Eckler's Produce and Greenhouse
Niles, MI
At a glance
- Address
- 1879 Barron Lake Road, Niles, Michigan, 49120
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (269) 683-2509
- Website
- ecklerfarms.com
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Cass County, MI
- 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
- Playground 3.1 mi
- Gas station Phillips 66 3.2 mi
- 3 places to eat within 5 mi Curly Q's BBQ, Dairy Queen, Taqueria Don Chepe
Farmers markets nearby
- Niles Bensidoun French Market/Niles Main Street Niles · 5.3 mi
- Niles Artisan Alley Market Niles · 5.3 mi
- Dowagiac Farm and Artisan Market Dowagiac · 8.2 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Nelson's Herbs 4.9 mi
- Flatwater Farms 8.9 mi
- Wild Coyote Farm 13.1 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 49°F, lows around 33°F, about 3 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 27
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 25
- ☀️ Frost-free season180 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Niles, MI station (5.2 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. 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: Cass County
Cass County had 651 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 55 sold food straight to the public and 5 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 Eckler's Produce and Greenhouse
Is Eckler's Produce and Greenhouse 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 Eckler's Produce and Greenhouse?
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 Eckler's Produce and Greenhouse?
The listing gives the address as 1879 Barron Lake Road, Niles, Michigan, 49120. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Eckler's Produce and Greenhouse?
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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