New York’s Southern Tier Farmers’ Markets: Find Fresh Produce

Markets / August 3, 2022 / Admin / 0

Want local honey?

Salivating for fresh sweet corn?

Want to sample locally grown vegetables like carrots, kale and cucumbers?

Southern Tier Farmers Markets are ready to supply.

Fresh produce season is the tasty peak of New York State’s $6 billion-a-year farming industry. More than 400 farmers’ markets, 250 farm stands and 10 mobile markets across New York sell everything from locally grown produce, certified organic meats and artisan-created items like goat’s milk fudge and soaps, according to the state Department of Agriculture.

Many markets enhance the shopping experience with live music and family tents with crafts for children. Markets also connect sailors to local agriculture – a true farm-to-table experience.

Here are eight Southern Tier Farmers’ Markets to try this season:

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Dansville Farmer’s Market

Where: The Dansville Farmer’s Market is located in the Dansville Airport Pilot Building, 50 Maple Street.

When: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through October.

What makes it special: A wide range of fresh seasonal Amish-grown fruits and vegetables, jams, jellies and flowers. Also delicious Amish pastries. The market is also the perfect place to buy beef jerky and beef sticks. Talented artisans showcase locally made products.

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Geneseo Farmer’s MarketCenter and Main streets, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from Thursday to October 13. For more information: geneseofarmersmarket.org
Lima Presbyterian Church Farmer’s Marketfrom 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday to October 25. For more information: limapreschurch.org

Angelica Farmers Market

Where: The Angelica Farmers Market is located within the park circle in the historic village of Angelica.

When: The market is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Saturday to September. The stage moves to the Grange Hall for the market in November and December.

What makes it special: A family setting offers weekly events, programs and crafts for children. The market features local vendors with a wide variety of organic and homemade produce. The theme is buy local, eat fresh, support the local economy and buy directly from the producer. Be sure to browse the selections of maple syrup, honey, jams and jellies, farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, as well as baked goods, eggs, local meats , cut flowers, plants and prepared meals. The market also supports local artisans by showcasing selected handicrafts during Artisan Days.

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Corning Farmers Market

Where: The Corning Farmers Market is located in the historic Gaffer District, 1 Riverfront Plaza.

When: The market is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays until October 27.

What makes it special: This market celebrates the flavor of the region with more than 25 vendors lining the walkway to the scenic Centerway Bridge and the pathway to the fountain. Locally produced honey, Finger Lakes ciders and wines, Moshier mushrooms, and local fresh fruits and vegetables are just a small sample of the offerings. New this year: the market has launched a nutrition program for children.

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Windmill Farm and Craft Market

Where: The Windmill Farm and Craft Market is located at 3900 Route 14A in Penn Yan.

When: Open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday until mid-December.

What makes it special: Over 175 indoor and outdoor shops filled with handcrafted items are located on 44 tree-lined acres. Features include fresh produce, flowers, custom cabinetry, furniture, fashion, local wineries, giveaways, micro-breweries, entertainment and more. The Windmill offers several on-site dining options, from full restaurants to snacks. With six wineries, a brewery and a distillery, the Windmill is a unique destination for tastings. Participate in the “Greatest Pumpkin Contest” by visiting here.

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Beartown Peaches and Cream

Where: The Beartown Peaches ‘n Cream Ice Cream Shop and Farmer’s Market is located at 5 Beartown Road, Painted Post.

When: Open every day. Ice cream hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., depending on season and weather.

What makes it special: Great ice cream with loads of options including sugar free hard ice cream, dairy free Dole whip and frozen yogurt. Browse the flower market for freshly cut local bouquets, cut gladioli and sunflowers. At the adjoining Farmer’s Market, buy green and cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, cherry bombs and purple peppers, yellow melons, eggplant, sweet onions and sweet and sour black cherries.

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Wisner market is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays at Wisner Park in downtown Elmira until September 29. For more information: www.wisnermarket.org

Kingbird Farm Store

Where: The quaint Kingbird Farm Store is perched atop a hill overlooking Owego Creek, 9398 West Creek Road in the county town of Tioga, Berkshire.

When: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

What makes it special: Shopping where food is raised in a self-service family farm store. Kingbird offers certified organic meats, eggs and vegetables. Kingbird Farm also has a self-service greenhouse stocked with organic herbs, succulents and houseplants. The greenhouse is open daily from May to October.

Other options nearby:

Candor Farmer’s Market, City Hall, 101 Owego Street, open Thursdays, June 16 to September 16. 1. For more information: candorfarmersmarket.org
Seven Counties Farmer’s Market, 153 Main St., Owego, June 24-Oct. 28, Tuesday and Friday.

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Where: Located on the Cornell Cooperative Extension campus, the Broome County Regional Farmers Market is located at 840 Upper Front St., Binghamton

When: Open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays all year round

What makes it special: All market vendors are local to Broome or surrounding counties, so they offer fruit, vegetables, meats, dairy, eggs, honey, bread and more. The marketplace accepts EBT/SNAP payments, and many vendors also accept credit cards. The market hosts special events and a commercial kitchen is also available for hire. It’s no wonder the market is up for “America’s Favorite Farmers’ Market” during the American Farmland Trust’s Farmers’ Market Celebration. There is $10,000 in prizes up for grabs. To vote, go to https://markets.farmland.org

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Vestal Farmers Market

Where: The Vestal Farmers Market is on the upper lot, next to the Vestal Public Library at 320 Vestal Parkway East.

When: The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Wednesday.

What makes it special: This seasonal market offers a robust selection of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, delicious pastries, flowers, homemade items and more. On a recent Saturday, Integral Acres, a family farm in Endicott, offered potatoes, garlic, beets, kale, Swiss chard, green onions and sourdough. The market is open air and ideal for strolling.

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