The Ventura Meat Company
Ventura, CA
At a glance
- Address
- 650 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (805) 648-6942
- Website
- vtameatco.com
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Other numbers listed
- (805) 667-9159 (the farm's website)
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- SNAP and WIC
- SNAP/EBT USDA SNAP-authorized retailer
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Ventura County, CA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 10a
- 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 0 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Picnic area 1 mi
- Gas station Chevron 0.2 mi
- EV charger 0.1 mi
- 190 places to eat within 5 mi Winchester's Grill and Saloon, Taqueria Cuernavaca Express, A Secret Garden Cafe And Florist
Farmers markets nearby
- East Ventura Farmers' Market Ventura · 5.8 mi
- Channel Islands Harbor Farmers' Market Oxnard · 8.5 mi
- Oxnard Farmers Market Oxnard · 8.5 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- McGrath Family Farm CSA 11.4 mi
- The Farmer and The Cook 11.6 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 70°F, lows around 50°F, about 0.7 in of rain, 10.3 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMar 21
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 15
- ☀️ Frost-free season235 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone10a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Oxnard Ventura Co Ap, CA station (7.3 mi); frost dates from Ojai, CA (12.1 mi), median 32°F dates; 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: Ventura County
Ventura County had 1,812 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 123 sold food straight to the public and 28 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 Ventura Meat Company
Is The Ventura Meat Company 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 The Ventura Meat Company?
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 Ventura Meat Company?
The listing gives the address as 650 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to The Ventura Meat Company?
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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