Zuidema Farms

Newark, IL · about 41 mi from Chicago

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At a glance

Address: 313 us Hwy 52, Newark, IL 60541
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Phone: (815) 736-6538
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Chicago, about 41 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
County: Kendall County, IL
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 5b
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 1.4 mi
Gas station 2.2 mi
EV charger 3.7 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 50°F, lows around 33°F, about 2.5 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.

32°17°J

37°20°F

48°30°M

61°40°A

72°51°M

81°60°J

85°65°J

82°63°A

77°56°S

64°44°O

50°33°N

37°23°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 16
🍂 First fall frostOct 26
☀️ Frost-free season191 days
🧭 Hardiness zone5b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Channahon Dresden Isl Dam, IL station (8.1 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: Kendall County

Kendall County had 383 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 27 sold food straight to the public and 4 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 Zuidema Farms

Is Zuidema Farms open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (815) 736-6538 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Zuidema Farms?

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 Zuidema Farms?

The listing gives the address as 313 us Hwy 52, Newark, IL 60541. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Zuidema Farms?

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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