Derrick Farms
Oakham, MA · about 50 mi from Boston
At a glance
- Address
- 301 Sanders Road, Oakham, MA
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Boston, about 50 miles
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- County
- Worcester County, MA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- 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 2.1 mi
- Playground 2.3 mi
- Picnic area 3.3 mi
- Gas station 5.4 mi
- EV charger ChargePoint 9.7 mi
- 2 places to eat within 5 mi Black&White Grille, Still Four Corners
Farmers markets nearby
- Leicester Farmers' Market Leicester · 8.2 mi
- Holden Farmers' Market Holden · 9 mi
- REC Mobile Farmers Market - Coes Pond Village Worcester · 10.6 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Heavens Harvest Farm 3.3 mi
- Stillman's Greenhouses & Farm Stand 4 mi
- Renaissance Farms 4.6 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 50°F, lows around 27°F, about 3.7 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 12
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 1
- ☀️ Frost-free season141 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Barre Falls Dam, MA station (7.1 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. 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.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Worcester County
Worcester County had 1,623 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 513 sold food straight to the public and 60 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 Derrick Farms
Is Derrick Farms 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 in a past season.
When is the season at Derrick Farms?
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 Derrick Farms?
The listing gives the address as 301 Sanders Road, Oakham, MA. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Derrick Farms?
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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