Spotlight On Long Island: Local Farms and Farmers
Beyond its celebrated coastline, Long Island harbors a thriving agricultural community. As locals and visitors enjoy the many activities Long Island offers, local farmers work tirelessly to cultivate a steady stream of fresh produce that deserves equal recognition and respect for their labor. Many restauranteurs purchase products from these farmers making it a farm-to-table dining experience. You can also bring a farm-to-table family dinner experience into your kitchen by directly buying fresh, quality, locally grown produce from the numerous, vibrant Farmers’ Markets located throughout the towns in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Visiting a farmers’ market is not only a great way to spend your morning, but also a great way to directly support our farmers, enabling them to keep supplying us with top-quality produce, and preserving our farmlands for future generations.
The Port Jefferson Farmers Market
They offer an array of products and overlooks the breathtaking harbor making it an enjoyable experience all around. Every Sunday morning through November 17th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, local vendors are proudly set up awaiting your arrival. Natural body care products, freshly baked bread for Sunday dinner, Montauk smoked fish, and local farm-fresh vegetables are just a few of the more than 40 vendors available. GET THE DETAILS.
Deep Roots Farmers Market
Located in Glen Cove offers more than 35 vendors offering a great selection of products like organic eggs, grass-fed meats and dairy items, honey, and freshly baked sweets all grown or baked on Long Island. Taking place on Saturdays now through October 26th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, this farmers market also presents live music and weekly guest artists and craft vendors. GET THE DETAILS.
Northport Farmer’s Market
Eighteen years of dedication to our local farmers, Northport Farmers Market has successfully involved the spirit of the community to support locally produced food, plants, and skin products. Rain or shine, this market is open every Saturday now through November 23rd from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Located in Cow Harbor Park and overlooking the serene harbor, this park has a playground and is dog-friendly too. It’s an ideal way to spend your day. GET THE DETAILS.
The East End Farmers Market
This market boasts an eclectic assortment of vendors selling their locally sourced products. On Friday mornings from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, now through September, 60 Spinner Lane in East Hampton hosts this well-attended community gathering which provides local farmers, local fishermen, and food producers the opportunity to sell their goods directly to the consumer. Vendors of homegrown, homemade fresh nutritious foods are also participating. With vendors like Bambino Raviloi, Kaylpso Yogurt, Tumeric Boss, Twisted Challah Bakery, and Northfork Seafood, to name only a few, I’d suggest bringing lots of shopping bags as you won’t go home empty-handed. GET THE DETAILS.
Andrea Peponakis
Andrea Peponakis is a retired foreign language teacher who then became a local newspaper journalist and local radio show host. Born and raised in Astoria, Queens and on Long Island, Andrea is now focusing on writing children’s books. The motivation to become an author was inspired by her three grandchildren. Her book, Grandma, Grandma, Tell Me More: My Family Loves Me, was featured at this year’s London Book Festival and at The LA Times Book Fair. Andrea currently resides on Long Island near her children and grandchildren. Her days are spent creating everlasting memories with her grandchildren and writing.
