Griffo: Support local farmers and producers by shopping at area farmers markets

With the summer season here, New York State Senate Deputy Minority Leader Joseph Griffo, R-I-C-Rome, is encouraging the public to visit farmers markets in their communities.

“From Massena to Lowville to Utica and everywhere in between, farmers markets are in full swing throughout my district,” Deputy Minority Leader Griffo said. “These markets are a great opportunity for the public to purchase a wide variety of vegetables, meats, cheeses and other goods grown and produced by local farmers and creators from their community and the region."

Here are some of the farmers markets taking place in Deputy Minority Leader Griffo’s district:

ONEIDA COUNTY (as of May 21, 2019)

BOONVILLE FARMERS MARKET: Erwin Park, Boonville. Thursdays 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (June 13-Oct. 17)

ROME DOWNTOWN MARKET: Griffo Green, 198 N. Washington St., Rome. Wednesdays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (June 5-Sept. 25)

NEW HARTFORD FARMERS MARKET & PICNIC IN THE PARK: Sherrill Brook Park, 4191 Route 12, New Hartford. Tuesdays 3 p.m.-8 p.m. (June 4-Sept. 24)

TRENTON FARMERS MARKET: Village Green, Holland Patent. Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (June 15-Oct. 5)

WHITESBORO FARMERS MARKET: Corner of Main and Clinton, Whitesboro. Mondays 2 p.m.-7 p.m. (June 3-Oct. 28)

ONEIDA COUNTY PUBLIC MARKET: Union Station, Utica. Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (May 18-Oct. 26)

UTICA FARMERS MARKET: Chancellor Park, Elizabeth Street, Utica. Wednesdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (June 26-Oct.30)

LEWIS COUNTY

LOWVILLE FARMERS MARKET: Lewis County Fairgrounds Forest Park Pavilion, Bostwick Street, Lowville. Saturdays 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (June 1 – Oct. 26)

LYONS FALLS FARMERS MARKET: Park Pavilion at Riverside Park, Laura Street. Tuesdays Noon-5 p.m. (June 18 - Oct. 18)

LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL FARMERS MARKET: Lewis County General Hospital, North State Street, Lowville. Thursdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (June 20-Oct. 10)

ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY

MASSENA FARMERS MARKET: Tractor Supply Company, Massena. Thursdays 2 p.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (July 11-Oct. 27) Massena Memorial Hospital, Mondays 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

POTSDAM FARMERS MARKET: Ives Park, Main Street Parking Lot, Potsdam. Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (May 11-Oct. 26)

There may be other farmers markets taking place within your community. You can find out more information about farmers markets in our region by visiting the following websites:

* Oneida County: http://cceoneida.com/agriculture/buy-local/farmers-markets

* Lewis County: http://ccelewis.org/agriculture/local-foods

* St. Lawrence County: https://www.gardenshare.org/content/farmers-markets

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