Carroll County Ag Center
Westminster, MD · about 33 mi from DC & Baltimore
At a glance
- Address
- 706 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD 21784
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (410) 848-6704
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- DC & Baltimore, about 33 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Carroll County, MD
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7a
- 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 0.2 mi
- Playground 0.5 mi
- Picnic area 2.4 mi
- Gas station Carroll Motor Fuels 0.9 mi
- EV charger 1.3 mi
- 72 places to eat within 5 mi Maggie's Restaurant & Bar, Hoffman's Ice Cream and Deli, Pizza Boli's
Farmers markets nearby
- Carroll County Farmers Market Westminster · 0.1 mi
- Hampstead Farmers Market Hampstead · 8.2 mi
- Taneytown Farmers' Market Taneytown · 10.5 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Sparkling Star Farm 1.2 mi
- Evermore Farm 3.5 mi
- Captain Family Farms 3.6 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 33°F, about 3.1 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 24
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 20
- ☀️ Frost-free season177 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Hanover 4 Sw, PA station (14.8 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: Carroll County
Carroll County had 1,180 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 117 sold food straight to the public and 26 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 Carroll County Ag Center
Is Carroll County Ag Center open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (410) 848-6704 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Carroll County Ag Center?
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 Carroll County Ag Center?
The listing gives the address as 706 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD 21784. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Carroll County Ag Center?
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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