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Local Farmers' Market's

with driving info!

By Dara Kotkin, Five Towns-VS Publisher Mom May 14, 2017

Far Rockaway: Saturday & Sunday  

Vegetables, herbs, herbal products, fruit, honey, eggs, pickles, hot sauce, jams, and more! Payment: Cash, credit, debit, WIC Farmers Market coupons, WIC Senior Shares, SNAP. Come before hitting the beach or after brunch!
Where: 385 Beach 45th Street, Far Rockaway 11691. Edgemere Farm. (Driving from: Cedarhurst 16min, Hewlett/N.Woodmere 20min)
When: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, May 13-Oct 29 2017
Who: All
How: Show up
Cost: Whatever you buy

RVC Rockville Center: Sunday  

Coffee beans, fruit, vegetables, fresh produce, soaps, oils, pickles, homemade peanut butter and many other foods. See website for a complete list.
Where: Long Beach Road and Sunrise Highway Railroad Parking Lot Number 12. (Driving from: Far Rockaway 20mins, N.Woodmere/VS 23 mins)
When: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM, June 4-Nov 19
Who: All
How: Show up
Cost: Whatever you buy
For more info: longislandgrowersmarket@gmail.com, Ethel Terry at 631-323-3653 or http://longislandgrowersmarket.com

Garden City: Tuesday  

Fruit, vegetables, honey, eggs, soaps, oils, pickles, homemade peanut butter and many other foods. See website for a complete list.
Where: 101 County Seat Drive, Mineola 11501. Behind State Supreme Court off of Old Country Road. (Driving from: Far Rockaway 28mins, N.Woodmere/VS 25 mins)
When: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM, June 13-Nov 21
Who: All
How: Show up
Cost: Whatever you buy
For more info: longislandgrowersmarket@gmail.com, Ethel Terry at 631-323-3653 or http://longislandgrowersmarket.com

Long Beach: Wednesday  

Certified organic vegetables herbs, and greens. Conventional and Transitional Farms. Long Island corn, heirloom tomatoes, potatoes, squash and onions, fresh fruits and juices, cheese, milk, wine, pasta, pickles, smoked pork, soaps and preserves. Shellfish and regional fish, baked goods, gluten free breads, cakes and cookies. Vegan Treats, and Ice cream. 

Payment: We Accept EBT, SNAP, Debit, Credit, FMNP & WIC checks.

Where: 1 West Chester Street, Long Beach, Long Beach at Kennedy Plaza (Driving: VS/N.Woodmere 25min, Cedarhurst and Far Rockaway 20min)
When: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM June 7-Nov 1 Wednesdays
When: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM May 6-Nov 18 Saturdays 
Who: All
How: Show up
Cost: Whatever you buy

Queens Botanical Garden: Friday  

A nice local day trip! Fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, flowers, plants, dairy, beverages, specialty Foods. EBT available.

Where: Dahlia Ave at Main St, Queens Botanical Garden's, Sidewalk outside Garden. (Driving from: Far Rockcaway 35min, Woodmere 30min, VS 30min)
When: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM June 16-Nov 17 Wednesday's
Who: All
How: Show up
Cost: Whatever you buy

Malverne, Crossroads Farm at Grossmann's: Times May Vary  

A nice local day trip! Local farm fresh produce, fresh pasta, baked goods, local honey and eggs, jams and pickles, artisan breads, local craft beer, NY State farmhouse cheeses, soaps and more!

Where: 480 Hempstead Ave, Malverne. Crossroads Farm. (Driving from: Cedarhurst 15min, N.Woodmere/VS 15min, Far Rockaway 25min)
When: Times May vary, call to confirm
Who: All
How: Show up
Cost: Whatever you buy