08/31/2026
READY TO HARVEST ON THE FARM
August 25-September 1
LOVE FIELD & FIELD 3– Gated Areas
Open Monday-Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The other fields are always open.
Please be considerate and pick only as recommended DAILY. Also, be mindful of the heat and to stay hydrated. It is best to pick produce in the morning.
LOVE FIELD: Burgundy okra, cherry tomatoes (limit 30), bell peppers (limit 2), banana peppers (limit 5), watermelon varieties, and crowder peas
BIG FIELD: Purple hull and crowder peas and burgundy okra
FIELD 2: Green okra and purple hull peas
FIELD 3: Crowder peas, bell peppers (limit 2), cayenne peppers (limit 5), jalapeno peppers (limit 5), eggplant (limit 1), and sunflowers
Volunteer activity on Wednesday, August 26, from 8:00-11:00 AM
Tying up blackberry canes
Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Also, bring gloves, water & sun protection.
The People's Patch, located at 3701 Meridian Street in Huntsville, Alabama, is a free U-pick farm that provides fresh produce to Madison County residents from dawn to dusk. Visitors can bring their own bags and harvesting tools and pick enough produce for themselves and their families to enjoy. The farm helps to reduce food insecurity while promoting community engagement and urban agriculture.
Questions: Call the District 6 Madison County Commissioner's Office at (256) 532-1505.