At a glance
- Address
- 207 Hurlbut Road, Mexico, NY 13114
- Activities
- 🍁 Maple syrup
- Phone
- (315) 963-7558
- Typical season
- Feb to Mar (maple syrup, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Oswego County, NY
- 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 1.6 mi
- Gas station 1.5 mi
- EV charger 7.5 mi
- 3 places to eat within 5 mi Dunkin', McDonald's, Subway
Farmers markets nearby
- Mexico Farmers' Market Mexico · 1.7 mi
- Pulaski Farmers' Market & Music in the Park Pulaski · 10.6 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Freedom Rains Farm 8.2 mi
- East Brook Farm CSA 14.5 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 47°F, lows around 32°F, about 3.8 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 2
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 16
- ☀️ Frost-free season165 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Fulton Oswego Co Ap, NY station (9.2 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
- Maple syrupFeb to Mar
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.
- Warm layers and waterproof boots
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Sugaring runs when nights freeze and days thaw, usually February to March.
- How to pick
Many sugarhouses run weekend open houses; ask when they are boiling so you see sap turn to syrup.
- Best time to go
Sunny days after a cold night.
- Keep it fresh
Refrigerate syrup after opening.
Farm country: Oswego County
Oswego County had 592 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 119 sold food straight to the public and 16 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 29,530 maple taps
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 Maple Help Stock Farms
Is Maple Help Stock Farms open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (315) 963-7558 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Maple Help Stock Farms?
Maple syrup typically run Feb to Mar in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Maple Help Stock Farms?
The listing gives the address as 207 Hurlbut Road, Mexico, NY 13114. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Maple Help Stock Farms?
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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