Ott Farms

Modesto, CA · about 53 mi from Bay Area

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At a glance

Address: Shioh Road, Modesto, CA 95358
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Website: otttohavethebest.com
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Bay Area, about 53 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Email: [email protected]
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
Payment: Cash
Social: Facebook
County: Stanislaus County, CA
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 9a
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 1.8 mi
Playground 1.9 mi
Picnic area 1.8 mi
Gas station One Stop 2.7 mi
EV charger 8.3 mi
1 place to eat within 5 mi Twin Rivers Saloon

Farmers markets nearby

Sunblest Valley Farmers' Markets Patterson · 8.4 mi
Modesto Farmers' Market Modesto · 8.9 mi
Modesto Certified Farmers' Market Modesto · 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 66°F, lows around 43°F, about 1.1 in of rain, 10.1 hours of daylight.

56°39°J

62°42°F

68°45°M

74°48°A

82°54°M

90°59°J

95°63°J

94°62°A

89°59°S

79°52°O

66°43°N

56°39°D

🌱 Last spring frostJan 31
🍂 First fall frostDec 5
☀️ Frost-free season312 days
🧭 Hardiness zone9a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Modesto City Co Ap, CA station (10.7 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. 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.
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

Farm country: Stanislaus County

Stanislaus County had 3,455 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 88 sold food straight to the public and 14 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 Ott Farms

Is Ott Farms 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 Feb 2024.

When is the season at Ott Farms?

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 Ott Farms?

The listing gives the address as Shioh Road, Modesto, CA 95358. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Ott 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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