2 Kids Goat Farm milks their goats and cows daily and produces a variety of fresh and aged cheeses from their rich creamy milk. They choose to alternate between goat and cow milk depending on the time of year, to make sure everyone gets a break. They also make their own goat milk soaps, lotions, and lip balms, and sell to local retailers and restaurants to support local business.

Abandon Brewing Company is focused on providing interesting and creative beers supported by great service. Abandon provides families and friends a relaxed atmosphere within an early 1800's reconditioned barn, on a hill overlooking Keuka Lake. We work diligently on a daily basis to accomplish our goals of good beer, good setting and stellar service. The brewery started as a mutual agreement of providing excellent farmstyle beers in the barn on a working farm setting. The barn has been outfitted with original and handcrafted wood while the required building corrections were crafted and fitted by local Mennonite carpenters and builders.

Ability in Bloom is a dynamic, horticulture-based social enterprise of Challenge Workforce Solutions. Through a partnership with Take Your Pick Flower Farm, they provide jobs within their CSA for a committed group of adults and teenagers with disabilities and other barriers to employment. They provide an opportunity to cultivate work skills and self-reliance.

Abundance Food Co-op specializes in sustainably grown, made, and sourced healthy food. Certified organic food not only tastes good, but it supports a better food system. And a food co-op like Abundance is an organic form of business that helps create a more vital community around it. Come discover new flavors and inspirations across their departments—we offer a full range of healthy, everyday groceries!

Farmers market at the Town Hall. Saturdays 8 AM - 4 PM, May -October

The mission of AGAVA is to create a fun and inviting destination centered on excellent seasonal cuisine, entertainment, and community. Their farm-to-table ingredients support local suppliers and farms. They believe that AGAVA has a responsibility towards the well-being of their customers, the sustainability of the environment, and the prosperity of the regional community.

All Occasions Catering & Events Planning is a full service special events catering company that organizes and manages all facets of an event, while making good use of Rochester’s wealth of talented musicians, florists, designers, event planners, photographers and artists. They offer a wide range of menus to include the full spectrum of special events: weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, theme parties, corporate events, and New York State wine and food pairings, kosher and gluten-free options are always available.

Anabel’s Grocery provides nutritious, affordable food for all Cornell students through a student-run grocery store and offers educational programs that creates a fun, inclusive, empowering community around quality food, food choices, wellness, and positive social change.

Arbor Hill Winery is located in South Bristol just north of Naples, New York, at southern end of Canandaigua Lake in the famous Finger Lakes Region. In 1987 Arbor Hill opened in just one building. Now it sits in a complex of vintage buildings (including the original), in a wonderful warm New England country setting. The Brahm family takes great pride in the fact that they produce their products on the premises. In their country complex they have several buildings; one is the retail shop, another is Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill, and two barns serve as the wine cellar and the food production area.

A Stone’s Throw Bed and Breakfast offers a delightful ambiance, well-appointed rooms, and wholesome vegetarian breakfast offerings using products from farms and producers in the region. A Stone's Throw uses a solar hot water heater and are currently waiting for a Renovus Community Solar Farm to go online.

Farmers' market held in the parking lot across from Curley's Restaurant, 7 AM - 2 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, June through October.

Weekly farmers market (Saturdays 9AM – 1PM) June through October. The mission of the Village of Aurora Farmers Market is to provide access to high quality, locally grown and/or produced food and other products to promote and support local farmers and small businesses in our southern Cayuga County region. Held at the Wells College Boathouse.

Autumn's Harvest Farms raise pastured beef, pork, poultry and rabbit processed on their local farm. Their products are available at many local restaurants, stores, as well as their own farm store.

Bath Farmer's Market offers everything, not just local farm produce. They are a new kind of farmers market and they cater to farmers, crafters, designers, and small business. Founded in 1974. Open 9 am-2 pm. Check their page for dates.

Beak & Skiff Apple Orchard in Lafayette, NY (between Cortland and Syracuse) has been growing high quality apples to be used in the award-winning 1911 cider for over 100 years. Visitors can pick their own apples at the Apple Hill Campus, as well as taste ciders in the 1911 Tasting Room.

Beeman Apiaries is an apiary in Owego NY. Their honey is available at local farmers markets such as: Otsiningo Park Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9am-1pm at the Traditionally Natural Tent, at the Endwell Farmers Market located at Highland Park on Tuesday evenings, 4pm-7pm, and Owego Farmers Market on Tuesdays from 9am-1pm. They also make direct sales by Facebook or phone, bulk orders and wholesale. Their honey is available at GreenStar in Ithaca, NY, and other locations.

The brainchild of three CNY natives, Beer Tree started as a dream mentioned on the family hop farm. Since, it has grown into a bourgeoning community of craft brew enthusiasts and newbies alike. As a Farm & Microbrewery in New York State, they have merged their passions for creating unique and ever-evolving craft beer with their love of community. Beer Tree is not only focused on brewing delicious state of the art brews; they’re a community of passionate people living life to the fullest.

Berkshire Honey Bee farm is a family-run bee farm that produces pure, all natural raw honey and bee related products. Located in the rolling hills of upstate New York, they harvest honey only from bees raised and acclimated to the Northeast to maintain sustainable beekeeping.

Bespoke Apothecary is a permaculture farm that grows various fruits, vegetables, and medicinal herbs organically. They also raise free-range chickens and honey bees, naturally. They also use the plants they grow in their all natural face and body care products, etc.

Big Rock Farm produces Certified Naturally Grown vegetables and herbs using low-till farming methods and sheep manure fertilizer. They also sell wildflower honey and wool products from their Shetland sheep. Their products are sold at select stores and farmers markets.

Binghampton Brewing Co. is a friendly New York farm brewery crafting a selection of classic, flavorful, and surprising beers on-site in Johnson City. As a farm brewery, they source their ingredients from local producers. Their brews feature NYS hops and malt and they also carry local wines and ciders.

The Bioscience Resource Project provides scientific and intellectual resources for a healthy future. It publishes Independent Science News, a media service devoted to food and agriculture, and their impacts on health and the environment. It also offers resources for scientists and educators and internships and training for students. Through its innovative scientific journalism and original biosafety review articles, the project provides unique and revealing perspectives on issues that are fundamental to the survival of people and the planet. The project does not accept advertising or corporate funding and is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. It is completely dependent on individual donations.

Birdskog Farm produces organic vegetables in permanent raised beds, with practices that strive to nurture the soil and improve the surrounding diversity of insects, arachnids, amphibians, and reptiles. They have sold their vegetables at farmers' markets, at regional grocery stores, and in a weekly CSA.

Biz and Benny's Juice Company makes all organic freshly juiced fruits, popsicles, local veggies and smoothies.

Black Diamond farm produces specialty apples and Black Diamond Cider – a line of craft hard ciders made entirely from apples grown on the farm. During the summer months they also grow cherries, blueberries, apricots, peaches, plums, pears, and grapes. In the heart of the Finger Lakes region of New York, their farm in Trumansburg is adjacent to the Black Diamond trail. The area has a long rich history of apple growing. Despite their small size, they are growing some of the most exciting new varieties and many treasured ‘heritage’ apple varieties. Practicing IFP (Integrated Fruit Production), they take pride in producing high quality fruit selected for excellent and unusual tastes.

Their family has been growing fruit in the Finger Lakes region of New York for well over a decade. They have sold fresh fruit using organic standards through farmer’s markets, restaurants, natural groceries and their farm stand while patiently waiting to bring their cidery to fruition. Blackduck Cidery follows organic orchard practices and strives to produce the highest quality fruit for their cider, perry and vinegar. They hand pick and allow the fruit to sweat for optimum ripeness before pressing and fermenting. Soil, weather, cultivar types and the hand of the Blackduck team work together in harmony to bring a finished drink that is both unique and delicious.

Black Pearl Creamery is a small sheep dairy located in Trumansburg, NY. They raise East Friesian sheep with great care and affection to ensure the health and happiness of the animals and their production of fresh, high quality milk. The flock is 100% grass-fed and in transition to becoming certified Organic by NOFA-NY. Their ewes produce a rich, creamy milk, which they process by hand in small batches into yogurt, sour cream, and cheese. They also sell sheepskins, wool bedding, and grass-fed lamb. They are a CSA and you can buy their products at several local locations as well.

Family friendly berry farm- growing large, sweet and easy-picking Highbush varieties. Picking buckets, field transportation, picnic area & modern bathrooms.

Bluebird Trail Farm is a small, friendly educational farm that offers a variety of activities and products. They are located in the hills of Corning NY, and are dedicated to raising fresh, chemical-free produce and healthy pasture-raised meats. They offer farm visits, a CSA membership, a nature trail to hike, or picking fresh vegetable and fruits from the gardens. They love hosting small groups of children and adults.

Blue Heron Farm sells seasonal organic produce at the Ithaca Farmers Market on Saturdays, Ithaca's Greenstar Food Coop, and Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn. They have been certified organic by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY) since 1987. They are very committed to maintaining the health and biodiversity of the farm, and growing the most nutritious and tasty food possible.

Blue Oyster Cultivation is a family-owned gourmet mushroom farm located in beautiful Ithaca, New York. We are the original artisan mushroom farm. Our beautiful gourmet mushrooms can be found at the Ithaca Farmers Market and the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City.

A small family farm in Central New York. Serving our neighbors with quality breeding stock, fresh vegetables, goose eggs, and nutritious meats, raised on local feeds.

An ever increasing number of breweries dot the landscape around our beloved lakes and Boathouse Beer Garden's reason for being is to bring all that good taste together for people to savor. To that end, owner Peter Arena created a place where locals and visitors alike could appreciate locally crafted beers while appreciating the beauty of Cayuga Lake from the front porch.

Honey in various size jars; bulk and comb honey (processed and raw); beeswax, rolled candles; lip balm; pollen; honey stixs.

Bottomland Farm is a small-scale, family farm that produces rabbit, chicken, and pork meats. Bottomland Farm raises only pasture-raised and heritage-bred animals in order to protect the well-being of its livestock and land.

Bottomless Brewing is a farm brewery and serves their beer, local wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. Located on the Finger Lakes wine and beer trail, along the northeastern Seneca Lake, Bottomless Brewing craft beer is brewed on site in a renovated old dairy barn.

he goal of the Brady Farm is to provide fresh, affordable produce to the local community. through a combination of weekly box shares (CSAs), market shares, market stands, and donations to food relief organizations. They grow diverse vegetables and fruit without chemical pesticides or fertilizers, and partner with other farms to offer more variety at their market stands and in their CSA. They also serve as an urban site for farming education and workforce development.

Brady Market is a grocery store with retail, deli/catering, wholesale grocery operations, job training, and wrap-around healing support services. They feature a meat department, deli, hot/cold grab-and-go catering, fresh produce, cold and frozen selections, dry goods and middle store staples. Their main purpose is to provide an accessible place for community members to purchase healthy and affordable food. Their developing aims include sourcing food from local farms and distributors, partner with distributors to reclaim good quality food that was overstocked or late to arrive at its original destination, contribute to the holistic health programming effort supporting the physical and mental health of their community members, and offer classes in health and nutrition to reduce the health disparities caused by chronic stress, trauma, and lack of equitable food access.

Branchport Farmers Market offers plenty of farm-fresh produce. Some farmers also participate in the Farmers Market Nutritional Program. They also have baked goods, maple products and hanging baskets of plants. In addition, they have locally made wood furniture, wood crafts, cleaning products and hand-made quilted items. Summer Market Every Thursday 4- 6:30 PM

Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill, established in 2011, is a venture built upon the rich historical significance and enjoyment of hops, an integral ingredient of beer. Their Frog Hollow Pale Ale, Gully Washer IPA and Turtle Crawl Porter are produced for them by CB Craft Brewers (formerly Custom Brewcrafters) of Honeoye Falls. Arbor Hill has partnered with Artisan Meats from Canandaigua to offer nothing but the best in taste and quality when it comes to their brats. The featured sausage is made with Arbor Hill Sherried Wine BBQ Sauce which has been a staple at Arbor Hill almost since the winery opened in 1987.

The Brighton Farmers’ Market is a producer-only market held in the Brighton High School parking lot Sundays, 9 AM - 1 PM, mid-May to mid-November. The market was founded in 2008 as part of the Town’s Color Brighton Green initiative, which was established to promote environmental sustainability among Brighton residents and businesses. The market offers vegetables, fruit, meat, plants, eggs, flowers, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, pasta, mixes, and herbal products. All farmers are local to the region; most live and farm no more than 40-50 miles from Brighton.

Brighton Honey is passionate about honey and they produce a natural local honey without chemicals, antibiotics, or pesticides. It's organic, raw, local honey from local hives in the town of Brighton, Rochester NY.

Bright Raven Farm & Apiary is a farm dedicated to growing vegetables, blueberries, and other fruits, as well as honey. The farm uses ecological farming practices to rejuvenate the soil.

The Brookton's Market is a local grocery deli store, serving breakfast sandwiches and bagels, cold and grilled sandwiches, homemade soup, homemade deli salads, homemade baked goods, and much more. It features a large variety of fresh, local and organic produce, local fresh eggs, local beef and pork, and local dairy products, and showcases local artists and crafters with their handmade items for sale.

All vendors are local to Broome or surrounding counties and produce the best products around. Visit the market to meet your local farmers/artisans, buy fresh produce and purchase delicious prepared food.

Brown Hound Bistro came to the Memorial Art Gallery in 2016, bringing a decade of experience and expanded our offerings to include our bakery & coffeehouse, the Hound Lounge and catering services, along with our local, seasonal bistro fare. They strive to reflect the quality & freshness that local producers offer and their commitment to all things local led to the New York State of Mind: EAT award and three consecutive Willy Frank Awards for their Finger Lakes wine list. They are a member of the Pride of New York and Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty and have relationships with an ever growing list of small businesses within our region and NY State.

