Cottle Farms
Goldsboro, NC · about 55 mi from Raleigh-Durham
At a glance
- Address
- 496 US -117S, Goldsboro, NC 28341
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (910) 267-4531
- Website
- cottlefarms.com
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Raleigh-Durham, about 55 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- the farm's website; USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Wayne County, NC
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 8a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecast…
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 0.7 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Picnic area 3.7 mi
- Gas station Circle K 1.1 mi
- EV charger 3 mi
- 138 places to eat within 5 mi China Taste, Aggie's Steak Subs, Zaruma Gold Coffee
Farmers markets nearby
- Farm Credit Farmers Market Goldsboro · 4.2 mi
- YMCA & GoWayneGo Farmer's Market Goldsboro · 4.2 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Britt Farms 13.9 mi
- Britt Farms CSA LLC 14.5 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 40°F, about 3.4 in of rain, 10.2 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMar 28
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 12
- ☀️ Frost-free season231 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone8a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Goldsboro Ag 1 N, NC station (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. Look at the farm website: 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: Wayne County
Wayne County had 415 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 32 sold food straight to the public and 2 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.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Cottle Farms
Is Cottle Farms open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Cottle Farms?
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 Cottle Farms?
The listing gives the address as 496 US -117S, Goldsboro, NC 28341. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Cottle Farms?
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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