Enjoy a Family Outing to Knaus Berry Farm

Visit Knaus Berry Farm in Redland

Nestled in between Miami, the Florida Everglades, and the Keys is South Dade’s bucolic Redland Agricultural Area. Neighboring Homestead, the Redland farming community blends various cultures, traditions and nature. Few things have remained constant in the modern day, and holding onto these fractions is more than an act of legacy and dedication. Preserving agriculture and tradition is an integral aspect of our community.

Enjoying Your Farm Experience

One of Miami’s mid-century treasures is still operating in the historic Redland Agricultural Area. Since the 1950s, Knaus Berry Farm has been a curious place to enjoy a cherished South Dade classic: some Knaus Berry cinnamon rolls straight out of the oven alongside a delicious strawberry shake.

The farm stand offers strawberry and tomato picking, as well as traditional farm style pies, which are available in the following flavors: apple, cherry, blueberry, key lime, guava, pecan and Shoofly pie. Seasonal produce is also available, highlighting what farms in Miami can grow. You’ll find green beans, squash, zucchini, cucumbers, okra, eggplant, sweet corn and locally grown Homestead tomatoes, just to name a few. Their guava, strawberry and guava hot pepper jellies are exquisite treats.

The farm is conveniently located on State Road 997, on Krome Avenue West 177th & SW 168th Street, where you’ll see a large barn and field on a corner lot. Credit cards are accepted, and guests are welcomed from November through mid-April for the Redland farming season. The business is closed on Mondays and open Tuesday through Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Any menu, schedule or news will be updated on the farm’s website and their social media pages.

History Of Knaus Berry Farm - How Did They start?

The history of Knaus Berry Farm begins in 1924, when brothers Jess and Harley Knaus moved from Missouri to Miami for construction work. After the 1926 hurricane, they began farming the land, cultivating vegetables on an 80-acre plot near today’s Homestead Air Reserve Base.

By 1934, their success allowed them to build two-story homes near the current Knaus Berry Farm site, where Jess’ sons, Russell and Ray, grew up. In 1942, wartime concerns drove the family back to Missouri. Russell returned to Florida in 1954 to grow strawberries, joined by Ray in 1956. The family is often confused with being of an Amish background, however, their legacy is more related to a Dunker tradition.

The siblings opened a roadside stand to sell their produce. After a broker praised Ray’s wife’s cookies, the idea for a bakery took root in Redland. The family has been impressing locals with their delicious pastries ever since.

See more of our local growers and enjoy fresh finds at Miami’s farmer’s markets.