Fresh, Local, and In Season: Rockland County Farmers’ Markets to Visit This Summer

By Y.M. Lowy

Sourdough starters in the fridge. Fermented pickles on the counter. Food coloring off the shopping list. Healthy eating isn’t just a trend in our community anymore; it’s becoming the new normal.

One fun and reliable way to keep that up is by buying fresh and local. This summer, explore farmers’ markets in the neighborhood. You’ll find fruits and vegetables picked close to home, along with local eggs, honey, flowers, and other seasonal goods that are hard to match elsewhere in freshness. 

Cropsey Community Farm Stand- 220 South Little Tor Road, New City

Fridays, 12–4 pm through November 29

Haverstraw Perez Farm Stand- Municipal Parking Lot, 40 New Main Street, Haverstraw

Sundays, 9 am–1 pm, June 8–October 26

Monsey Perez Farm Stand- Front lawn of 40 Robert Pitt Drive, Monsey

Sundays, 10 am–3 pm, June 15–November 23

Nyack Farmers’ Market- Municipal Parking Lot, Main Street, Nyack

Thursdays, 8 am–2 pm, year-round

Piermont Farmers’ Market- 25 Flywheel Park, Piermont

Sundays, 10 am–3 pm, year-round

Spring Valley J&D Perez Farm Stand- Finkelstein Memorial Library, 24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley

Wednesdays, 10 am–3 pm, through October 29