Schiltgen Farms
Afton, MN · about 17 mi from Twin Cities
At a glance
- Address
- Manning Ave South & 30th Street South, Afton, MN 55001
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (651) 503-5629
- Website
- schiltgenfarms.com
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Twin Cities, about 17 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Washington County, MN
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecast…
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 1.4 mi
- Playground 0.6 mi
- Picnic area 4.1 mi
- Gas station Holiday 2.1 mi
- EV charger 3.3 mi
- 129 places to eat within 5 mi Thanh Truc - Green Bamboo, Ze's Diner, Angelina's Kitchen Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
Farmers markets nearby
- Woodbury Resurrection Farmers' Market Woodbury · 2.3 mi
- Woodbury Farmers' Market Woodbury · 3.5 mi · takes SNAP
- Cimarron Market Stand (Cimarron Farm) Lake Elmo · 3.9 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Fresh Earth Farms 4.1 mi
- Jon's Market Garden 6.8 mi
- Shared Ground Farmers' Cooperative 10.7 mi
Open in Apple Maps · Google Maps directions
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 41°F, lows around 26°F, 9.4 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 26
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 12
- ☀️ Frost-free season166 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, St Paul, MN station (8.7 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. Look at the farm website: 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: Washington County
Washington County had 525 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 109 sold food straight to the public and 22 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 Schiltgen Farms
Is Schiltgen Farms open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Schiltgen 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 Schiltgen Farms?
The listing gives the address as Manning Ave South & 30th Street South, Afton, MN 55001. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Schiltgen 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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