Our farm.....

We started growing red raspberries in 2005 for our own use with 40 plants in a new space along our hay field.  Each year more plants were added including other varieties - black raspberries, lots of blackberries (my new favorite) and blueberries (now 10 years old, yumm).

The reason was simple.  We wanted flavorful, fresh fruit that we knew where it came from, how it was grown and how it was harvested.  We found that other people had the same concerns and came to buy our products at our local farmers' market. 

In 2011 we constructed our new berry building and included other local vendors and added the jams and jellies made from our berries. We will continue to farm by the same principles that started us on this journey. 

We appreciate your business and the shared desire to live and eat healthy.  You have become our friends and we have enjoyed watching 2 and 3 generations come together to the farm to spend time picking berries or shopping in our berry building.

VISIT OUR FARM FOR HEALTHY FLAVORFUL BERRIES

​Located north of Indianola, just off Highway 65-69, we grow berries for sale or U-Pic.  Our berries include:
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Red Raspberries
Black Raspberries
Blackberries
Blueberries
Tart Pie Cherries
Gooseberries
Currants
​Rhubarb

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 NOW OPEN BY APPOINTMENT  SEASON OPENING TO BE ANNOUNCED
​  2025 picking season
​  Farm Hours
 Picking begins mid-to-late June

Seasonal operation schedule:  

   TUESDAY               8 AM TO NOON

   THURS                   8 AM TO NOON

   SATURDAY            10 AM TO 3 PM

   SUNDAY                 1 PM TO 3 PM

OPEN ADDITIONAL HOURS DURING PEAK SEASON AND FOR U-PIC.  CHECK SEASON UPDATE TAB OR FACEBOOK PAGE  edgeofthewoodsberryfarm or call/text.

You may also call in advance to schedule an evening picking session when available at 515.961.7252.​

  FARM MARKET

Each Saturday we offer fresh baked fruit pies.  Preorders are welcome. We also seek out other local specialty items including honey, jellies and jams.  Our Berry Building includes gift and craft items plus award winning relishes, salsas and pepper jellies from other small businesses.  
 
Local artists offer unique items including custom made items, aprons, garden benches, hand painted wine glasses and much more.

Member of the Indianola Chamber of Commerce
Member of the National Raspberry and Blackberry Association
Member of the Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association
​Member PFI, Practical Farmers of Iowa
Featured on PBS Iowa Ingredient

Member of Drake University Buy Fresh Buy Local 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014​
Host Farm 2015 & 2016 Warren County Farm Tour
2022 co-sponsor Farm to Table Dinner at the Middleswart Lodge, Annett Nature Center, Indianola
​Featured in the DSM Magazine July 2023