Alpacas of Maggie's Brook Farm
Averill Park, NY
At a glance
- Address
- 366 Hoags Corners Road, Averill Park, New York, 12018
- Activities
- 🐐 Farm animals
- Website
- maggiesbrookfarm.com
- Typical season
- Year round (farm animals, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Rensselaer County, NY
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Playground 4.7 mi
- Picnic area 4.2 mi
- Gas station Jiff-E-Mart 4 mi
- EV charger 8.8 mi
- 11 places to eat within 5 mi Jack Kelly's Tavern by the Green, Kay's Famous Pizza, Old Daley Inn on Crooked Lake
Farmers markets nearby
- East Greenbush Community Library Farmers Market E Greenbush · 8.4 mi
- Lebanon Valley Farmers Market New Lebanon · 10.9 mi
- Empire State Plaza Summer Farmers Market Albany · 12.3 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- New Lebanon Coopertive CSA 10 mi
- Edible Uprising Farm 11.7 mi
- Abode Farm CSA 12.4 mi
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 50°F, lows around 32°F, about 3.2 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 27
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 14
- ☀️ Frost-free season171 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Valatie 1 N, NY station (12.4 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Farm animalsYear round
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Hand sanitizer for after the animals
- Closed-toe shoes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- How to pick
Wash hands after touching animals, keep fingers flat when feeding and follow the farm's rules about what animals can eat.
- Best time to go
Mornings, when animals are most active.
Farm country: Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County had 483 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 105 sold food straight to the public and 8 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Alpacas of Maggie's Brook Farm
Is Alpacas of Maggie's Brook Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Alpacas of Maggie's Brook Farm?
Farm animals typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Alpacas of Maggie's Brook Farm?
The listing gives the address as 366 Hoags Corners Road, Averill Park, New York, 12018. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Alpacas of Maggie's Brook Farm?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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