Ames Farm
Delano, MN · about 28 mi from Twin Cities
At a glance
- Address
- 425 County Road 127, Delano, MN 55328
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (952) 955-3348
- Website
- amesfarm.com
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Twin Cities, about 28 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Carver County, MN
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 4b
- 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
- Public restroom 2.6 mi
- Playground 2.9 mi
- Picnic area Covered pavillion 4.2 mi
- Gas station Holiday 4.3 mi
- EV charger 6.6 mi
- 10 places to eat within 5 mi R & B Cafe, La Catrina Restaurante & Bar, Luce Line Lodge
Farmers markets nearby
- Watertown Farm & Craft Market Watertown · 3.5 mi
- Delano Farmers' Market Delano · 5.2 mi
- Mound Farmers' Market Mound · 5.7 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Gale Woods Farm 4.2 mi
- Riverbend Farm 8.5 mi
- Enchanted Gardens 14.7 mi
Open in Apple Maps · Google Maps directions
Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 41°F, lows around 24°F, 9.4 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 30
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 8
- ☀️ Frost-free season159 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone4b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Delano, MN station (6 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 visitsMost open spring to fall
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.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Carver County
Carver County had 606 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 43 sold food straight to the public and 13 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.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Ames Farm
Is Ames 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 Ames Farm?
Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Ames Farm?
The listing gives the address as 425 County Road 127, Delano, MN 55328. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Ames 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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