Hansons Farm
Framingham, MA · about 21 mi from Boston
At a glance
- Address
- 20 Nixon Road, Framingham, MA
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Boston, about 21 miles
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- County
- Middlesex County, MA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6b
- 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 2.4 mi
- Playground 1.5 mi
- Picnic area 2.5 mi
- Gas station Speedway 1.6 mi
- EV charger 1.3 mi
- 133 places to eat within 5 mi Stephen Anthony'S Seafood & Steakhouse, Big Apple, Wayside Inn Dining Room
Farmers markets nearby
- Framingham Farmers Market Framingham · 3.2 mi
- Southborough Farmers Market - Cancelled for summer 2020 Southborough · 3.9 mi
- Ashland Farmers Market Ashland · 5.4 mi · takes SNAP
CSA farm shares nearby
- Siena Farms 6.1 mi
- Heirloom Harvest Community Farm and CSA 8.6 mi
- Drumlin Farm CSA 8.9 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 54°F, lows around 29°F, about 3.8 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 2
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 6
- ☀️ Frost-free season156 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Maynard 2, MA station (6.6 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: Middlesex County
Middlesex County had 617 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 165 sold food straight to the public and 40 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 Hansons Farm
Is Hansons 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 in a past season.
When is the season at Hansons 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 Hansons Farm?
The listing gives the address as 20 Nixon Road, Framingham, MA. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Hansons 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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