Country Critters Farm
Alvarado, TX · about 22 mi from DFW
At a glance
- Address
- 3709 County Rd. 617, Alvarado, TX, 76009
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- DFW, about 22 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- countrycrittersfarm@msn.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Johnson County, TX
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 8b
- 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
- Playground 2.1 mi
- Gas station Diamond Shamrock 2.7 mi
- EV charger EVgo 5 mi
- 20 places to eat within 5 mi Casstevens Cash & Carry, Taqueria Taco Express, Taqueria La Ventana
Farmers markets nearby
- Burleson Farmers Market Burleson · 11.1 mi
- Arlington Foodies Farmer's Market. Pantego · 14.6 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Walnut Creek Farm 6.9 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 67°F, lows around 46°F, about 2.6 in of rain, 10.4 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMar 9
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 21
- ☀️ Frost-free season256 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone8b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Arlington Muni Ap, TX station (11.4 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: Johnson County
Johnson County had 2,745 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 124 sold food straight to the public and 24 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 Country Critters Farm
Is Country Critters 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 Country Critters 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 Country Critters Farm?
The listing gives the address as 3709 County Rd. 617, Alvarado, TX, 76009. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Country Critters 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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