Pick Your Own.
Pay for What You Pick.
Blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries growing right on the vine in Alma, Arkansas. Free parking, no gate fees, no admission tickets. Just a bucket, a field, and a farm ready to be picked.
U-Pick at Linam Farm
Made here. Grown here. Worth the drive.
Why U-Pick at Linam Farm
There is nothing like tasting a blackberry the moment it comes off the vine, still warm from the sun. At Linam Farm, u-pick season is an open invitation to slow down and spend an afternoon outdoors with the people you love, on a real working farm just fifteen minutes from Fort Smith.
Parking is always free. There is no gate fee and no admission ticket. You pull in, grab a bucket, and pay only for what you pick. What you spend is entirely up to you.
What’s In Season
Blackberries
Our blackberry patch is the heart of Linam Farm, with thornless varieties including Sweet-Ark Ponca, Sweet-Ark Caddo, Natchez, Ouachita, and Sage. Each variety ripens a little differently, so the patch offers a range of flavor and size throughout the season.
Blueberries
Sweet, tender, and easy for little hands to reach, our blueberry bushes are a favorite with families and first-time pickers.
Raspberries
New from our high tunnel operation, our raspberries give us more control over the crop and extend the picking window beyond what open-field growing allows.
Harvest season generally runs from May through July. Because Arkansas weather can shift ripening from week to week, always check our Facebook and Instagram pages (Linam Family Farm) for live u-pick updates, current hours, and store announcements before you head out.
How U-Pick Works
- Pull in and park for free. No gate fee, no ticket booth, no charge just to walk the property.
- Grab a bucket at the farm stand and head out to the fields.
- Pick at your own pace. Stay for ten minutes or the whole afternoon.
- Weigh in and pay for what you picked before you head home.
Whether you are visiting for the first time or come back every season, there is no rush and no fine print. Just fresh berries and a working farm to explore.
The Farm Stand
Before or after your time in the fields, stop by the farm stand for goods made right here on the property:
- Homemade blackberry jams and jellies
- Blackberry BBQ sauce
- Crumble bars and muffins made with our own berries
- Raw honey from our beehives
- Farm-fresh eggs gathered daily
Can’t make it out for u-pick? Chris also sells fresh-picked berries and farm stand goods at the Fort Smith Farmers Market most Saturdays throughout the season.
Jams & Jellies
Blackberry jam, jelly, and barbecue sauce made from our own berries — no filler, no shortcuts.
Raw Honey
From our own beehives, right here on the property. Pure, local, and genuinely good.
Farm-Fresh Eggs
40–50 eggs a day, laid this morning on this land. Properly refrigerated and ready to go.
Baked Goods
Blackberry crumble bars and muffins baked fresh in our own kitchen. They sell out. Plan accordingly.
Everything you need to know before you make the drive.
01
When to Come
U-pick runs Saturdays & Sundays during berry season. The farm store is open seasonally. Always check Facebook & Instagram for daily field conditions before heading out — weather changes things fast.
02
Where We Are
7111 N Hwy 71, Alma, Arkansas 72921. Right on the main highway — easy to spot. About 15 minutes from Fort Smith. Chris is at the Fort Smith Farmer’s Market on Saturdays.
03
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes, sun protection, and a small cooler for the drive home. We supply the buckets. No reservation needed — just show up. No gate fees, no parking charges, no surprises.
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Linam Farm
A family farm in Alma, Arkansas. Growing berries, raising animals, and keeping things real since day one.
Find Us
7111 N Hwy 71
Alma, AR 72921
Seasonal hours — check social media before visiting.