Located in the heart of Jacksonville, NY in close proximity to Taughannock Falls State Park, Brownie's offers a wide variety of seasonal locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, locally produced jarred products, ice cream, cheeses and exquisite lawn furniture. Featuring seasonal items from spring hanging baskets and annuals to fall pumpkins & Christmas trees, Brownie's is always expanding and changing their product line.

The Building Bridges Initiative is a project of several local organizations that identifies equity as the preferred driver of both economic development and ecological sustainability, and prioritizes jobs for low-income people both in the city and in rural towns. The ultimate goals are eliminating structural poverty and racism, creating a local economy that works for everyone, and protecting the ecosystems that sustain the region.

Bully Hill Vineyard produces over 40 varieties of affordably priced wines, sold online and onsite, and hosts a tasting room and seasonal seasonal restaurant. Their sustainability practices include usage of recycled packaging materials, composting of processing waste, fueling tractors with waste oil from the restaurant, and recycling wastewater in fields of reed canary grass used to mulch the vineyards.

We are a small, family-run farm producing a wide variety of fresh market vegetables and fruit for our CSA, the Ithaca Farmers Market, and local restaurants.

This web directory and buy-local promotion effort was started as a 5-county grant-funded project at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, with support from the Park Foundation. Initial directory listings came from the Guide to Foods Produced in the Southern Tier & Finger Lakes, a print publication compiled and distributed in Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Tioga and Tompkins Counties by members of the Cornell Cooperative Extension’s South Central NY Agriculture team.

Located in the heart of the historic Dewitt Mall in downtown Ithaca, Café Dewitt is a haven amid the bustling stores and shoppers of the mall. Known for their imaginative and fresh cuisine, this European-style eatery has won multiple awards for their brunches, serving both the classics, like their bountiful farmhouse breakfast plate, and a lively selection of creative specials, such as a steaming plate of lemon-chiffon pancakes topped with mascarpone whipped cream. The menu features locally and regionally sourced ingredients prepared by Chef-owners Joshua Eckenrode and Brent Perkins.

The Canandaigua Farmers Market is an association of farmers and small scale food processors consisting of approximately 30 vendors who live within a limited radius of Canandaigua, NY. It is Ontario County’s only farmer-run market and vendors are required to sell only what they produce.

The Candor Farmers Market began in the spring of 2013. They give local vendors and farmers a place to come together and share fresh produce, baked goods, eggs, honey, meat, other foods, handcrafts and more with the community. Their market is held in the Candor Community Pavilion at the Candor Town Hall each Thursday from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, usually from sometime in June through mid or late September.

Cayuga Sunrise Farm is a 700 acre farm located on Route 96, just north of the village of Trumansburg. Best known for growing and selling certified organic hay and a variety of grains to local organic dairy farms, they also grow other organic crops, including popcorn, sweet corn, u-pick pumpkins and other produce items. A herd of beef cattle are raised along with pigs on the farm in a combined effort with Wideawake Ranch, and sold through a meat CSA.

Cayuta Sun Farm is a small but growing woodland farm utilizing permaculture principles and strategies to grow delicious, nutrient dense, and sustainable foods. We currently offer pastured meats and log-grown shiitake mushrooms. The farm also hosts the Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute for workshops and events.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County has maintained multiple community gardens, and currently maintains a Teaching Garden in Montour Falls, featuring 60+ varieties of fruiting plants. These gardens are home to varieties of pollinator (Mason) bees, Cornell trials, permaculture practices, composting demonstrations, rain barrels and so much more. They are also used to host classes which educate the community about a variety of gardening techniques and varieties.

Cornell Cooperative Extension links the research and extension efforts at Cornell University, the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station and the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, providing the knowledge to maximize New York State’s agricultural and natural resources. CCE's regional agriculture teams provide research-based information, programs, and technical assistance to dairy, field crops, vegetable, tree fruit and grape producers all around the state.

The Buy Local Campaign by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County is a community based initiative that evolved out of expressed interest to sustain local agriculture and build a stronger local food system in Tompkins and surrounding counties.Their goal is to foster the environmental, economic and social vitality of the community by increasing the connections between consumers and farmers. Through outreach, marketing, and special initiatives they seek to raise individual and institutional awareness about the benefits of buying fresh locally grown and made products and to make local food an integral part of daily life. They are currently working on increasing farm to restaurant connections, establishing farm to institution connections and providing access to fresh and nutritious food to low-income families.

Church Street Produce is a 22-acre farm located in the Village of Burdett, NY. Burdett is approximately 4 miles north of Watkins Glen on the east side of Seneca Lake. The farm stand opens in May with their freshly harvested asparagus for sale. Each week brings a bounty of fresh produce from our fields. Peas, early beets, spinach and spring onions soon follow. Summer produce includes beans, blueberries, red and black raspberries, tomatoes, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, peppers eggplant, garlic, rhubarb, potatoes and more. Fresh cut flowers and herbs are available upon request.

Climbing Bines Craft Ale Company is one of New York State’s first farm breweries. They specialize in small batch, hand-crafted ales brewed on site with the freshest estate-grown hops and barley harvested just a few miles down the road. Climbing Bines Hop Farm is located on route 14 between Geneva and Watkins Glen on the west side of scenic Seneca Lake. The hopyard is a 1.5 acre planting that consists of seven cultivars and nearly 1500 hills. The farm is dedicated to growing premium New York State grown hops for the local brewing industry and beyond. Their practices are rooted in the philosophy of sustainable agricultural and environmental consciousness.

The Coalition for Healthy School Food (CHSF) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit that introduces plant-based foods and nutrition education in schools to educate the whole school community. Founded and based in Ithaca, it maintains diverse partnerships and programs in Ithaca and New York City, along with educational resources available to all.

Cobblestone Valley is a diversified organic farm certified by NOFA-NY Certified Organic, LLC, located in the heart of New York State. The backbone of the farm is dairy, with all other enterprises connected to and synergistic with milk production. In addition to the dairy, they produce certified organic pastured poultry, which includes both broilers and turkey; grass-fed beef, pastured pork, pick-your-own strawberries, and compost. Their milk goes to Organic Valley, which is a national, farmer-owned, farmer-operated co-op based in LaFarge, Wisconsin. Although the co-op is national, milk is sold regionally.

Serving the Ithaca area since 1976, Collegetown Bagels offers mouth-watering sandwiches, specialty coffees and teas, and decadent pastries, including catering, whole sale, and retail options. All locations are committed to green business practices as well as donating to the local Ithaca Community. This new space is located in the new City Centre Ithaca Building off of The Commons.

Serving the Ithaca area since 1976, Collegetown Bagels offers mouth-watering sandwiches, specialty coffees and teas, and decadent pastries, including catering, whole sale, and retail options. All locations are committed to green business practices as well as donating to the local Ithaca Community. This location is nestled in the heart of Ithaca's' Collegetown!

Serving the Ithaca area since 1976, Collegetown Bagels offers mouth-watering sandwiches, specialty coffees and teas, and decadent pastries, including catering, whole sale, and retail options. All locations are committed to green business practices as well as donating to the local Ithaca Community.

Located just a block from The Commons, Coltivare is the downtown Ithaca culinary center, event venue, and farm-to-table restaurant of Tompkins Cortland Community College. Their professionally staffed restaurant supports four related degree programs as well as sourcing much of its produce from the college’s TC3 Farm in Dryden. Serving seasonal New American fare locally sourced and inventively prepared, they let the natural flavors of the Finger Lakes shine through. They also feature a full selection of craft cocktails, regional wines, and New York State beer.

The mission of Cooperative Extension is to enable people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work. Extension staff and trained volunteers deliver education programs, conduct applied research, and encourage community collaborations. Their educators connect people with the information they need on topics such as commercial and consumer agriculture; nutrition and health; youth and families; finances; energy efficiency; economic and community development; and sustainable natural resources. CCE-Steuben is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization and is part of the Cooperative Extension land grant system, a partnership between County, State, and Federal governments that is administered in New York State through Cornell University. Each county's Cooperative Extension association is independent and works to serve the needs of the county in which it is located.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County provides programs and information to Tompkins County residents on agriculture, horticulture, and the environment; nutrition and food safety; consumer and financial education; 4-H youth development; and family and community development.

The Cornell Farmworker Program is dedicated to improving the living and working conditions of farmworkers and their families, and to seeking recognition for farmworkers' contributions to society and their acceptance and full participation in local communities. The Cornell Farmworker Program envisions a state and nation in which farmworkers receive equal protection under law, earn a living wage, live in comfortable housing, are safe and healthy, receive due respect as workers and as individuals, and participate fully in their communities.

The Cornell Orchards is a working orchard, vineyard, fruit farm and a primary research and teaching facility for the Department of Horticulture and other departments in Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Their research focuses on developing environmentally friendly, sustainable practices that provide consumers with healthy, high-quality fruit and help New York fruit producers flourish.

Their mission is to foster the sustainability of diverse, thriving small farms that contribute to food security, healthy rural communities, and the environment. Cornell Small Farms Program accomplishes this by encouraging small farms-focused research and extension programs and fostering collaboration in support of small farms.

Cornell proudly supports healthy and sustainable food efforts by offering student-grown organic foods for the community to enjoy, supporting regional farms, and reducing food waste on campus. Their dining facilities aim to lessen the environmental footprint related to day-to-day dining operations through the use of reusable mugs, compostable food packaging, tray-less dining and other earth-friendly options whenever possible. Cornell Dining demonstrates a commitment to sustainability through programs such as the Local Food Growers Initiative, enabling the University to purchase fresh produce from local sources. Cornell Dining also organizes events with local farmers and chefs to build partnerships that support healthy and sustainable food habits, such as our annual Farm-to-You Fall Harvest Dinner.

The Cornell Chapter of the Food Recovery Network reduces dining food waste and tackles the community's hunger by donating surplus meals from Cornell's dining halls to the Friendship Donation Network, where they are redistributed to pantries all over the county. The national organization, founded in 2011 by Maryland University student Ben Simon, has grown to more than 198 college campuses and donated over 1.76 million pounds of food.

The Corning Winter Farmer’s Market features locally grown produce, naturally raised meats, eggs, maple & honey, baked goods, handmade soaps, body products and so much more. Every Thursday, November through March 10am to 2pm.

The Corning Winter Farmer's Market is a twice a month market featuring locally grown produce, naturally raised meats and eggs, maple and honey products, baked goods and so much more! The Corning Winter Farmer's Market is open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 11am to 3pm from Nov. to March. Located inside at 1 West Market Street, Corning, NY

Cortland Beer Company got its start over 7 years ago and was very much a grassroots effort to create a brewery in Historic Downtown Cortland. When Cortland Beer Company first opened its doors in 2010 all beers were sold on a to-go basis, and samples were available directly out of their brewing facility. In 2012 Cortland Beer Company made the commitment to become a farm brewery and use local ingredients to craft our products. As a farm brewery they are now allowed to serve delicious draughts and flights as wells as kegs, growlers and cans to go. They operate on a 20 barrel system and take pride in the fact that all of their tasty beers are brewed right here.

Cortland Produce primarily serves area restaurants, with wholesale deliveries six days a week. They stock over 5,000 items, including produce, meats, dairy, and other products from numerous regional producers. They also have an equipment and supply program in place, paper and janitorial supplies, catering items, take out and home meal replacement packaging.

Creekside Cafe specializes in delicious, locally sourced, farm to table cuisine for breakfast and lunch. The Cafe is happily situated in the middle of the Village of Trumansburg, in the heart of the growing local food shed made up of small farms, producers and agri-entrepeneurs.

Crosswinds Farm and Creamery is a community-minded CSA. Your investment in their farm provides them with needed income to purchase inputs for raising their animals, as well as to develop and process new products! You are not only investing in the farm, but in the 100+ local businesses they work with in the process of growing your food – you are truly investing in your community. Nearly all of the materials used to build the farm have been recycled in one way or another. In 2011, they "deconstructed" the barns at another farm & hauled all of the materials home. They love using the sun to heat the 200+ gallons of hot water needed daily for the dairy! They also recycle all of the plastics used on the dairy.

Crow and Owl is a farm startup, currently prepping fields for hazelnuts and berries. They are a member of NY Tree Crops Alliance, and plan to have a U-pick ready for 2022!

Crystal Valley Creamery is a certified organic farm and 100% grass based. They focus on rotational grazing, soil management, animal husbandry and nutrition. Since the farm is licensed for raw milk sales, they offer raw and pasteurized milk on-site. In addition, all the milk is full fat. Nothing has been taken away.

The Dacha Project a do-it-yourself, egalitarian and educational homestead. They are comprised of six friends and an extensive circle of supporters and community members. Situated on 16 acres in Finger Lakes region of New York, they built an off-the-grid, earth-bermed, solar-passive house, powered by active solar and a diesel generator converted to run on waste vegetable oil. In addition, they built, or rather sculpted, a straw-bale cottage, planted a fruit and nut tree orchard, and are ever-expanding their gardens. The Dacha Project is almost entirely owner built, with innovative designs for their energy, heating, water, waste and agriculture systems. They often invite the community in for tours, events and workshops. In the future, they plan to expand their educational programming and more official artist/writing residencies, as well as internships and apprenticeships. Although, they are not looking for more permanent members at this time, any interested people are welcome to visit, write, propose projects, or simply explore the website or keep up with the project on Facebook.

Dalrymple Farms is a seasonal farm offering U-Pick sweet cherries.

Daring Drake Farm is a family owned orchard with a flock of free range ducks for egg production. The orchard is a diverse mix of fruits including apples, pears, quince, plums, cherries, grapes, raspberries, currants and gooseberries. They use only organically approved measures to produce all of their high quality fruit. They provide the ducks with crushed oyster shells and a certified organic feed mix from locally grown grains to supplement their foraging for optimum health. They produce the fruit for Blackduck Cidery for hard cider, perry, and raw apple cider vinegar and sell nursery stock. Fruit, eggs, and beverages are seasonally available at the Ithaca Farmers' Market at Steamboat Landing and the farm stand at Blackduck Cidery.

