At a glance
- Address
- 5845 Mineral Spring Rd, Suffolk, VA 23438
- Activities
- 🐐 Farm animals
- Typical season
- Year round (farm animals, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- County
- Suffolk city, VA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 8a
- 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 2.6 mi
- Gas station Marathon 2.8 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 7.8 mi
- 1 place to eat within 5 mi Mi Casa Bella
Farmers markets nearby
- Gates County Farmers' Market Gates · 9.1 mi
- Suffolk Farmers' Market Suffolk · 11.3 mi
- Franklin's Market on Main Franklin · 11.8 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Hidden Bears Farmstead 3.4 mi
- Full Quiver Farm, Suffolk, VA 4 mi
- Riverbound Farms 10.8 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 62°F, lows around 39°F, about 3.2 in of rain, 10.1 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 7
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 2
- ☀️ Frost-free season208 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone8a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Holland 1 E, VA station (5.3 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. Search for the farm's current hours: 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: Suffolk city
Suffolk city had 231 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 23 sold food straight to the public and 3 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 Benson Alpaca Meadows
Is Benson Alpaca Meadows open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Benson Alpaca Meadows?
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 Benson Alpaca Meadows?
The listing gives the address as 5845 Mineral Spring Rd, Suffolk, VA 23438. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Benson Alpaca Meadows?
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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