Adirondack Harvest

Buy Local Holiday Guide

This holiday season, support the farmers, makers and small businesses in the Adirondacks by shopping for Adirondack-grown and made food and gifts. Browse the Buy Local Holiday Guide to find gift ideas, winter markets, events, and more. Happy Holidays!

Harvest of the Month

Harvest of the Month | Grains

When you think of agriculture in the Adirondacks, you may not think of waving fields of grain. However, New England was actually the “breadbasket” of the United States until the late 1800’s. Read more in the Adirondack Almanack here.

2022 Adirondack Harvest Festival

Upcoming Adirondack Cuisine Trail Virtual Forum

Adirondack Cuisine Trail members, join us for a Virtual Forum on Wednesday, November 9 at 1pm for an update on the Cuisine Trail outreach, and provide feedback on how YOU see the trails supporting your business in 2023 and beyond.

2022 Adirondack Harvest Festival

2022 Adirondack Harvest Festival a Success!

We would like to extend a special thanks to our volunteers, vendors, performers, partners, team members and sponsors who made this year’s event possible.

Read more and see photos from the event here.

COVID-19 Services

What does "organic" mean?

It can be hard to understand all of the similar and complicated food labels that allude to how something was grown or raised. It is helpful to know what different labels and certifications mean to help you make informed choices about how your food made it onto your plate. We compiled a collection of common definitions of terms used to describe how food is grown and processed.

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Why buy local food?

Studies show that local foods can have a positive impact on local economic activity by substituting imports and supporting local processing. Learn more about why you should buy local.

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Meet the Makers

Meet the Makers and Growers. Join us on a virtual tour of several Adirondack Harvest member farms and businesses in Essex County. Click here to begin.