Farmers Markets

We love our farmers and they treat us all season with a cornucopia of fresh, delicious foods. People are rediscovering the pleasure of fresh, healthy food from local farms and a more meaningful connection with the land and the community. Buying directly from farmers is a way to enjoy this experience and Ontario County has many opportunities to do it.

Farmers’ markets are a tradition as old as agriculture itself and Ontario County has several, including three community-based farmers’ markets. You can also buy directly from farmers throughout the county at farm stands, pick-your-own farms, wineries and nurseries. A good directory of these farm operations in Ontario County is available in the New York Farm Fresh Guide that can be accessed through the Department of Agriculture & Markets.

Ontario County Farmers Markets

The three community-based farmers’ markets in Ontario County are in Canandaigua, Geneva and Victor. They offer a wide range of the freshest seasonal produce from local growers and a variety of nursery and plant items, fresh baked goods, flowers, eggs, and locally-produced gourmet items such as jams and jellies, cheese, honey and herbed vinegars. Shoppers at the markets can often enjoy special entertainment events for the entire family and a variety of prepared foods.

Visitors to the Canandaigua Farmers Market can learn how to plan their summer meals around locally grown fresh vegetables and fruits this summer.  Barb McGuffie, Cornell Cooperative Extension Nutrition Educator, will be providing nutrition and foods information at the market throughout the summer and early fall months. A visit to the Farmers’ Market will be an exploration into some new tastes and textures, brought to you by the county’s farmers.  Download the Press Release. (.PDF Format, 59kb)

Canandaigua Farmers’ Market
Location: Behind the Chamber of Commerce, between Lafayette & Main Streets
Saturdays, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
June 2 through October 27, 2007
Contact: Phillip Munson, 585.329.7666

Geneva Farmers’ Market
Location: Exchange Street Parking Lot (across from Lyon ’s Bank)
Thursdays, 7:30 am to Noon
June 12 to October 9, 2008
Contact: Bernie Reed, 315.789.5005

Victor Farmers’ Market
Location: Mead Square Parking Lot, between Maple Avenue & School Street
Wednesdays, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
May 23 through October 17, 2007
Contact: Kathy Rayburn, Victor Local Development Corp., 585.742.6320

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

The CSA is a relationship of mutual support and commitment between local farmers and cummunity members who pay the farmer an annual membership fee to cover the production costs of the farm. In turn, members receive a weekly share of the harvest during the local growing season.

There are currently two CSAs operating in Ontario County. Pick up sites for the two active CSAs are in Geneva and Canandaigua.

Trinity Church
528 S. Main St.
Genevea, NY 14456
Contact: Andy Fellenz
315.548.6228

Unitarian Universalist Church
3024 Cooley Rd.
Canandaigua NY 14424
Contact: Dave Kavanagh
585.394.0553
Contact: Geoff Gretton
585.624.5349