MOM2NICO
LIF Adolescent
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Re: local farmers markets
Don't know of any in Brooklyn, but here is info for Long Island:
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.
HAUPPAUGE, Department of Motor Vehicles parking lot, 250 Veteran's Memorial Hwy., Open Wednesdays, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., July 16 to mid-November.
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.
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