Taste of Small Town Charm: Cortland's Country Markets

If small-town charm had a flavor, it would taste like the farmers markets of Cortland County. These quaint countryside markets brim with fresh-baked goods, perfectly ripe produce, glittering jars of local jams and honey, and coolers stocked with farm-fresh meats and dairy.

Whether you’re packing the perfect picnic basket, searching for all the fixings for your next backyard cookout, or simply looking for a scenic excuse for a country drive- Cortland County farmers markets offer a taste of local life.

In little clapboard barn swimming in sunflowers, on the outskirts of Homer, lies a paradise for bakers, canners, and gardeners. Dave's Veggies stand is brimming with ripe fruits and veggies, all grown right on the property. The shelves are full of produce in every imaginable variety, fragrant melons, cucumbers, tomatoes, peaches, cherries, and rhubarb, all waiting to be turned into pickles, jams, and pies. The blueberries on the hill are ready for you to pick each August. Garlic and onions hang from the eaves to dry, and the greenhouse is overflowing with fig trees. The farm is bursting with pots of unique flowers, rare herbs, and veggie starts, ready to plant in your own garden. And if all of that was enough to tempt you, be sure to dig though their antique barn, for the rare treasure you didn't know you needed. 

Dave's Veggies | 5178 State Route 41, Homer NY | (607) 543-0226

Just a stone’s throw from Little York Lake, Anderson's Farm Market is the perfect stop for stocking a picnic basket before a day by the water. Family-owned and rooted in Central New York agriculture since 1904, this is a must stop on any backroad adventure.

Visitors will find an impressive selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, local meats and dairy products, a full deli serving made-to-order sandwiches, and shelves stocked with nostalgic candies and old-fashioned sodas. The market is famous for its fresh bake pies, cookies, and bread, making it a favorite stop for travelers with a sweet tooth. Those with a green thumb will also appreciate the beautiful seasonal plants and hanging baskets available throughout the growing season.

Anderson's Farm Market | 5887 NY Route 281, Homer, NY | 607-749-5551

Truxton is quintessential cow country, and the Truxton Outpost is right at home in the heart of it. Equal parts funky and functional, the Outpost lives up to its name. Clad in barn wood and salvaged corrugated tin, you'll feel as if you've been transported to a frontier shop. Stop by the cafe for a hot meal, and shop the tremendous section of handmade items while your food is cooked to order. The shelves are filled with all sorts of locally crafted goods: glittering jars of maple and honey, hand-carved furniture, perfectly captured photography, and unique jewelry thoughtfully curated into displays that are pure eye candy. No outfitter would be complete without garments and footwear. Designer bags or hunting gear, the Truxton Outfitter has a little something for everyone's taste. Follow the great barn wood beams to the shop's back half. There you find one wall lined with coolers stuffed with local cheeses, eggs, pickles, and Next Gen Beef, raised just a few miles down the road. By the time your lunch order is ready, we can guarantee your basket will be filled with all the essentials and a few goodies you didn't even know you needed.

Truxton Outpost | 3728 Route 13, Truxton NY |  (607) 345-6466

Nothing beats a perfectly ripe strawberry, plucked fresh from the vine, or a loaf of bread still warm from the oven. Cortland County farmers markets are a true taste of Central New York. Each overflowing with peak-season produce, homemade baked goods, artisan crafts, and locally raised meats.

Open weekly from spring through fall, these farmers markets offer the perfect excuse for a scenic drive, a family outing, or a stop to stock up on farm-fresh flavors. No matter when you visit Cortland County, you’ll find a farmers market ready to welcome you.

CORTLAND CITY FARMERS MARKET
13 Court St, Cortland NY
Tuesday & Saturday 8am-2pm

HOMER REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET
72 S Main St, Homer NY
Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm

CINCINNATUS FARMERS MAKET
Rural Service Pavilion
2704 Lower Cincinnatus Rd, Cincinnatus NY
Saturdays, 9am-noon

MARATHON FARMERS MARKET
Marathon Village Green
Main Street, Marathon NY
Saturdays, 9am-noon

VIRGIL COMMUNITY MARKET
Vigil Community Living Center
1208 Church St., Cortland NY
Thursdays, 3-6pm

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