Hilger Family Farm

08/04/2022

It's prime time for sweet corn. Whether you want some to eat now or to put away for winter enjoyment, it is a great time to get some. Five dozen for $35.00, $8.00/dozen or $.75/ear. To ensure freshness please call ahead for five dozen quantities (Elaine at 260-438-8667 or Joe at 260-438-8621). You haven't missed out on blueberries. Delicious Michigan blueberries are still available by the pint or ten pound box. We have ripe, delicious Indiana muskmelon and our own green beans and new potatoes. Michigan peaches will be here Thursday afternoon.

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07/28/2022

Our sweet corn is ripening fast! It's so tender and sweet. Now begins the time to freeze or can it to enjoy later over the winter. Call ahead to order large quantities. Michigan blueberries are still in their prime season and are available by the pint and in 10 pound boxes - so tasty and sweet. These babies can't get enough of them. We're at the tail-end of the Michigan cherries. We have other delicious vegetables available now too: red, yellow, and green tomatoes, sweet peppers, zucchini, cucumbers, green beans, new potatoes, and more.

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07/20/2022

So many luscious Summer fruits and vegetables to eat now. We have famous Indiana muskmelon and our own fresh sweet corn. Enjoy red ripe tomatoes, candy sweet onions, new red potatoes and hand picked green beans. From Michigan we have sweet, juicy blueberries and Bing cherries.

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07/16/2022

We sure miss our Indiana sweet corn when we don't have it. It's back! And our daughter says it's good to the last kernel! We have sweet corn now along with green beans, muskmelon, cauliflower, pickles, tomatoes, candy onions, and much more. For something extra sweet, we have plump, juicy Michigan blueberries and cherries.

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07/13/2022

Tasty, sweet, Michigan blueberries are available for $3.50/pint or by the 10# box (12 pints) for $38.00. these are plump, juicy, main crop blueberries. You can also pick up delicious Michigan Bing cherries for $5.00/pint or a 10# box for $48.00. The flavor of Michigan cherries can't be beat.

We will get one last batch of red raspberries for anyone who missed out on the other orders. Pick up for the red raspberries is Friday, July 15 between 1:00 and 6:00. Please call or message to order.

While you're here, try our homegrown vegetables, tomatoes, new potatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, and green beans, as well as South Carolina peaches.

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07/11/2022

Now is your chance to get freshly picked Michigan black and red raspberries. We will have them available Monday, July 11, between 1:00 and 6:00. You can message to have us hold some for you, but the amounts are limited. Raspberries are $6.00/pint or $65.00 for a 12 pint flat. We also have Michigan cherries and blueberries, South Carolina peaches, and homegrown tomatoes.

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07/07/2022

We are now giving away our remaining vegetable bedding plants. Most of the other plants are 50% off. Enjoy the fresh Michigan fruits and homegrown vegetables. Be sure to try the new Queen Anne yellow cherries along with the sweet, dark Bing cherries. Don't forget to pick up some great tasting tomatoes too. We have South Carolina peaches on special for $2.00/pound.

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07/01/2022

We have a variety of homegrown, refreshing Summertime fruits: sweet and sour cherries, gooseberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Fresh berries won't wait, get them when they are juicy and sweet. We now have cabbage and broccoli ready as well along with our other fresh vegetables.

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06/27/2022

We'd like to thank everyone who came out to pick strawberries this year. 🍓 Strawberry season is done but we're just getting started! We are renovating the strawberry patch to prepare for a good crop next year. South Carolina peaches are here now and Michigan peaches will be ready in several weeks. Raspberries and blueberries are just around the corner. Right now is the time to enjoy fresh local tomatoes, zucchini, green beans, cucumbers, and other Summer goodies. 😋

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06/27/2022

Hilger Family Farm updated their business hours.

Hilger Family Farm updated their business hours.

06/23/2022

50% off sale on all vegetable bedding plants. Many Summer vegetables are here: tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, cucumbers, green onions, and kohlrabi. The first of the peaches are here also, from South Carolina.

The stand's Summer hours are Tuesday 9am-12pm, Wednesday-Saturday 10am-6pm, closed Sunday & Monday.

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06/19/2022

Surprise! There are enough ripe strawberries to allow U-pick for 2 more days. We will open U-pick Monday 6/20/22 and Tuesday 6/21/22 from 9am-12pm. U-pick is still $2.20/lb. There are still quite a few nice berries out there.

Our stand's normal Summer hours are Tuesday 9am-12pm, Wednesday-Saturday 10am-6pm, closed Sunday & Monday.

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06/17/2022

The U-pick strawberry patch is open until 6pm today. Tomorrow, 6/18/22, will be the LAST DAY for U-pick 8am-6pm. There are still good berries out there, but you have to pick around overripe ones. We no longer have our own pre-picked strawberries. We are getting a shipment of Michigan strawberries that will be here at 3pm. They will be $7/quart or $48/flat.

The stand summer hours are Tuesday 9am-12pm, Wednesday-Saturday 10am-6pm, closed Sunday & Monday.

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06/16/2022

Yes, our U-pick strawberry patch is open until noon today! We have fresh from the garden lettuce and green onions, homegrown cucumbers, zucchini, and kohlrabi. These are delicious high tunnel tomatoes, too. Summer flavor is here! We also have Lisianthus and all colors of Sunflower starts.

