At a glance
- Address
- 687 Ne 126th Ave, Maxwell, IA 50161
- Activities
- 🧺 U-pick
- Phone
- (515) 967-6963
- Typical season
- May to Oct (u-pick, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- Cash
- County
- Polk County, IA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5b
- 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
- Public restroom 2.8 mi
- Gas station Fast Stop 6.8 mi
- EV charger 9.8 mi
Farmers markets nearby
- Bondurant Farmers' Market Bondurant · 7.8 mi
- Ankeny Uptown Farmers' Market Ankeny · 12.8 mi
- Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market Ankeny · 12.8 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- 7 Pines Farm 4.8 mi
- New Family Farm 5.7 mi
- Prudent Produce 5.7 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 29°F, about 1.9 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 23
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 15
- ☀️ Frost-free season173 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Ankeny, IA station (14.8 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
- U-pickMay to Oct
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. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A cooler for the drive 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?
Ask at the stand which rows are ready today; farms rotate fields as crops ripen.
- How to pick
Stay in the rows you are sent to, pick clean (do not leave ripe fruit behind) and do not eat in the field unless the farm says it is fine.
- Best time to go
Early in the day and early in the season for the best picking.
- Keep it fresh
Cool produce quickly and keep it out of a hot car.
Farm country: Polk County
Polk County had 768 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 82 sold food straight to the public and 8 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.
From the listing
u-pick; we-pick; CSA pickup;
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Questions about Stewart Family Farm
Is Stewart Family Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (515) 967-6963 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Stewart Family Farm?
U-pick typically run May to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Stewart Family Farm?
The listing gives the address as 687 Ne 126th Ave, Maxwell, IA 50161. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Stewart Family 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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