Benton Family Farm
Walton, KY
At a glance
- Address
- 11896 OLD LEXINGTON PIKE, WALTON, Kentucky, 41094
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (859) 485-7000
- Website
- [email protected]
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Other numbers listed
- (800) 290-4726 (the farm's website)
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- Cash, Debit card/Credit card, Personal Checks, po
- Growing practices
- Organic (USDA Certified)
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Kenton County, KY
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6b
- 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 2.9 mi
- Playground 1.1 mi
- Picnic area 2.9 mi
- Gas station 1.8 mi
- EV charger 3.3 mi
- 41 places to eat within 5 mi Burger King, White Castle, Wendy's
Farmers markets nearby
- Simon Kenton Farmers Market Independence · 3.4 mi
- Independence Farmers' Market Independence · 4.1 mi
- Schoolyard Winery's Farmers Market Verona · 6.5 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Rains and Sun Hilltop Farm 7.4 mi
- Blue Shire Farms 12.2 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 54°F, lows around 35°F, about 3.2 in of rain, 10 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 18
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 25
- ☀️ Frost-free season188 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Cincinnati Northern Ky Ap, KY station (10.5 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: Kenton County
Kenton County had 453 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 27 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.
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Questions about Benton Family Farm
Is Benton Family 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 Benton Family 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 Benton Family Farm?
The listing gives the address as 11896 OLD LEXINGTON PIKE, WALTON, Kentucky, 41094. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Benton Family 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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