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Farm stands and farmers' markets on Long Island

Updated: May 20, 2008

LONG ISLAND FARMERS' MARKETS

Except where indicated, these markets are sponsored by the Long Island Growers Market, which can reached at 631-323-3653.

Nassau

BAYVILLE, Bayville Commons parking lot, corner of Bayville and Ludlum avenues. Open Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon; June 7 to Sept. 6. Contact: Carol Kennedy, 516-628-1439.

EAST MEADOW, Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpke. Open Fridays, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; June 6 to late November.

GLEN COVE, Village Square. Open Sundays, 7 a.m.-noon; July 13 to mid-November.

LOCUST VALLEY, Forest Avenue, across from the post office. Open Saturdays, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.; June 7 to late November.

LYNBROOK, corner of Sunrise Highway and Forest Avenue, behind Eckerd's. Open Sundays, 7 a.m.-noon; June 8 to late November.

MINEOLA-GARDEN CITY, 101 County Seat Dr., next to State Supreme Court Building, off Old County Road. Open Tuesdays, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; June 3 to late November.

NEW HYDE PARK, Long Island Jewish Medical Center parking lot, 400 Lakeville Rd. Open Wednesdays, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; only on July 30, Aug. 6 and Aug. 13.

PORT WASHINGTON, Town Dock, Main Street. Open Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon; June 7 to Oct. 27. Contact: Grassroots Environmental Education, 516-883-0887.

ROSLYN-NORTH HILLS, Christopher Morley Park, Searingtown Road, Open Wednesdays, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; June 4 to late November.

Suffolk

EAST HAMPTON, Nick & Toni's parking lot, 136 N. Main St. Open Fridays, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.; June 6 to Sept. 26. Contact Kate Plumb, 631-725-9133.

HUNTINGTON, Elm Street parking lot, Main Street (Route 25A). Open Sundays, 7 a.m.- noon; June 8 to late November.

ISLIP, Town Hall parking lot on Montauk Highway, Route 27A. Open Saturdays, 7 a.m.-noon; June 7 to late November.

NORTHPORT, Cow Harbor Park parking lot. Open Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon.; June 14 to late November. Contact: Vincent Terranova, 631-261-7070.

PATCHOGUE, 7-Eleven store parking lot, Montauk Highway west of Route 112. Open Fridays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; July 11 to late November.

PORT JEFFERSON, parking lot next to ferry, Route 25A. Open Thursdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; July 10 to late November.

RIVERHEAD, parking lot behind Sweezey's next to Peconic River Boat. Open Thursdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; July 3 to October.

SAG HARBOR, Breakwater Yacht Club parking lot, Bay and Burke streets. Open Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; May 24 to Nov. 1. Contact: Kate Plumb, 631-725-9133.

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, 85 Mill Rd., next to historical society. Open Saturdays, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.; June 21 to Nov. 15. Contact: Elsie Collins, 631-288-1559.

FARM STANDS

Whether you're in the market for peaches or pumpkins, turnips or tomatoes, buying directly from the farmer ensures the freshest produce and affords the opportunity to learn from someone who knows exactly how it was grown and interesting ways to prepare it.

Long Island has scores of working farms. Most of them are east of Riverhead, but western Suffolk is home to more than a dozen; and Nassau County has four. The entire Island is well served by 16 weekly farmers' markets.

Running a farm stand is not an exact science. Although many stands list hours and days of operation, it's best to call ahead, especially if the weather is bad. And keep in mind that a farm's inventory is limited by what is ripe that day; early birds catch the best produce.

NORTH FORK

Bayview Farm & Market, 891 Main Rd., Aquebogue, 631-722-3077. Open daily 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. from April to December. Products: Fresh vegetables, cut flowers, fruit, baked goods, and gift shop.

Biophilia Organic Farm, 211 Manor Lane, Jamesport, 631-722-2299. Open Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and sporadically on other days, May to October. Products: Our own certified-organic lettuces, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, beans, peas, onions, garlic, squash, melons, broccoli, sweet potatoes, eggplant, herbs, flowers, plants and Christmas trees.

