I this farm SO MUCH . I pick here multiple times each summer. Acres and acres of blueberries and…read morelots of varieties. Farm stand also has pre-picked berries, honey, and jams if you don't have time to PYO. Pull up and get a bucket, or get your bowls weighed, then off you go to pick. Pay at the stand on the way out. Cash/check only still. They also started having a food truck there on weekends so you can grab food and a drink.

Very friendly staff, inexpensive and easy to navigate. FYI, it is a cash only establishment.read more

A lovely spot to pick fresh lavender. We've never done it before and the owners were so friendly…read moreand really insightful about it. I would definitely go back.

Gorgeous, relaxing, peaceful place. We've been there twice so far, a dinner and then a jazz…read moreevent. The owners are sweet passionate farmers, Dave and Diane. They are friendly warm hearted people that really care about what they, their products and people. I am hoping to have an event there one day as the smell of lavender will uplift and give you tranquility. The mountain views are beautiful and cows next door are adorable. Only sad thing is they close September so only few weeks left to go. Also, buy some of their lavender products at Troys Farmers Market and start to live in bliss

Moses Farm is located in the scenic town of Eagle Bridge, New York…read more I, however saw no bridge or any eagles. Lovely small farm that sells their fresh produce and the like. #mosesfarm On Grandma Moses Street

Near the intersection of Rt. 22 and Rt. 67 in Eagle Bridge NY sits a farm that has been producing…read morefresh fruit and veggies for generations. This place is very much worth a visit for some of the nicest produce and people! My favorite is the muskmelon. Prepare to be spoiled for life. I've purchased six melons this season and they've all been huge, full of juice and so sweet you don't need any ice cream in the middle. I'm addicted and have been making weekly visits. I also bought a bushel of green bell peppers to put up. Excellent value. They typically have a variety of vegetables and you can pick your own veggies depending on what's ready. Think tomatoes or pumpkins! They carry baked goods like fruit pie and quick bread. They're open from May to October. I would reccomend you call before you make the drive to confirm hours and what kinds of things are available that day. Their website is also quite helpful. After this discovery I'm going to go through withdrawl until spring!