Deer Run Winery is a family owned farm winery whose humble beginnings grew from one man's love of making wine. Wine making has long been a passion of George Kuyon, who built Deer Run Winery in 2003 on a 20-acre parcel of farmland, after his retirement from Kodak.

Dilmun Hill is a student-run farm with a mission to provide students with opportunities for experiential learning, group collaboration and research. Throughout the year, they host work parties where volunteers work in the fields and experience the latest in sustainable agricultural practices. The student managers and steering committee members collaborate with the Organic Coordinator and Faculty Advisors to provide leadership in farm operations and disseminate information through education and outreach.They also collaborate with various organizations on campus, such as MacDaniels Nut Grove. Their popular campus farm stand offers Dilmun Hill produce for sale from June through October and we supply local produce to Cornell Dining and Manndible Café in season.

What started on the kitchen stove quickly transitioned to the garage and then into a business. Not only are their beers hand crafted, but they take a lot of pride in their "built not bought" motto. Almost everything in their tasting room has been refurbished, recycled, or even up-cycled and built by not only them, but their friends and family as well. This combination creates a welcoming atmosphere in which you can totally relax!.

Double E Farms, located in Willseyville, NY, produces shiitake and oyster mushrooms on hardwood logs. The wood they use is selected and cut from over 70 wooded acres using sustainable forestry practices. All mushrooms are cultivated using natural and organic methods. They form on cultivated logs as they do naturally and are harvested by hand in the woods where they grow. Mushrooms are sold by CSA and direct order.

Dry Brook CSA is committed to sustainable farming and good growing practices that protect natural resources, ensure freshness and quality, and support the health of its members. Dry Brook CSA is a local start-up agricultural enterprise which embraces the concept of a traditional CSA whereas focus will be on the production of high quality foods for a local community, using sustainable farming methods and good growing practices and a shared risk membership–marketing structure. This kind of farming operates with a much greater degree of involvement of consumers and other stakeholders than usual — resulting in a stronger consumer-producer relationship.

Hemlock Lake is home to Eagle Crest and O-Neh-Da Vineyards, established over 140 years ago to offer natural, pure grape wines from locally grown Finger Lakes fruit. Sustainable vineyard practices and careful stewardship of the Earth have guided them since their founding in 1872.

Early Morning Farm, founded in 1999, is now one of the largest and most successful Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms in Central New York, operating under the mission “to grow fresh, organic food and strengthen our local community of eaters.” CSA share members purchase a share of the harvest each growing season, and receive fresh organic vegetables each week. This arrangement brings the farm and its members together as shared stakeholders in the production of local and sustainable food.

EastSide Market welcomes you to enjoy products from area farmers and craft vendors including fresh local produce, maple syrup, cheese and live music! The market takes place on Fridays from 2:30 to 6 pm starting in June and going until mid October.

EcoVillage at Ithaca is part of a growing global movement for a saner, more sustainable human culture. Comprising an intentional community and a non-profit educational organization, the project is developing an alternative model for suburban living which provides a satisfying, healthy, socially rich lifestyle, while minimizing ecological impacts. EcoVillage currently includes two 30-home cohousing neighborhoods, FROG and SONG, with a third 40-home cohousing neighborhood, TREE, completed in 2015. The village is also home to an organic CSA vegetable farm, an organic CSA/U-Pick berry farm, office spaces for entrepreneurs, a neighborhood root cellar, community gardens, and meadows, ponds and woodlands. Over 80% of the 175 acre site is planned to remain green space, including 50 acres in a conservation easement held by the Finger Lakes Land Trust.

A permaculture nursery and forest farm research space focused on low and no tech solutions. Edible Acres offers an array of useful plants and provides consultations, plant identification, garden design and installation and management services. Their primary focus is making useful and edible plant stock available to the community.

Edible Finger Lakes is a culinary magazine dedicated to celebrating and promoting the regional food scene, with a focus on the many farms, vineyards, culinary artisans, chefs and home cooks, farmers’ markets, food shops, country inns, restaurants and cafes in the area. Their mission is to promote local foods and festivities and to persuade people living in the region, and those who visit, that fresh food from the area is the most delicious, exciting and healthy choice when it comes to the plate or the pantry. They want consumer dollars to stay close to home by supporting the local farmer, culinary entrepreneur and chef whether at the market, the farm stand or featured on the café menu. Their stories are people based and our pages are filled with beautiful color photography, enticing artwork and mouth-watering recipes.

The Farm at Elderberry Pond has been managed using organic and sustainable practices since 1983. In 1999 the farm was certified organic by NOFA-NY Certified Organic, LLC. Currently we have about 36 acres in certified organic production. Organic farming practices at Elderberry Pond focus on maintenance of bio-diversity on the entire farm both above and below the ground. Insects and plant diseases are controlled with natural amendments, with traps and by encouraging predatory insect populations. They also have a country store and farm to table restaurant on site.

Emmy’s is a home grown, family-oriented company, committed to spreading the good word about healthy snacking as well as social and environmental responsibility. Emmy’s B Corp Certification also shows the company’s strong passion for using business as a force for good. Examples of this can be seen in the organic and non-GMO ingredients Emmy’s sources, the way they give back to their community and other causes and the way they treat all people involved with their business. Emmy’s products are made in a wind and solar powered building and much attention is placed on reducing their carbon footprint.

Ever Green Farm is a small Certified Organic family farm. They grow a variety of seasonal vegetables, herbs, flowers on approximately 8 acres. They're committed to chemical free farming to produce nutritious vegetables for their families and yours. They offer weekly vegetables June through October through membership in CSA. In addition to their organic certification, they do not use any pesticides, fungicides, or herbicides on the farm. They utilize floating row covers and encourage natural predation of beneficial insects to control pest damage. They feed the soil with compost and cover crop “green manure”. All of the seeds they purchase to start their transplants are certified organic, untreated, and Non-GMO.

Eve's Cidery is a small family farm producing naturally fermented ciders from our own organically-grown fruit and from wild-foraged apples and pears in the hills of Van Etten, located at the intersection of the Finger Lakes and the Northern Appalachian Plateau, traditional lands of the Cayuga Nation and Haudenosaunee Confederacy, in upstate New York. Their cider is sold online (shipped to 40 states), at onsite tastings by appointment, and at the Ithaca Farmers' Market.

Fairport Brewing Company is proud to offer their artisan, hand-crafted approach to brewing the highest quality beer using only the best ingredients. Their brews honor the heritage and pride of the local community of Fairport, NY. They’re also proud to call themselves the first New York State farm brewery in Monroe County.

Farmer Ground Flour began milling flour in 2009 from the grain that they grow in New York's Finger Lakes region. Through a custom series of beautiful pink granite millstones, their process creates astonishingly fresh and vibrant flour. A whole grain is the entire seed of a plant. This seed or kernel is composed of endosperm, germ and bran. They designed their milling process to retain the integrity of these three parts and impart the nutrition of the whole grain—allowing the natural nutrients, fibers, oils and flavors to speak for themselves.

The Farmers Market Federation of NY works with over 700 farmers markets statewide, as well as government agencies, nonprofits, the local farm community, and consumers across the state. Their mission is to support and promote the viability of farmers markets through innovative services, programs and partnerships that maximize the benefits of markets to sellers, buyers and communities.

Finger Lakes Cider House at Good Life Farm is the hub of the hard cider renaissance in New York apple country. All of the meat, dairy, produce and grains are raised on the FLX farms, making their food farm-to-table. You'll find them located on scenic Route 89 along Cayuga Lake in Interlaken, just north of Ithaca and Trumansburg.

Cornell Cooperative Extension and Foodlink are dedicated to strengthening families and communities in the Finger Lakes. They are part of a statewide initiative called Eat Smart New York. The Finger Lakes Eat Smart New York region includes Cayuga, Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tompkins, Wayne and Yates counties. Their team is made up of 21 educators with experience in nutrition, public health, health education and gardening. Individuals who qualify for and/or receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may participate in their free events.

Finger Lakes Farmstead Cheese Co. strives to produce premium quality cheese, handcrafted from locally produced milk, offering great taste and value to the consumer while supporting a family farm. They make European style farmstead cheeses using fresh, raw milk from their family farm. Their cows graze from early spring to late fall. Grazing keeps the herd happy and healthy, and is known for its positive effect on cheese flavor.

Finger Lakes Fresh produces the highest quality products made with real, natural ingredients from New York farmers — supporting a healthy, vibrant local food system. Whenever you buy their products, you help to create jobs and training opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment, and you strengthen your community.

The Finger Lakes Meat Project is an initiative by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins and Steuben Counties to grow the freezer trade (sales of meat in bulk quantities such as whole, half and quarter animals) to benefit regional livestock farmers and consumers. It provides educational outreach, a region-wide online directory of farms, and community freezer storage locations in Ithaca and Corning, called Meat Lockers. The Ithaca Meat Locker is a community freezer space for storing bulk purchases of locally-raised meat. Though many people are interested in buying meat locally and in bulk, many lack adequate freezer space at home. As a solution to this barrier, they posed the idea of a Meat Locker, just like ones that were frequently used in the 50's and 60's.

The Finger Lakes Tasting Room offers rotating tastings of regionally produced wine, beer, hard cider, and mead, along with wine bottle sales, non-alcholic drinks, local cheeses, meats, and baked goods, gifts, and more.

Fish's Farm Market is a five generation family offering a wide variety of fruits and vegetables during a growing season which usually starts with strawberries and asparagus in May/June and ends with pumpkins and winter squash in November, along with greenhouse-grown flowers, bedding plants and hanging baskets. Their products are available at at their greenhouse and U-Pick strawberry fields in Shortsville, at several farm stands, and through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share program.

Fleur De Lis Brew Works take pride in being good stewards of the land and its resources. Their beer garden has been in the Partee farming family for three generations. They intend to create high quality beer with New York ingredients including hops grown on their property. Their beer is brewed with naturally filtered limestone well water giving it a distinct quality not found in commercial breweries. Other locally sourced ingredients will be vegetables & fruits, honey from a closely guarded apiary, maple & walnuts sourced from the property.

FLX Table in Geneva, NY was dreamed up by Chef and Master Sommelier Christopher Bates. In most restaurants you have your own table, but at FLX Table things are being shaken up a little! FLX Table seats just 12 people at a single, large table which is a focal point of the experience. You will sit with your party, but may also be dining with strangers whom you may get to know as the evening goes on. Featuring unique, three to five-course dinners that change seasonally and often, and with a wide selection of local beers and wines to compliment the entrees, every night makes for a unique, farm-to-table experience at FLX Table.

Makers of naturally fermented sauerkrauts, kimchi, beet kvass, kombucha, pickles & more. Working with local farmers, retailers, & restaurants to bring ferments to the table. They're all about seeing our community eating healthy, local, fermented foods & beverages. Basic traditional foods, and food preparation methods of cooking and storage. They look to do our part to bridge the gap which the processed food era has made.

The Food & Health Network (FaHN) is an eight-county coalition of diverse stakeholders working to build food-secure communities and a thriving, healthy, regional food system through collaboration. FaHN is a program of the nonprofit Rural Health Network of South Central NY, whose mission is to advance the health and well-being of rural people and communities. FaHN supports programs and policies that bridge connections between local agriculture, food access and healthcare so that all community members have access to nutritious food and local farms and businesses remain viable for many years to come. Their network takes an interdisciplinary, systematic, and regional approach to impact South Central New York’s food system.

Food Bank of Central New York serves as the main food distribution hub for hundreds of partner agencies that comprise the emergency food network in eleven counties across central and northern New York.They provide more than 22.5 million pounds of food to families, children, and elderly every year. Their Fresh Food program delivers fresh produce, dairy, and bread donated by area grocery stores on a daily basis to community organizations for immediate distribution to neighborhood residents, salvaging food that would otherwise be discarded at grocery retailers and offers food insecure individuals the opportunity to receive fresh, nutritious food in their neighborhood.They educate all levels of government on the importance of increasing funding for government programs, and on the important role that food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens have in filling the gap. They also provide a variety of educational resources and outreach initiatives.

The Food Bank of the Southern Tier distributes food and other grocery products to people in need through a network of more than 165 member agencies including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other hunger relief organizations in Broome, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga and Tompkins counties. They also administer several direct service food distribution programs including the BackPack Program™ and Mobile Food Pantry. They are also a member of Feeding America and a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester.

At Food Forest Farm, they aim to help people create low-maintenance, regenerative food systems. They grow, supply, and teach about perennial vegetables and other multipurpose plants. They work with their clients to design landscapes, and lives, that are sustaining and nourishing for the people and the planet.

For more than 40 years, Foodlink has leveraged the power of food to end hunger and build healthier communities in Allegany, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates counties. Foodlink’s community health programs provide new access points to nutritious and affordable food in underserved communities. They empower individuals and families to make healthy choices through nutrition and culinary education initiatives. Through their food bank, they distribute nearly 20 million pounds of food annually to a network of nonprofit partners.The Foodlink Community Kitchen nourishes thousands of children daily with healthy meals, slices locally grown apples that are distributed throughout New York, and prepares people for careers in the regional food industry through a one-of-a-kind career empowerment program.

The Food Policy Council of Tompkins County is a non-governmental citizen advocacy council working for a more sustainable, equitably, healthy and affordable food system for Tompkins County, NY. Their first initiative, Tompkins Food Future, is a two-year collaborative community project aiming to develop a county-wide food system plan; learn more athttp://www.tompkinsfoodfuture.org/.

Forget-Me-Not Farm is a family homestead that produces and sells diverse herbal products, yarn, cider, and more, and offers farmstays and classes on medicine and textile making. Forget-Me-Not Farm sells its products online and at the Ithaca Farmers' Market. The farm also has it's own B&B where you can enjoy the farm life and pure nature.

