Ok first of all, some housekeeping: The address listed for this business is for Abundance…read moreCooperative Market. This is the pick up location for Rochester members. Peacework Farm is located in Newark, that is where the crops are grown. I was only involved in this CSA for one year, but it was a great experience and would recommend it to anyone who loves their organic veggies, is interested in knowing where their food comes from, or is interested in investing in a local farm. (There are only two reasons why I did not participate again after the first year and those are the same reasons why I haven't participated in any other local CSA-- first of all you get a lot of veggies, even if you get a half share-- normally this would be awesome but I have a small sized fridge and each week the haul would over flow it. The other reason is that I am not around as much in the summer to pick up my share. Neither reason reflects poorly on GVOCSA... in fact that is a testament to how large your pick up will be.) GVOCSA requires members to participate in a few farm-work and distribution shifts during the season. This might not be for everyone, but I thought it was cool to help harvest the vegetables and to get a closer look at the farm operation. The type of work you will do varies depending when you go during the season. The distribution shifts are pretty simple-- you go to Abundance and help prepare the vegetables to be picked up. That part is pretty easy, just some weighing and bagging. The spread of vegetables you get is great. I learned to love some new greens through this CSA. The season is 26 weeks. The price looks steep initially, but if you break it out by week it is not too bad, especially when you consider what the same volume of organic veggies would cost you at Wegmans. The quality of the produce you will get from here is really great, if you work a sorting shift at the farm you will see what I mean. A lot of care is put into getting the vegetables from the farm to the members in great condition. I think the main difference for GVOCSA versus other local CSAs is that they have the member participation. Also, everyone I came in contact with through the CSA was really nice, so you can count on working your few shifts with some great people. Their webpage has a lot of other useful information on it and if you are interested you should probably go to their new member information meeting that are held just before the sign up period.

I love my CSA. Pick up is so convenient at the co-op, Abundance. The season is six months long, the…read morevariety is great, and everyone is so friendly when I say, "what is this and how do I use it?"

Had a great experience volunteering here! Jenny was an absolute delight and so passionate about the…read morework done here! The farm was so impressive and I can't wait to come in next year for live music and to pick flowers!

This is an absolutely wonderful place!! It is an inclusive care farm At Homesteads for Hope, it is…read morea nurturing, inclusive community where individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages can find purpose and belonging through the transformative power of agriculture. They offer apprenticeships programs for any abilities. On the farm there are goats, ducks and chickens. The grow a very large variety of vegetables as well as beautiful flowers. They have a farm store where you can purchase homemade breads, jellies vegetables etc. On Thursday's and sometimes other occasions they open the farm for the community to gather. There is live music and food to purchase. Some outside vendors as well participate. The area is serene and peaceful and the people on the farm are enthusiastic, loving and kind.

Pittsford Village Farmers Market is a weekly gathering on Saturdays during the summer in the back…read moreparking lot of the Spiegel Community Center. The small market features a handful of vendors, live music, children's entertainment, and an occasional food truck. The market is currently managed by Impact Earth, a zero waste solutions company. It is a single-use plastic free market, so bring a reusable shopping bag.

Officially all in for the spring share with this local CSA. It makes eating local produce that much…read moreeasier since I can't always get to the market. The CSA features produce from local farms, many are organic too. They break it out in seasons and now offering year-round options. For the spring share, I paid in full to reserve a weekly share with pick up at Three Heads Brewing - $64 for 4 weeks ($16 per week). They have several other pick up locations, days, times, and even delivery. I opted for the small share, which is good for 1-2 people for a week. So far I've enjoyed making recipes with a few ingredients I've never worked with before like green garlic, rhubarb, beets, etc. That's the most enjoyable part for me - the challenge of cooking with something new and going outside my comfort zone in the kitchen with new veggies and getting creative. In their weekly emails, they'll break down what types of veggies you'll be getting that week as well as recipes they've compiled on Pinterest, which is handy! In addition to the veggie shares, they have several other options you can add one, including eggs, meats (chicken, beef, pork, duck), fruits, veggie burgers, bread, yogurt, and coffee (they partner with Fuego and Joe Bean). I haven't opted in for any of these yet, but am intrigued and may consider it down the road to try more local meats, eggs, etc.

I'm really excited to have signed on with a friend for a share in this CSA! I'm sharing a share,…read moreand the weekly produce allotment has been great so far. I am really excited about the fall selection. Our first fall delivery had a great variety of (mostly) vegetables and some fruit. Everything was so fresh, and the portions were perfect. The price is well worth what you get. They have a number of pick up locations that service the Rochester area, and a variety of private and open-to-public pre-box drop off sites. I think it's a great opportunity to really support local growers, and I'm excited that the food is coming to me for the next few weeks.

My brother picked up an Apple Crumb Pie for Christmas dessert, and instead of having a robust crumb…read moretopping, there was just a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar on top. Put it in the off oven for 15 minutes to warm from the residual heat, and the topping turned into a mushy, sticky mess. It was a disappointment, since the apples were not cooked enough and were a bit too raw.

They have yummy apple fritters and fry cakes. They sell a lot of different variety of apples and in…read moreall sizes. In the fall they have a great corn maze for all ages. The market sells a lot of different products such as apples, pies, donuts, vegetables and much more. Its worth a stop and support local.

First time at any pumpkin patch and this one is so cute! We all enjoyed it, pups included! Grab a…read morelittle wheel barrow, fill with pumpkins, take cute pics and leave happy we May or may not have spent $40-ish on pumpkins ... and we may or may not go back for more....

Our family has gone here every fall for years. Pumpkins are priced per pound last year was 35 cents…read moreper pound(2018). It's just the right size and doesn't have a bunch of things that your kids will want to buy or do that will make the trip there even more expensive. It is on Paul Rd with many pumpkin varieties available to purchase. Stacking pumpkins, different colored pumpkins, gourds, fall foliage to purchase like mums and corn stalks. They are known for their giant pumpkins displayed around their beautiful farm house. They carve them the week of Halloween and have them lit up. Beautiful pictures can be taken on the farm grounds with pumpkins and in front of the house.

Doc Ryan's corn is THE BEST around!! We drive from N Chili to get it. Whatever we don't finish at…read morenight, is my breakfast the next morning. ... cold!! So delicious

Freshness and corn quality, u can peel the corn on site, prices, and pleasantness of staffread more

Great people, great food and craft selection. Free tastes. Friendly atmosphere. Easy chatting w…read moreproprietors and shoppers. Total pleasure.

Its fall time and that means pumpkins, apples, cider and yes fried donuts. Herman's farm Market on…read morefive mile line road is your one stop shop for the above mentioned. Great selection to choose from from apples, niced pressed cider, some selection of vegetables grape pies, apple pies and fried donuts. Stop buy and tell them Scott sent you. Enjoy your trip to Herman's farm Market.