The agriculture-industry complex has sprayed vegetables with pesticides, injected growth hormones…read moreinto meat, and burned the soil with untold chemicals. Chickens are grown in cages barely large enough to move around in and ducks are force fed grain to enlarge their tasty livers. High fructose corn syrup is the sweetener of choice and a list of ingredients reads like a chemistry experiment. This is the world we live in. Captain Planet! He's our hero. He's gonna bring pollution down to zero! Unfortunately, there are no Captain Planets to save the day. Left to our own devices, we've filled our bodies with artificial hormones, flavors and fats. Is it no wonder we face epidemics of childhood diabetes, strange allergies, and gross obesity? Organic farming is the growing movement to provide meats, fruits, and vegetables free from the effects of these pesticides, growth hormones, and additives in an agriculturally sustainable manner. Organic and naturally grown foodstuffs are readily available at your nearest Trader Joe's or Wholefoods, but by and large, organic farming is still in its infancy. When I first heard of a community supported agriculture (csa), my thought was this must be a secret chef-only society. As it turns out, a csa is an open membership, where you buy-in a farm share for a particular season. Basically, you get organically grown produce sent to you directly from the farmer, supporting both your local farmer and organic farming. And, it's farm fresh produce, picked that week, maybe even that day! Knowing practically none of this and on the promise of camping, I took the opportunity to visit the organic farmer for my friend's Stanton St CSA at Windflower Farms this past weekend (as of the date of this writing). The drive from Jersey to Valley Forge, NY was a slow journey in excess of four hours, deep into the boonies. Turning the corner on gravelly Meetinghouse Road, the sight of 12 acre Windflower Farm greeted us. A pale blue farmhouse sat guarding the entrance. Ted Blomgren, the farmer, quickly introduced himself. He and his wife Jan, along with their boys, volunteers, and permenant farmhands, operate the farm together. After pitching our tent beneath the leafy green auspiciouses of a towering tree, we navigated down from the knoll to join Ted on a short tour of the farm. We started off at the tomato patch. I could see rows and rows of tomato vines weighed down with red and ripening plump tomatoes. The smell of a real tomato leaf is my favorite vegetable smell. It reminds of the gardens I had back home. I used to love rubbing a few leaves in my hands and breathing in the scents. In any case, Ted spoke intelligently about the use of plastic coverings to control humidity and encourage growth. The trick he said was to know when to take the covering off. Too long and leaf rot will set in early. Or how he lost his bean crop to black rot, and the methodology and testing that went in identifying the suspect seeds rather than saving the crop through chemical sprays. Walking along, we saw patches of red and white swiss chard, stalks of broccoli, flowing waves of bright green fennel fronds, leafy carrots with the orange roots just peeking from the dirt, green chili peppers, long yellow banana peppers, dusty brown potatoes, smiling sunflowers yellow and bright, squabbling roosters of all colors, rows of red, purple, white flowers, and a lost baby kitten wandering around the broccoli patch. In the afternoon, Ted took us on a tractor ride up a grassy bluff over looking the valley to watch the sun setting in the distance. The sleepy sun cast brilliant shades of red, orange and purple across the sky. Rolling hills covered in thick green grass and tall trees plump with leafy foliage dominated the vista. Unsurprisingly, weddings are commonly celebrated here. The ride back down led us through an old apple orchard, the fruit still green and sour, and a herd of cows where the calfs were leaping up and down playfully at the sight of us. In the evening, with a large campfire roaring, burning cords of garlic stems, and the scents of marshmallows roasting on long sticks lingering around, the stars, sparkling like diamonds, arrived en masse. The deeply blue sky so numerous with twinkling stars bright and clear made it feel as if I could reach up and scoop up a handful. The occasional shooting star brought an outworldly entertainment to our little group. How many tender wishes did that star carry back that night I wonder? As we were packing up our gear the next morning and munching on a breakfast of sweet potatoes and eggs (and a fresh tomato secretly picked..), I came to the realization that if there are any heroes left saving our planet, then it's folks like Ted and Jan Blomgren. Note: A big thanks to Nina for inviting all of us up to her CSA and also for letting me use her camera to take pictures: (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/RbspegQaEqOPtIrKkSQKVQ?select=p3M9bYdGDjax6V4aaGGmpg) Review 8/25/2008 I.M.Y.

This is our fourth season with Windflower, and we couldn't be happier with our CSA share. Ted and…read moreJan and their team grow great food, make a huge effort to communicate with and educate their members, and host us for a trip to the farm that's the highlight of our summer. Windflower is so special to us that on the most recent farm trip, my boyfriend proposed! Seriously, a wonderful place, wonderful people, wonderful food.

Wonderful strawberry picking experience! A ton of large, juicy, ripe berries. Fields are large so…read moreyou can spread out. We had a blast with my one year old. Family friendly. There are some picnic tables under a tent as well. Lovely experience!

We heard this was where you get the best corn in Saratoga County. The smell of freshly baked pies…read morewas delightful upon entering. Everything was SO Fresh and all fruits and vegetables are hand picked. Nice assortment of cheeses and meats. Beautiful plants and flowers. Other gift type items like cards, jewelry magnets etc. We got 2 cheeses and 6 ears of corn for $30.

Went here on a Sunday in late September, and there was a decent amount of apples to pick! They have…read morea ton of different kinds to choose from. You do have to pay admission to pick, but you get to pick way more than apples. Veggies and fruit are available if you go at the right time. We got 3 large pumpkins and an entire bag of apples for a little less than 35 bucks! Definitely worth it to stop here!

