Smokeshire Hilltop Farms
Chester, VT
At a glance
- Address
- 262 Cemetery Rd, Chester, VT 05143
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (802) 875-4916
- Website
- smokeshire.com
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Windsor County, VT
- 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
- Gas station Shell 4.8 mi
- EV charger 4.7 mi
- 14 places to eat within 5 mi Murdock's On the Green, Sam's Steakhouse, Mr.Darcys
Farmers markets nearby
- Ludlow Farmers Market Ludlow · 4.6 mi
- Chester Farmers Market Andover · 5.5 mi
- West River Farmers Market Londonderry · 11.1 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Hemingway Farms 13.2 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 46°F, lows around 25°F, about 3.6 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 16
- 🍂 First fall frostSep 29
- ☀️ Frost-free season136 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Cavendish, VT station (4.1 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: Windsor County
Windsor County had 687 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 116 sold food straight to the public and 38 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.
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Questions about Smokeshire Hilltop Farms
Is Smokeshire Hilltop 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 Smokeshire Hilltop 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 Smokeshire Hilltop Farms?
The listing gives the address as 262 Cemetery Rd, Chester, VT 05143. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Smokeshire Hilltop 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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