Off-grid farm, homestead, and teen education center utilizing rainwater collection and diversion, earth-bermed greenhouse, pastured poultry, vegetables, berries, tree fruits/nuts.

The Freeville Farmers Market is a pop-up style farmers market that runs on every Sunday from 12pm - 3pm, May through September. Their location offers plenty of easy parking and a playground and field for kids to run free in. Vendors offer local vegetables, meat, cheese, honey, maple syrup, shiitake mushrooms, coffee, eggs, herbal iced-teas, and other products from professional local farms and small hobby operations.

Friendship Donations Network rescues food and reduces hunger in our community, focusing on rescuing foods that have a limited shelf life and so are not typically available in a traditional food bank model. These nutritious foods, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and breads, are donated by local food outlets, including stores, restaurants, farms and colleges. Every day, volunteers deliver these perishable items directly to local pantries and other community food programs. FDN calls upon its network of volunteers to respond quickly once food becomes available, in order to ensure that food is distributed within a few hours on the day it is picked up. If FDN did not exist, most of this food would be discarded, contributing to environmental degradation and increased hunger.

Frosty Morning Farm is a small, certified organic, diversified farm selling vegetables, herbs, cut flowers and potted herbs and perennials. They also sell handmade soap, herbal products and dried herbs. Their products can also be found at the Syracuse Real Foods Coop and the Cazenovia Farmer's Market. (from mid May untll early Nov.) Their family farm is within Common Place Land Cooperative, which is an intentional community.

Fruition Seeds cultivates over 300 varieties of certified organic vegetables, herbs & flowers to surround you with beauty & abundance. Outstanding flavor drives their passion for seed saving, as well as selecting their varieties for early maturity, productivity & disease resistance here in the short seasons of the Northeast so you & your garden will thrive in every season. Visit the Plant Now! guide & sign up for their monthly organic gardening newsletter for tips, fun how-to videos, invitations to events & exclusive seasonal offerings. Their non-GMO seeds may be saved, as heirlooms, for all generations to come. Fruition seeds is constantly collaborating with farmers, chefs, universities & food banks to build a robust regional food system from the ground up, together. Organic, regionally adapted vegetable, flower & herb seeds are selected for flavor as well as early maturity, cold hardiness and disease resistance and other essential traits to help plants thrive in short seasons. They sell organic gardening supplies and offer consultation, webinars, and a free eBook. Hosting numerous tours and tastings throughout the season, they aim to share everything they’ve learned with their community.

The Full Plate Farm Collective is a multi-farm organic CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) in the Ithaca, NY area, comprised of founding members Remembrance Farm, Stick & Stone Farm, Three Swallows Farm, and a small network of other local growers. Their farms grow over 50 acres of organic vegetables which are offered through 500 summer and 300 winter CSA shares to households in Ithaca, Trumansburg, and Danby. Full Plate members have unlimited access to U-Pick gardens at Stick and Stone Farm and Three Swallows Farm, access to "side dish" CSAs from other local producers, like the Finger Lakes Fruit Bowl, Wide Awake Bakery, Double E Farm mushrooms, Autumn's Harvest, Black Pearl Creamery, and LilyRoot Farm pasture-raised eggs, and an invitation to community events like cooking classes, Harvest Dinners, potlucks, workshops, seasonal celebrations, volunteer opportunities, and educational events on the farm.

G and S Orchards is a 210-acre family-owned farm near downtown Rochester that specializes in growing high quality fruit and vegetables with exceptional flavor - available by U-Pick and at their seasonal farm stand. Gary and Stephanie (the "G" and "S") strive to maintain fair and reasonable pricing and provide a positive and educational experience for their customers. Their produce is not certified organic, but is grown using the most sustainable and responsible practices for the land, environment, employees, and customers, including minimal targeted spraying, integrated pest management, and a variety of techniques for weed control, soil management, and irrigation.

The City of Geneva's Farmers Market operates on Wednesdays at the Exchange Street Parking Lot across from Lyons National Bank from 3:00pm - 7:30pm starting June 17- October 14 and Saturdays at the FLX Welcome Center Lakefront 8:00am - 1:00pm starting June 20 - Oct. 3. They offer a bountiful supply of locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, plants, flowers, baked goods, canned goods, handcrafted items and wine tastings.

The Geneva Recreation Department provides an abundance of activities for the Community including live concerts in the summer, adult sports leagues, painting classes, life guard training, dog obedience classes and also houses an indoor Ice Rink and Turf Facility. The GRD also is home to the seasonal Farmers Market which runs every Thursday morning 7:30am - 1:00pm from June through October on Exchange St. in Downtown Geneva, as well as every Saturday morning 8:00am - 1:30pm from June to October at the Finger Lakes Welcome Center, 35 Lakefront Dr. Geneva, NY.

Gimme! Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster/retailer founded in 2000, with a thriving wholesale business and cafes in Ithaca and Trumansburg, NY. They strive to carry local values into the global coffee market using practices that are sustainable through every step of the supply chain from farmer to customer -- building long-term relationships with coffee producers, paying fairly, and supporting a sustainable life for themselves and our community. Their coffees include a range of organic and fair trade options. See their website for a list of locations.

Glenhaven Farm offers eleven acres of U-pick blueberries, open in July and August while berries are ripe, and produces wine from red and white grapes, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and rhubarb. Wine and in-season blueberries are also for sale at the Ithaca Farmers' Market at Steamboat Landing on Saturdays and Sundays.

Gleenwood Farms is a CSA because they want to support local agriculture, help their farm become sustainable, and want to support the local economy. Glenwood Farms participates in local farmers markets to stimulate the communities economy and to keep our food local! Glenwood sells bison as well as a number of other local products.

Great Local Foods Network is dedicated to bringing together and supporting local food artisans and entrepreneurs and to the development of a robust and sustainable Finger Lakes food web.

Green Planet Grocery is your local, independent health food store featuring organic and all-natural foods, organic produce, top-quality supplements, bulk foods, and more!

GreenStar is a consumer cooperative, collectively owned by over 12,000 member-owners. Everyone is welcome to shop at GreenStar Food Co-op, which celebrates fresh, whole foods, sustainable living, and the transformative power of a strong local economy. GreenStar is Food Justice Certified, supports Fair Trade, offers generous benefits and pays a Livable Wage to its employees, gives advantageous pricing to local farmers, and makes its food available to everyone through FLOWER, their food access program. It is a full-service grocery store with a prepared foods department and bakery, a health & wellness department, expansive bulk foods, and body care offerings.

GreenStar is a consumer cooperative, collectively owned by over 12,000 member-owners. Everyone is welcome to shop at GreenStar Food Co-op, which celebrates fresh, whole foods, sustainable living, and the transformative power of a strong local economy. GreenStar is Food Justice Certified, supports Fair Trade, offers generous benefits and pays a Livable Wage to its employees, gives advantageous pricing to local farmers, and makes its food available to everyone through FLOWER, their food access program. It is a full-service grocery store with a prepared foods department and bakery, a health & wellness department, expansive bulk foods, and body care offerings.

GreenStar is a consumer cooperative, collectively owned by over 12,000 member-owners. Everyone is welcome to shop at GreenStar Food Co-op, which celebrates fresh, whole foods, sustainable living, and the transformative power of a strong local economy. GreenStar is Food Justice Certified, supports Fair Trade, offers generous benefits and pays a Livable Wage to its employees, gives advantageous pricing to local farmers, and makes its food available to everyone through FLOWER, their food access program. It is a full-service grocery store with a prepared foods department and bakery, a health & wellness department, expansive bulk foods, and body care offerings.

Griffs Brewery LLC is a locally owned microbrewery and tap house nestled in Spencerport, New York serving Rochester and surrounding areas. In addition to their picturesque location, they are located immediately adjacent to A Gust of Sun Winery, a Buffalo, NY region vineyard and tasting facility. The partnership between their two facilities is undoubtedly a one-of-a-kind destination for all to enjoy! At their phenomenal 2,100 sq. ft. microbrewery and tap house, they customize micro brews masterfully. Their beers are handcrafted to suit every pallet.

Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming is training the next generation of sustainable farmers in the Finger Lakes. They support individuals to develop agricultural skills and grow profitable, equitable and ecologically sound farm businesses. They work to dismantle racism in the food system by addressing inequalities in access to land and resources and prioritizing support for underrepresented producers including people of color, refugees, women and individuals with limited resources.

Hawk Meadow Farm grows woodland mushrooms, and provides woodlot management including a black locust, medicinal and perennial herbs, and maple syrup. They are also the owners of Acorn Designs.

The Hazelnut Kitchen, right on Main Street in Trumansburg, is based off of two straightforward philosophies – a casual, but elegant dining atmosphere, and simple, but delicious food made with the best ingredients available. Their menu is short, but packs a flavorful punch with recipes that are unpretentious and locally-sourced.

Headwater Food Hub is revolutionizing the way food moves through the community by making good, honest, regional foods easily accessible and affordable to everyone. Their philosophy is that food is a collective approach. They hope to drive change to the NY state food system by cultivating a community centered on local food sourcing. They've made their local supply chain a full circle that encompasses those who produce and grow our food, with those who prepare and enjoy it. Headwater Food Hub represents a revolution in the way food moves through our world by making local, regional products easily accessible and affordable. Simply put: they're making it easier for you to source the right foods, support local farmers, and enjoy the best regional meat, dairy, produce, and groceries.

Healthy Food For All (HFFA) is a non-profit program of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County in partnership with local farms. Since 2006 HFFA has been making fresh, quality produce accessible to low-income families through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares and educational resources. Now ending nutritional hunger for close to 200 families, HFFA is recognized as one of the region’s leading community food security programs. This value extends well beyond the short-term benefit of meeting immediate needs, by building self-sufficiency and strengthening community capacity to address system-level barriers preventing access to fresh local food.

Hellers Farm grows high quality fruits and vegetables on 73 acres plus more than 35,000 square feet of greenhouses. The Hellers' produce is grown with natural fertilizers, and a understanding of the local ecology. They produce over 30 different crops, which are sold fresh at local farmers markets and retail outlets.

Hemlock Grove Farm grows delicious organic apples in Danby, NY. Their farming philosophy focuses on the safest growing methods available, to protect the health of apple eaters and the natural environment alike. They offer apples to the greater Ithaca area through a Community Supported Agriculture program, and for sale by the bushel.

Here We Are Farm grows fresh, clean fruits and vegetables in Trumansburg, NY. Find their produce at their on-farm stand, at the East Hill Plaza Farmers Market, and via CSA. Their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program is a little special: they let you choose what you want. You invest in the farm in the spring, and they will deduct what you take each week from your balance all season long!

Heritage Haus is a 15-acre farm located in Berkshire, NY. They raise Kunekune pigs, Icelandic chickens and sheep and heritage breed turkeys for the local community and keep a small garden for their family. They select heritage breeds, who have proven themselves to be resilient and acclimated to outdoor living, and representative of their species as they have been for centuries. All to provide your with the best quality meats, eggs, wool and pelts. They believe in raising livestock as naturally as possible, out on pasture, utilizing rotational grazing methods that are gentle on the land.

Heron Hill Winery is nestled into a hill overlooking scenic Keuka Lake, with additional tasting rooms in Himrod and Cananadaigua. For 40 years the winery has set the highest standards for wine quality, customer satisfaction and tasting room experience. Their grapes are grown without chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides, with cultivation practices that protect soil, support biodiversity, and reduce the need for irrigation. Heron Hill is an active participant and a highly rated grower with VineBalance.

Hollenbeck's Cider Mill uses fresh NY apples to make cider and other apple products in the fall and winter season. They have grown into making donuts, scratch baked goods, and selling a range of delightful products including jams, jellies, pickles, candy, maple syrup, honey and cheeses. The bakery makes pies, fresh bread, soft pretzels, pizza, etc. They proudly serve the surrounding community by offering high-quality products and a chance to see how they're made. Additionally, they offer local produce and host the Virgil Farmer's Market on Saturdays.

HoneyApple Hill is a small homestead in Harford, New York. They cultivate bees on their hillside acreage. Their fallow field, formerly a horse pasture, has proved an excellent location for bee-friendly wildflowers, including goldenrod, blackberry, sweet clover, and milkweed. They offer honey sales by word-of-mouth, and through Mead Magic, their one-gallon, make-your-own mead kit.

Hopshire Farm & Brewery is operated by Diane Gerhart and Randy Lacey as a family owned business. They have combined their belief in New York agriculture, local foods and great beer into a brewery that will use as many local ingredients as possible to product high quality beers of several styles.

Hornell Farmers Market features local vendors and farmers selling handmade crafts & jewelry, homemade jellies and bread, farm fresh produce, all natural, organic items and more. The market is held in the Broadway Mall on Thursdays from 12:00pm - 4:00pm, May - October.

Humble Hill Lodge is one of Ithaca's longest running culinary agri-tourism destinations. Enjoy delicious breakfasts made from farm fresh produce and other high quality local foods. They sell weekly to the Ithaca Farmer's Market. The farm follows a CSA model.

The Hunt family has been farming west of Keuka Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes region for seven generations. They have made a determined effort to reduce their energy consumption by super-insulating all of the production, storage, and retail buildings, and installing efficient lighting throughout their facilities. In 2012, a large, eight-well geothermal heating/cooling system was installed alongside a 348-panel solar system installed two years later. By the end of 2015, they had reduced their carbon impact by 45%. The 24 acres of land that surround the winery and tasting room are certified organic and the soil uses compost and poultry manure only.

Come to Indian Creek Farm—“Ithaca’s Orchard Playground”—for 40 acres of fresh picking fun, open sunrise to sunset every day, May through November. Pick your own strawberries, raspberries, peaches, apples, pears, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, pumpkins, squash, cukes, zukes, and flowers. Or buy them prepicked at the stand. Drink the fresh-pressed cider... and drink in the glorious views! Bring a date, bring the kids, bring a picnic!

