Whites Beef Farm
Kewadin, MI
At a glance
- Address
- US 31, Kewadin, MI
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins🍎 Apples🍑 Peaches and cherries🍅 Vegetables
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- County
- Antrim County, MI
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6b
- 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
- Playground 4.2 mi
- Gas station 5.5 mi
- EV charger 7 mi
Farmers markets nearby
- Bellaire Winter Farmers Market Bellaire · 7.4 mi
- Bellaire Farmers Market Bellaire · 7.7 mi
- Suttons Bay Farmers Market Suttons Bay · 14.6 mi · takes SNAP
CSA farm shares nearby
- Providence Organic Farm 6.5 mi
- Peak Season CSA 9.6 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 46°F, lows around 32°F, about 2.4 in of rain, 9.4 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 13
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 19
- ☀️ Frost-free season158 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Old Mission 3Ssw, MI station (10.2 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
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
- ApplesAug to Oct
- Peaches and cherriesJun to Aug
- VegetablesJun to Oct
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. Search for the farm's current hours: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Hand wipes
- A bag or box for the ride home, if the farm allows your own
- Comfortable shoes for orchard rows
- Sunscreen and a hat
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Look for an even, deep color, a hard rind your fingernail cannot dent, and a dry, firm stem.
- How to pick
Cut the vine with pruners and leave 3 to 4 inches of stem. Carry pumpkins from underneath, never by the stem.
- Best time to go
Late September to mid October for the best selection. Go after a few dry days; patches get muddy after rain.
- Keep it fresh
Uncarved pumpkins last 2 to 3 months in a cool, dry spot. Carved ones last about a week.
Farm country: Antrim County
Antrim County had 350 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 69 sold food straight to the public and 17 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 37 acres of pumpkins
- 1,091 acres of apples
- 46 acres of peaches #9 of 41 counties in MI
- 767 acres of sweet cherries #3 of 29 counties in MI
- 4,324 acres of tart cherries #3 of 28 counties in MI
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.
From the listing
picking apples; picking peaches; picking cherries; picking squash; picking tomatoes; picking apricots; picking cucumbers; picking pumpkins; picking corn; buying farm-raised beef;
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Questions about Whites Beef Farm
Is Whites Beef Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated in a past season.
When is the season at Whites Beef Farm?
Pumpkins typically run Sep to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Whites Beef Farm?
The listing gives the address as US 31, Kewadin, MI. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Whites Beef 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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