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MacDonald's Ranch

Scottsdale, AZ

At a glance

Address
26540 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
Activities
🚜 Farm visits
Phone
(480) 585-0239
Typical season
Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Listing updated
Feb 2024
Contact details from
USDA Local Food Directories
County
Maricopa County, AZ
Hardiness zone
USDA zone 10a
Source
USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

  • Public restroom 2.9 mi
  • Playground La Vista Park 1.7 mi
  • Gas station Shell 1.7 mi
  • EV charger ChargePoint 3.6 mi
  • 148 places to eat within 5 mi Starbucks, Tomaso's Italian Kitchen, JalapeΓ±o Inferno

Farmers markets nearby

  • Tatum Ranch Farmers' Market Cave Creek Β· 3.2 mi
  • Farmers' Market Cashman Park at Desert... Phoenix Β· 4.1 mi
  • Reata Pass & Greasewood Flats Market Scottsdale Β· 4.7 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 72Β°F, lows around 50Β°F, about 0.8 in of rain, 10.3 hours of daylight.

  • 🌱 Last spring frostJan 27
  • πŸ‚ First fall frostDec 21
  • β˜€οΈ Frost-free season330 days
  • 🧭 Hardiness zone10a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Pinnacle Peak, AZ station (3.8 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: Maricopa County

Maricopa County had 1,527 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 174 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.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about MacDonald's Ranch

Is MacDonald's Ranch open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (480) 585-0239 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at MacDonald's Ranch?

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 MacDonald's Ranch?

The listing gives the address as 26540 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to MacDonald's Ranch?

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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