Yisroel R.

As the summer season gets underway, residents across Rockland County have several opportunities to shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, and other locally produced goods at farmers markets and farm stands throughout the county.

Farmers markets are known for offering some of the freshest produce available, with many seasonal items coming directly from local growers. Shoppers can expect to find Northeast favorites such as apples, corn, tomatoes, and other fresh seasonal produce.

In addition to providing fresh food options, farmers markets also help support local farmers and reduce the need for extra packaging, refrigeration, and long-distance transportation. They also often offer a wider variety of produce and unique flavors that may not always be available at regular supermarkets.

Several outdoor farmers markets and farm stands are operating this season across Rockland. The Haverstraw Perez Farm Stand is open Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from June 8 through October 26 at the Municipal Parking Lot, located at 40 New Main Street in Haverstraw. The J&D Perez Farm Stand in Spring Valley is open Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from June 4 through October 29 at Finkelstein Memorial Library, located at 24 Chestnut Street.

In Monsey, the Perez Farm Stand is open Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from June 15 through November 23 on the front lawn of 40 Robert Pitt Drive. The Nyack Farmers Market is open Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. year-round at the Municipal Parking Lot on Main Street in Nyack, with free parking available in selected spots until 2:00 p.m.

The Pearl River Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. through November 22 at 58 East Central Avenue. The Piermont Farmers Market is open Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. year-round at 25 Flywheel Park in Piermont.

Several locations accept SNAP (EBT), FreshConnect Checks, and the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, helping make fresh produce more accessible to residents. Bus routes are also available near many of the markets, giving residents additional ways to reach local farm stands and farmers markets throughout the county.