Swanson Meats
Minneapolis, MN · about 2 mi from Twin Cities
At a glance
- Address
- 700 26th Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55406
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (612) 721-4411
- Website
- swansonmeats.com
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Twin Cities, about 2 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- info@swansonmeats.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Hennepin County, MN
- 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 0.3 mi
- Playground 0.2 mi
- Picnic area 1.1 mi
- Gas station Tesoro 0.1 mi
- EV charger 0.6 mi
- 1,278 places to eat within 5 mi Davanni's, Bambini's Coffee, Code Blu Coffee
Farmers markets nearby
- West Bank Farmers' Market Minneapolis · 0.6 mi
- University of Minnesota Farmers' Market Minneapolis · 0.7 mi
- Four Sisters Farmers' Market Ventura Village · 1 mi · takes SNAP
CSA farm shares nearby
- Growing Lots Urban Farm 0.6 mi
- Open Farms- Open Arms of Minnesota 1.1 mi
- The HAFA CSA 4.6 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 40°F, lows around 27°F, about 1.7 in of rain, 9.4 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 23
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 16
- ☀️ Frost-free season175 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Lower St Anthony Falls, MN station (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. 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: Hennepin County
Hennepin County had 511 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 110 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.
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Questions about Swanson Meats
Is Swanson Meats 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 Swanson Meats?
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 Swanson Meats?
The listing gives the address as 700 26th Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55406. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Swanson Meats?
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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