Berry picking season has begun and the strawberries are ripe at Columbia Farms U-Pick on Sauvie Island. May 31, 2018. (Beth Nakamura/Staff)

Nothing feels like summer more than a good old-fashioned berry pie. Except maybe a good old-fashioned berry pie full of berries you picked. At a beautiful farm 20 minutes from home. Maybe with a cafe serving a great sandwich and your favorite microbrew.

Luckily, the U-pick farms of the Portland area have you covered. Portland offers a plethora of U-pick options, but for this article I've narrowed them to 10 favorites.

All of the farms listed start offering U-pick berries in early June; some continue with other fruits and vegetables through late summer and pumpkins in fall. Each offers a different experience -- some host events, some offer homemade food, some focus on the crops. No matter what, you're bound to have a great day and head home with the berries to prove it.

If you're looking for more U-pick farms, check out Oregon Farm Bureau's online directory of nearly 300 farms, Oregon's Bounty, at oregonfb.org/oregonsbounty. Search by region, type of product or special event.

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Bella Organic

At Bella Organic, you can do a lot more than pick berries. The farm makes its own wine and cider and grills burgers on weekends. You can buy vegetables and local items like jams and cheeses at the farm store.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. (U-pick last call at 3 p.m.) Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (U-pick last call at 5 p.m.) Saturday-Sunday through September, 16205 N.W. Gillihan Road, 503-621-9545 or bellaorganic.com.

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Kai Stuart, 2 1/2, appears delighted at the sight of a freshly picked strawberry being offered by his father, Michael Stuart. Berry picking season has begun and the strawberries are ripe at Columbia Farms U-Pick on Sauvie Island May 31, 2018. (Beth Nakamura/Staff)

Columbia Farms

Although it started with just strawberries, Columbia Farms now offers numerous berry options, all available for U-pick. Pack a lunch and enjoy a true working farm atmosphere from the picnic area. Be sure to get some homemade jams and honey at the market.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday during summer, 21024 N.W. Gillihan Road, 503-621-3909 or columbiafarmsu-pick.com.

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Debbie Janisse helps son Matthew with berry selection at Hartnell Farms. (Bob Ellis/2005)

Hartnell Farms

Hartnell Farms stands out for offering 100-plus tomato varieties, not only ready-picked but for U-pick as well. In addition, you can get berries, peaches and a host of vegetables. Pack a lunch to enjoy in the picnic seating area and treat your kids to a free carousel ride. Don't forget to stop by the farm store for homemade jam, local honey and more.

9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 8481 S.E. Jannsen Road, Clackamas, 503-657-5498 or facebook.com/HartnellFarms.

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Ryan Jensen, 5, looks for ripe strawberries along with his family at Hoffman Farms Store in Beaverton. (Motoya Nakamura/2013)

Hoffman Farms Store

Hoffman Farms Store is a family operation that caters to families. After a morning of picking any of their many berry varieties, take a minute to enjoy the playground and picnic area (which you can reserve for large parties), and maybe try a milkshake made with homegrown berries or a homemade pie. If you go on a weekend, there may be food carts.

9 a.m.-6 p.m. (U-pick last call 5:30 p.m.) Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (U-pick last call 4:30 p.m.) Saturday-Sunday, 22242 S.W. Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton, 503-628-5418 or hoffmanfarmsstore.com.

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Joe's Place Farms

Joe's Place grows lots of fruits and vegetables and offers berries and peaches for U-pick. It doesn't have much space to picnic, but you can buy fudge and other treats at the farm store.

8 a.m. -noon daily, 701 N.E. 112th Ave., Vancouver, 360-892-3974 or joesplacefarms.com.

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Emily Halderman picks strawberries at Kruger's Farm on Sauvie Island. (Benjamin Brink/2008)

Kruger's Farm

If you pick berries on a late Thursday afternoon at Kruger's Farm, you may well find yourself sticking around for live music. The farm offers U-pick for berries, tomatoes, peppers and flowers (and lots of ready-picked vegetables), numerous hot and prepared food options, microbrews, farm-to-plate dinners, and a Thursday evening summer concert series.

Noon- 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 17100 N.W. Sauvie Island Road, 503-621-3489 or krugersfarm.com.

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Olson Farms

Head to Damascus to spend an afternoon picking all kinds of berries at Olson Farms. The U-pick and farm store are open daily during the season. Pick strawberries, blackberries, raspberries or marionberries and enjoy a picnic lunch and view of the farm in the large grassy area.

9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, 22255 S.E. Borges Road, Damascus, 503-658-2237 or olson-farms.com.

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Smith Berry Barn

Smith Berry Barn is famous for its milkshakes. With homemade flavors like berry and lavender, the shakes are something to look forward to after an afternoon in the berry patch. The farm offers U-pick for berries, apples, tomatoes, pears and peppers. Pack a sandwich and grab a milkshake or blended coffee drink at the espresso bar and enjoy it all in the picnic area. The farm hosts events including special dinners and a Fourth of July berry festival.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, 24500 S.W. Scholls Ferry Road, Hillsboro, 503-638-2172 or smithberrybarn.com.

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South Barlow Berries

South Barlow Berries lives up to its name. It offers U-pick for every berry variety it grows: strawberries, blueberries, marionberries and more. In addition to U-pick, you can purchase berries, along with jams, eggs and honey, at the farmstand. This farm accepts a variety of payment options, including the Oregon Trail card and senior and WIC vouchers.

9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 29190 South Barlow Road, Canby, 503-266-3193 or southbarlowberries.com.

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Maria de la Luz Campuzano waits to turn in her berries at Unger Farm. (Benjamin Brink/2014)

Unger Farms

If you love strawberries, Unger Farms is the place to go. Though they grow many kinds of berries, they offer only strawberries for U-pick. If you want raspberries, buy them ready-picked at the farm store, then head to the cafe for a sandwich or a waffle and a beer or a glass of wine. The farm also offers a kids area with playground equipment and games.

Call for hours, 34880 S.W. Johnson School Road, Cornelius, 971-285-7507 or ungerfarms.com.