Located in Interlaken, NY, Interbrook Farm is a small diversified farm focusing in the production of raw milk from pastured, grass fed cows. The goals of their farm are rooted in an environmental and social consciousness, guiding them towards management practices that build soil health and fertility, benefit the surrounding environment, afford their livestock the health and respect they deserve, and result in a natural product which is both affordable to their community and allows them a livelihood. They also offer a raw milk CSA.

Iron Flamingo supports local businesses by allowing food to be ordered in, and hosting local food venders on a regular basis on the premises. They use local farmers for their hops and malt, helping to sustain the rich agriculture of the Finger Lakes. They are proud to utilize green energy in the brewery, using solar power for the brewing process. They support regional charitable events by providing not only beer, but a unique, family friendly location.

Nestled in the heart of New York’s beautiful Finger Lakes Region, Ithaca Beer Company demonstrates its pride by brewing world-class craft beer inspired by its home. At Ithaca Beer, they are driven to reflect the culture, creativity, and diversity of the area in everything they do. From their complex and innovative beers to the local fare served in their lively Taproom brewpub - their unwavering attention to detail and passion for their community and their craft is unmistakable. In addition to year-round favorites like the popular Flower Power IPA, you can also choose from new five barrel beers, a special Thursday night cask, and seasonal selections on rotation.

Ithaca Children's Garden (ICG) is both a place and a program, located on the Cayuga Waterfront Trail, minutes from downtown Ithaca. ICG has spent over a decade building a three-acre public children's garden as well as developing, implementing, and evaluating a wide range of educational programs for children, teens, families, schools, and the community. Year-round, they offer camps, events, drop-in programs, school programs and workshops. At ICG, research and play-based environmental education is central to all programming. Whether it's summer camp activities, free play, or a celebration, the Garden strives to emphasize a connection to nature and the learning opportunities it provides to us all.

Ithaca Coffee Company takes great pride in their vibrant and unique selection of seasonal, small-batch roasted gourmet coffees, available for purchase in-store, for wholesale, and served in their cafes. The gourmet market in the Triphammer store features many locally made products as well as a distinct selection of artisan cheeses, provisions, chocolates, confections, and custom gift basket service.

The Ithaca Farmers Market is an owner–operated cooperative market with over 160 members, who grow or produce their wares within 30 miles of the pavilion. You’ll find a full spread at the market with something for everyone — hot prepared foods for those in need of a meal, a full spread of vegetables, fruit, pastured meat, bakeries, and exceptionally crafted artisanal gifts for your loved ones.

Ithaca Honey Works is a family-run bee farm located near the blossoming hills of Ithaca, New York. They produce artisan neighborhood honey and honeycombs in three delicious seasonal flavors. Their apiaries in Ithaca, New York are surrounded by fragrant fields, bountiful orchards, lush forests, and rolling hills – in other words, a nectar treasure trove for their bees. Honey comes in all kinds of different flavors and colors. At Ithaca Honey Works, they offer three different sizes of jars of our nature's finest Spring, Summer, and Fall honey.

Ithaca Organics has evolved from a small crop wholesaler, to a popular Tompkins County CSA, and now to a fruit, vegetable, and hemp farm. Ithaca Organics is committed to providing quality, nutrient-rich foods while implementing sustainable farming practices.

Jackman Vineyards farm is located on the west side of Cayuga Lake in Ithaca, NY, just north of Indian Creek. They grow many varieties of tomatoes, including heirloom tomatoes as well as cherry, grape, and beefsteak types and a variety of sweet and hot peppers and other seasonal fruits and vegetables. Their produce can be found at the Ithaca Farmers Market 4 days a week: Tuesday in De Witt Park 9am-2pm, Wednesday at East Hill 4-7pm, and Saturdays (9am-3pm) and Sundays (10am-3pm) at Steamboat Landing in booth #52 down by the dock). January through April, find their apples and flower sprouts at the indoor Ithaca Farmers’ Market.

Jasper Meadows Farm sells goose, duck and chicken eggs, along with whole chickens and vegetables. Their products are available at the Freeville Farmer's Market.

Jenny Creek Flowers is a flower farm and seasonal floral studio, using sustainable farming and floristry practices to grow and arrange specialty cut flowers from spring to autumn. Their flowers can be bought by online order, or as a CSA with pickup locations in Ithaca, Trumansburg, and Ovid.

Opened in 1946, Jerry Dell Farm is still family owned and operated, with a mission to produce fresh and local foods. They have been certified organic since 2000, and earned New York State’s prestigious “Super Milk” award for outstanding milk quality and herd health, and have 15+ years of “Dairy Distinction” status.Jerry Dell Farm Store, located at the Freeville location, offers organic and natural meat, produce, eggs and cheese. The produce and milk is certified organic through Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York. All produce is grown within 3 miles by Ithaca Organics, owned by Trever Sherman. Jerry Dell Farm is also certified to sell raw organic milk to the public.

Juneberry Farm is locally run farm just east of Seneca Lake serving unique super fruits, with the largest crop of Juneberries (Saskatoon) in New York State. Visitors can discover recipes and information about juneberries, sample the fruit, tour the property, and pick their own berries. Many other berries, fruit, vegetables, and herbs are also grown for U-pick.

Strawberries, raspberries, red and black currants, gooseberries, blueberries and elderberries – all available in abundance just two miles away from the heart of Ithaca. Grown without chemicals, these ripe goodies are available as part of a U-pick CSA, but pay-as-you-go options are also offered. Kestrel Berries is also a Healthy Food For All participating farm. Visit their website for a host of ideas about how to use and preserve the berries, as well as updates about what’s available to pick. They are hosted through the Ecovillage at Ithaca.

The Keuka Brewing Company was the first micro-brewery on Keuka Lake and one of the first in the western Finger Lakes region. The brewery was name the "best craft brewery in New York State" in 2014, winning the prestigious F.X. Matt Memorial Cup Award. Keuka Brewing is run by a father-son team who take pride in their commitment to creating quality beer and locally sourcing ingredients when possible. At the helm of brewer Mark Musso, the brewery creates some of the most unique and forward-thinking brews in the region.

"To share is to love" is the philosophy behind Kindred Fare. With a focus on farm to table foods and creating their own recipes that change with the season, or simply when the folks behind it all feel like trying something new, there's always a warm, new experience waiting to be discovered at Kindred Fare. Expect local, seasonal produce and a wide array of Finger Lakes wines to choose from!

Kingbird Farm is a small family farm owned and operated by Michael, Karma, and Rosemary Glos for over 20 years. They produce a diverse array of certified organically raised meats, produce, and value-added items. Their products include: certified organic pork, chicken, eggs, culinary herbs, houseplants and produce (includes onions, garlic, shallots, potatoes, and other vegetables). They also raise 100% grassfed Highland X Angus beef. Their field work is done with the use of our Norwegian Fjord horses. Their products are currently available by preorder, at their self serve store on the farm and the Ithaca Farmers Market. They try to market everything we raise no farther than 30 miles from the farm. They are at the market every Saturday yearound and the farm store is always open.

Lakeview Organic Grain stocks organic corn, roasted soybeans, peas, soybean meal, flaxmeal, barley, oats, wheat, and sunflower meal. As much as possible, they purchase this grain from New York and Northeast organic crop farmers. They carry organically approved animal health care products from Crystal Creek in Wisconsin and AgriDynamics in Pennsylvania. They carry a full line of organic crop seeds, including hybrid and OP corn, soybeans, barley, oats, wheat, rye, buckwheat, spelt, triticale, field peas, winter peas, clover, alfalfa, timothy and other pasture/cover crop grasses and legumes. Serving organic livestock and grain farmers in upstate New York and throughout the Northeast.

Lev Kitchen is a restaurant featuring a Yemeni flatbread called Malawach and the amalgamation of distinctive cuisines and cultures from countries such as Israel, Lebanon and Syria. Opened in March 2022, they aim to embrace business transparency, explore what it means to be a “sustainable” food service operator, and support food security by donating 1% of all revenues to the World Food Program and their relief efforts around the world.

Liquid State Brewing Company is focused on creating high quality, small batch beers with their 20 hectoliter brewhouse. Their on-site beer hall offers their fresh ales and lagers as well as local wines, beers, ciders and foods from around New York and beyond, coupled with local food trucks, as well as the opportunity to order-in from surrounding restaurants,

Littletree Orchards is committed to creating an environmentally conscious sustainable U-Pick Apple Orchard and an enjoyable enhanced outdoor setting where family and friends can have fun. They specialize in tree fruits, primarily apples, along with diversified agricultural products which compliment promoting the “Littletree Experience.”

Lively Run Dairy is a family run, sustainable farm in Interlaken, NY that began production in 1982. It is one of the first commercial goat dairy operations in New York State. They make goat and cow cheeses including blue cheeses, Chevre, gouda, and cheddar, which are sold in a wide range of local stores and used at several local restaurants. Come visit the farm, taste the artisan cheeses, get a tour and eat some cheesecake on the porch.

Loaves and Fishes of Tompkins County is a Christian ministry which provides a place for free meals, hospitality, companionship, and advocacy for those in need, regardless of their faith, beliefs, or circumstances.

A craft brewery located in the 3-1-5 supporting local products and local people - They have had several successful harvests and are brewing with our own locally grown hops. They harvest honey from their own bees and eggs from their own chickens. They are committed to sustainability through the use of locally sourced products.

LocalFiber supports and promotes the Finger Lakes region's array of animal fiber producers with online directories connecting fiber farms, skillful artisans and makers, manufacturers, fiber services, and buyers who enjoy local, regenerative, natural fiber and textiles. They also host gatherings of farmers and fiber artists, and their website offers educational resources and a regional event calendar.

Local First Ithaca is an inclusive network of independent, locally owned businesses & services, farmers, non-profits and community members that brings people, businesses, and organizations together to create a successful local economy that uses resources, experience, and inclusiveness to create a thriving and livable community.

Lost Dog Cafe is a vibrant, 150 seat cafe with award winning slow-food made with locally grown ingredients incl. grass-fed beef, vegan, vegetarian + gluten free and organic items. Daily specials & seasonal farm to table dinners. Inspired cocktails.

Luna is a brick & mortar, quick service restaurant inspired by street vendors, carts & trucks from across the country & the globe. Stop in for lunch, dinner, late night or order online for take-out & delivery at their Collegetown location. They also offer drop off catering as well as full service. Their custom catering menus feature worldly flavors while still sourcing local ingredients as much as possible. They offer bar services at many locations in the Ithaca area with an additional menu focused on craft beers and other local options.

Lunkenheimer Craft Brewing Co. is a small batch, hand-crafted brewing company located in the historic Erie Canal village of Weedsport, New York. They have the flexibility to experiment and offer an ever-changing variety of creative and unusual ales. They are the place where your pour is incredibly fresh, the glass is always half full and everyone celebrates by wetting their whistle. As community members their-selves and with their love for the village’s history, they chose Weedsport. Their vision is to source local ingredients as much as possible, by collaborating with local farmers and other small businesses; while staying true to the definition of craft beer— small—independent—traditional.

The MacDaniels Nut Grove is a forest farming and agroforestry research and education center located in the Cornell Plantations Upper Cascadilla Natural Area. The 5-acre site, just east of CU Orchards, was originally planted in the 1930s by pioneering horticulturist Dr. MacDaniels.

MacDonald Farms has been growing organic food and making health products since the early 1970s. They select high-quality ingredients and methods to make delicious naturally-fermented probiotic pickled products such as sauerkraut, cucumber pickles, and kim chi. MacDonald Farms products can be found at food markets in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, and at festivals around the Northeast throughout the year

Main Street Farms offers many benefits to their CSA members, including convenient pick-up locations, an office delivery option, different size options, weekly newsletters that show each week’s veggies with helpful tips and recipes, and a personal connection directly from farmers to the community. They do not use any chemical pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizer, and they cover crop fields to build the soil and prevent erosion. They also provide educational programs that we provide free of charge. By joining the CSA, you help them keep the programs running, and help kids eat their veggies.

Marilla's Mindful Supplies is a locally-owned store offering low waste alternatives to a wide range of everyday products, including home care, body care, and organic bulk foods. Dedicated to sharing plastic-free options with everyone, the shop is a place where anyone can walk in and make a simple plastic-free swap in whatever way makes sense for their lifestyle.

Meadowsweet Farm offers a CSA program. In addition, all of their farm practices are organic and they do not use any artificial chemicals or drugs on their animals nor on the farm. When the animals are sick, which is very rare, they treat them only with homeopathy. In addition to their dairy cows, they also raise chickens, some pork and some beef. Their bull calves and some of the heifers are raised for beef. They are either Jersey crossed with Angus, or straight Jersey. The resulting beef is tender and juicy and never needs marinating or special treatment. The animals are butchered around age 3, having been grass-fed that whole time.

Mercato Bar & Kitchen offers Italian inspired, seasonally conscious cuisine, Italian and New York State wines, specialty cocktails, and New York State beer. They are a family owned and operated company.

Mia restaurant features fine cuisine from many Asian countries in a unique and beautiful atmosphere. At Mia, they offer an eclectic menu and when available they pride themselves in using local produce, sustainably harvested seafood, and hormone & antibiotic free meats for our Slow Food Pan-Asian cuisine.

Miles Wine Cellars is located on the shores of Seneca Lake. Enjoy wine tasting in their 1802 Greek Revival home on a palatial estate, or visit their Boathouse and Inn.

Mill Creek Cafe is a small family-run cafe serving fresh paninis, wraps, salads and burgers using locally raised produce, beef and other goods. They work with local growers and producers whenever possible, to provide a truly fresh and unique dining experience. They also have a great selection of Finger Lakes wine and New York craft beers. Enjoy outdoor seating during the summer! Breakfast is available on the weekends.

Minglewood Mushrooms primarily produces gourmet outdoor log-grown shiitake mushrooms along with oyster and lion's mane mushrooms. Their mushrooms are sold directly to customers, and to local restaurants and markets, including the Virgil Farmer's Market, Hollenbeck's Cider Mill, The Sherwood, Elderberry Pond, and The Local Food Market.

