Directory of
LOCAL Foods & LOCAL Spirits
Otsego County and a 50-mile Radius
The object of this directory is to expand the network of local agricultural businesses. If you have questions or wish to be listed next year, please contact Lyn Weir at the Cooperstown Farmers Market 607.547-6195, .
LOCAL Foods & LOCAL Spirits
Local is defined as within a 50-mile radius from Cooperstown, NY
As demand for local products grows, this directory continues to promote connections between the buyers and the sellers of food and beverage products. Contained is the following information:
I. A List of Farmers’ Markets operating in the 50-mile radius. There are 46 farmers markets listed here with contact information and hours of operation.
II. Fresh local agricultural products are listed by season & product type.
III. Otsego County’s four farmers’ markets are located in Cooperstown, Morris, Oneonta, and Richfield Springs. The markets are listed along with all their vendors, by name with contact information and primary product line. There are 100 local businesses represented.
IV. Local agricultural producers in wholesale, U-Pic, farm stand, or CSA distribution not listed with a Farmer’s Market, are listed here.
V. Local spirits utilize local agricultural ingredients. These businesses are also listed with contact information and primary product line.
VI. NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets licensed 20C agricultural food processing facilities take many shapes. At one end of the spectrum are food product kitchen incubators, at the other, farm co-packers. Listed here are the commercial facilities available to food entrepreneurs in our 50-mile radius.
VII. Directory Underwriters
I. Local FARMERS’ MARKETS Visit a Farmers' Market near you! You will find amazing and diverse agricultural products like seasonal produce, pastured meats, artisan cheeses, bread, local milk, butter, eggs, honey, maple syrup, flour, cold-pressed oils, home-baked sweets and treats, preserves, hand-made confections, cut flowers, herb plants, and garden starts to name a few. NYS law includes farm-distilleries, with wineries, cideries and microbreweries as those eligible to sell at farmers’ markets. Also at farmers’ markets are area artisans selling beeswax candles, herbal lotions, soaps, wooden bowls, platters, cutting boards, hand-blown glass, yarns of locally farmed wool and alpaca, hand-knit accessories AND MORE. Come see for yourself.
Otsego County FARMERS’ MARKETS are in the following communities:
Cooperstown, 101 Main St. in Pioneer Alley, Sat 9–2, Year-round;
Cooperstown, same location, Tue 12–5 for Jul & Aug. 607.547.6195
Morris, Main St. behind Firehouse, Thu 3-6, May-Oct. 607.263.2456
Oneonta, Main St. Plaza near Key Bank, Sat 9-1, May-Oct. 607.437.0158
Oneonta, Main St. Garage Walkway, Sat 9-1, Jan-May. 607.437.0158
Richfield Springs, Spring Park, Thu 2-6; Sat 8-1, Jun-Oct. 315.858.2703
Herkimer County Farmers’ Markets overlapping the 50-mile radius:
Dolgeville, N. Helmer Ave., municipal parking lot, Sat 8-12, May-Oct. 315.717.7710
Herkimer, 420 E. German St., Mon 1-5, Jun-Oct. 315.895.0138
Herkimer Early Birds, 105 N. Caroline St., Thu 9-1, Jun-Oct. 315.858.1625
Ilion, 437 Otsego St. (State Rt 51 S) Fri 12-6; Sat 10-5, Year-round. 315.894.4660
Little Falls, 505 E. Main St., Sat 8-12, May-Oct. 315.866.2619
Mohawk, 41 W. Main St., Wed 2-5, May-Oct. 315.866.1671
West Winfield, 452 E. Main St., Wed 4-7, Jun-Oct. 315.855.4256
Schoharie County Farmers' Markets overlapping the 50-mile radius:
Schoharie Co. Country Music Festival, 942 E. Main, Cobleskill, Wed 3-5, Jul-Oct.
