YCGrown, the Yavapai County Farmers & Ranchers Cooperative
Where YCGrown, the Yavapai County Farmers & Ranchers Cooperative is located
YCGrown, the Yavapai County Farmers & Ranchers Cooperative sits within the Arizona apple belt, close enough to Chino Valley for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
There isn't a formal street address on file, so Chino Valley, AZ plus a call to the farm the day before is the safest bet.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Chino Valley itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at YCGrown, the Yavapai County Farmers & Ranchers Cooperative
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Open: June to October
Planning apple picking near Chino Valley? Here's what's on file for YCGrown, the Yavapai County Farmers & Ranchers Cooperative, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at YCGrown, the Yavapai County Farmers & Ranchers Cooperative
Pick-your-own is available at YCGrown, the Yavapai County Farmers & Ranchers Cooperative during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Other Crops & Produce
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at YCGrown, the Yavapai County Farmers & Ranchers Cooperative tracks the rest of Arizona. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. If you can only make one trip, late September through early October gives you the best odds of finding both early and mid-season apples on the trees at the same time.
Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where YCGrown, the Yavapai County Farmers & Ranchers Cooperative is located
YCGrown, the Yavapai County Farmers & Ranchers Cooperative sits within the Arizona apple belt, close enough to Chino Valley for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
There isn't a formal street address on file, so Chino Valley, AZ plus a call to the farm the day before is the safest bet.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Chino Valley itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at YCGrown, the Yavapai County Farmers & Ranchers Cooperative
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does YCGrown, the Yavapai County Farmers & Ranchers Cooperative offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. YCGrown, the Yavapai County Farmers & Ranchers Cooperative runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at YCGrown, the Yavapai County Farmers & Ranchers Cooperative?+
Beyond picking, YCGrown, the Yavapai County Farmers & Ranchers Cooperative offers pick-your-own, pumpkins.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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