Mojo's Sauce produces a seasonally-changing array of handcrafted gourmet hot sauces featuring locally sourced ingredients. Their hot sauces are sold at the Ithaca Farmers Market, in stores, online, and at other venues throughout and beyond the Finger Lakes Region.

Monarch Farm is a CSA that specializes in growing heirloom vegetables; tomatoes, summer and winter squash, beets, carrots, onions, potatoes, a variety of cooking and fresh greens, green beans, leeks, sweet corn, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cucumbers, peppers, eggplant, garlic, melons, peas, culinary and medicinal herbs and flowers. All produce is grown using organic farming practices.

Montour Market is Schuyler County's only local Farm-to-Market cooperative & weekly open membership CSA food hub! They provide an awesome espresso, coffee & pastry bar, 100% local farm produce, apothecary, grass fed beef, dairy and specialty cheeses.

Moosewood, Inc. is a collectively owned business with nineteen members who share responsibilities and participate in the various jobs necessary to run what has grown from a very small natural foods restaurant to become a larger and more diversified company. Since 1973, they've been dedicated to serving Ithaca the freshest and finest vegetarian meals. With an emphasis on healthful natural foods cuisine, Moosewood Restaurant started in an era when many alternative businesses began, and they feel incredibly grateful to have endured, thrived and had a positive impact.

Moravia Farmer's Market offers eight vendors selling vegetables, fruit, herbs, crafts, and baked goods in the Kinney Drugs parking lot, 10 AM - 5 PM on Thursdays, June through October. They are open every Thursday from 10AM to 5PM in Kinney's parking lot in Moravia. Come and join them or just drop in to visit and buy some good food.

Muddy Fingers Farm uses organic growing methods to produce a diverse array of vegetables for their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) members, area farmers' markets in Elmira, Corning and Ithaca and local restaurants.

A network of neighbors concerned about their communities and helping to make sure those most vulnerable and affected by COVID-19 get the support they need. They are volunteer run, with no paid staff, and aid comes directly from the community. They help to match neighbors who need aid with neighbors able to support (especially supporting access to groceries, medicine, and supplies).They also organize neighborhood Pods in Tompkins County, a system in which ‘block captains’ work with folx in their area to do regular welfare check-ins with neighbors to ensure that everyone is being cared for and is getting what they need.

Myer Farm Distillers is nestled in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region of New York State, amid the thriving wineries of the Cayuga Wine Trail. As a New York State Farm Distillery, they use International Certification Services certified organic grain from Myers Farm—one of the largest and oldest currently operating organic farms in the Northeast United States—to craft distill a range of spirits. At Myers Farm Distillers, they both plant the seed and produce the spirit.

The New York Small Scale Food Processers Association is a 501(c)6 trade organization that supports and informs small-scale food processors through education, mentoring, marketing, connecting industry professionals, and providing resources to manage the challenges faced by processors in establishing and growing their food business. They provide access to new regulatory information, mentors for startups, member Information, technical Information and assistance.

No Mas Lagrimas is an organization supporting individuals and families of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities affected by economic and social barriers in meeting their basic needs and in empowering themselves to achieve their aspirations. Their work includes food rescue and distribution, community celebrations, youth programs, food delivery and assistance with basic needs, support for domestic violence victims, and advocacy on behalf of and support for recently incarcerated individuals and other underserved people.

Nook & Cranny Farm is a small CSA farm that strives to be community-focused and knows every share holder. They constantly improve the soil through rotations, cover cropping, heavy mulching, and addition of organically-approved rock amendments and composted manure. They strive to be mostly hand-powered, relying on two-wheeled BCS tractors for soil work, and thus maintain a low carbon footprint. During the 2015 season they used only 23 gallons of gas for all on-farm activities serving CSA shares to over 60 families, in addition to attending 3 farmer's markets per week, and supplying weekly produce to Brookton's market and a few restaurants.

The Northeast Beginning Farmer Project was founded by a team of educators who care deeply about supporting the success of new farmers. They are housed at the Cornell Small Farms Program. They also offer online courses taught by experienced Extension educators and using content from the website, and develop new informational resources for new farmers. When they initiated this beginning farmer work in 2006, they focused exclusively in NY, but now they are building connections among the many excellent organizations serving beginning farmers across the Northeast region.

NOFA-NY is an organization of farmers, gardeners, and consumers working together to create a sustainable regional food system that's ecologically sound and economically viable. Through demonstration and education, they promote land stewardship, organic food production, and local marketing. They bring consumer and farmer together to make high quality food available to all people. Their certification branch, NOFA-NY Certified Organic, LLC, has been accredited by the USDA National Organic Program since 2002. They operate the largest organic certification agency in New York State and certify in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. In 2015, a 100% grass fed certification also became available to certified organic operations.

Northland Sheep Dairy is Certified Organic and Certified 100% Grass-fed by NOFA-NY. The farmers milk a small flock of crossbred dairy sheep selected to thrive on their native pastures. Northland's animals are never fed any grain or by-products -- they are 100% grass-fed. They use natural and homeopathic remedies to support herd health, and produce truly handmade sheep cheese on the farm, using only raw sheep milk from their animals. Northland produces a number of hard and soft cheeses, aged in their own cheese cave. In addition to sheep cheese, the farm grows and sells 100% grass-fed lamb and mutton, as well as tanned sheepskins. Mutton is processed by a USDA-certified, Animal Welfare Approved, Certified Organic butcher, and lamb is processed by a USDA-certified, Certified Organic butcher. Great care is taken to ensure that the animals are handled and processed humanely with minimal stress. The farm uses almost exclusively horse and mule power to plough snow, make hay, and perform other necessary tasks, with tractors used only a few days per year. Cheeses can be bought at the Local Food Market in Cortland, NY, the Finger Lakes Cider Houses at Good Lif Farm, and the Trumansburg Main Street Market, and meat and sheepskin are available by email request.

Northstar House is a true neighborhood establishment, a responsibility they take seriously. The menu changes with the seasons and uses as much local, organic vegetables and meats as possible. The food is why most people come, but they also have an extensive bottled beer list, rotating draughts and a selection of wines and spirits.

The New York Organic Dairy Program, through its connection with Cornell’s School of Agriculture and Life Science and Cornell Cooperative Extension, provides information to all parts of the organic dairy industry, including: the consumer, dairy retailer, dairy processor, organic certifier, and farmers. The information provided on these Web Pages will enable New York State to grow this new dairy industry into a viable farming style that responds to the needs of its consumers, its environment, and its farmers.

Oak Hill Bulk Foods is a specialty bulk food store located 3 miles south of Penn Yan, New York in the the heart of the Finger Lakes, Meats, cheeses, spices, baking supplies, bird food and snacks are some of what Oak Hill is best known for. In addition to the bulk foods, they also have an in-store Deli, Bakery, and Cafe.

Oechsner Farms is a certified organic farm in Newfield, NY. They grow food-grade small grains for flour mills, malthouses, brewers, distilleries and farms. A typical year-to-year rotation might be: red clover - corn/underseeded with annual rye grass - buckwheat - winter wheat/underseeded with clover - clover - spring wheat/underseeded with grass/legume mix. Through their work over the years with their flour mill Farmer Ground Flour, their farm has transitioned to specializing in grains grown for human consumption.

Old Barn Market brings the best organic and gluten free items to downtown Binghamton. All of their products come directly from a local artisan or farm in small batches and each item is carefully selected and never mass produced. The produce and meat sold is certified organic or sustainably raised and the farms that products come from are ethically and environmentally sound so there is never a threat of chemicals, pesticides, hormones, or other unnatural by-products. They are the only true gluten free bakery in the Greater Binghamton Area and their kitchen is kept to strict standards so all baked goods are safe for everyone to enjoy. Many items can be baked to include your diet, including vegan and dairy free. You can join their local CSA by visiting their website.

Organix Green Industries uses earthworm vermicomposting to turn regional food, yard, and paper waste into soil-healthy, non-toxic fertilizers and pesticides for residential and industrial use, and supports the use of vermicomposting for home and municipal waste reduction and bioremediation. Additional number: 585-781-4897

Ort Family Farm grows a wide variety of fruits and herbs, and produces fresh fruit, jams, jellies, herbal seasonings and teas, catnip cat toys, small potted fruiting plants, and seasonal evergreen wreaths. These products are sold at the farm, the Corning Farmers Market, and regional retailers; herb and catnip products are also sold online.

The Owasco Farmers Market is held from 3-7 PM on Wednesdays, mid-June through October, in the Town Shelter behind the Owasco Fire Department. Products include vegetables, fruit, flowers, meat, eggs, baked goods, crafts, and prepared foods.

Ox and Stone is a Latin inspired kitchen with craft cocktails and a warm and lively candlelit atmosphere. Set within the walls of a historic 1880s mansion, it is reminiscent of a castle with its grand stairway, arched doorways and ceilings, aged walnut woodwork, and exposed brick. The menu is inspired by fresh home-cooked Latin flavors and dishes but with an American culinary flair, such as braised ox tail, and paella. Tortillas are made in house, and regular menu items and specials largely capitalize on seasonal items and fresh ingredients from locally sourced farms and merchants. Their mission is to provide a warm and inviting atmosphere, marked by a high level of service, and a unique, enjoyable and consistent dining and drinking experience.

Oxbow Farm is a family-run produce farm which is committed to growing a diverse array of crops with zero chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides. They have been selling their produce from April though December at the Ithaca Farmers Market since 2010. They also breed and sell pedigreed American Nubian goats.

The Pachamama Alliance Rochester Area Community (PARA) is dedicated to working collaboratively, building a critical mass of committed global citizens who are inspired, motivated, and empowered to develop awareness and resilience throughout the Rochester area. They deepen their hearts and minds in community gatherings, foster collaboration with other groups, and offer programs to address issues of climate change (Drawdown Initiative), social justice (racism, democracy, gender circles, and more), and empowering everyone to lead engaged and purposeful lives.

The Painted Post Farmers' Market provides an array of In-season fruits and vegetables, wines, honey, pork, eggs, and chicken all locally grown and raised. They also offer granola, breads, pies, and soaps that are locally made with local ingredients.

Park Hill Poultry produces heritage turkeys, bred naturally on the farm and raised on pasture and organic feed. Turkeys are available for Thanksgiving and Christmas, to be ordered online and picked up at the farm or the Press Bay Alley holiday markets in Ithaca.

Peacemaker Brewing Company serves quality Craft Beer with names inspired by the music of Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers. They also serve a variety of their own Ales, IPA, Stouts, Porters and maybe a few other surprises. They proudly serve other locally made beers, ciders and wines, so come enjoy a flight or a pint where the music is always playing and there is always a new friend to meet.

Plowbreak Farm provides high-quality, nutritious fresh produce from a financially and environmentally sustainable family farm, utilizing low-input farming methods and appropriate technology. They adhere to the National Organic Program's strict standards. They use no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides or herbicides, and use only plant and mineral-based pest controls deemed safe by the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA).

Point of the Bluff Vineyards derives its name from the location of their original acreage of Riesling vines which is situated on the tip of Keuka Lake's iconic Bluff. Established in 2008, Point of the Bluff Vineyards offers award-winning wines from their winemaker with over 20 years of experience. This allows them to be closely involved with every aspect from planting to bottling.

Pro Action works to build a community of resilient individuals and families who can meet their basic needs, overcome adversity, and prosper. Their comprehensive family of services empowers participants to access a broad network of support while promoting efficiency in service delivery. An important part of Pro Action’s work is to build knowledge and understanding of the causes and conditions of poverty.

Purity produces and serves ice cream, baked goods, breakfast, lunch, and legendary eggnog, using local ingredients whenever possible. Their renovated facility is entirely solar-powered, including electricity and high-efficiency geothermal heat pumps for heating and cooling.

The Quarter Acre for the People program connects families of African and/or Indigenous ancestry as well as refugee families who have historically been displaced from land, providing food production opportunities, garden education as well as access to cooperative farming, homesteading and farm business opportunities on local farm/fallow land. It connects community members who systemically have been relegated to living in urban landscapes with farmers and owners of rural lands so that the land can be used to plant, maintain, and harvest perennial veggies, fruit and nut trees, and grapevines. This project involves a coordinated effort by farmers, local landowners, and community members to address issues of land access and the corresponding health disparities experienced by this community through land-sharing and perennial planting.

Raymor Estate Cellars is a small unique winery located in the rolling hills near Bristol, New York, promoting New York State Wines produced from locally grown grapes. They enjoy introducing customers to unknown quality wines from grape varietals that have been in existence for many years. Along with their very own grapes grown on the Estate, their handcrafted wines are produced from some of the best Vinifera and Hybrid grapes in the region. Their goal is to offer a unique portfolio of craft beverages that provides something for everyone.

Redbyrd Orchard is a small cidery and certified biodynamic orchard growing heirloom, wild seedling, and cider apples. Redbyrd is committed to making the world a better place, and a portion of sales form the orchard are contributed to the Ganondagan, the original Native American inhabitants of the land on which the orchard is located. All proceeds from their Black is Gold cider, made in collaboration with Black Diamond Cider, go to organizations fighting for racial equity such as OAR Tompkins County and the Food Justice Project. Redbyrd also works to develop new wild apple hybrids, which are uniquely suited for the Finger Lakes region as well as being more disease resistant than traditional cultivars, and provide grafting wood to those interested in cultivating these trees.

Red Tail Ridge Winery is New York State’s first LEED® Gold Certified Winery. Their winery building runs on geothermal energy for heating, cooling and refrigeration, and is partially constructed of local stone and recycled materials. Other environmentally responsible practices include maximum utilization of daylight to reduce electricity use and grape cultivation methods which minimize storm runoff and pesticide use.They sell wines online and in onsite tastings, specializing in Riesling, Chardonnay, Blaufrankisch, Pinot, Dornfelder and Teroldego, and 10% of the gross profits from sales of their Good Karma wine are donated to food banks in 11 states.