518.284.2609
Schoharie Fresh, 122 Rockland Lane, Cobleskill, Fri 2:30-6, Feb-Dec. 518.255.5294
Sharon Springs, Main St., across from Roseboro Hotel, Sat 9-1, Jun-Oct. 518.935-0940 Chenango County Farmers' Markets overlapping the 50-mile radius:
Norwich, East Park Place & Main St., Wed/Sat 9-1, Jun-Nov. 607.334.8310
Greene, 109 North Rd., Sat 10-6; Sun 12-6; Tue 3-6:30 Jun-Nov. 607.656.7319
Delaware County Farmers' Markets overlapping the 50-mile radius:
Delhi, Courthouse Square, Main St., Wed 9-2, Jun-Sep. 607.746.6897
Franklin, 15 Institute St., Sun 10-2, Jun – Oct. 607.821.5631
Hobart Village, 101 Maple Ave, Green Town Hall, Fri 4-7, Jun-Sep. 607.538.1092
Halcottsville, 46676 State Hwy 30, Pakatakan Market, Sat 9-2, May-Oct. 845.586.3326
Sidney, 89 Main St., Tue 10-2, Jul-Sep. 607.865.6531
Walton, 2 Titus Place, 1st & 3rd Wed, 10-2, Jul-Oct. 607.865.6531
Madison County Farmers' Markets overlapping the 50-mile radius:
Canastota, Hickory St & Main St., Sat 8:30-2, Jul-Oct. 315.697.9291
Hamilton, Broad St. & E. Broad St., Sat 8-1, May-Nov. 315.824.1111
Morrisville, Madison Hall, Rt. 20, Second floor, near Morrisville State College, 1st Sat 9-1,Dec-Apr. 315.684.3402
Oneida, Oneida St. & Williams St., Thu 9-5, Jun-Oct. 315.363.4308
Poolville, Willey Rd., Community Center, 2nd/4th Sat 10-12, Nov-Apr. 315.824.1720
Fulton County Farmers' Markets overlapping the 50-mile radius:
Gloversville, Elm St. Pavillion, Sat 8:30-12:30, May-Oct. 518.568.5764
Johnstown, City Park, W. Main, Tue 3-6, May-Oct. 518.863.5764
Montgomery County Farmers' Markets overlapping the 50-mile radius:
Amsterdam, Inman Center parking lot, Guy Park Ave., Fri 11-1, Jul-Oct. 518.863.6104
Amsterdam, Sanford Farms Complex, Rt. 30 N, Wed 3-6, May-Oct . 518.568.5764
Canajoharie – Palatine Bridge, 2 Erie Blvd., Sun 10-1, Jun-Oct. 518.922.5127
Fort Plain, 12 Willet St., Thu 2-5, May-Nov. 518.993.4271
Albany County Farmers' Markets overlapping the 50-mile radius:
Altamont, Free Library, Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 11-6; Sat/Sun 10-2, Jul-Sep. 518.456.3150
Oneida County Farmers' Markets overlapping the 50-mile radius:
Clinton, West Park Row, Village Green Thu 10-4, Jun-Oct. 315.853.1735
City of Sherrill, 377 Sherrill Rd., Tue 12-5, Jun-Oct. 315.363.6525
Rome, 101 W. Dominick St., Fri 9-5, May-Nov. 315.335.6748
Trenton, Village Green, Holland Patent, Sat 9-1, Jun-Oct. 315.272.9529
Utica, Chancellor Park, Elizabeth St., Wed 8-5, Jun-Oct. 315.792.0114
Utica, inside Union Station, 2nd Sat 9-1, Year round. 315.798.5800
Vernon Center, Route 26, Vernon Center Park, Thu 12-5:30, Jun-Oct. 315.335.9635
Waterville, 206 White St, Wed 11-6, Jun-Oct. 315.750.5785
Westmoreland, Seymour's Diner, Route 233, Sun 10-2, May-Oct. 315.853.5901
Westmoreland, Fire House, Station Rd., 1st Sat 9-12, Nov-Apr. 315.853.5901
Whitesboro, Clinton & Main St., Mon 3-7, Jun-Oct, 315.736.1613
II. Local Products Available at the Farmers’ Markets
Farmers’ Markets are always introducing new products. For the latest details, please contact the specific vendor. Agricultural products are listed here by product type and seasonal availability.
