Orchard
The Shafer Farm
U-pick peaches, grapes and apples in Baroda, Michigan
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
“Pay for what you pick - cars will be inspected!”
Source: theshaferfarmllc.com/before-you-pick, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“The 2026 peach U-Pick is now closed for the season.”
Source: theshaferfarmllc.com, checked October 6, 2026
“The 2026 U-Pick is closed for the season.”
Source: theshaferfarmllc.com/peaches, checked October 6, 2026
“We are so excited to see you for the 2026 season!”
Source: theshaferfarmllc.com/peaches-copy-1, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Concord and niagara will be available through early to mid october.”
Source: theshaferfarmllc.com/peaches-copy, checked October 6, 2026
“If you are picking peaches, it is best to bring a solid container to transfer your fruit into after you purchase them.”
Source: theshaferfarmllc.com/before-you-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“A yellow-skinned, Gala-type apple ripening approximately five days before traditional Gala.”
“Ripens about September 10th, crisp and sweet, a wonderful flavorful red, pinkish apple.”
“Ripens with Gala, a very popular flavorful apple with a texture to match its name.”
“Ripens the end of September, a large sweet apple.”
“Ripens about October 1st, a solid fleshed, thin skinned, large glossy apple.”
“Ripens about October 1st, a red, solid fleshed apple.”
Source: theshaferfarmllc.com/peaches-copy-1, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“You must pick in the bags we provide or into 1/2 bushel baskets (available for purchase).”
“We accept cash or credit cards.”
Source: theshaferfarmllc.com/before-you-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash and cleaned up after!”
Source: theshaferfarmllc.com/before-you-pick, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Peaches
- Grapes
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peaches | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Grapes | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Apples | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical Michigan seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Peaches: July–September. Source: Michigan State University Extension: Michigan Availability Guide (CYFC063), hosted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 9800 Hartline Rd, Baroda, MI 49101Berrien County
The farm's website does not list hours we could read. Call or check the website before you go.
The Shafer Farm: questions
Does The Shafer Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Pay for what you pick - cars will be inspected!"