Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
Yaphank, NY · about 56 mi from NYC
At a glance
- Address
- 350 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, NY 11980
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (631) 852-4600
- Website
- ccesuffolk.org/events/2015/10/03/pumpkinfest
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- NYC, about 56 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Suffolk County, NY
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7a
- 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
- Playground 1.5 mi
- Picnic area 1.7 mi
- Gas station Suffolk County Department Public Works Fueling Station 0.2 mi
- EV charger ChargePoint 1.7 mi
- 28 places to eat within 5 mi Yaphank Community Pizza, Southhaven Convenience Store and Deli, Subway
Farmers markets nearby
- Greater Bellport Farmers Market Bellport · 3.6 mi
- Patchogue Farmers Market Patchogue · 6.4 mi
- The Emerald Pearl Artist Market Patchogue · 6.4 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- HOG Farm 3.3 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 54°F, lows around 37°F, about 3.6 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 18
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 28
- ☀️ Frost-free season193 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Shirley Brookhaven Ap, NY station (2.5 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: Suffolk County
Suffolk County had 578 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 151 sold food straight to the public and 55 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 Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
Is Suffolk County Farm and Education Center 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 Suffolk County Farm and Education Center?
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 Suffolk County Farm and Education Center?
The listing gives the address as 350 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, NY 11980. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Suffolk County Farm and Education Center?
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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