Dodd's Acres Farm

Mechanicsville, VA

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At a glance

Address: 077 Market Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Phone: (804) 781-0180
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
County: Hanover County, VA
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 7b
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 2.6 mi
Playground 4.4 mi
Gas station Exxon 1.1 mi
EV charger Tesla Supercharger 5.6 mi
29 places to eat within 5 mi Treats and Treasures, Anna's Pizza Pasta & Subs, Hardee's

Farmers markets nearby

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CSA farm shares nearby

Farm to Family 8.7 mi
Farm & Forage CSA 11 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 59°F, lows around 36°F, 10.1 hours of daylight.

46°27°J

50°28°F

58°34°M

70°44°A

78°54°M

86°63°J

90°67°J

87°66°A

81°59°S

69°47°O

59°36°N

50°30°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 7
🍂 First fall frostNov 1
☀️ Frost-free season206 days
🧭 Hardiness zone7b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Sandston, VA station (2.2 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: Hanover County

Hanover County had 512 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 43 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 Dodd's Acres Farm

Is Dodd's Acres Farm open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (804) 781-0180 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Dodd's Acres 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 Dodd's Acres Farm?

The listing gives the address as 077 Market Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Dodd's Acres 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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