At a glance
- Address
- 101 Ne 72nd Place, Ankeny, IA 50023
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (515) 778-4262
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Polk 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 0.8 mi
- Playground 0.4 mi
- Picnic area 1 mi
- Gas station Casey's General Store 0.9 mi
- EV charger 0.9 mi
- 160 places to eat within 5 mi Hardee's, Thunderhead Sports Bar & Grill, Jimmy John's
Farmers markets nearby
- Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market Ankeny · 2.6 mi
- Ankeny Uptown Farmers' Market Ankeny · 2.8 mi
- Johnston Farmers Market Johnston · 4.4 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- New Family Farm 9.9 mi
- Prudent Produce 9.9 mi
- Balance Autism Farm and Greenhouse 11 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 48°F, lows around 29°F, about 1.9 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 23
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 15
- ☀️ Frost-free season173 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Ankeny, IA station (3.3 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. 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: Polk County
Polk County had 768 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 82 sold food straight to the public and 8 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 Bob's Aronia Field
Is Bob's Aronia Field open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (515) 778-4262 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Bob's Aronia Field?
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 Bob's Aronia Field?
The listing gives the address as 101 Ne 72nd Place, Ankeny, IA 50023. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Bob's Aronia Field?
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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