You are presumed to be a criminal and are treating accordingly at check-out…read more I brought my disabled patient to the orchard for a safe, therapeutic outing, but he was left traumatized by the excessive post-picking interrogation, intense vehicle search, and authoritarian bullying by their plainclothes security. As I was held at check-out inside the building, an unnamed woman with no identification confronted me in an accusatory manner demanding to know what else we had picked. I told her everything we picked was on the counter. She asked what was in my car. I told her my patient, his rollator, and his mobility scooter. Not much else fits in a little KIA. She left me inside the building at the register and went out to my car. With no explanation to my startled patient, she began rooting through my car. He was alone and felt defenseless in a frightening situation. I don't know if I'll ever be able to get him to leave his house again for an outing like this. He is traumatized. Columbia County NY has many PYO options that are more friendly and less terrifying than this horrible place.

A really sweet old couple runs this farm. They have such a beautiful plot of land and it's clear…read morethey've put a lot of attention and care into the many different varieties they offer. Prices were very fair, and it was such a treat to apple-pick on their farm. They also offer swag, apple cider, and apple cider donuts (only on the weekends). Enjoy!

Mad Tom Orchard is an awesome apple orchard near Manchester, VT. They have an up to date website…read morewith information about what apples are in season and when they are open. My friend and I stopped by when we were in Manchester to do some hiking during the fall. This place was amazing. Incredible views while picking apples in a huge orchard. They have tons of different varieties of apples. Honey crisps are definitely my favorite. Ended up picking a whole bushel of apples. The price is definitely reasonable. The staff is incredible friendly and encourage you to "sample" the apples while picking. They have a shop where they sell apple cider, donuts, maple syrup, and some other items. I'm so glad I found this place. I will definitely be back next year!

One of my favorite places for a yearly fall family tradition! Apple season means apple picking,…read moreapple cider donuts, hard cider & fun for the entire gang. Feeding & visiting the goats is always a hit for the kids. Depending on when you go, you can sometimes expect a bounce house, pony rides, food vendors, live music etc. The donut line can get absurdly long but it's never too long of a wait for those local-favorite cider donuts! The donuts are always fresh & warm & otherworldly delicious. The barn also offers many local treats, apple cider, fresh eggs & veggies, fudge, honey, handmade products & so much more. Look up to see the train hanging from the ceiling! Slyboro Ciderhouse is usually serving hard cider, beer on tap, cocktails etc.

We did the Tractor Tour today (My Daughter, Son-in-Law and three year old Grandson) and I have to…read moregive a shout out to Dennis who was our Tour Guide! It was NOT just a wagon ride through the apple orchard!! He told us the history of the orchard, let us stop 3 or 4 times and taste a few apples (and grab a few for home!) Plus he gave us tokens for a taste at the Slyboro Ciderhouse! It was so much fun and my Grandson LOVED it!! I highly recommend it!!

My first strawberry and cherry picking experience! Bohringer's Fruit Farm is conveniently located…read moreclose to the Vroman's Nose hike. It's a nice outdoor socially distanced activity. The open fields are a welcome change from being indoors, and you can pick whatever fruits you like. The farm leaves quart containers out on a stand for you to pick up and use while picking fruit, and you just drive to the fields. Then you bring the containers to the register with what you picked. They offer a reasonable price for fresh fruit. It's fun, relaxing, and great for all ages.

Been going to Bohringer's since the 90's when my parents moved to Schoharie. I remember one summer…read morethere were so many bluberries you could fill a basket in 10 minutes. We also picked cherries that year which not many places have. My favorite though was picking strawberries in 80+ degree weather in the muggy Schoharie Valley, just great! If you get a chance hike up Vroman's Nose to get a birdseye view of the valley and the farm.

Corn this season is fabulous!! I could have eaten 2-3 ears it was so sweet and delicious!read more

They have the best vegetables - especially their corn! I get enough to have right away and also…read moresome to freeze so we can enjoy it all winter!!