Merck Forest and Farmland Center

Rupert, VT

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At a glance

Address: 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont, 05768
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Email: [email protected]
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, VisaMasterCard, WIC Vouchers
Social: Facebook
County: Bennington County, VT
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 5a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Gas station Sunoco 4.5 mi
EV charger EVgo 8.8 mi
1 place to eat within 5 mi Mettowee Mint

Farmers markets nearby

Dorset Farmers Market Dorset · 4.5 mi
Dorset Farmers Market (Winter) Dorset · 5.6 mi
Manchester Farmers' Market Manchester · 9.4 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 48°F, lows around 28°F, about 3.3 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.

32°11°J

35°12°F

43°20°M

57°31°A

69°42°M

77°51°J

81°55°J

79°54°A

73°46°S

60°36°O

48°28°N

37°19°D

🌱 Last spring frostMay 13
🍂 First fall frostSep 29
☀️ Frost-free season137 days
🧭 Hardiness zone5a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Sunderland 2, VT station (12.9 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: Bennington County

Bennington County had 251 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 62 sold food straight to the public and 3 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 Merck Forest and Farmland Center

Is Merck Forest and Farmland Center 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 Feb 2024.

When is the season at Merck Forest and Farmland Center?

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 Merck Forest and Farmland Center?

The listing gives the address as 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont, 05768. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Merck Forest and Farmland Center?

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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