Heritage Berries

08/22/2026

100’ long 10’ wide 12’ tall. Straw for mulching berries!

08/13/2026

We had a grower field day. It was well attended. Interesting speakers and topics.

07/31/2026

If you are a berry farm that follows us, you’ll want to register for our field day August 13. https://wiberries.org/Events

Register for our upcoming grower field day! August 13, 2026 | 9:00 am- 2:00 pm | Free for registered.

Registration: https://wiberries.org/Events

The Crockfords operate Heritage Berries, which is a U-pick strawberry field associated with the Grampa's Farm agritourism venue. There are 7 acres of berries planted. The farm grows 8 acres of pumpkins, approximately 1 acre of flowers, and sunflowers for the fall event. More details to come. This grower-focused field day will highlight using application drones, mechanical cultivation (Tilmor, Eco-w**der), beginner strawberry production, irrigation, soil ammendments for small fruit, agritourism.

Live spray drone demonstration (weather permitting) and discussion of how drone technology can fit into berry and vegetable production, including application considerations and current regulations.

Strawberry field tour of recently renovated strawberry plantings and discuss establishment, renovation, fertility, and variety performance. The farm has approximately 7 acres of strawberries and nine June-bearing varieties: Annapolis, Wendy, Flavorfest, Jewel, Galletta, Honeoye, Brunswick, Cavendish, Dickens, and Darselect.

Demonstration of a Tilmor electric cultivation tractor, with discussion of mechanical w**d control, labor savings, and applications for berry and vegetable farms. Cliff Rowe from Berry Hill Farm, Anoka, Minnesota, representing Tilmor equipment (dealer), will also be present to discuss cultivation equipment options for small diversified farms. Cliff and Amy Rowe grow over 10 acres of berries and are early adopters of the electric tractor cultivation.

Pumpkin w**d-control strategies in pumpkins, including herbicide and mechanical cultivation. See the farm’s recently acquired Eco-Weeder and discuss what is and is not working in current programs.

Discuss recent acquired irrigation pipe for frost-protection, and the challenging decisions on developing water resources.

Small fruit soil fertility for establishment, soil testing, pH management, nutrient amendments, and site preparation for raspberries and blueberries.

Finally a look at the Crockfords’ agritourism operation, including the pumpkin patch, hayrides, mobile petting zoo, flowers, sunflowers, and fall attractions.

Registration: https://wiberries.org/Events
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NZe4hocAGjLWEfWA6

07/08/2026

Follow this page for seasonal berry updates for 2027!

A huge thank you to Heritage Berries customers who came to pick and those who purchased pre-picked berries from us! We loved visiting with you and hearing how sweet our strawberries are! We look forward to seeing you again next year!

- Alex & Tricia Crockford

Follow our page(s) to be aware of the next season’s start and daily seasonal updates on times of u-pick.

07/07/2026

July 7, 2026 - Today was the last day of pre-picked for the season. Sold out. We’ve really enjoyed getting know the strawberry fans out there. We appreciated the compliments and encouragement, it’s not easy learning a new crop, investing everything back into growing a new enterprise, and you know, unpredictable weather. It was a better season for us. Despite Hwy 17 being closed practically next to the farm, many came the long way! We met a lot of people actually who learned about us from extra road signs! We’re now shifting to field renovations, items on the improvement list. Planning on keeping our seven acres next year. We can definitely serve more customers with u-pick so tell a friend we got berries, plenty to go around.

07/06/2026

July 7, 2026 - After walking the field, we just don’t have enough berries left to open again for u-pick. We will have a limited amount of berries pre-picked. Call to reserve. Tuesday will be the last day of strawberries for the year. What a sweet adventure this year was.

heritageberries.com.

* We accept cash, local checks, and debit/credit cards.

🍓Directions

Head to the farm via Hwy C → Norwegian Rd → Sunset Ln. Watch for the Heritage Berries signs along the route.

🍓Pre-Orders

Place pre-orders through heritageberries.com or by phone/text at 715-623-6171.

🍓Daily Updates

Check heritageberries.com or our page each morning for the latest crop report and picking conditions.

07/06/2026

July 6, 2026 - Pre-picked only today available through the website and later at Cup n Cone lot. heritageberries.com

07/06/2026

July 6, 2026 - UPDATE After walking tonight, we just don’t have enough berries left to open again for u-pick.

U-pick will pause while berries ripen, pre-pick will continue as we clean up some rows. We hope to have some U-pick Tuesday evening. We are now picking the last two varieties.

Soon we start prepping the field for next year. If we keep all the current strawberries, we will have around 7 acres. We do a lot of picking, so we will have room for more u-pick and continue pre-pick. Let your friends know about us!

Pre-picked orders on heritageberries.com.

* We accept cash, local checks, and debit/credit cards.

🍓Pre-Picked Strawberries

Fresh pre-picked strawberries will be available at the Cup n Cone parking lot until sold out, typically 11:00 AM–3:00 PM.

🍓Picking Conditions

No u-pick currently

🍓Directions

Head to the farm via Hwy C → Norwegian Rd → Sunset Ln. Watch for the Heritage Berries signs along the route.

🍓Pre-Orders

Place pre-orders through heritageberries.com or by phone/text at 715-623-6171.

If online inventory is sold out, please call or text. Additional berries often become available throughout the day.

🍓Daily Updates

Check heritageberries.com or our page each morning for the latest crop report and picking conditions.

07/05/2026

July 5, 2026 - No U-pick. Pre-picked only today. heritageberries.com Weekend online ordering glitch fixed. Watch for us at Cup n Cone or call us with call button below.

07/04/2026

July 5, 2026 - The corn is indeed chest high! The U-pick will need a pause for tomorrow; we will be working on some remnant portions of rows tomorrow for pre-pick. It’s been corn weather not berry weather of late…. heritageberries.com for pre-picked, berries will also be available in town, time TBD.