Bright Hope Farm & Apiary
Chesterfield, VA
At a glance
- Address
- 425 Spring Run Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832
- Activities
- 🍯 Honey
- Phone
- (804) 822-0400
- Typical season
- Year round (honey, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Chesterfield County, VA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7b
- 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 1.4 mi
- Playground 1.5 mi
- Picnic area 2.9 mi
- Gas station 1.5 mi
- EV charger 3.5 mi
- 131 places to eat within 5 mi Cold Stone Creamery, Lin's Asian Bistro, El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Farmers markets nearby
- Chesterfield Berry Farm & Market Midlothian · 3.9 mi
- Chesterfield County Farmers Market Chesterfield · 5.4 mi · takes SNAP
- Brandermill Green Market Midlothian · 5.6 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Chesterfield Berry Farm Market 3.8 mi
- Farm & Forage CSA 12.7 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 62°F, lows around 37°F, about 3.2 in of rain, 10.1 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 3
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 3
- ☀️ Frost-free season216 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Petersburg, VA station (14.9 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
- HoneyYear round
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: Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County had 162 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 26 sold food straight to the public and 7 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 5 farms selling honey
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Bright Hope Farm & Apiary
Is Bright Hope Farm & Apiary open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (804) 822-0400 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Bright Hope Farm & Apiary?
Honey typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Bright Hope Farm & Apiary?
The listing gives the address as 425 Spring Run Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Bright Hope Farm & Apiary?
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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