Feather Down Farms
Austin, TX · about 1 mi from Austin
At a glance
- Address
- 906 East 5th Street, Austin, Texas, 78702
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Austin, about 1 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Travis County, TX
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 9a
- 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 0.2 mi
- Playground 0.2 mi
- Picnic area 1.2 mi
- Gas station Chevron 0.1 mi
- EV charger ENDEAVOR REG 901 E 6TH St 3 0 mi
- 1,123 places to eat within 5 mi Wright Bros. Brew & Brew, NADC Burger, The Kebab Shop
Farmers markets nearby
- HOPE Farmers Market Austin · 0.2 mi
- Austin Farmers Market Association I Austin · 0.8 mi
- Sustainable Food Center Farmers' Market Downtown Austin · 0.9 mi · takes SNAP
CSA farm shares nearby
- Johnson's Backyard Garden 5.1 mi
- Green Gate Farms 6.1 mi
- Green Gate Farms 6.1 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 71°F, lows around 46°F, 10.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMar 10
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 17
- ☀️ Frost-free season252 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone9a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Austin 6S, TX station (2.8 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: Travis County
Travis County had 870 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 81 sold food straight to the public and 19 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 Feather Down Farms
Is Feather Down Farms 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 Feather Down 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 Feather Down Farms?
The listing gives the address as 906 East 5th Street, Austin, Texas, 78702. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Feather Down 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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