Spring Produce
Arugula, Asian greens, asparagus, baby beets, baby carrots, bok choi, broccoli, chard, Chinese cabbage, chives, cilantro, garden peas, garlic scallions, garlic scapes, green garlic, greens, lettuce, kale, mushrooms, oregano, parsley, parsnips, radicchio, radishes, ramps, rhubarb, rosemary, salad greens, salad turnips, shallots, snow peas, sorrel, spinach, strawberries, sugar snap peas, red cabbage, thyme, tomatoes (greenhouse)
Summer Produce
Arugula, Asian greens, basil, beets, blackberries, blueberries, radishes, bok choi, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chard, chives, raspberries, cilantro, collards, corn, cucumber, dill, rosemary, eggplant, fennel, garlic, garlic scapes, green beans, kale, radicchio, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, melons, napa cabbage, onions, greens, oregano, parsley, peaches, potatoes, salad greens, salad turnips, scallions, shell beans, spinach, strawberries, sugar snap peas, summer squash, sweet peppers, thyme, tomatillos, tomatoes, wax beans, zucchini
Fall Produce
Acorn squash, apples, arugula, Asian greens, basil, beets, bok choi, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, cilantro, corn, delicata squash, dill, eggplant, garlic, green beans, greens, hot peppers, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, mustard greens, onions, parsley, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkins, radicchio, raspberries, salad greens, scallions, shallots, spinach, summer squash, sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, tomatillos, tomatoes, turnips, winter squash
Winter Produce (some stored, some fresh)
Acorn squash, apples, arugula, Asian greens, beets, bok choi, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cabbage, carrots, delicata squash, garlic, Hubbard squash, kale, leeks, salad greens, spinach, onions, parsnips, mushrooms, potatoes, shallots, sweet potatoes, turnips, winter squash, pumpkins
Meat & Poultry
All cuts of pastured beef/veal, pork, lamb, venison, goat, rabbit, chicken, duck, and turkey (fall) as well as some certified organic meats. Also sausages of every variety including some dry cured smoked and country pate
Dairy & Eggs
Pasteurized glass bottled cow’s milk, cream, half and half; butter, farmstead cheeses, eggs (chicken and duck), goat cheese, goat’s milk yogurt, goat’s milk confections
Natural Sweeteners
Honey, honeycomb, maple cream, maple sugar (granulated), maple syrup
From the Area’s Licensed Kitchens
Breads, pies, coffee cakes, cookies, pastries, holiday specialties, hand-made chocolates, maple sugar candies, jams and jellies, pickles, salsa, tomato sauce, ravioli, a variety of frozen soups and other prepared foods
Flowers & Herbs
Fresh cut bouquets or dried arrangements, potted plants, garden starts, greenery, herb gardens, herbal soaps, lotions, decorative items, as well as culinary and medicinal products
Artisan Work
Wool, alpaca, and cashmere, raw fiber, yarns, hand-dyed wool and yarn, knitwear, woven items, felted accessories, soft wool toys, candles, pottery, photographic note cards and framed art, jewelry, clothing, doll’s clothing, baby clothing, and ladies’ accessories
III. OTSEGO COUNTY Farmers’ Market’s VENDORS:
COOPERSTOWN Farmers’ Market.
Proudly sponsored by Otsego 2000 since 1991
101 Main Street in Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown, NY
www.CooperstownFarmersMarket.org 607.547.6195
SATURDAYS year round, May - Aug, 8-2; Sept – Dec, 9-2; Jan – Apr, 10-2
TUESDAYS Jul & Aug only, hours 12-5
Acrospire Farm, Ken and Kathleen White
5790 State Highway 51, Burlington Flats, NY 13315
607.965.8531,
Fresh produce, pork, beef, chicken, eggs, baked goods
Adirondack Distilling Company, Anita Elwell
601 Varick St., Utica, NY 13502
315.316.0387,
Vodka
Ark Floral, The Kennedy Family
157 Pleasant Valley Road, Mt. Vision, NY 13810
607.293.8128,
Potted plants and fresh cut flowers
Berry Brook Farm, Patrick Hennebery and Eleanor Blakeslee-Drain
PO Box 182, Hamden, NY 13782
607.267.0184,
Herbs and vegetables
Black Cat Bakery, Antony Daou
195 Main Street, Sharon Springs, NY 13455
518.284.2575,
Layer cakes, bread, side dishes and salads
Black Willow Pond Farm, Carrie Edsall
223 Hill Road, Cobleskill, NY 12043
518.823.4040,
Pastured poultry, eggs, pork, rabbit, and grass-fed lamb
Blue Sky Farm, Russell Betz
779 Charcoal Road, Stanford, NY 12167
607.652.4712,
Blueberry wines, u-pick
Breezie Maples Farm, Larry Roseboom
2269 County Highway 34, Westford, NY 13488
www.breeziemaples.com
