Fickle Creek Farm

Efland, NC · about 25 mi from Raleigh-Durham

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At a glance

Address: 4122 Buckhorn Road, Efland, North Carolina, 27243
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Raleigh-Durham, about 25 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
County: Orange County, NC
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 8a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Playground Sand Volleyball Court 1.5 mi
Picnic area 4.6 mi
Gas station 4.3 mi
EV charger 5.1 mi
4 places to eat within 5 mi Missy's Grill, Maple View Ice Cream, The Colorado Burrito

Farmers markets nearby

Efland Farmers Market Efland · 5.1 mi
The Urban Farmer's Market Mebane · 6.7 mi
Eno River Farmers Market Hillsborough · 7.2 mi

CSA farm shares nearby

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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 61°F, lows around 36°F, about 3.3 in of rain, 10.2 hours of daylight.

50°28°J

54°30°F

60°36°M

71°45°A

78°55°M

86°63°J

89°68°J

87°66°A

81°60°S

72°47°O

61°36°N

52°31°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 6
🍂 First fall frostNov 1
☀️ Frost-free season210 days
🧭 Hardiness zone8a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Cane Creek Rsvr, NC station (5 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: Orange County

Orange County had 687 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 140 sold food straight to the public and 47 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 Fickle Creek Farm

Is Fickle Creek 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 Fickle Creek 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 Fickle Creek Farm?

The listing gives the address as 4122 Buckhorn Road, Efland, North Carolina, 27243. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Fickle Creek 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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