The Foster Farm of Ashaway
Hopkinton, RI
At a glance
- Address
- 216 Ashaway Road, Hopkinton, RI 02808
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (401) 644-5382
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- thefosterfarm@cox.net
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Washington County, RI
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7a
- 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 1.5 mi
- Playground 0.6 mi
- Gas station Citgo 3 mi
- EV charger 3.1 mi
- 50 places to eat within 5 mi Main Street Pizza, Dunkin', Bess Eaton
Farmers markets nearby
- Westerly Land Trust Farmers Market Westerly · 4.8 mi · takes SNAP
- Charlestown Land Trust Farmers Market Charlestown · 6.7 mi
- Denison Farmers Market Mystic · 10.7 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Stonyledge Farm 5 mi
- Studio Farm Products 8.7 mi
- Arcadian Fields Organic Farm 9.3 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 54°F, lows around 38°F, about 3.5 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 11
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 31
- ☀️ Frost-free season201 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Westerly State Ap, RI station (4.9 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: Washington County
Washington County had 324 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 87 sold food straight to the public and 8 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 The Foster Farm of Ashaway
Is The Foster Farm of Ashaway open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (401) 644-5382 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at The Foster Farm of Ashaway?
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 Foster Farm of Ashaway?
The listing gives the address as 216 Ashaway Road, Hopkinton, RI 02808. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to The Foster Farm of Ashaway?
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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