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Hubbard Lake, MI

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At a glance

Address: 8917 Nicholson Hill Road,, MI 49747
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Phone: (517) 727-8004
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
County: Alpena County, MI
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 2.1 mi
Gas station 3.5 mi
1 place to eat within 5 mi Stone Bar and Grill

Farmers markets nearby

Hubbard Lake Farmers' Market Hubbard Lake · 3.5 mi
Alpena Farmers Market Alpena · 13.3 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 45°F, lows around 29°F, about 2.1 in of rain, 9.4 hours of daylight.

28°12°J

30°11°F

39°19°M

52°30°A

66°41°M

76°50°J

80°56°J

79°54°A

71°47°S

58°37°O

45°29°N

34°20°D

🌱 Last spring frostMay 17
🍂 First fall frostOct 1
☀️ Frost-free season136 days
🧭 Hardiness zone5a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Alpena Co Rgnl Ap, MI station (12.1 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: Alpena County

Alpena County had 305 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 36 sold food straight to the public and 6 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 The Farm

Is The Farm open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (517) 727-8004 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at The 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 The Farm?

The listing gives the address as 8917 Nicholson Hill Road,, MI 49747. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to The 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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