At a glance
- Address
- 799 Swisher View Drive SW, Swisher, IA 52338
- Activities
- 🍯 Honey
- Typical season
- Year round (honey, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- County
- Johnson County, IA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5a
- 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 2.3 mi
- Playground 4.7 mi
- Gas station BP 1.8 mi
- EV charger ChargePoint 3.5 mi
- 8 places to eat within 5 mi Cedar Ridge Barrel Room, Java House Coffee Kiosk, High Porch Sports Bar and Restaurant
Farmers markets nearby
- NewBo City Farmers Market Cedar Rapids · 9.3 mi
- Amana Farmers Market Amana · 9.3 mi
- Downtown Farmers Market Cedar Rapids · 9.3 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Destiny's Garden Herbs 7.4 mi
- Matthew 25 Urban Farm 9.3 mi
- Wild Woods Farm CSA 10.3 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 46°F, lows around 28°F, about 2 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 27
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 11
- ☀️ Frost-free season165 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Cedar Rapids Muni Ap, IA station (3.1 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
- HoneyYear round
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 1,212 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 80 sold food straight to the public and 8 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 24 farms selling honey #4 of 96 counties in IA
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Honey Creek Acres
Is Honey Creek Acres 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 Honey Creek Acres?
Honey typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Honey Creek Acres?
The listing gives the address as 799 Swisher View Drive SW, Swisher, IA 52338. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Honey Creek Acres?
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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