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HAVE FUN ON THE FARMS IN CORTLAND COUNTY

Agritourism DAIRY FARM
TRINITY VALLEY

hen the cooler fall temperatures begin inspiring you to start checking off a few seasonal bucket list activities and adventures,
we recommend making headway on your list at Trinity Valley Dairy Farm, a fourth-generation family farm in East Homer.
Cortland County’s farms, markets, and farm stands W
There’s no denying the main attraction is the corn maze, but it’s not the only reason to swing by. From tasty treats to farm
are bursting with the freshest produce around! animals to hayrides, good old-fashioned fall fun is just 10 minutes from downtown Cortland!

and buttermilk biscuits line the shelves. An
FARM STANDS & FARMERS’ MARKETS enclosed glass case showcases a variety of
homemade treats—from Pumpkin Rolls to
Cherry Cheesecakes, Lemon Bars to Apple Pie
Visiting local farmers markets or farm stands is a must-do on every travel itinerary. Check out these
Squares. Enjoy them with Trinity Valley’s legen-dairy
year-round and seasonal stands, and markets to get the very best in fresh and local food.
chocolate milk, which took home first place at the 2019 Great
New York State Fair Dairy Product competition
CINCINNATUS HOMER FARMERS MARKET
FARMERS MARKET 40 S. Main Street, Homer AN OVERSIZED OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND
Cincinnatus Farms Rural Services Pavilion homerny.org/living/homer-farmers-market
2704 Lower Cincinnatus Road Whether your kids want to pick their own pumpkin, run through
Cincinnatus VIRGIL FARMERS MARKET giant tires, or take a hayride, the farm guarantees enough fresh
(607) 863-7828 Hollenbeck’s Cider Mill air and playtime to tucker-out your little farmer. The farm is
www.rursrvs.org/farmers-market.html 1265 NY-392, Virgil BABY I’m a-mazed
(607) 835-6205 an oversized playground for kids of all ages! Children are diving
CORTLAND CITY www.virgilny.org/virgil-farmers-market One trip through this Cortland County corn maze will have you into the sand pit, climbing the tire jungle gym, and whipping up
FARMERS MARKET confidently saying it’s fun for all ages, and scare-free. This will be
Court Street, Cortland ‘doughnuts’ in the fake kitchen. Take a trip through the past on
facebook.com/cortlandcityfarmersmarket/ ANDERSON’S FARM MARKET Trinity’s Valley’s fifth year in the corn maze business, and there a wagon ride around the property, where you’ll learn about the
5887 NY-281, Homer is no doubt they know how to create one. Last year, the life-sized
(607) 749-5551 TRINITY VALLEY DAIRY FARM farm’s history, and how its milk is made.
www.andersonsmkt.com 2847 NY-13, Cortland puzzle featured fun Halloween characters. The year prior, the
(607) 345-6772 maze paid tribute to America with an American flag, a bald eagle
www.trinityvalleydairy.com and the White House. The year after, “Trinity Valley Dairy” was

etched into the cornfield with an image of a barn entwined in
REAKES COUNTRY GOODS
4107 NY-13, Truxton between. There are just enough twists and turns that getting lost
(607) 842-6322 is inevitable—but only for a few moments, as the map will guide
www.reakescountrygoods.net
you from start to finish!
DAVE’S VEGGIES
5178 NY-41, Homer UDDERLY DELICIOUS
(607) 543-0226 After your journey through the
corn maze, fresh homemade
BADMAN’S BUSHEL BASKET FUN WITH ANIMALS
14698 State Rt. 90, Cortland treats await at the Country Kids, adults, and everyone in between loves the mini-farm:
(607) 749-5233 Store. With the heavenly
Happy-go-lucky baby goats frolic about, and young cows dance
smell of fresh-baked cookies
around sheep who look like they just want to nap. While you’re
and doughnuts wafting around you, take a look around their
not allowed to enter the pens, the animals will come to you,
store, stocked with just-harvested products, canned and frozen
especially if you have a handful of animal feed (just 25 cents)!
goodies and other edibles on hand. A sample of some of the local
finds: pumpkins, cheeses, jams & jellies, maple syrup and New TRINITY VALLEY DAIRY FARM
Hope Mills pancake mixes. There’s also a freezer section filled 2847 NY-13, Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 345-6772
with packages of grass-fed beef, bacon, and local pork. www.trinityvalleydairy.com
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