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At a glance

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Address
1074 Davis Rd, Hinesburg, VT 05461
Activities
🍎 Apples
Phone
(802) 373-7437
Website
yatesfamilyorchard.com
Typical season
Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
Listing updated
Feb 2024
Hours
Mon-Sun 08:00-18:30 "??? through mid-November" from OpenStreetMap, Nov 2026; confirm with the farm
Email
info@yatesfamilyorchard.com
Contact details from
OpenStreetMap; USDA Local Food Directories
Social
Facebook Β· Instagram
County
Addison County, VT
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

  • Playground 1.3 mi
  • Picnic area 4.5 mi
  • Gas station Mobil 5 mi
  • EV charger Tesla Supercharger 8.3 mi
  • 5 places to eat within 5 mi Good Times Cafe, Papa Nick's Restaurant, Hinesburgh Public House

Farmers markets nearby

  • Shelburne VT Farmers Market Shelburne Β· 7.6 mi
  • Vergennes Farmers Market Vergennes Β· 8.9 mi
  • Isham Family Farmers Market Williston Β· 9.2 mi

CSA farm shares nearby

Open in Apple Maps Β· Google Maps directions

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 47Β°F, lows around 29Β°F, 9.5 hours of daylight.

  • 🌱 Last spring frostApr 30
  • πŸ‚ First fall frostOct 17
  • β˜€οΈ Frost-free season168 days
  • 🧭 Hardiness zone5a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Vergennes, VT station (8.5 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

  • ApplesAug 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. 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.
  • A bag or box for the ride home, if the farm allows your own
  • Comfortable shoes for orchard rows
  • Hand wipes
  • Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

How to pick like a pro

  • Is it ripe?

    Ripe apples come off with a gentle lift and twist. If you have to yank, it is not ready. Background color shifts from green to yellow or cream.

  • How to pick

    Lift the apple up and twist; do not pull straight down or shake the branch. Leave the stem on. Set apples in the bag, do not drop them, because bruises spread.

  • Best time to go

    Weekday mornings. Weekend afternoons in late September and October are the busiest.

  • Keep it fresh

    Refrigerate; most varieties keep for weeks. Keep away from bananas and greens, because apples release ethylene.

Farm country: Addison County

Addison County had 751 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 191 sold food straight to the public and 60 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

  • 444 acres of apples #2 of 12 counties in VT

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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Plan your trip

Questions about Yates Family Orchard

Is Yates Family Orchard 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 Yates Family Orchard?

Apples typically run Aug 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 Yates Family Orchard?

The listing gives the address as 1074 Davis Rd, Hinesburg, VT 05461. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Yates Family Orchard?

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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