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Organic Foods and More
Included below is information about excellent farms offering a variety of organic meats and produce, Farmers' Markets, and interesting specialty shops.
Frog Pond Farms, Route 7, Bainbridge, NY. 1 mile West of Bainbridge, between Bainbridge and Afton, (607) 967-2009 "The Frog" is open April through October, a place where you can still sample the produce first. You will see a veritable feast of fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants, many of which are locally grown, plus an experience you will long remember. They also offer an intriguing selection of livestock, local farm eggs, cheese, honey, maple syrup and other locally produced items. 8 miles. (See photo above.) Evans Farmhouse Creamery State Hwy 23, 2 mi East from Route 12 Norwich, NY 607-334-5339 .The Evan's family signature farm product is their certified organic, vat pasteurized, creamline (non-homogenized) milk, produced by their herd of pasture-raised Holstein cattle. The richer, creamier all-natural milk produced by Evans' Jersey cows is used to make organic European-style yogurt, which comes in a variety of delicious flavors. Besides organic milk and yogurt, there are butter, cheeses, grains and meats. 16.5 miles.
Full Quiver Farm - 367 Smith-Kingsman Road, McDonough, NY Phone: (607) 656-5449 Their Cornish-cross chickens are certified naturally grown on this family-run, pastured poultry farm. They do all processing on-site and the birds will be available for pick up at the farm or at the Syracuse Farmers Market on Saturdays and Sundays. Advance orders are appreciated. : 21.5 Miles.
Stone and Thistle Farm 1211 Kelso Road, East Meredith, NY (607) 278-5773, www.stoneandthistlefarm.com The Kortright Creek Creamery on the farm sells bottled raw and pasteurized grass-fed goat milk and registered Saanen and Toggenburg dairy goats. Scottish Highland cattle, Tamworth pigs, lambs, goats, chickens, turkeys, etc. are featured. Products are sold at the on-site farm store and the Oneonta Farmers' Market. Please call about our farm tours. 31.4 Miles.
Stone Hill Blueberries, Coventry, NY. 607-693-3333. U-pick delicious organically grown blueberries open from July to Labor Day. Fantasy Fruit Farm, Blower Hill Road, Afton, N.Y. , (607) 639-2075, Summer & fall strawberries, fall raspberries, apples, blueberries. Heller's Farm Market, East River Road, Bainbridge, N.Y. 607-967-8440, U-pick strawberries & blueberries, Christmas trees. |
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Pine Ridge Groceries 4076 State Hwy 206 Bainbridge, NY
(607)-967-5926 A surprising store specializing in bulk foods, nuts, seeds,
jams, jellies, plus natural and homemade sauces. They offer fresh baked
breads, and have an excellent deli with a good selection of meats and
cheeses from the Lancaster, PA area. An excellent choice for light picnic
fare. 5.5 miles.
Natural Borders Farm 2003 State Highway 220, McDonough, NY (607)
647-9227 and 5043. The farm specializes in raising grass-fed beef, pigs
and free-range chicken in addition to honeybees. Products are available
seasonally and eggs year-round. Beef and pork are sold by prior
arrangement. Visitors are welcome. 21.5 miles.
Lamb's Quarters Organic Farm 213 Pierce Rd., Plymouth, NY Phone: (607)
334-3481 all the livestock is pasture-raised. Lamb, goose, chicken and
goat are all available from the farm store. They also offer homegrown
produce, which varies by season. Please call ahead. 24.3 Mile.
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