Farm Markets, Farms and Agriculture

Local and sustainable are more than a few trendy words in New Paltz and the surrounding region--they're a way of life. Immerse yourself in our rich agricultural history with a visit to our farms and farm markets, where local families have farmed the land and produced the freshest, most mouth-watering fruit, vegetables, gourds and beef for generations. 
Check out the farm markets here.
     
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​Planning your visit around the harvest schedule?
Here are some general time-frame guidelines:

Fruit
Early June to Early July
Strawberries

Mid-June to early July
Sour Cherries

Late June to mid-July
Sweet Cherries

August to Mid-September
Peaches

Late August to late October
Apples
Pears
Plums

Vegetables & Pumpkins
Mid-July to Late September
Beans
Eggplant
Tomatoes
Peppers
Sweet Corn

Late September to early November
Pumpkins
     
Images at top of page, right to left: Minard Farms, New Paltz; Brookside Farm, Gardiner; Brykill Farm, New Paltz