CEFLS: Gardening in the North Country and Local Food Sources: Eat Local

Eating Seasonally

What’s in Season When in the Adirondack Region - Adirondack Harvest
This guide is intended to provide a general average of when locally grown food may be available in the greater Adirondack region. The same produce information is represented in two formats, by month, and by food item.

Regional Food Events

Here are some of the local festivals where you can sample and enjoy local food:

Adirondack Harvest Festival

This event features live music, a farmer's market, prepared food vendors, and special workshops. It is usually held in Mid September.

Food From the Farm

This farmer's market style event ushers in the Spring season, and includes samples, delicious prepared foods, door prizes, and a chance to meet area farmers. It is usually held in early March. Watch for it on the Clinton County Cooperative Extension Facebook page.

Maple Weekend

Maple Weekend is most commonly held the last two full weekends in March. Tours and samples are free of charge. Pancake breakfasts, where offered, incur a per plate charge. Visit mapleweekend.com to find a participating sugarhouse in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties.

Did You Know?

We live in an area that is surrounded with local farms and food processors who make their products available to the public.

Here are some websites to help you find and enjoy local food!

Adirondack Harvest - Farmer's Markets
Enter your location and find the farmer's market near you. Also includes contact information and whether the market accepts benefit coupons.
Tri-County Food Guide
A listing of farms, CSAs, wineries and other sources of local food and drink in Clinton, Essex and Franklin County
Where to Use Benefits to Buy Local Food
Did you know that you can use your food assistance benefits, like SNAP and e-WIC, to buy local food? And, some farmers’ markets and some retailers offer programs like Double Up Food Bucks that match SNAP dollars spent on fruits and vegetables. Meaning for every $2 in SNAP spent, the customer receives a matching $2 to spend on produce up to $20.