Fred Slack Farm
Forest Grove, PA · about 7 mi from Pittsburgh
At a glance
- Address
- Forest Grove Road, Forest Grove, PA
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Pittsburgh, about 7 miles
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- County
- Allegheny County, PA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6b
- 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
- Public restroom Tink Els 1.1 mi
- Playground 0.7 mi
- Picnic area 1.9 mi
- Gas station Marathon 1.3 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 2 mi
- 210 places to eat within 5 mi Picasso Pizza and Pasta, Stroll Inn, Wendy's
Farmers markets nearby
- Coraopolis Farmers' Market Coraopolis · 3.3 mi
- Bellevue Farmers Market Bellevue · 3.6 mi
- Moon Township Farmers Market Moon Township · 4.9 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Christoff Flowers and CSAs 7.5 mi
- Penn's Corner Farm Alliance CSA 10.9 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 54°F, lows around 33°F, about 2.8 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 24
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 27
- ☀️ Frost-free season186 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Emsworth L/D Ohio Rvr, PA station (2.4 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. 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.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Allegheny County
Allegheny County had 372 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 71 sold food straight to the public and 15 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 Fred Slack Farm
Is Fred Slack 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 Fred Slack 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 Fred Slack Farm?
The listing gives the address as Forest Grove Road, Forest Grove, PA. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Fred Slack 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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