Well's Homestead, 460 Main Rd., Aquebogue, 631-722-3796. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May 1 to Nov. 1. Products: Local fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, bedding plants, vegetables plants, hanging bags and baskets, perennials, grocery items, fresh organic bread, mozzarella, L.I. duck, honey and eggs, fruit pies, homemade jams, banana bread and gift items.

Wickham's Fruit Farm, 28700 Main Rd., Cutchogue, 631-734-6441. Open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed Sundays) from May to December. Products: Fruits, vegetables, U-pick berries, baked goods, jams, cheese. Activities: hayrides, tours.

Sep's Farm, 7395 Rte. 25, East Marion, 631-477-1583. Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Products: asparagus, peas, rhubarb, strawberries, corn, tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, cucumbers, eggplant, beans, onion, cabbage, zucchini, beets, carrots, celery, squash, potatoes, pumpkins, cut flowers and more.

Farmer Joe's, 1760 Albertson's La., Greenport. Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May to October. Products: Vegetables and eggs.

Gabrielsen's Country Farm, 1299 Main Rd., Jamesport, 631-722-3259 or 631-722-5847. Open daily 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.. March 15 to Dec. 24. Products: Vegetables, strawberries, flowering plants, perennials, mums, hanging baskets, pumpkins. Activities: Hayrides, corn maze, U-pick pumpkins.

Golden Earthworm Organic Farm, 652 Peconic Bay Blvd. , Jamesport, 631-722-3302. Open Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 1 to Oct. 30. Products: Certified organic strawberries, heirloom tomatoes, cut flowers, beans, melons, peas, salad greens, beets, carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, peppers, eggplant, summer and winter squash, plants, herbs. Activities: U-pick strawberries.

Harbes Family Farm (Jamesport), Main Road, Jamesport, 631-298-0800. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from July 1 to Oct. 31. Products: Super sweet corn, tomatoes, fruits, vegetables, roasted corn, baked pies, breads, jams, picnic area, farm animals. Activities: Fall festival, U-pick pumpkins, hayrides.

Schmitt's Farm Country Fresh, Main Road, Laurel, 631-298-1991. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; from May 1 to Oct. 31. Products: Fruits, vegetables, flowers, roasted corn, fruit pies, salad dressing, jams and jellies.

Harbes Family Farm (Mattituck), 247 Sound Ave., Mattituck, 631-298-0800. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from May 1 to Oct. 31. Products: Super sweet corn, tomatoes, fruits, vegetables, roasted corn, baked pies, breads, jams, picnic area, farm animals. Activities: Fall festival, U-pick pumpkins, hayrides.

Latham's Farmstand, Main Road, Orient Point and First Street, Greenport, 631-323-3701. Open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekends 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May to November (until December in Orient only). Products: Potatos, fruits, vegetables, corn, flowers, herbs, canned jellies and jams.

Barb's Veggies, Main Road, between Indian Neck Lane and Peconic Road, Peconic. Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June to November. Products: Local vegetables, fruits, herbs, cheese, eggs.

Catapano Dairy Farm, 33705 North Rd., Peconic 631-765-8042. Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Closed Tuesdays) April 15 to Nov. 15. Products: fresh goat cheese, yogurt, goat milk skincare products.

Krupski Pumpkin Farm, 38030 Main Rd., , Cutchogue, 631-734-6847. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; June 1 to Dec. 1. Products: Sweet peas, sugar snap peas, organic lettuce, beets, Swiss chard, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, kale, cabbage, carrots, turnips, potatoes (red, Yukon Gold, russet), white sweet corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplant, flowers, hanging baskets, pumpkins, gourds, winter squash, cornstalks, broom corn, straw.

Sang Lee Farms, 25180 County Road 48, Peconic, 631-734-7001. Open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed in January. Mail order available Oct. 1 to May 1. Products: vegetables, including mesclun, baby spinach, baby arugula, Asian vegetables, seasonal vegetables, 3 dozen varieties of heirloom tomatoes, cut/potted flowers. Also, prepared dinner packs, veggie packs, and salad to go and own line of specialty products.

Anderson's Farm Stand, Route 58, Riverhead, 631-727-2559. Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekends 8 a.m to 6 p.m. from June 1 to Oct. 30. Products: strawberries, peas, corn, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, tomatoes, peaches, cucumbers, potatoes, peppers, melons, beans, squash, pumpkins, cornstalks. Activities: U-pick strawberries.

