ShannonValley Alpacas

McDonough, NY

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At a glance

Address: 733 Balsam-Tyler Road, McDonough, New York, 13801
Activities: 🐐 Farm animals
Typical season: Year round (farm animals, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
County: Chenango County, NY
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 5b
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Playground 3 mi
Picnic area 3.1 mi
Gas station 7.1 mi

Farmers markets nearby

Cincinnatus Farmers Market Cincinnatus · 8.6 mi
Norwich Farmers Market Norwich · 10.6 mi · takes SNAP

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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 27°F, about 3.2 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.

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34°12°F

43°20°M

56°32°A

69°42°M

77°52°J

81°57°J

79°55°A

72°48°S

60°37°O

47°27°N

36°20°D

🌱 Last spring frostMay 13
🍂 First fall frostOct 4
☀️ Frost-free season142 days
🧭 Hardiness zone5b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Norwich, NY station (11 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 animalsYear round

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.
Hand sanitizer for after the animals
Closed-toe shoes
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

How to pick like a pro

How to pick
Wash hands after touching animals, keep fingers flat when feeding and follow the farm's rules about what animals can eat.
Best time to go
Mornings, when animals are most active.

Farm country: Chenango County

Chenango County had 656 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 115 sold food straight to the public and 9 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 ShannonValley Alpacas

Is ShannonValley Alpacas 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 ShannonValley Alpacas?

Farm animals typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is ShannonValley Alpacas?

The listing gives the address as 733 Balsam-Tyler Road, McDonough, New York, 13801. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to ShannonValley Alpacas?

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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