Fair Weather Farm at Fairhill
Elkton, MD Β· about 41 mi from Philadelphia
At a glance
- Address
- 727 Telegraph Road, Elkton, MD 21921
- Activities
- π Farm visits
- Phone
- (302) 530-7028
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Philadelphia, about 41 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Cecil County, MD
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecastβ¦
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 0.8 mi
- Playground 2.2 mi
- Gas station Exxon 0.2 mi
- EV charger 5.6 mi
- 4 places to eat within 5 mi Fair Hill Inn, Mario's Pizza, Village Pizza
Farmers markets nearby
- Cecil County Farmers' Market North East Β· 8.2 mi
- West Grove Farmers Market West Grove Β· 8.6 mi
- New Castle County Farmers' Market Newark Β· 10 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Fair Weather Farm at Fairhill 3.3 mi
- Flying Plow Farm CSA 11.6 mi
- North Star Orchard 13.5 mi
Open in Apple Maps Β· Google Maps directions
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 57Β°F, lows around 36Β°F, about 3.4 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.
- π± Last spring frostApr 7
- π First fall frostNov 2
- βοΈ Frost-free season208 days
- π§ Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Newark Ag Farm, DE station (7.2 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: Cecil County
Cecil County had 575 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 45 sold food straight to the public and 19 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 Fair Weather Farm at Fairhill
Is Fair Weather Farm at Fairhill open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (302) 530-7028 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Fair Weather Farm at Fairhill?
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 Fair Weather Farm at Fairhill?
The listing gives the address as 727 Telegraph Road, Elkton, MD 21921. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Fair Weather Farm at Fairhill?
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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