Farms in the Bradenton Area

The Bradenton Area isn’t just about beaches and sunshine – it’s also home to family-run farms that celebrate Florida’s agricultural roots. From pumpkin patches and sunflower fields to tropical fruit tastings and hands-on dairy tours, these farms are the perfect way to experience a different side of the Bradenton Area. Whether you’re looking for a family day out, a foodie adventure, or a seasonal festival, here are some of the farms worth exploring:

Hunsader Farms

One of the most beloved farms in the Bradenton Area, Hunsader Farms has been welcoming visitors since the late 1960s. Originally started with 80 acres of tomatoes, the farm has grown into a community hub for fresh produce, seasonal events, and family fun.

📍5500 Co Rd 675, Bradenton, FL 34211

Highlights:

• Farm Market with fresh-picked produce, jams, honey, and more
• U-pick vegetables (seasonal)
• Pumpkin Festival every fall 🎃
• Petting zoo, playground, and picnic area
• Antique barn, ice cream shop, and craft store

Mindful Blooms Farm

Mindful Blooms Farm is all about cultivating beauty and mindfulness. Using sustainable, organic methods, this flower farm invites guests to slow down and reconnect with nature.

📍14800 Sugarbowl Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251

Highlights:

• U-pick flowers 🌼
• Organic, no-till farming practices
• Mindfulness-focused events and workshops
• Peaceful farm setting for reconnecting with nature

Ananda Farm

Just off the Skyway Bridge, Ananda Farm is part farm, part gathering space, and part outdoor adventure. With live music on the weekends, flower picking, and farm-to-table dining, it’s a place where nature, food, and community come together.

📍579 Ken Hubbard Rd, Terra Ceia, FL 34250

Highlights:

• Farm-to-table meals, wine, and local craft beers
• U-pick flowers and tropical fruit
• Endless activities for kids
• Unique attractions like the Dragon Fruit Lair Treehouse
• Seasonal festivals and live music
• Art installations throughout the property

Geraldson’s Family Farm

Founded in the 1960s, Geraldson’s Family Farm has grown from wholesale tomatoes to a thriving farm market. Today, it’s known for its wide variety of produce and small-scale, community feel.

📍9812 9th Ave NW, Bradenton, FL 34209

Highlights:

• Market open 5 days a week
• Over 60 varieties of seasonal vegetables
• Local honey, eggs, dairy, and juice 🥚🍯
• Family-run and deeply rooted in the Bradenton Area’s history

Dakin Dairy Farms

One of the few remaining working dairy farms in Florida, Dakin Dairy Farms offers a true farm-to-table experience. Families can tour the barns, meet the cows, and even try their hand at making butter.

📍5500 Co Rd 675, Bradenton, FL 34211

Highlights:

• Guided tours of the dairy, barns, and bottling plant
• Fresh milk, cheese curds, ice cream, and cream at the market
• Educational programs on sustainable dairy farming
• Petting area with calves and goats

Gamble Creek Farms

With a focus on organic and sustainable farming, Gamble Creek Farms is both a local market and a community resource. Their LEED-certified market building makes this one of the greenest farms in the region.

📍14950 Golf Course Rd, Parrish, FL 34219

Highlights:

• Certified organic produce, harvested year-round
• Farm market with fresh crops, deli sandwiches, and local products
• Educational focus on sustainable farming practices

TA Tropical Fruit Ranch

For a taste of the exotic, Tạ Tropical Fruit Ranch offers 20 acres of rare fruits and tropical plants. This vibrant farm blends Vietnamese farming traditions with Florida sunshine, creating one of the most unique agricultural experiences in the area.

📍21552 FL-64, Bradenton, FL 34212

Highlights:

• Tropical fruits like mangoes, dragon fruit, starfruit, and soursop
• Farm stand with fresh produce and tropical trees
• Orchard dinners and fruit-inspired events
• Farm activities

Plan ahead before visiting

Whether you’re sipping fresh milk, wandering a sunflower field, or tasting tropical fruits you’ve never tried before, farms in the Bradenton Area offer experiences you won’t forget. Be sure to check each farm’s schedule for seasonal events, farm season openings (many of our farms are only open during certain seasons) and u-pick availability.

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