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Several farms throughout the Greater Capital Region raise turkeys on pasture for Thanksgiving. Pasture raised turkeys are grown in a natural environment where they feed on insects and graze on a diversity of plants. Compared to other domesticated birds raised for meat, turkeys are well-suited to pasture because they are at home in our climate and environment. Pasture raised turkeys that have daily access to fresh grass will taste different than turkey purchased from the [...]
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Featuring over 30 hands-on attractions, live shows, animals and more right here in Upstate NY’s Capital Region. At Liberty Ridge Farm, there’s family fun for everyone! Welcome to the best backyard in the Capital Region! Spend a day enjoying the Farm’s fresh fall air. Get lost in the 11-acre corn Field Maze, catch entertaining shows, play in the barnyard, pick pumpkins and grow memories! After you’ve worked up an appetite, stop by the Barnyard Grill and Sweet Shop to [...]
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Indian Ladder Farms is a centennial farm founded in 1916. Today the farm produces over 40 varieties of apples. The farm offers seasonal pick-your-own berries, apples, and pumpkins, as well as educational programs and tours. The Farm Store is open March through December, offering local produce, foods, dairy products, and meats from neighboring farms. The Farm Store’s bakery features our popular apple cider doughnuts, made fresh daily, along with pies, pastries, and desserts. Honey, [...]
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In 2008 the Voorheesville Farmers Market started with the mission to reach out to their community and form long lasting relationships and to also encourage the community to buy local produce and goods from small businesses. Since their beginnings, the Voorheesville Farmers Market has grown and now includes eighteen vendors selling a variety of produce, meats, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, flowers, cheese, soaps, art and take-out food. They also offer special activities for kids, [...]
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Celebrate the abundance of fresh, locally grown produce and handmade goods at a farmers market in your community. By purchasing from local farmers, artisans and producers, consumers connect directly with the people who grow and make the food. Farmers markets provide a vital role in their communities by bringing together the folks that grow the food with the people who eat it. Fresh produce, meats, cheeses and a variety of other products are available at many farmers’ [...]
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