At a glance
- Address
- 26156 530th Ave., Ames, Iowa, Story, 50010
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Payment
- Cash, Check, Debit cards, Discover, VisaMasterCard, WIC Vouchers
- Social
- County
- Story County, IA
- 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
- Public restroom 2.5 mi
- Playground 1 mi
- Picnic area 3.7 mi
- Gas station Phillips 66 1.6 mi
- EV charger ChargePoint 1.7 mi
- 139 places to eat within 5 mi Provisions Lot F, The Iowa Stater, The Mucky Duck Pub
Farmers markets nearby
- Ames Main Street Farmers Market Ames · 3.3 mi
- Ames Main Street Farmers' Market Ames, Ia · 3.5 mi · takes SNAP
- North Grand Farmers Market Ames · 5.2 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Black's Heritage Farm undefined mi
- ISU Student Organic Farm 3.6 mi
- Shivvers Nature Sanctuary 5.2 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 47°F, lows around 27°F, about 1.9 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 26
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 8
- ☀️ Frost-free season164 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Ames Muni Ap, IA station (1.3 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. Search for the farm's current hours: 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: Story County
Story County had 1,067 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 64 sold food straight to the public and 12 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's Heritage Farm
Is Black's Heritage Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Black's Heritage 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 Black's Heritage Farm?
The listing gives the address as 26156 530th Ave., Ames, Iowa, Story, 50010. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Black's Heritage 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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