Orchard
Pierce Century Farm
U-pick apples in Hillsboro, Missouri
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Our most reliable u-pick varieties include: Liberty, Royal Empire, Enterprise, Jonathan, Honey Gold, and McIntosh.”
Source: piercecenturyfarm.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“Our produce season begins in May with asparagus, strawberries, onions and broccoli.”
Source: piercecenturyfarm.com/produce, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Our first apples are ready for picking starting in September and by the fall months, we are gathering sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and late season apples.”
Source: piercecenturyfarm.com/produce, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Starting in May, you can find our booth at the DeSoto Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings from 8am to 12pm, where we sell our farm raised beef, pork, eggs and fresh produce.”
Source: piercecenturyfarm.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“Starting in late May, you can find our booth at the DeSoto Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings from 8am to 12pm.”
“Our market on our farm is open every Thursday from 4pm to 5pm for anyone wanting to stop by to purchase items.”
Source: piercecenturyfarm.com/produce, checked October 6, 2026
“You can stop by our farmside market on Thursday afternoons to purchase your weekly meat, eggs, honey, and produce.”
Source: piercecenturyfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“We believe natural settings offer the perfect playground and opportunity to learn.”
Source: piercecenturyfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | U-pick | Not stated | – |
At a glance
- Address
- 6085 Butcher Branch Rd, Hillsboro, MO 63050Jefferson County
Besides picking
- Playground
Pierce Century Farm: questions
Does Pierce Century Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Our most reliable u-pick varieties include: Liberty, Royal Empire, Enterprise, Jonathan, Honey Gold, and McIntosh."