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Discover what's fresh, what's in season, and where to find it across New York's Hudson and Mohawk region.

Harvest Connection is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 Summer Harvest Eating Guide, a free resource designed to help residents and visitors enjoy the best of the local growing season while supporting farms, farm stands, farmers' markets, and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs throughout the Hudson and Mohawk region.

Summer is one of the most abundant times of the year for fresh, locally grown food. From sweet berries and crisp cucumbers to juicy tomatoes, peppers, sweet corn, peaches, melons, and summer squash, the guide highlights the incredible variety of fruits and vegetables available from local farms throughout the season.

The Summer Harvest Eating Guide includes:

• A Northeast summer harvest calendar showing peak seasonal availability.
• Tips for selecting and storing fresh produce.
• Easy ways to enjoy seasonal fruits and vegetables.
• Delicious, family-friendly recipes featuring summer produce.
• Ideas for shopping at local farms, farm stands, farmers' markets, and CSA programs.

Eating seasonally offers many benefits. Produce harvested at its peak delivers exceptional flavor, freshness, and nutrition while supporting local farm families and strengthening the regional food system. Every purchase made at a local farm or market helps preserve farmland, supports small businesses, and keeps food dollars circulating within the community.

Whether you're planning meals, looking for new recipes, or exploring the region's many farm destinations, the Summer Harvest Eating Guide makes it easy to enjoy the bounty of the season.

The guide is available as a free download from the Harvest Connection website. We encourage everyone to share it with family and friends and to make local food part of their summer traditions.

Celebrate the flavors of summer—eat fresh, eat local, and support the farms that nourish our communities.