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Explore a local farm or farmers market for fresh ingredients to brighten your family table.Farmer’s Markets in New York City
Looking for fresh produce that’s affordable too? Take a trip to your local farmer’s market! With dozens of locations across all five boroughs of the city, farmer’s markets allow you to stay up to date with what’s seasonal and local by boasting a wide variety of products including produce, meat and dairy, bread, honey, and beyond! Check out the farmer’s market map to find a one near you.
- 8 in Queens
- 17 in Brooklyn
- 2 in Staten Island
- 8 in the Bronx
- 26 in Manhattan
- Find them all here: http://www.grownyc.org/files/gmkt/map.pdf
- Find out which markets accept EBT: http://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/ourmarkets
Local Farms and Orchards near New York City
Ever eaten an apple straight off of the tree? The Fall is the perfect time to take a day trip out of the city to a local farm for crisp apples and bright pumpkins. In the Spring and Summer, you’ll find peaches, strawberries, blueberries, cherries and more! Pick-your-own farms welcome you right into the fields and orchards to pick your own fresh fruit and vegetables. Fill your basket and bring your goodies home to enjoy baked into pies or packed into school lunches. Visiting a local farm is a great way to support local economies while getting to see exactly where your food is coming from. Check out a list of local farms here:
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Find a local farm in the tri-state area: https://www.localharvest.org/
new-york-ny/farms - Organic farms in New Jersey: https://www.new-jersey-
leisure-guide.com/organic- farms.html - Find a farm or orchard where you can pick your own: http://pickyourown.org/
