The Berries are Ready for the 2026 OzBF Berry Season

We have an important update to share—Ozark Berry Farm is on the market. While this is bittersweet for us, it also creates a great opportunity for someone new to carry the farm forward and expand its potential. The season is moving ahead as usual, and we look forward to another year of blueberries and blackberries, likely starting at the end of May. 

If you know someone who would value a meaningful, outdoor lifestyle and a well-established operation, we would truly appreciate you spreading the word. For more information, please contact Kelly Johnston at 314-412-2288 or Kelly@wmgauction.com

Our updated Schedule

Look closely,

👀 ​

 We have added evening and morning picking times!

The berries have caught up, and we now have plenty of Duke and Patriot blueberries available for picking—actually, more than last year. The Dukes are large, ripe, and picking very well right now. The Blue Rays need a little more time and are not quite ready yet.

And there's more to come—blackberries are getting close! Stay tuned to our Berry Alerts for updates on blackberry picking. 

Here is our open schedule for this week. We have added some picking times.🫐 

  Tue, June 2, 8-11 AM, and 5:30-7:30 PM,   

Wed, Jun 3, 8-11 AM, 

Thu, Jun 4, 8-11 AM and  🫐 5:30-7:30 PM, 

🫐Friday,  June 5, 8-11 AM 

 Saturday, June 6, 8-11 AM 

🫐Sunday, June 7, 8-11 AM

Let your friends know!

Anticipated Availability Dates 

We’ll announce open days and times through Berry Alerts as soon as we can confidently predict when the berries will be ready.

Estimated Availability
Blueberries — Great Berry Picking right now! | U-Pick: $3.50/lb
Blackberries — Maybe next week? 6/7 watch berry alerts! | U-Pick: $4.00/lb

Also Available:
• Local Honey — $12/ lb
• Jams & Jellies — $5.75 per 1/2 pint (Blueberry, Strawberry, Blackberry, Elderberry, and Tri-Berry — Black, Blue & Elderberry). Purchase at the farm.

We-Pick Orders 

We will only be doing U-Pick this year.

What’s New This Year 

Strawberries
No U-Pick strawberries this season. 

Breaking Up with Plastic 

We’re continuing with compostable bags for picking and paper-based packaging for pre-picked berries. Thanks to everyone who tried to return containers in the past, but for health reasons we can’t reuse them. We’d love your feedback on the new packaging after the season!

Blueberry & Blackberry Picking – 2026 

• U-Pick Blueberries - No signup required. Just come during open times (announced via Berry Alerts).

• We-Pick Blueberries - We will only be doing U-Pick this year

• U-Pick Blackberries- No signup required. Just come during open times (announced via Berry Alerts).

• We-Pick Blackberries - We will only be doing U-Pick this year.

• Jellies, Jams, and Honey  - available at the farm when we are open.

How to Find Us  

552 Lick Creek, Leasburg, MO (Well marked on Google Maps as Ozark Berry Farm.)
Please visit only during open hours or by appointment. The tenant on-site cannot assist with farm matters. If you’d like a visit or tour, just text or email—we love sharing our story!

Sustainable Farming 

We strive to avoid all "cides" (pesticides, herbicides, fungicides). We haven’t needed them in recent years, and if necessary, we’ll use organic options.

2026 Update:

• No "cides" used or planned.

• Blueberries, Blackberries (March 2026): Pelleted fertilizer and sulfur applied around plants. Fertilizer may be applied through drip irrigation in May–June.

Know Before You Go – Ozark Berry Farm 

• U-Pick Blueberries — Weekly calendar starts in May (mornings and evenings). Email us if you need specific times.

• What to Bring — Water bottle, sunscreen, hat. We provide picking containers and a few sitting buckets, but you can bring your own chair or bucket.

• Children Welcome — Please keep them close for safety.

• No Pets or Smoking — And please don’t leave pets in vehicles.

• Mobility Note — Some walking on uneven ground. Draper & Patriot rows are closest to the check-in area.

• Restroom Available — Please don’t drink the restroom or field water. There is a faucet if you need to fill your water containers.

• Payment Options — Cash, check, credit/debit (no PIN), Apple Pay & Google Pay.

We can’t wait to see you at the farm this season—come for the berries, stay for the memories! 

P.S. Don’t forget to sign up for Berry Alerts so you never miss a picking day!