Boone & Scenic Valley RR
Boone, IA
At a glance
- Address
- Iowa RR Historical Society, 225 10th Street, PO Box 603, Boone, Iowa 50036
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (800) 626-0319
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- info@bsvrr.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Boone County, IA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5a
- 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 1.3 mi
- Playground 0.9 mi
- Gas station 0.5 mi
- 10 places to eat within 5 mi The Whistle Stop Cafe, Domino's, Subway
Farmers markets nearby
- Ames Main Street Farmers Market Ames · 13.7 mi
- North Grand Farmers Market Ames · 13.9 mi
- Ames Main Street Farmers' Market Ames, Ia · 14.5 mi · takes SNAP
CSA farm shares nearby
- Shivvers Nature Sanctuary 9.9 mi
- ISU Student Organic Farm 13 mi
- Black's Heritage Farm 14.4 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 2.1 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 28
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 12
- ☀️ Frost-free season165 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Boone, IA station (1.7 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: Boone County
Boone County had 1,008 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 43 sold food straight to the public and 6 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 Boone & Scenic Valley RR
Is Boone & Scenic Valley RR open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (800) 626-0319 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Boone & Scenic Valley RR?
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 Boone & Scenic Valley RR?
The listing gives the address as Iowa RR Historical Society, 225 10th Street, PO Box 603, Boone, Iowa 50036. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Boone & Scenic Valley RR?
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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