.

07/01/2025

News Flash!!! We will be open the 4th of July!! Come on out!
🍓Our adult children are visiting and they insisted we not close for the 4th. In fact the will help us! Our hours are 7-12 all week (Tuesday-Saturday). No reservations are needed. Call the berry hotline for updates 218-303-5802. Hoping to provide something special to those that stop out to celebrate!
🍓We are partnering with Thistledown farms to bring beautiful flowers. They look beautiful on Paul's piano!
🍓Berries are $3/lb. We also have rhubarb.
Paul reports the berries are plentiful. I'm amazed how quickly folks are coming back with filled buckets. We do not anticipate being picked out.
🍓Call or text the berry hotline with any questions!

06/28/2025

**Berry Hotline 218-303-5802**

I love this strawberry. I think it looks like an angel or a red patty pan squash. What do you think?

The berries are going strong! We are closed Sunday and plan to be open next week with the exception of the 4th so we can spend time with family. Our hours are 7-12. No reservations are needed. As always check the berry hotline as anything can happen.

You pick strawberries are $3/pound. Feel free to bring your own bucket or use ours. Many are asking about rhubarb, and we have plenty. It’s $2 for mixed (German wine and what I call the Clearbrook special, because I don’t know the variety). If you want German Wine only, we charge $3. I personally think it all tastes the same. Folks are asking about raspberries. The bushes are growing berries, but they did sustain some damage by the storm. We are thinking mid July. We will keep you posted.

At this time, we are not taking orders for picked flats. I hope to announce shortly that we will have some flats picked on a first come, first served basis. I am not able to respond timely to Facebook posts or messenger as it's just two of us running the place and we are often with customers (I do eventually get to them as I love reading them!). I do watch the berry hotline closely so let us know if you have questions by texting or calling that number.

Hope to see you soon!

06/26/2025

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Some updates. The berries are ripening slowly with this cooler weather. There are still so many out there. We plan to be open from 7-12 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday and open again next week. As always check the berry hotline as anything can happen (218-303-5802).

We are also changing our pricing. Why are we changing after being open only 2 days? We've been slow to join the other growers and charge by the pound, so this is something we've been thinking about. It got pushed because of our bucket supply. In order to charge a flat price for a bucket all the buckets need to be the same size. But, our buckets are giving out! We will not be able to replace them this season. Also, folks are not happy being charged $2 for an overfilled bucket. We can solve this all by going by the pound. And the good news? A normal bucket will come to approximately $17. So, we are really not changing the price at all, just the method. The new price will be $3/pound for you-pick. You can use our bucket supply (including odd sizes) or you can bring your own.

At this time we are not taking orders for picked flats. I hope to announce shortly that we will have some flats picked on a first come, first served basis next week after we get caught up on existing orders.

Thanks for all your patience! Happy picking!

06/24/2025

**218-303-5802**
We were picked out today. Thanks to all that came! We will close tomorrow (Tuesday June 24th) to let the berries ripen! Then open on Wednesday June 25th from 7-12. Please note, we only take orders for picked flats on the berry hotline. We are a small operation run by a husband and wife team. Thank you so much for your patience!

06/22/2025

**Berry Hotline 218-303-5802**Opening Monday June 23**

🍓The berries survived the storm and they are not waiting for anyone. If only we could put them on hold while there is so much storm cleanup at hand. But, we can't. So we are opening Monday from 7-12 with the last pickers going out at 12. Flats (which are a 5 quart bucket) are $17 and picked flats are $24.
🍓We worked so hard to have the farm look good but our lawnmower and tractor sustained some damage so we will be struggling to keep the place looking great.
🍓The porta potty was tossed 50 yards into the driveway. Not sure when it can be removed (everyone is stretched at the moment). The good news is we have electricity in the farm garage and our bathroom will be open to the public. Our house is on Ottertail power and does not have electricity so we have moved into the apartment above the farm garage.
🍓We provide buckets to make sure you have 5 quarts. We prefer cash or check but can take cards.
🍓Feel free to park in the field in front of the house. Our neighbor hayed it just before the storm.
🍓Our swing-set was to be open for the first time but now is a twisted pile of beams. Please keep kids away until we can have it removed.
🍓Call or text if you have any questions.

Address

707 Oak Hills Road SW
Bemidji, MN
56601

Telephone

+12183035802

Website

http://thompson.farm/

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