Fresh Blackberries at Berry King Farm

Today was a picture perfect day for picking blackberries.  The sky was bright blue and the temperature was in the low ’80s, so we headed to Berry King Farm.

Located south of Joplin on Eland Road, there was a large “Open” banner by the Berry King Farm sign, making it easy to locate.

We parked in a gravel lot and walked to a small building located near rows of blackberry vines. We picked up our buckets and then selected an aisle from which to pick.  Many of the blackberries were so ripe and juicy that they just fell off the vine and hit the ground (my daughter enjoyed squishing those with her shoes).

Of course, we had to sample some as we were picking and they were so sweet and juicy. What makes them even more enjoyable is knowing that they are grown without the use of any pesticides.

Sweet, juicy AND natural. Ah…

Our hands turned purple from the juices, but they had wet wipes in the building that we used to clean our hands when we went to check out.

The price of all this messy berry-picking fun is $3.50/pound. For those who just want to enjoy fresh blackberries without the hassle, the farm sells already-picked berries for $4.50/pound.

We had a great experience at Berry King Farm, and we look forward to returning next summer.

Berry King Farm is located at 6832 Eland Road. Call 417-624-1539 for more information.

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Living Life to The Fullest!

I love seeking out new experiences and finding places off the beaten path. I started Joplin MO Life in August 2013 as a way to share my discoveries with others in the Joplin community so that they can learn about the resources that exist right in their own backyards.

I have worked in education and event planning, and have always loved to write. I hold a master's degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma and a bachelor's degree in marketing from Tulane University.