Anacostia High School Farm
Washington, DC · about 17 mi from DC & Baltimore
At a glance
- Address
- 1601 16th Street Southeast, Washington, DC, USA
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Facilities listed
- Parking lot, Picnic areas
- Phone
- (407) 255-5221
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- DC & Baltimore, about 17 miles
- Listing updated
- Apr 2026
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- Apple Wallet,Google Pay,Apple Pay,Cash App,Zelle, Cash, Debit card/Credit card
- SNAP and WIC
- SNAP/EBT
- Growing practices
- Fair labor practices, living wage, fair trade, etc., Halal, No antibiotics, No hormones, No pesticides, Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic, Non-GMO
- Order ahead
- Through farm’s website, On-farm pickups/roadside stands
- Services listed
- Packaging purchased items
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- District of Columbia, DC
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 8a
- Places to stay nearby
- Bed and breakfast, Hotel/motel
- 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 0.9 mi
- Playground 0.2 mi
- Picnic area 1.4 mi
- Gas station Sunoco 0.6 mi
- EV charger ChargePoint 1.2 mi
- 1,991 places to eat within 5 mi Tony's Place, Little Caesars, DCity Smokehouse
Farmers markets nearby
- Anacostia Farmers Market Washington · 0.4 mi
- Half Street Central Farm Market Washington · 1.3 mi
- Eastern Market Washington · 1.4 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Anacostia High School Farm undefined mi
- 4P Foods 2 mi
- Common Good City Farm 4 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 58°F, lows around 39°F, about 3.2 in of rain, 10 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMar 29
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 8
- ☀️ Frost-free season224 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone8a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Natl Arboretum Dc, MD station (3.1 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. Call the farm: 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.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
From the listing
Anacostia High School Farm is a student-powered, nonprofit urban farm growing fresh, organic produce year-round using hydroponics. Our CSA connects the community to locally grown food while supporting youth education in agriculture, business, and sustainability. Every purchase is tax-deductible and helps train the next generation of food leaders.
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Questions about Anacostia High School Farm
Is Anacostia High School Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (407) 255-5221 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Apr 2026.
When is the season at Anacostia High School 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 Anacostia High School Farm?
The listing gives the address as 1601 16th Street Southeast, Washington, DC, USA. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Anacostia High School 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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