North Star Farm
Franklin, NY
At a glance
- Address
- 595 Franklin Heights Road, Franklin, NY, USA
- Activities
- 🍇 Berries🌻 Flowers🧺 U-pick🐐 Farm animals🫐 Blueberries
- Facilities listed
- Parking lot, Public toilets, Meeting facilities, Picnic areas, Gift shop
- Phone
- (410) 218-3401
- Website
- northstarfarm.com
- Typical season
- May to Aug (berries, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Jun 2026
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- Cash, Debit card/Credit card, Venmo
- Growing practices
- Fair labor practices, living wage, fair trade, etc., Humane treatment of animals, No antibiotics, No hormones, No pesticides, Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic, Non-GMO
- Order ahead
- On-farm pickups/roadside stands
- Services listed
- Pick-Your-Own harvesting tools
- Social
- County
- Delaware County, NY
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5b
- Places to stay nearby
- Cabin, Campsites/campground, Hotel/motel
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecast…
Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Playground 4.1 mi
- Gas station Mirabito 0.3 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 9.3 mi
- 2 places to eat within 5 mi Krispy Krunchy Chicken, Subway
Farmers markets nearby
- Unadilla Farmers Market Unadilla · 8.1 mi
- Oneonta Farmers Market (Saturday) Oneonta · 9.3 mi
- Sidney Farmers' Market Sidney · 11.9 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- The 607 CSA 13.3 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 28°F, about 3.3 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 11
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 9
- ☀️ Frost-free season151 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, E Sidney, NY station (3.6 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
- BerriesMay to Aug
- FlowersApr to Sep
- U-pickMay to Oct
- Farm animalsYear round
- BlueberriesJun to Aug
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. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Containers only if the farm allows them (some weigh yours first)
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A cooler for the drive home
- Clippers only if the farm allows them
- A bucket with a little water for the ride home
- Containers only if the farm allows them
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Strawberries are ready when fully red to the stem. Blueberries should be deep blue with no red at the stem end; ripe ones roll off into your palm. Blackberries are ripe when dull black, not shiny.
- How to pick
Pinch strawberries off with a bit of stem so they keep longer. Cup blueberry clusters and roll with your thumb. Pick into shallow containers so the bottom layer is not crushed.
- Best time to go
Early morning, before the heat softens fruit and picked-over rows fill up.
- Keep it fresh
Do not wash until you eat them. Refrigerate in a single layer; most berries keep 2 to 5 days.
Farm country: Delaware County
Delaware County had 579 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 124 sold food straight to the public and 24 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 62 acres of blueberries
- 17 acres of raspberries #10 of 42 counties in NY
- 6 farms selling cut flowers
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.
From the listing
North Star Farm is a working organic blueberry farm in Franklin, NY offering luxury glamping, U-pick blueberries and flowers, yoga, farm events, sheep, trails, a pond, sauna, and private wood-fired hot tubs. Guests come to slow down, reconnect with the land, and experience the beauty of regenerative farm life in the western Catskills.
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Questions about North Star Farm
Is North Star Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Jun 2026.
When is the season at North Star Farm?
Berries typically run May to Aug in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is North Star Farm?
The listing gives the address as 595 Franklin Heights Road, Franklin, NY, USA. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to North Star 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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