Exploration Acres Inc.
Lafayette, IN
At a glance
- Address
- 042 Newcastle Road, Lafayette, IN 47905
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (765) 296-2863
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Tippecanoe County, IN
- 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 2.1 mi
- Picnic area 2.1 mi
- Gas station Circle K 2.4 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 5.8 mi
- 14 places to eat within 5 mi Troy's BBQ, Buck Creek Pizza Co., Trish's Red Bird Cafe
Farmers markets nearby
- Historic Lafayette Farmers Market Lafayette · 8.4 mi · takes SNAP
- West Lafayette Farmers Market West Lafayette · 11.4 mi · takes SNAP
- Clinton County Farmer's Market Frankfort · 14.5 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- This Old Farm, Inc. 11 mi
- Stilhaven Farms 11.4 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 33°F, about 3.2 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 20
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 20
- ☀️ Frost-free season182 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Lafayette 8 S, IN station (7.5 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: Tippecanoe County
Tippecanoe County had 712 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 69 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 Exploration Acres Inc.
Is Exploration Acres Inc. open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (765) 296-2863 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Exploration Acres Inc.?
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 Exploration Acres Inc.?
The listing gives the address as 042 Newcastle Road, Lafayette, IN 47905. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Exploration Acres Inc.?
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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