At a glance
- Address
- 437 Minestream Lane, Shade Gap, PA 17255
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (717) 977-9928
- 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
- Payment
- Cash, Check, Debit cards, SFMNP Vouchers, VisaMasterCard, WIC Vouchers
- Social
- County
- Huntingdon County, PA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7a
- 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
- Gas station 2.8 mi
- 4 places to eat within 5 mi Pizza Star & Restaurant, Shade Gap Family Restaurant, The Little Ice Creamer
Farmers markets nearby
- Patch & Pasture, LLC Spring Run · 5.9 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Star Hollow Farm 10.1 mi
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 52°F, lows around 34°F, about 2.9 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 19
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 28
- ☀️ Frost-free season191 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Raystown Lake 2, PA station (16.9 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.
Farm country: Huntingdon County
Huntingdon County had 671 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 56 sold food straight to the public and 18 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 The Minestream Farm
Is The Minestream Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (717) 977-9928 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at The Minestream 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 Minestream Farm?
The listing gives the address as 437 Minestream Lane, Shade Gap, PA 17255. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to The Minestream 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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