Black River & Western Railroad
Ringoes, NJ · about 37 mi from Philadelphia
At a glance
- Address
- 105 John Ringo Road, Ringoes, NJ 08551
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (908) 782-6622
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Philadelphia, about 37 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- info@blackriverrailroad.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Hunterdon County, NJ
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7a
- 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 0.3 mi
- Gas station Sunoco 0.6 mi
- EV charger 4.3 mi
- 34 places to eat within 5 mi The Harvest Moon Inn, Golden Star Dinner, IL Tramonto
Farmers markets nearby
- West Amwell Farmers Market Lambertville · 3.8 mi
- Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers Market Flemington · 4.8 mi
- Homestead Farm Market Lambertville · 5.7 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Sandbrook Meadow Farm, LLC 2.5 mi
- Hand Picked Farm CSA 3.9 mi
- Ralston Farm 6.9 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 54°F, lows around 34°F, about 3.5 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 16
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 27
- ☀️ Frost-free season192 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Wertsville 4 Ne, NJ station (5 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: Hunterdon County
Hunterdon County had 1,623 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 292 sold food straight to the public and 54 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 Black River & Western Railroad
Is Black River & Western Railroad open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (908) 782-6622 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Black River & Western Railroad?
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 Black River & Western Railroad?
The listing gives the address as 105 John Ringo Road, Ringoes, NJ 08551. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Black River & Western Railroad?
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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