Reed & Root is a small, family-owned, permaculture-based, farm and food forest located northeast of Naples, NY founded in 2017. They focus their farm efforts on developing the healthy soil needed to support a perennial food system of old cultivar apple trees, nut trees, grapes, hardy kiwis, a variety of berries, perennial vegetables, and mushrooms. In addition, they offer hand-crafted goods, herbal tea blends, and permaculture-based workshops.

A community-oriented, grassroots company: Regional Access was built on a vision of providing ecologically responsible, locally grown food in Upstate New York. Regional Access is pleased to serve a wide array of customers, ranging from independent retailers and restaurants, cooperative markets, grocery stores, wineries, buying clubs, institutions and individuals. With a consistently growing demand for wholesome, transparently-sourced local products, they are adding new customers daily and have an aggressive growth strategy that will enable them to reach even wider audiences throughout the Northeast for years to come.

Remembrance Farm is a 100-acre Biodynamic vegetable farm located in Trumansburg, NY, in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes region. They specialize in growing salad greens and root vegetables for sale to local stores and restaurants, as such their products are available in grocery stores or restaurants.

RAFT is a group of Tioga County, NY citizens committed to work with local and regional organizations to encourage, enable, and promote energy efficient technologies, clean energy, local foods, clean air and water, and a vibrant economy.

Roc Brewing Co is one of the first craft breweries in Rochester, NY. They offer rtating, local craft beer made with the best ingredients available and the highest degree of quality. They brew beer in-house just behind the tasting room, where they serve pints, flights and food made to order.

The Rochester/Finger Lakes Craft Beverage Trail is a marketing partnership that connects breweries, brew pubs, distilleries, wineries and hard cideries from Rochester through Ontario County and parts of Wayne County. The ROC/FLX Craft Beverage Trail supports and promotes their craft beverage industry, bringing attention to the hundreds of great locations the community. New York’s craft beverage industry is a major contributor to our economy, and their region is making some of the best beers, wines, and spirits anywhere. They hope that you enjoy the trail, the beverage makers on it, and all the fantastic regions they cover.

The Rochester Mutual Aid Network was started to help our community sustain itself. They're a cooperative network looking to connect people who are in need of aid to those who can offer it.

Rochester's City-run Public Market has served the community at its 280 N. Union Street site since 1905. Bargains and local goodness abound Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 52 weeks a year. Vendors--over 300 on busiest Saturdays--offer local produce, produce from around the country and world; meats and seafood; eggs and dairy products; ethnic delicacies; prepared and packaged foods; specialty items; general merchandise; and more in three covered outdoor vendor sheds and also a brand new state-of-the-art fully indoor shed. In addition, an array of independent local businesses--cafes, food stands, coffee shops, florists, specialty food purveyors, breweries, and more--can be found on Market grounds and in the surrounding Market District.

Rockabye Ridge Farm is a small farm sanctuary within walking distance of Taughannock Falls State Park and the Black Diamond Trail. Rockabye Ridge Farm offers year-round B&B rentals of a yurt heated and cooled by a solar-powered heat pump. Accommodations include an equipped kitchen, a single bathroom, and sleeping accommodations (a loft and a downstairs futon). The farm seeks to create a thriving ecosystem with sheep, chickens, and gardens. The yurt invites people to the farm to experience a pause in nature and find renewal.

For 25 years, Rohrbach Brewing has been devoted to serving the region some of the finest quality beers that the Flour City has to offer. They have two locations, including the brewpub, restaurant, beer hall and wood-fired kitchen. Beer Hall & Production Brewery: 585.546.8020 Brewpub: 585.594.9800

Rooster Fish Brewing offers passionately brewed, uniquely world-class craft ale from locally sourced ingredients in a relaxed, enticing Beer Garden & brewery atmosphere. Rooster Fish Brewing supports local growers and producers. They proudly engage in the regional economy with the use of the following products in their fine craft ales: Locally Grown Hops, Fresh Seneca Lake Water, Local Organic Malts.

Roots Cafe offers contemporary American fare featuring the best of the Finger Lakes bounty, served in a casual dining atmosphere inside a lovely historic home renovated to serve as restaurant. They offer great local music and feature local organic produce and local wines.

Rosie is a grocery delivery service that works with your local grocers to bring you the food you've come to trust! They help grow the local economy by supporting and marketing local artisans, growers and producers who in turn hire more local workers, infuse money into the economy and foster strong local cultures. They also accept SNAP benefits, allowing greater access to food!

Located on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, Rue Claire Lavender Farm and Artisanal Chocolates produces and sells lavender, as well as diverse handcrafted chocolates flavored with locally-sourced ingredients. They also offer culinary classes, event catering, lavender U-Pick, and a Lavender Harvest Festival.

Running Creek Farms is a NOFA-NY Certified Organic grower of field crops, flowers, grains, and beans. They define themselves as crop harvesters, and were established in 2012.

The Rural Health Network of South Central New York, Inc., serves Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga and Tompkins. Their mission is to advance the health and well-being of rural people and communities. Our vision of success is to work toward optimal individual and community health and wellness, which are supported by: Individuals and families with adequate and affordable health insurance; Accessible, efficient, and collaborative health and human service delivery systems driven by best practice models; Reduction in health disparities for the most vulnerable populations; Strong community norms for healthy lifestyle choices and optimal physical and mental health.

Sage Hen Farm produces a wide variety of orchard fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, and free-range chicken eggs, focusing on heirloom and uncommon varieties. As members of NOFA-NY (Northeast Organic Farmers Association -- New York), they grow certified organic seeds, sets, and tubers using ecologically sound methods: no chemical pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms. Products are mostly sold to local friends, colleagues, and neighbors, and at the Trumansburg Farmers Market from the third week of May to the end of October.

Salt City Harvest Farm grows food, culture, and community alongside New Americans in Syracuse Northside through a cross-cultural exchange of food traditions with access to farmland, education, and economic opportunities. They run a community farm, incubator farm, apple orchard and vineyard.

Salt of the Earth focuses on modern cuisine inspired by local farm-to-table ingredients, including pasture-raised meats and fresh local produce to prepare delicious seasonal meals using a fusion of classic and modern cooking techniques.

Salt Point Brewing Company is a craft brewery, taproom, and restaurant with a mission to support local farms and communities. They produce diverse beers and foods from locally-sourced ingredients, serve food on plates bought secondhand from Ithaca Reuse, have their kitchen and brewery waste composted by a local farmer, heat their facility with air-source heat pumps, and use a wood-fired pizza often in an otherwise all-electric kitchen.

Sapsquatch is some of the finest small batch Pure NY State maple syrup proudly produced in a rustic setting using traditional methods. Located in Enfield, NY just 10 minutes west of Ithaca on NY Rt. 79, Sapsquatch is a local favorite. They run a maple syrup CSA and offer gift share packages.

Sapwood is a small-scale sugarbush and mushroom farm located in the headwaters of a regional water supply and part of a large connected forest that includes thousands of acres of public and private lands in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. They manage their forested lands for wildlife habitat, species diversity and water quality, and harvest clean unfiltered drinking water, maple sap, logs for growing mushrooms, firewood and lumber. They sell pure maple syrup, log-grown shiitake mushrooms, and mushrooms foraged from their forests at the Ithaca Farmers Market, and their products are on the menu at the Coal Yard Cafe.

Schrader Farms Meat Market is a small, home-town meat processing facility in Romulus, NY. A family-owned business founded by Keith and Sue Schrader, the business began as a way to process and market their naturally raised, home-grown beef. They started in August 2012 with a retail store and a USDA slaughter and processing facility to provide local growers with the ability to sell their product at farmers’ markets and other venues. In 2014, they began making their own smoked products and quickly expanded their line of products. Their mission is to provide their customers with an honest, reliable, and trustworthy service and the community with a source for high quality, locally grown meat.

STEPS is a neighborhood health improvement initiative for Seneca County's four southern towns of Covert, Lodi, Ovid, and Romulus. Using S2AY Rural Health Network funding from the Greater Rochester Health Foundation, they are assessing community assets to improve the health of all residents by increasing economic and educational opportunities, environmental stewardship, and greater social connectedness and physical activity. Their projects are resident-driven and include the Ovid Community Garden, Cooking Classes for healthier living, Community Book Boxes, programs for the youth in the area as well as Community Collectives which connect volunteers to community organizations that need help. Everyone who lives, learns, works or plays in the towns of Covert, Lodi, Ovid or Romulus are part of STEPS.

Shannon Brook Farm is 127 acres of carefully managed, certified organic pastures and woods; grazing sheep and cattle, free-ranging laying hens, broiler chickens, Pekin ducks, and pastured hogs. They sell their chickens, ducks, chicken eggs, pork, and grass-fed lamb via the Brighton Farmers' Market, the Ithaca Farmers' Market, and two NYC GreenMarkets

Shared Roots Farm is a 46 acre farm in Cortland County, NY. As they prepared new fields for the coming seasons, they continued to produce certified organic vegetables in Pennsylvania. 2015 was their first year farming full time at Shared Roots Farm in the town of Solon. They are proud to offer summer and winter CSA's, providing year-round nourishment.

Sheldrake Point Winery and Vineyard is located on Cayuga Lake, offering a variety of tasting menus that range from their best selling wines, to their dry style vinifera wines and reserve wines, dessert wines and estate produced ice wines.

Shelterbelt Farm is a family farm near Ithaca. The farm is home to three generations of Modishers, and cattle, sheep, chickens, ducks, bees, fruit trees, and vegetables. They have committed to the Northeast Organic Farming Association’s Farmers’ Pledge, a promise to use only the best all-natural growing methods.

Shelterbelt Farm is a family farm that believes all-natural production practices, great taste, quality, and environmental stewardship go hand-in-hand. They raise grass-fed meats, honey and fruits.

Shimmering Light is a community supported farm and education center in South Bristol, NY dedicated to inspiring more conscious and regenerative ways of life. Through the farm, retreats, workshops and collaborative learning experiences, Shimmering Light cultivates connection with the Earth, each other and our own true nature.

Side Hill Acres offers hand-crafted goat cheese, goat milk soaps, hand creams, face creams, lip balms, shampoo, bath & shower gel. They offer year round educational tours full of fun for everyone at no charge.

Silo Food Truck features the comforts of southern cooking with an edgy, ethnic twist. Their sustainable Farm to Festival model highlights local, organic produce and ingredients from regional farmers and vendors.

Silver Queen Farm is located between Cayuga and Seneca lakes, on 97 acres of rich glacial/aluvial soils. Their focus is on growing high quality fruits and vegetables in a sustainable manner and providing a fun healthy farm experience for their customers. They grow a large selection of fruits and vegetables, some of which are available u-pick. Silver Queen Farm is well known as a local "u-pick" strawberry farm (June-July), and is a regular vendor at nearby farmers markets with a variety of produce. The farm offers a CSA, and their event space is available as a venue for catered functions.

Silver Thread Vineyard is a boutique, winemaker-owned winery on the east side of Seneca Lake, producing classic European-style fine wines. Recognized as a "Lake Friendly Farmer" by the NYS Agricultural Environmental Management Program, they grow grapes with local non-toxic fertilizer, biological pest control, and cultivation methods that protect soil and water sources. Other sustainability practices include energy-efficient buildings powered by an air-source heat pump and solar photovoltaic system, tractors powered partly by biodiesel, usage of wine-making wastes as onsite fertilizer, low-impact wine packaging, and purchases of carbon offsets for wine shipping.

Nestled in the rolling hills of the eastern Finger Lakes, the 6-acre farm is home to a perennial forest garden, useful plant nursery, mushroom yard, chicken and duck pastures, and multiple ponds surrounded by silver maple wetlands. Using permaculture design, organic practices, biological processes and hand cultivation, they grow perennial flowers, mushrooms, herbs, fruit trees, berry bushes, edible vines and vegetables for sale on farm or through their CSA program. 

Six Circles Farm sells fresh produce locally at farmers markets in Ithaca and Trumansburg, as well as providing weekly fresh produce to members of their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Six Circles Farm is certified Naturally Grown - they have a commitment to enhance the fertility, diversity, and overall health of the land. They build healthy soils naturally by using cover crops and regularly amending the soil with compost and organic matter. They do not use synthetic or petroleum-based fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides.

The Skaneatles Farmers Market is held on Thursdays in mid-May to mid-November and Saturdays in mid-May to mid-October, in the Austin Park pavilion parking lot. Their venders offer diverse produce, meats, eggs, dairy, garden plants, and personal care products.

Great ingredients fresh from local organic farms, transformed into amazing foods by local artisans: breads, granola, pickles, miso, kimchi, sauerkraut, hot sauce, and more. Drawing on both traditional old-world baking practices as well as a modern understanding of the science behind them, they work hard to bring out the flavor and nutrition in every item. Their sauces and vegetable ferments are naturally fermented & never pasteurized, full of amazing flavor & live, active, pro-biotic cultures. Made from produce hand-picked at the peak of ripeness, these traditional foods bring the bounty of the fields to your dining table. As a worker cooperative, the business is owned and run by the people who work there. Their money stays in the local community, and they're all invested in the success of our business. They are always looking to expand the collective and invite potential new members to visit them at market, or to email or call about available positions.

South Hill Cider ferments traditional heirloom cider apples as well as wild apples collected in our neighborhood to produce fine orchard-based ciders which showcase the terroir of the Finger Lakes region. Their ciders are available for mail-order on our website and they can direct ship to many states.

Since its incorporation in 1934, the Southside Community Center, Inc., continues to affirm, empower, and foster the development of self pride among the African-American citizens of greater Ithaca. Through forums and activities in education, recreation, political and social awareness, the Southside Community Center is a community resource center. They serve as a vehicle to develop an appreciation for the contributions and presence of those peoples of African descent in the greater Ithaca community and in the larger world community.

