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Farm Fresh






       Whether it’s picking your own fruit, selecting the perfect holiday tree or
       exploring local markets and festivals, there’s ample opportunity to create fun
       memories with nature and load up on fresh goodies in this vibrant community.


       U-PICK FARMS                                          LIFE ON THE FARM
       Dive into the sweet world of blueberries at Hall’s Hill, Solon Gardens   Get hands-on and make memories on these Cortland County farms. Get
       and Twin Tower Blueberry Farms. Cherry Knoll Farm also produces   cozy with friendly farm animals at Daisy Hollow Farm—goats, bunnies,
       the beautiful, ripe, flavorful berries used in their blueberry wines.   cows, mini horses and more! Grab a day pass for family-friendly adventures,
       Cobblestone Valley Farm, a family legacy since 1886, lets you pick   from animal playtime to garden strolls, hikes and pony rides. At Trinity
       your own strawberries in June and offers year-round organic, pasture-  Valley Farm, dive into a fourth-generation farm tour, where kids learn
       raised bacon. For autumn vibes, Theresa’s Pumpkin Patch is your   about cheese and milk production, bond with baby calves, whip up a meal
       pumpkin paradise, complete with wheelbarrows for those giant gourds.  for the cows and enjoy a refreshing chocolate milk treat!
       Come winter, channel your inner lumberjack at Dog Hollow,
       Pitman’s and Hill of Beans Christmas Tree Farms for the perfect
       holiday centerpiece.

       MAPLE & HONEY
       Savor the sweetness of Cortland County’s maple and honey treasures!

       Dive into the maple scene with Cooper Hill Maple, Button Maple and

       Ensign Family Maple producers, celebrated at the lively CNY Maple
                                                             FARM STANDS
       Festival in Marathon each spring. For golden goodness, taste Wild
                                                             Don’t feel like picking? Opt for convenience with already-picked goodies
       Aster Honey at Exodus Apiary or indulge in natural, raw delights
                                                             at a local farmers’ market or stand. There are plenty of farmers’ markets
       from Gridley Hollow, crafting honey, beeswax candles and soaps
                                                             throughout the county, selling everything from tart cherries to pumpkins
       since 1989.
                                                             to eggs. Explore outdoor markets in Cincinnatus, Cortland and Homer,
                                                             or head to McGraw Box Brewing for an indoor option. Farm stands like
                                                             Anderson’s Farm Market, Dave’s Veggies and Reakes Country Goods
                                                             offer more fresh picks, or if you’re into fresh-cut flowers, Catalpa Flower
                                                             Farm and Always Bloom have you covered.

































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