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This cold and snowy winter makes us wonder if anything will ever grow again in our region? But it will! We look forward to the amazing flavors and colors of our upcoming vegetable and fruit season! Our Produce Share is a great way to enjoy freshness, variety, convenience and cost savings. The share combines both vegetables and fruits in 20 weekly pick-ups and offers a full or partial size option. Share pick-ups start in June (specific date to be determined) and continue throu

Helpful tips from our Farmers & Artisans customer and friend - Amanda Mikels, who consults in Sustainable Food Systems. Did you know the EPA estimates that the average family of four discards about $3,000 worth of edible food each year? That’s roughly $57 a week—money that could be saved or spent elsewhere.  This month, I’m excited to share a few practical strategies in the Farmers & Artisans newsletter to help you reduce food waste, stretch your grocery budget, and make the

John Kelleran from Max's Blade Sharpening will be set up in front of the store on Saturday, June 13, from 8am to 1pm. Drop off you knives and scissors at his red van!

Ready to get your hands in the dirt and plant your favorite herbs? We have a great selection of potted herbs to order from Heimiller Greenhouses in Newfane, NY. The herbs are easy to plant in your garden or patio crocks. They are potted in 4.5 inch containers, so the plants are larger and more established. Choose from: Sweet Basil Lemon Basil Chamomile Chives Garlic Chives Cilantro Dill Lavender Lemon Balm Oregano Curly Parsley Plain Parsley Peppermint Rosemary Sage Thyme Pr

Enjoy the long Memorial Day weekend ahead with gardening, grilling and remembering. Stock up on your local favorites - sausages, burgers, veggie burgers, condiments, snacks plus NYS craft beers & hard ciders! We will be closed Memorial Day Monday. Weekend Hours: Saturday, May 23: 8am to 5pm Sunday, May 24: Closed Monday, May 25: Closed Note: Fresh milk and eggs for shares will not be delivered until Thursday late morning next week.

After a long winter and wet spring, we're getting excited to get planting! It's time to prepare your gardens, raised beds and patio planters. Here's an option for fresh produce from your own backyard for delicious summer and fall meals. We are now taking orders for flats of 8 different vegetable plants (6 of each variety), grown by Hurtgam Farm in Cambria. Ready to plant later in May! Price: $33.00 (48 plants) Flat includes: Big Beef Tomatoes Cherry Tomatoes Bell Peppers Cuc

Mother's Day is just a few weeks away! Let us help make your celebrations easy and delicious. Lemon Blueberry Cake with Buttercream Frosting - $ 23 A 6-inch moist lemon cake with blueberry compote and lemon buttercream. (Serves 6 - 8) Order here. Mini Scone Assortment Box (12 pk) - $18 4 of each flavor - Mixed Berry, Honey Cinnamon Chip with Pecans, Chocolate Chunk Order here. Place your orders by Wednesday, May 6 Pick up - Friday, May 8 or Saturday, May 9 Need more Mother'

This year we are excited to offer pre-orders for Mother's Day fresh cut flower bouquets from Dahlia Patch Flower Farm in Amherst! Each bouquet will feature a curated palette of soft spring tones, artfully arranged and wrapped for a beautiful presentation. We anticipate including seasonal favorites such as peonies, anemone, tulips and fresh foliage, with exact varieties influenced by this growing season's weather. Price - $40 Order by May 1, for pick up here on Friday, May 8