At a glance
- Address
- 5 Parks Highway, Nenana, AK 99760
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (907) 978-8984
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 2a
- 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 1.7 mi
- Playground 1.3 mi
- Gas station Nenana Chevron Fuel Station 1.2 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 1.6 mi
- 1 place to eat within 5 mi The Monderosa
Farmers markets nearby
- Nenana Farmers Market Nenana · 1.5 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 15°F, lows around 0°F, about 0.8 in of rain, 5.9 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 15
- 🍂 First fall frostSep 11
- ☀️ Frost-free season117 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone2a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Nenana Muni Ap, AK station (0.8 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
- 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. 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.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
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Questions about The Big M Farm
Is The Big M Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (907) 978-8984 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at The Big M Farm?
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 The Big M Farm?
The listing gives the address as 5 Parks Highway, Nenana, AK 99760. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to The Big M 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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