Spice of Life Farm is a five acre food-forest and CSA farm nestled in the fertile Finger Lakes region of New York. They focus on wholesome clean food and medicine that is as healthy for the people as it is for the land. They are passionate about growing food and growing as human beings. That is why they offer educational programs for all ages - exciting school field-trips for the youth, college credit for university students, and classes for adults. They partner with area schools to provide an unforgettable field-trip experience in which students learn how their food is grown and are able to participate in hands-on learning.

Churning ice-cream is a Hoover family tradition. Daniel and Elizabeth both grew up on organic farms, so local and organic ingredients were a must. Along the same thought, nasty things like corn syrup and artificial flavors and colors were permanently banned. Then came the pivotal moment in history. The egg. They started with chicken, but decided to try duck and it blew everyone's minds and tastebuds! They started their own flock and never looked back. Now their Ancona ducks are the stars of the show and are responsible for the best tasting,local frozen custard that can be found. Spotted Duck Creamery. It's all about the Ducks!

Starkey's Lookout, a winery and microbrewery under one roof, opened for business in late May of 2012. The winery serves their own beer and wine which is made produced off property. They offer wine and beer by the glass as well as by the bottle or growler. Their tastings are conducted on beer boards and wine flights so you are welcome to enjoy your tastings outside or anywhere in the facility.

A seasonal restaurant and bakery in the small Seneca County hamlet of Canoga, the State Bakery and Smokehouse serves baked goods, sandwiches, barbecued meats, and other dishes, using regionally-sourced ingredients and fueling their barbecue exclusively with regionally-sourced wood.

Stick and Stone Farm is 72 acres CSA farm located on route 96, between Jacksonville and Ithaca. It is home to 25 acres of certified organic vegetables, flowers and free range chicken eggs. This farm wholesales to Ithaca restaurant areas and grocery stores. Stick and Stone Farm are founding members of the Full Plate Collective, a three farm CSA that provides fruits and vegetables to more than 500 families in Ithaca, Danby, and Trumanburg.

Stone Bend Farm houses crops and a commercial kitchen in a 4,200-square-foot geothermal greenhouse. The Kitchen at Stone Bend Farm is not only a marketplace and venue, but more importantly the region's home for responsible, ethical catering & food processing. Working with their own farm's crops, and small farms and purveyors from around the region, they offer an array of produce, value-added goods, and easy meals made onsite using sustainable energy. In partnership with Buried Acorn Brewing Company, they also house a taproom offering regionally brewed beverages and live music. In addition, Stone Bend Farm offers cooking classes, farm dinners, and community meals. And YES - it is also the perfect venue for your wedding!

Stonecat Cafe has operated for 19 years with a goal to wake people up to life with dynamic, fun food and libation. Their dishes are created with passion and love and served in a comfortable and approachable atmosphere, which is maintained by a professional community of hosts and servers. Their chefs continue to create and evolve the regional cuisine of the Finger Lakes, using local ingredients and global culinary influences. The Stonecat Guest House, located in a remodeled farmhouse just steps from The Stonecat Cafe, is your home away from home while you explore the Finger Lakes. The Guest House is one of the few locations on the lake that puts you within walking distance of superb dining, an extensive Finger Lakes wine list, and world-class seasonal cocktails. Enjoy the day on the wine trail, then park your car and enjoy a fine dining experience while taking in an epic Seneca Lake sunset!

As a licensed farm brewery, all of their beers are required to be made with at least 20% New York State grown hops and malts. Many of their beers have upwards of 60% percent of each and they are working hard with local farmers to make that number as close to 100% as possible.

Sustainable Cortland is a community-based organization dedicated to building sustainable solutions for Cortland County by advocating for the health and well-being of the residents, environment, and local economy, educating residents on a variety of sustainability issues by hosting meetings, workshops, and events.

Sustainable Viticulture Systems is a pioneer in the value added grape industry and an ambassador for the nutrition rich by-products of Finger Lakes Wine- Grapes. The grapes they use are sustainably farmed on the hills of Seneca Lake in Hector, NY. Their Wine Flours are a naturally gluten-free superfood, rich in antioxidants, protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Wine Flours are for use in any and all recipes to add the flavor, color and nutrition that every dish deserves. SVS wine flour, baked goods, and other products, are for sale online and at many regional stores.

Sweet Land Farm is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) organic farm in Trumansburg NY. This farm is a member of the Healthy Food for All program, which provides subsidized CSA shares to low-income households in the Ithaca area. Summer CSA members can gather their share of U-pick vegetables, fruit, and flowers anytime, and a wide variety of pre-picked vegetables are distributed at the farm twice weekly. Winter CSA shares are distributed weekly at the farm or delivered in boxes to a central pickup location in Ithaca.

Swiftwater has quickly become a place where the art of community and the science of brewing beer join together to create a lasting impression. That’s why their beer is never flavored, but crafted from real, natural ingredients, many of them grown right here in New York State. It’s why every inch of the interior, including the 70 foot long bar, is highlighted with rich black walnut, milled from four felled trees, generously donated by Aurora Ridge Dairy.

Syracuse Grows is a grassroots network that cultivates food justice through advocacy, education, and resources in support of urban food production. They envision a community where everyone has the equal opportunity to produce healthy and culturally appropriate food.

Established in 2019, the Syracuse-Onondaga Food Systems Alliance (SOFSA) is an independent food council in Central New York serving the city of Syracuse and surrounding Onondaga County. The overarching goal of the SOFSA partnership is to serve as both a network of food system stakeholders as well as a catalyst for collaboration among diverse partners. SOFSA engages across sectors to advance projects, build linkages, and foster relationships that enhance the livelihoods of all partners. The partnership aims to ensure the long-term viability and vitality of the region’s agricultural sector while simultaneously increasing access to healthy food and reducing the prevalence of food insecurity within the county.

The Syracuse Suds Factory offers a unique dining and drinking experience. Established in 1991, the Syracuse Suds Factory brought locally brewed beer back to the City of Syracuse. The Syracuse Suds Factory's restaurant and micro-brewery have been a favorite to those who truly enjoy great food and spirits.

Taproot Collective is a nonprofit organization committed to urban agriculture and the development of youth, families, and neighborhoods in Rochester, NY. Members offer a range of programming and services to support educators, educational institutions, and community groups committed to food justice. Taproot leads programming for youth and families at First Market Farm and the Rochester Public Market, and supports partner organizations by providing low or no cost programming and design services including service work visits, garden design and planning, curriculum and program design, specialized workshops, grant writing, and fiduciary services.

CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It is a shared connection between a farmer and the folks who eat the food the farmer grows. The Sustainable Farming and Food Systems Program emphasizes the practical skills it takes to manage a small, diverse farm, while providing students with a broad exposure to the social and ecological considerations of truly sustainable food production and distribution.

This bistro is just up the hill from Ithaca College. Open for breakfast, lunch and brunch, the Bistro at La Tourelle goes above and beyond the typical hotel restaurant. Chef Angelina Tagliavento grows her own fresh herbs and produce in the gardens at La Tourelle as well as using locally sourced ingredients. The menu offers fresh twists on the classics with plenty of opportunity to choose exactly how you’d like your meal, like a build your own flatbread with four different options for a side. At the Bistro, you can always count on simple, fresh food, done right the first time. Alternate number: 800-765-1492

The Bramble Collective is a group of three Ithaca, NY-based herbalists who dreamt of bringing accessible, sustainable medicine to their community. They are a retail store with bulk herbs & spices, medicine-making supplies and locally hand-crafted products. Bramble is also a community space offering herbal health consultations, a lending library, classes and events.

As a New York State Farm brewery they are required to use a minimum of 20% NYS-grown hops and 20% NYS-grown additional ingredients such as barley, wheat, rye, oats, and honey to name a few. Currently 70% or more of their ingredients are grown right here in NYS, including 100% of their hops and 100% of their base malts!

They are an old fashioned butcher shop, deli and farm market that specializes in selling local products and organic offerings. They are an Italian bakery, old fashioned butcher shop, deli, restaurant and farm market that specializes in selling local products.

The Farmhouse Brewery's barley is grown by qualified small grains farmers from all over New York State. Only the highest quality grain makes its way to their on-site malthouse, where they painstakingly malt each batch of barley using a time-tested artisanal process. Their hops are of the highest quality that can be sourced from seasoned hops growers within New York State.

The Heights Restaurant and H Bar was established in 1995 by Culinary Institute of America graduate James Larounis and his wife Heidi. Located in the Village of Cayuga Heights, one mile from the center of Cornell University. The restaurant has a casual, contemporary atmosphere and features Mediterranean-inspired American cuisine. They place the utmost value on their seasonal menus and on sourcing locally.

Relax under the stars in an outdoor Jacuzzi hot tub, soothe your soul with a couples massage, sleep in comfort and wake to a local, organic breakfast harvested daily. You can walk to restaurants, shopping, antiques, golfing, and evening entertainment. The Inn at Gothic Eves is located between the two largest Finger Lakes, Cayuga and Seneca, which allows for great bicycling adventures from the inn. It is close to the wine trails and swimming, kayaking, hiking and cross country skiing in Taughannock Falls State Park. Convenient to Ithaca College, Cornell University, Watkins Glen, Buttermilk and Robert Treman State Parks. The inn provides a generous local and organic breakfast every morning, a pillowtop mattresses, the finest linens and robes, A/C, wet bar, slate terraces with comfortable seating, free parking and WIFI.

The Local Food Market is a 7,000 square foot local, whole food grocery store, located in downtown Cortland. The owners are opening this business to meet the growing demand in the community for a local food store that offers organic, locally grown produce and other eco-friendly products. The Cafe's mission is to provide the community with convenient and affordable prepared food made with seasonal, organic and locally grown ingredients, along with nutritious beverages. Their intention is that this will stimulate the local agriculture and the local economy while building a sustainable future and educating the community about health and nutrition.

The Permaculture Park, a city park in downtown Ithaca, is a demonstration site for permaculture techniques and edible plants, both familiar and unusual. Community volunteers, led by staff from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, have been maintaining the Permaculture Park since 2013.

The meat counter features fresh cuts of pork, beef, and chicken, as well as a full line of charcuterie. This includes our thick-sliced bacon, deli ham, pastrami, piggery paté, kielbasa, andouille, bierwurst, and much much more! They also offer many different types of fresh seasonal sausages, as well as many weekly staples like our garlicky ‘T-burg Griller’ and our chorizo Mexicano. Looking for baking lard? They got it. Looking for rosemary & black peppercorn brined pork chops? You didn’t think you were, but you are now. They have three meat cases of specialty treats to choose from. Local pasta, vegetables, canned goods & dairy can also be found on their shelves. Come on in and see what they have in store for you!

The River Bistro is the place to be, great food, great drinks, and great people. We strive to make your experience the best it can be. From our fantastic breakfast, including a fresh buffet with made-to-order omelets, to lunch and dinner, our menu has favorites you will remember, and soon-to-be classics you will crave for years to come. Weekly specials that show off the seasons, local ingredients, and the flair of our kitchen. The River Bistro and Lounge is soon-to-be your favorite place to meet friends and family. Come get some!

The Windmill is the first farm and craft market in upstate New York, midway between Penn Yan and Dundee. Its more than 175 indoor and outdoor shops offer fresh produce, baked goods, hand crafted items, home and garden decor, gifts, apparel, prepared food, beverages, craft demonstrations, entertainment, hands-on activities, and more. Open from the end of April through the middle of December, it is a premier tourist attraction, with a weekly attendance exceeding 8,000 - 10,000 people.

Thistle Flower Farm's flowers are grown using natural practices that support healthy ecology. They offer seasonally based arrangements that incorporate both cultivated and wild materials, using 100% locally grown and foraged ingredients. The Flower Share is based on the structure of a CSA share - that is, members pay for their whole share in the winter/spring, and in exchange they receive a beautiful bouquet each week during summer and early fall, made entirely from flowers and greenery grown at the farm.

Three Birds is a Chef owned and operated restaurant located in Corning's Gaffer District on historic Market Street. We are just blocks away from the world renowned Corning Museum of Glass and just around the corner from The Rockwell Museum. Three Birds culinary team begins every day with a plan...gather the freshest ingredients including locally grown organic produce, prime and Kobe beef, and wild caught seafood.

Since 1966, Tompkins Community Action, a private not-for-profit charitable organization has implemented programs that today partner with more than 6,000 individuals and families in Tompkins County. TCAction partners with low-income households and individuals as they develop to their full potential. They perform weatherization, home performance, building energy solutions, and home energy audits.

The vision of the Tompkins County Workers’ Center is that all people are respected in the workplace, have a Living Wage, the right to organize, quality health care, housing, childcare, transportation, and access to healthy food and water, as guaranteed by the Declaration of Universal Human Rights as ratified by the United Nations in 1948.

Tompkins Food Future is a two-year community food system planning initiative led by the Food Policy Council of Tompkins County in collaboration with many partners and organizations throughout the county. It is aimed at broadly engaging the whole community in the creation of a long-term plan, with intent to educate, advise, and support local governments and institutions in their effort to create a food system that is more locally- and regionally-based, more sustainable, equitable, and healthy for all residents.

Trinity Farm specializes in breeding Icelandic and Shetland sheep in the rolling hills of Aurora, New York. In addition to high-quality fleece and wool, Trinity Farm produces and sells sheep milk soaps and hand-spun wool pieces.

The Trumansburg Farmers Market is held every Wednesday from May 9 to October 24, 2018 from 4 pm–7pm. They are located in the Trumansburg Village Park at the corner of Route 96 (Main Street) and Route 227. Join them here for a sweet summer evening among new friends and stock up with the tastiest, fresh food our part of the world brings.

Main Street Market offers fresh, local prepared foods for eat in or take out, beer and cider on tap and retail, truffles, and Wide Awake Bakery breads and treats. They also carry groceries and produce to support and showcase local farmers and producers.