Gile's Family Farm at Notre Dame -
Alfred, ME
At a glance
- Address
- 139 Waterboro Road, Alfred, ME 04002
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (207) 324-2944
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- York County, ME
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5b
- 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 mi
- Gas station Citgo 3.7 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 9.5 mi
- 26 places to eat within 5 mi Aroma Joe's, Shaw's Ridge Farm BBQ Barn, Shaw's Ridge Farm Ice Cream
Farmers markets nearby
- Sanford Farmers' Market Sanford · 4.3 mi
- North Berwick Farmers' Market North Berwick · 12.6 mi
- Wells Farmers' Market Wells · 13.1 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Ellen & Jack McAdam 4.9 mi
- Spiller Farm 10.1 mi
Open in Apple Maps · 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 48°F, lows around 27°F, about 4.5 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 16
- 🍂 First fall frostSep 30
- ☀️ Frost-free season136 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Sanford 2 Nnw, ME station (3.7 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: York County
York County had 689 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 202 sold food straight to the public and 31 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 Gile's Family Farm at Notre Dame -
Is Gile's Family Farm at Notre Dame - open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (207) 324-2944 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Gile's Family Farm at Notre Dame -?
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 Gile's Family Farm at Notre Dame -?
The listing gives the address as 139 Waterboro Road, Alfred, ME 04002. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Gile's Family Farm at Notre Dame -?
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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