Beck's Farm

Buckingham, IA

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At a glance

Address: 134 W. Tama Road, Buckingham, IA 50612
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Phone: (319) 988-3729
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
County: Black Hawk County, IA
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 5a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Playground 3.8 mi
Gas station 7.7 mi
EV charger 8.2 mi

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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 47°F, lows around 28°F, about 1.9 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.

28°11°J

33°15°F

46°27°M

61°38°A

73°50°M

82°61°J

85°64°J

83°61°A

77°52°S

63°40°O

47°28°N

34°17°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 27
🍂 First fall frostOct 10
☀️ Frost-free season165 days
🧭 Hardiness zone5a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Waterloo Muni Ap, IA station (16.9 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.

Farm country: Black Hawk County

Black Hawk County had 975 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 62 sold food straight to the public and 2 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 Beck's Farm

Is Beck's Farm open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (319) 988-3729 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Beck's 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 Beck's Farm?

The listing gives the address as 134 W. Tama Road, Buckingham, IA 50612. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Beck's 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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