Duane Family Farm
Barnstead, NH
At a glance
- Address
- 122 Suncook Valley Rd., Barnstead, NH 03218
- Activities
- 🎄 Christmas trees🍎 Apples🍅 Vegetables
- Typical season
- Late Nov to Dec (christmas trees, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- County
- Belknap County, NH
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5b
- 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 1.8 mi
- Picnic area 4.6 mi
- Gas station Bosco Bell 0 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 7.7 mi
- 10 places to eat within 5 mi Sissy's Sweets & Ice Cream, Town Pizza, Family Pizza
Farmers markets nearby
- Barnstead Farmer's Market Center Barnstead · 2.3 mi
- Gilmanton Community Farmers Market Association Gilmanton · 6.7 mi · takes SNAP
- New Durham Farmers' Market New Durham · 10 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Local Harvest CSA 14.7 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 48°F, lows around 29°F, about 3.4 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 8
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 3
- ☀️ Frost-free season146 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Concord Muni Ap, NH station (13.7 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
- Christmas trees In season nowLate Nov to Dec
- ApplesAug to Oct
- VegetablesJun to Oct
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.
- A bow saw if the farm lets you bring one (many lend saws)
- Work gloves, sap is sticky
- Ratchet straps or rope and an old blanket for the car roof
- A tape measure and your ceiling height
- A bag or box for the ride home, if the farm allows your own
- Comfortable shoes for orchard rows
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit · choose-and-cut checklist.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Run a branch through your hand: needles should stay on. Check the trunk is straight for 6 to 8 inches at the base so it fits the stand.
- How to pick
Measure ceiling height and stand diameter before you go. Most farms lend a saw; cut low and level. Ask the farm to shake and net the tree.
- Best time to go
Thanksgiving weekend has the best selection but the biggest crowds. Weekday afternoons are calmer.
- Keep it fresh
Make a fresh cut on the trunk when you get home and put it in water within a few hours. Check water daily for the first week.
Farm country: Belknap County
Belknap County had 272 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 70 sold food straight to the public and 8 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 235 acres of Christmas trees #4 of 8 counties in NH
- 46 acres of apples #8 of 10 counties in NH
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.
From the listing
Farm market; Seasonal fruits and vegetables; Bedding plants; Pasture raised beef; Christmas trees; Apple cider donuts; Ice cream;
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Questions about Duane Family Farm
Is Duane Family Farm 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 Duane Family Farm?
Christmas trees typically run Late Nov to Dec in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Duane Family Farm?
The listing gives the address as 122 Suncook Valley Rd., Barnstead, NH 03218. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Duane 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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