Eating locally grown and raised foods increases awareness of where your food comes from, local growing seasons, and the importance of supporting local agriculture. Local foods are fresher and more nutritious than foods that have traveled many miles and days to get to your table.
When you buy direct from local farmers, your dollars stay within your community and strengthens the local economy. This helps preserve farming as a livelihood and rural landscapes as farmland. See the 2024 Herkimer County Farm to Table Directory for a list of local producers.
We encourage you to explore the links below to enjoy the tastes of Herkimer County.
Farmers’ Markets in Herkimer County
Food Preservation Resources
Food Safety
Herkimer County Local Foods Map
Herkimer County Produce Cycle Brochures
Wild Game Resources
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Herkimer County (CCE) is seeking proposals from qualified farmers or farming organizations to operate a Veggie Van pilot program in collaboration with our organization. The Veggie Van program aims to increase access to fresh, locally grown produce and other agricultural products in underserved communities within Herkimer County. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles, supporting local agriculture, and addressing food insecurity.
For more information, contact ccm73@cornell.edu