Variety of maple products including maple syrup, maple cream, and maple sugar
Byebrook Farms, Paul and Gwen Deysenroth
7531 County Highway 18, Bloomville, NY 13739
607.538.9796,
Variety of Gouda cheeses
Clarkshire Farms, John and Pat Clark
324 Polly Miller Road, Mohawk, NY 13407
315.867.2121, www.clarkshirefarms.com
Lamb, lamb seasonings, custom cut whole or half lambs
Cooperstown Area Massage, Alison Phillips
189 Cemetery Road, Fly Creek, NY 13337
607.437.8539,
10-minute chair massage
Cooperstown Distillery, Gene Marra, Rory Galleagher
11 Railroad Ave, Cooperstown, NY 13326
607.282.4246,
Gin, vodka and bourbon
Davis Blacksmith, Gary and Theresa Davis
107 Bittersweet Lane, Hartwick, NY 13348
928.274.0506,
Ironsmith crafts, & sharpening knives, scissors and garden tools
Dutchayr Fibers and Mimikis, Debra Jones-Dutcher and Naomi Graham
410 Crawford Road, Otego, NY 13825
607.263.5073, ,
Handspun wool, hand- crafted soft toys and wearables
Dye Wear, Tracey Lippitt
P.O. Box 219, Fly Creek, NY 13337
607.547.9403,
Hand-dyed wearables
Fokish Breads, Hank Stahler & Katarina Isaksson
351 County Highway 14, Franklin, NY 13775
607.829-2721,
Variety of organic handmade breads, rolls and sweet breads
Gaia’s Breath Farm, Mark and Paul Santoro, Christina Chiacchia
219 Forrest Road, Jordanville, NY 13361
315.823.4299, , www.gaiasbreathfarm.com
Organic produce, pastured pork, poultry, veal, cured and smoked meats, pasta, CSA farmshare
GlimmerGlass Alpacas, Lynn Deichman
1409 County Highway 26, Fly Creek, NY 13337
607.547.5336, , www.glimmerglassalpacas.com
Alpaca fiber, yarn, and wearables
Goldpetals, Ellen White Weir
539 Christian Hill Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326 (Barn Location)
607.547.8425, www.goldpetals.com
Calendula flowers grown for hand-crafted healing salves and creams
Hand Knits, Mary Marx
106 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
607.547.5241,
Fine hand knit wool and cotton wearables
Hare and Feather Farm, Karen Bouton
148 Lull Hill Road, Laurens, NY 13796
607.432.5134
Chicken, rabbit, goat, and variety of sausages, eggs, goat milk fudge
Heller’s Farm, Seth Heller
1157 County Road 39, Bainbridge, NY 13733
607.316.2251,
Fresh produce, pickles, jam, salsa, chicken and CSA Farmshare
The Herb Cupboard, Sherri and Bob Byrne
P.O. Box 375, Fort Plain, NY 13339
518.993.2878/518.993.2878
Potted herbs and perennials, dried flower crafts and sachets
Highland Farm, Werner and Ingrid Vigh
851 Hayner Road, Richfield Springs, NY 13439
315.858.1049,
Farm-raised venison, antlers
Hill Top Creamery, Leo and Valerie Reasen
1232 Davies Rd, Fort Plain, NY 13339
518.542.7655,
Sheep and cow milk, farmers cheese, feta cheese, yogurt
His Majesty’s Handiwork, Mary K. Harvard
P.O. Box 171, Westford, NY 13488
607.638.9373,
Color photographic note cards of the region
Italian Cookie Home, Larry and Marion Giannone
1011 South American Road, Worcester, NY 12197
607.397.8432,
Home baked goods, prepared foods
Kymer Farm Distillery, Ken and Lori Wortz, Christy Dahms
P.O.Box 72, Charlotteville, NY 12036
518.290.0051,
Schoharie Mapple Jack and Schoharie Shine
Lapps Produce, Amos Lapp
437 State Route 170A, Little Falls, NY 13365
315.823.0866
Fresh produce
Laura’s Chocolates, Laura Haney
2060 Otego Road, Franklin, NY 13775
607.829.5625,
Handmade Chocolates
Le Marais Chocolat, Leslie Berliant101 Hade Hollow Rd, Cooperstown, NY 13326
310.403.1221,
Organic chocolate truffles, gluten-free and vegan baked goods
L’ouvriere Candle Studio, Susan Riesen
653 County Highway 40, Charlotteville, NY 12036
607.397.8009,
Handmade pure beeswax candles
Mappy Oakley, Martha Oakley
2342 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY 13326
607.422.0303,
Handmade stick puppets and children’s toys
Middlefield Orchard, Willy and Joan Bruneau
2274 State Highway 166, Cooperstown, NY 13326
607.547.8212, , www.middlefieldorchard.com
Apples, peaches, pears, berries, baked goods, jams and jellies, honey products, CSA farmshare
Mill Hollow Maple, Brian Ryther
423 Myers Mills Road, Mt. Vision, NY 13810
607.263.2456, www.millhollowmaple.com
Maple syrup, maple cream, and other maple products
Mountain View Dairy, Daniel and Rachel Byler
335 Filburn Road, Richfield Springs, NY 13439
315.858.0536
Variety of cow’s milk cheeses, pastured beef and pork, eggs
Nectar Hills Farm, Sonia Sola and Dave Dutton
393 Peters Road, Schenevus, NY 12155
607.638.5758, www.nectarhillsfarm.com
Grassfed lamb, beef, pasture-raised pork, goat, poultry, eggs, honey, organic produce, apple cider and apple cider vinegar, sheep and cow hides, and fleece goods