The stand summer hours are Tuesday 9am-12pm, Wednesday-Saturday 10am-6pm, closed Sunday & Monday. We are still evaluating day by day for U-pick due to the excessive heat. Again, U-pick is open until noon today!

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06/15/2022

We have decided to open for U-pick today, 6/15/22, from 8am-12pm. Come early to get your picking done before the heat takes over. U-pick strawberries are $2.20/lb. The stand/greenhouse will also be open until 6pm today. We have a lot of very nice lettuce, fresh green onions, & rhubarb available at the stand!

We will evaluate each day this week when we are able to open for U-pick due to the heat.

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06/14/2022

Due to the storm that we had last night, we are closing the strawberry patch today, 6/14/22. The stand will still be open from 10am-6pm. We appreciate your understanding.

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06/13/2022

Scattered thunderstorms are predicted for tonight and near 100 degree days for the next 3 days. This might be the end of the strawberries for this year. We are going to try and get them through the heat. Picking is still really good today! Get out here before the storms and heat roll through!

U-pick strawberries are $2.20/lb, pre-picked strawberries are $6.00/quart or $43.00 for an eight quart flat.

U-pick hours are Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm & Sunday 12pm-4pm. We will soon switch to our Summer hours.

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06/10/2022

Today is a beautiful day! Rain is predicted for Sunday and heat is coming on Monday. The picking is SO easy right now - plenty of large, ripe strawberries and the field is mostly dried out! We also still have pre-picked strawberries available.

Price for U-pick strawberries is $2.20/lb and pre-picked strawberries are $6.00/quart or $43.00 for an eight quart flat.

Strawberry season hours are Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm & Sunday 12pm-4pm.

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06/09/2022

It is prime picking time! If you're not up for picking, we have plenty of pre-picked berries just for you! There is heat predicted for next week that will most likely end the season. 🍓🙁 Get out here while you can! You can try all sorts of methods of preserving - freezing for smoothies, making jam, freeze drying - that way you can have our strawberries all year long!

U-pick strawberries are $2.20/lb and pre-picked strawberries are $6.00/quart or $43.00 for an eight quart flat.

Hours are Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm & Sunday 12pm-4pm.

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06/09/2022

The fields are very wet right now, so we are going to push the start of U-pick back to 9am this morning, June 9, 2022. Bring your boots! It should be a great day for picking!

U-pick strawberries are $2.20/lb, pre-picked strawberries are $6.00/quart or $43.00 for an eight quart flat.

Normal U-pick hours are Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm (today we will begin at 9am) & Sunday 12pm-4pm.

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06/08/2022

The weather is beautiful this morning! There is rain possible later this afternoon and heat forecasted next week that could end the season. Grab a light jacket and pick while the picking is good. We've got lovely shortcakes and rhubarb for sale at the stand also. We love seeing what you make from our strawberries! Do you make freezer jam or freeze your strawberries for smoothies? Show us what you do!

U-pick strawberries are $2.20/lb and pre-picked strawberries are $6.00/quart or $43.00 for an eight quart flat. We have PLENTY of pre-picked strawberries for all your strawberry needs!

Hours are Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm & Sunday 12pm-4pm.

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06/07/2022

Even though it's overcast, the rain is supposed to hold off and we are in prime picking! Don't miss it. Bring your boots because the field is sticky. U-pick strawberries are $2.20/lb and pre-picked strawberries are $6.00/quart or$43.00 for an eight quart flat.

Hours are Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm & Sunday 12pm-4pm.

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06/06/2022

Because of the scattered thunder showers, we are closing the strawberry patch for the rest of today. Weather permitting, we will reopen tomorrow morning. The forecast for tomorrow is cool and comfortable.
We still have a limited quantity of already picked strawberries available today.

06/06/2022

The strawberries are in prime picking right now! Strawberry season only lasts a few weeks. It is supposed to rain the rest of this week, so come out this morning and pick while the weather is good! U-pick strawberries are $2.20/lb, pre-picked strawberries are $6.00/quart or $43.00 for an eight quart flat.

Hours Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm & Sunday 12pm-4pm.

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06/06/2022

Come early for u-pick tomorrow, 6/6/2022! There are thunderstorms likely tomorrow afternoon and Tuesday morning. U-pick is $2.20/pound and pre-picked strawberries are $6.00/quart or $43.00 for an eight quart flat. We also have delicious shortcakes and cookies, homegrown rhubarb, and fresh lettuce.

Hours are Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm & Sunday 12pm-4pm.

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06/02/2022

Strawberries are available today both pre-picked ($6.00/quart or $43.00 for an eight quart flat) and u-pick ($2.20/ pound) It's a great day for picking. The cool weather keeps you and the strawberries cool. As long as there is no thunder or lightning at the patch, we will be open.

Hours are Sunday 12pm-4pm and Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm.

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06/01/2022

U-pick is open today so long as it's not thundering! The picking is wonderful. Lots of ripe, delicious strawberries. Cost for U-pick is $2.20/lb. We also have pre-picked strawberries available by the quart and by the flat. $6.00/quart and $43.00 for an eight quart flat.

U-pick hours are Sunday 12-4pm and Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm.

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