Briermere Farms, 4414 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-722-3931. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday to Sunday open until 5:30 p.m. Products: Fruit, vegetables, pies, jellies and jam.

Garden of Eve, 4558 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-680-1699. Open daily 10 a.m to 6 p.m., from Memorial Day weekend to Oct. 31. Products: Pumpkins, eggs, heirloom tomatoes, vegetables, herb plants, fresh cut flowers, freshly prepared foods.

Reeve Farm, 4138 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-727-1095. Open Thursday to Monday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Products: Bedding plants, flowers, all local produce in season; locally produced honey

The Farm, 59945 Main Rd., Southold, 631-765-2075. Open Tuesday to Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Closed Mondays) from April to Thanksgiving. Products: Organic and biodynamic produce including heirloom tomatos, mixed greens, berries, fruit and other vegetables, cut flowers.

SOUTH FORK

Balsam Farms, Town Lane at Windmill, Amagansett, 631-255-9417. Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Products: All home- grown products, corn and certified organic potatoes a specialty. Fresh vegetables and flowers every day.

Little Farm Stand, 92 Spring Close Hwy., East Hampton, 631-774-3739. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June to early October . Products: Sweet corn, lettuces, tomatoes, peppers, squashes, cabbage, string beans, cauliflower, local fruits in season, ostrich eggs, chicken eggs, baked goods, flowers. Activities: Pony rides on Saturdays.

Vicki's Veggies, Montauk Highway, Amagansett, 631-267-8820. Open daily 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Products: Baked goods and other seasonal produce.

Babinski / Comfort Farm Stand, 791 Lumber La., Bridgehampton, 631-537-1374. Open June to October. Products: Vegetables, cut flowers.

Hayground Farm Stand, 1616 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton, 631-537-1676. Open daily 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. from April to Thanksgiving. Products: Vegetables, cut flowers, fruit, baked goods.

Hardscrabble Farm Stand, Stephen Hands Path and Rte. 114, East Hampton. Open Sunday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Products: vegetables, fruits, berries, flowers, baked goods, mozzarella.

LKL Farm Stand, Pantigo Road (west of Town Hall), East Hampton, open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., 631-267-0046.

Regina's Farm Stand, 42 Oak View Hwy., East Hampton, 631-329-3117. Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June through September. Products: Organic and conventionally grown vegetables and flowers.

Round Swamp Farm, 184 Three Harbor Rd., East Hampton, 631-324-4438. Open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. from May to Thanksgiving. Products: Fish, fresh produce, baked goods, home made specialties. A National Bicentennial Farm.

Densieski Farm Stand, 10 Lewis Rd., East Quogue, 631-653-5221. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed Wednesdays) from May to October. Products: Vegetables, fruits, flowers.

Hampton Fruit and Vegetable Stand, 436B Montauk Hwy., East Quogue, 631-653-3552. Open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from May to Thanksgiving. Products: variety of locally grown veggies, flowers, fruits, pies and other baked goods, cheese, eggs.

Nurel's Farms Stand, 226 East Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays, 631-723-2765. Products: vegetables, fruits, cut and potted flowers, baked goods.

North Sea Farm, 1060 Noyac Rd., North Sea, 631-283-0735. Open year round, Monday to Thursday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Products: Vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods, free-range eggs and chickens.

Liberty Farm Nursery, 651 Sagg Main, Sagaponack, 631-537-8001. Open daily until 7 p.m. Products: Specialty annuals, perennials and unusual herbs.

Marilee Foster, Sagg Main, Sagaponack, 631-537-1014, Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from late May through October. Products: Heirloom and unusual vegetables.

Pike Farms, Sagg Main, Sagaponack, 631-537-5854 . Open daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from June 7 through October. Products: arugula, artichokes, beans, beets, broccoli, brussel sprouts, basil, carrots, cauliflower, sweet corn, cucumbers, eggplant, gourds, leeks, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, berries, baked goods, cut flowers.

Under the Willow, 1726 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Sag Harbor, 631-725-5262. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Products: Organic produce: fruits, vegetables, herbs, berries and flowers.

