Farmer Dave's Main Farm
Dracut, MA · about 24 mi from Boston
At a glance
- Address
- 437 Parker Rd., Dracut, MA 01826
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (978) 349-1952
- Website
- farmerdaves.net/site/farmer-daves-farm-pyo-experience
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Boston, about 24 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Middlesex County, MA
- 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 1.8 mi
- Picnic area Picnic Table 2.8 mi
- Gas station Mobil 2.3 mi
- EV charger 2.8 mi
- 168 places to eat within 5 mi Frobie's Cafe, Herradura Vieja II Restaurante Mexicano, Jay Gee's Homemade Ice Cream
Farmers markets nearby
- Lowell Farmers' Market Lowell · 3.4 mi
- The Farm Market at Mill No. 5 Lowell · 3.7 mi · takes SNAP
- Methuen Farmers' Market Methuen · 5.1 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- The Farm Stand at Farmer Dave's 0.4 mi
- Farmer Dave's 2.9 mi
- Berube Farm, LLC 3.3 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 51°F, lows around 35°F, about 3.9 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 13
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 28
- ☀️ Frost-free season198 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Lawrence, MA station (5.1 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: Middlesex County
Middlesex County had 617 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 165 sold food straight to the public and 40 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 Farmer Dave's Main Farm
Is Farmer Dave's Main Farm 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 Farmer Dave's Main 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 Farmer Dave's Main Farm?
The listing gives the address as 437 Parker Rd., Dracut, MA 01826. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Farmer Dave's Main 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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