Howell Living History Farm
Hopewell Township, NJ · about 30 mi from Philadelphia
At a glance
- Address
- 54 Valley Road, Hopewell Township, NJ 08530
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (609) 397-2555
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Philadelphia, about 30 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Mercer County, NJ
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7a
- 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 1.3 mi
- Playground 1.3 mi
- Picnic area General Greene Picnic Pavilion 3.4 mi
- Gas station Exxon 2.5 mi
- EV charger 3.7 mi
- 38 places to eat within 5 mi Bowman's Tavern, Francisco's on the River, The Hawke
Farmers markets nearby
- Golden Nugget Green Market Lambertville · 1.4 mi
- Lambertville Farmers Market Lambertville · 2.6 mi
- Homestead Farm Market Lambertville · 3.1 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Roots to River Farm 5.1 mi
- Chickadee Creek Farm 6.5 mi
- Honey Brook Organic Farm 7.9 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 56°F, lows around 32°F, about 3.5 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 16
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 19
- ☀️ Frost-free season185 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Lambertville, NJ station (2.2 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: Mercer County
Mercer County had 298 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 69 sold food straight to the public and 12 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 Howell Living History Farm
Is Howell Living History Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (609) 397-2555 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Howell Living History 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 Howell Living History Farm?
The listing gives the address as 54 Valley Road, Hopewell Township, NJ 08530. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Howell Living History 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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