Hank's Farmstand, 324 County Rd. 39, Southampton, 631-726-4667, www.hankspumpkintown.com. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June to Sept. 15. Products: Fruits, vegetables, berries.

Lisa & Bill's (Babinski Farm), Main Street, Wainscott. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June to October. Products: fresh cut flowers, corn, broccoli, eggplant, peppers, sunflowers and more.

Fairview Farm at Mecox, 19 Horsemill La., Bridgehampton, 631-537-6154 , cornfieldmaze.com. Call for hours o ; May to early November. Products: vegetables, fruits, flowers, oils, vinegars, herbs, cheese from Mecox Bay Dairy.

Deerfield Flowers, 65 Seven Ponds Rd., Water Mill. Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June to November.

Halsey Farm and Nursery, 513 Deerfield Rd., Water Mill, 631-726-4843. Open daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June 15 to Dec. 1. Products: Fresh vegetables and cut flowers grown on site, fruit, baked goods, juices.

Halsey's Green Thumb Organic Farm, 829 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill, 631-726-1900. Open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and to 6:30 p.m. Thursday toSunday,from May to November. Products: certified organic with over 300 varieties of vegetables, including heirloom varieties, herbs, fruits, flowers.

Hank's Pumpkintown, 149 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill, 631-726-4667, hankspumpkintown.com. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. from September to Nov. 1. Products: Pumpkins, roasted corn, corn maze, harvest decorations, apples and baked goods.

Milk Pail, 1346 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill, 631-537-2565, milk-pail.com. Open Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed Tuesdays, January to April. Products: 26 varieties of apples, peaches, pumpkins, berries, baked goods, flowers, cider.

Seven Ponds Orchard, 65 Seven Ponds Rd., Water Mill, 631-726-8015. Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June to November. Products: fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods. Activities: fall hayrides.

Amy Flowers & Mini Milk Pail, 757 Mecox Rd., Water Mill, 631-537-5999, milk-pail.com. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May 1 to Labor Day. Products: Wide variety of annuals, apples, peaches, berries, cherries, vegetables, pumpkins, baked goods, cider.

Zaluski Farms, 129 Seven Ponds Rd., Water Mill, 631-726-6850. Open daily 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Products: fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers.

UP-ISLAND, SUFFOLK

Albert H. Schmitt Family Farms, 6 Bagatelle Rd., Dix Hills, 631-549-1159. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; May to Halloween. Products: Annuals, perennials, shrubs, pumpkins, holiday decorations, local apples, apple cider, Indian corn. Activities: U-pick pumpkins, hayrides, haunted maze.

Brightwaters Farms & Nursery, 162 Manatuck Blvd., Bay Shore, 631-665-5411, brightwatersfarms.com. Open year round 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., to 4 p.m. on Sunday, during summer closed on Monday and Tuesday. Products: Seasonal vegetables, annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees, local honey, fresh baked goods, Christmas trees and wreaths. Activities: Easter egg hunt, hayrides, sleigh rides, U-pick Christmas trees.

Deer Run Farms, 282 South Country Rd., Brookhaven, 631-286-7299. Open Thursday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. early June to Thanksgiving, weekends only after Labor Day. Products: lettuce, cabbage, spinach, corn, tomatoes, local berries, also local honey, jams, preserves and pies.

Farmer Dan, 3700 Middle Country Rd., Calverton. Open July to December. Products: Wide variety of award-winning vegetables and apples.

Lewin Farms, 812 Sound Ave., Calverton, 631-929-4327. lewinfarms.com. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Memorial Day to first weekend after Thanksgiving, Christmas trees open from Thanksgiving weekend to Christmas. Products: fresh fruits and vegetables in season. Activities: Lots of U-pick including strawberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins and Christmas trees.

Peconic River Herb Farm, 2749 River Rd., Calverton, 631-369-0058, www.prherbfarm.com. Open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 1 to Oct. 31. Products: Specialty retail plant nursery and scenic riverfront gardens with herb, vegetable and flower seedlings;n honey and organic dried herbs and spices.

R & M Andrews Family Farm and Greenhouses, 1038 Sound Ave., Calverton, 631-929-5963. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from May to October. Products: Vegetables, roasted corn, bedding plants, hanging baskets, cut flowers, wreaths.

