Adirondack Harvest

2021 Adirondack Harvest Festival, Open Farm Week!

We are thrilled to share that the 2021 Adirondack Harvest Festival will be a Free Range Open Farm Week! Tour farms, meet the makers, attend demonstrations, tastings, markets, you-pick and much more.

SAVE THE DATE
Mon, Sept 13 - Sun, Sept 19

July Harvest of the Month: Blueberries!

Blueberries have been an important food and medicine of indigenous populations in the Adirondack region for thousands of years. The first large-scale growing of blueberries was by the Wabanaki people in what is now Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, who strategically used controlled burning to increase yields and expand blueberry fields. Read more about the history of blueberries in the Adirondack region on the Adirondack Almanack.

(Photo: Wild Work Farm, Ben Stechschulte)

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.

COVID-19 Information

During this challenging and uncertain time, many Adirondack food producers are responding in innovative ways to make sure their larger community stays fed and safe. Browse local delivery and curbside pick-up options and more COVID-19 resources and information.

Benefits of Buying Local

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.

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.