The Forbes Family Farm
Manila, UT
At a glance
- Address
- 1900 W Sheep Creek Ranch Drive, Manila, Utah 84046
- Activities
- 🐐 Farm animals
- Facilities listed
- Parking lot
- Phone
- (303) 589-0700
- Website
- theforbesfamilyfarm.com
- Typical season
- Year round (farm animals, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2023
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Growing practices
- Grass Fed, Humane treatment of animals, No antibiotics, No hormones, No pesticides, Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic, Non-GMO, Pasture-raised/free-range animals
- Order ahead
- Through farm’s website, On-farm pickups/roadside stands
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram · YouTube
- County
- Daggett County, UT
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5b
- Places to stay nearby
- Cabin, Campsites/campground, Glamping in a covered wagon, Hotel/motel, Rent a room in a farm house/building
- 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 0.2 mi
- Picnic area Navajo Cliffs Picnic Area 4.1 mi
- Gas station Cowboy Oil 0 mi
- 4 places to eat within 5 mi Brownings, The Gorge, Hub/Mustang
CSA farm shares nearby
- The Forbes Family Farm undefined 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 45°F, lows around 21°F, about 0.5 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 22
- 🍂 First fall frostSep 29
- ☀️ Frost-free season128 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Manila, UT station (0.2 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. 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.
- 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: Daggett County
Daggett County had 49 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 4 sold food straight to the public and 2 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
Stay in our cozy guest house or covered wagons on a working farm located along the Sheep Creek Geological Loop in Ashley National Forest. Only minutes away from the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area with stream fishing, hiking, and bicycling opportunities within walking distance. This is the place for star gazers, outdoor adventurers, garden enthusiasts, and anyone looking to disconnect from the hustle and bustle. Come away to experience life on a working farm.
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Questions about The Forbes Family Farm
Is The Forbes Family Farm 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 2023.
When is the season at The Forbes Family Farm?
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 The Forbes Family Farm?
The listing gives the address as 1900 W Sheep Creek Ranch Drive, Manila, Utah 84046. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to The Forbes 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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