Rottkamp's Fox Hollow Farm Stand, 2287 Sound Ave., Calverton, 631-727-1786. Open daily (except Wednesday) 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., to 4 p.m. on Saturday from June to Oct. 31. Products: corn, lettuce, tomatoes, beans, squash, melon, pumpkins and baked goods. Activities: U-pick strawberries and pumpkins, corn maze.

Windy Acres Farms, 3810 Main Rd., Calverton, 631-727-4554. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May 1 to Dec. 23. Products: Flowers, strawberries, corn, tomatoes, beans, peppers, eggplant, melons, cauliflower, broccoli, squash, pumpkin, jams and jellies, roasted corn on weekends. Activities: U-pick pumpkins.

Johnson's Farm, 123 Cedar Rd., East Northport, 631-266-1822. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 15 to Oct. 1. Products: Fruits, vegetables, plants, bedding plants, flowers, hanging baskets.

Makinajian Poultry Farm, 276 Cuba Hill Rd., Huntington, 631-368-9320. Open Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 a.m to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. year round. Products: Fresh poultry and eggs, fruits, vegetables, baked goods and firewood.

Mediavilla Orchards, 1527 East Jericho Tpke., Huntington, 631-423-4794. Open Tuesday to Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15 to Thanksgiving. Products: Apples, peaches, plums, pears, grapes, chestnuts, cider, jam and jellies.

Schneider's Farm Stand, 316 Old Country Rd., Melville, 631-673-5844. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. end of April to December. Products: vegetables, pumpkins, hay, corn stalks, Christmas trees and wreaths, bedding plants, hanging baskets, perennials. Activities: Corn maze.

Richter's Orchard, Pulaski Road, Northport, 631-261-1980. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; opens 10 a.m. on Sunday. Products: Apples, peaches, cider, pumpkins.

Borella's Farm Stand, 485 Edgewood Ave., St. James. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Products: Annuals and perennials, roses, shrubs, herbs, planters, cut flowers, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, cider and jam.

Condzella's Farm Stand, 6233 North Country Rd., Wading River, 631-929-5058. Open May 1 to June 30. Products: Asparagus (May), strawberries and peas (June).

Davis Peach Farm, 561 Hulse Landing Rd., Wading River, 631-929-1115. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. early June to late October. Products: More than 100 varieties of peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, apples, pears and cider. Activities: U-pick peaches and nectarines, hayrides.

Little Red Farm Stand, 210 Yaphank-Middle Island Rd., Yaphank, 631-205-9579. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 1 to Oct. 31. Products: sweet corn, lettuces, tomatoes, peppers, squashes, cabbage, string beans, cauliflower, fruits in season, roasted corn, candied apples, Halloween products. Activities: U-pick pumpkins, corn maze, hay rides.

Pumpkin Patch Farm Stand, 142 Long Island Ave., Yaphank, 631-924-7444, pumpkinpatchfarmstand.com. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 1 to Thanksgiving. Products: Tomatoes, corn, lettuce, fruit, flower, perennials, annuals, honey, pies, cheesecake, roasted peppers.

UP-ISLAND, NASSAU

Meyer's Farm, next to 146 Woodbury Rd., Woodbury, 516-364-1777. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from July 4 to Thanksgiving. Products: Vegetables and fruit.

Rottkamp Bros. Farm, McCouns Lane, Old Brookville, 516-671-2566. Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from mid-June to the day before Thanksgiving. Products: large selection of vegetable and fruits.

Youngs Farm, Hegemans Lane, Glen Head, 516-626-9638. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Products: Fresh produce grown on the premises or on Long Island, plus gift shop and bakery.

Friendly Farm Market, 832 Merrick Ave., East Meadow, 516-486-2448. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from the end of March to Christmas Eve. Products: vegetables and fruits

FARMERS' MARKETS

A more convenient, if less picturesque, alternative to shopping at a bona fide farm stand is to avail yourself of one of the many farmers' markets on Long Island. These once-a-week markets, usually located in a town parking lot, offer farm-fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as plants, preserves, baked goods and other foodstuffs. Except where indicated, these markets are sponsored by the Long Island Growers Market, 631-323-3653.

Peconic Land Trust's farmstand map (PDF)