At a glance
- Address
- 647 Urbana Road, Center Point, IA 52213
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (319) 329-9144
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Linn County, IA
- 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 1.1 mi
- Playground 1.1 mi
- Picnic area 4.7 mi
- Gas station Casey's General Store 2.3 mi
- 8 places to eat within 5 mi Bully's North, Joensy's Restaurant, The Pizza Place
Farmers markets nearby
- Urbana Farmers' Market Urbana · 3.5 mi
- Shellsburg Farmers Market Shellsburg · 7.9 mi
- Noelridge Farmers Market Cedar Rapids · 14.2 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 44°F, lows around 25°F, about 2 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 3
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 3
- ☀️ Frost-free season151 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Vinton, IA station (10.1 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
- 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. Call the farm: 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: Linn County
Linn County had 1,416 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 87 sold food straight to the public and 13 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 Simon Farm
Is Simon Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (319) 329-9144 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Simon 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 Simon Farm?
The listing gives the address as 647 Urbana Road, Center Point, IA 52213. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Simon 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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