Farms in New York

Sabah Karimi
Whether you want to attend a farm show or stock up on fresh fruit from the Farmer's Market, New York is home to hundreds of farms that supply the region and the country with quality foodstuffs all year round. A trip to the farm could be just what you need to break away from your busy lifestyle and enjoy the fresh air; here are just a few great places to explore around New York:

Apple Hills Farm in Central New York
Stock up on fresh apples or take part in the annual berry festival for your fill of the season's ripest fruit. Baking enthusiasts and cooks can find several types of apples and fruits for that next recipe, and the festival is great fun for the whole family.

Country Dream Farms in Upstate New York
Head here for the pumpkin patch in the fall or sleigh rides in the winter and make the most of this family-friendly farm. This farm features prepicked produce and a large petting zoo, so make a day of your trip upstate and enjoy the great outdoors!

Tucker Farms in Upstate New York
Dying to try a corn maze? Head to Tucker Farms for one of the area's most challenging corn mazes and trek across the fields for some scenic views of the area. This is another great place for families who just want to spend some quality time together.

Abers Acres in Western New York
If you're ready for a flower-picking trip, head to Abers Acres for a seasonal roundup for your bouquet. You'll also find a blueberry and raspberry patch here so you can load up fresh fruits for your baking exploits; take your pick of year round crops and fun festivities each season.

Published by Sabah Karimi - Featured Contributor in Travel

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  • Angel K.Y. Chau5/15/2008

    It is very interesting! Thank you for sharing!

  • Tye Martin5/2/2008

    Interesting,..... I'm from the east coast and I never realized there were so many farms out that way......thanks for the info!!

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