Eating local and in-season produce is more than a lifestyle choice—it's a powerful way to support your community, health, and environment. When you buy from local farms, you're investing in your region's economy, helping small-scale growers thrive, and keeping food dollars circulating close to home. Seasonal eating ensures you're consuming fruits and vegetables at their peak flavor and nutritional value, often requiring fewer resources for transport and storage. Beyond the plate, supporting local agriculture helps preserve open space and farmland, maintaining the natural beauty and biodiversity of the local landscape. It's a simple but meaningful step toward a more sustainable and resilient food system.
Find recipes here, learn what's in season, visit our events at area farmers markets for cooking demonstrations and opportunities to sample the Bounty of the County! Discover the rich flavors raise and grown right in your own backyard. From juicy, grass-fed meats, to sun-ripened tomatoes and crisp apples to farm-fresh eggs and artisanal cheeses, every bite tells the story of local soil, hardworking hands, and seasonal abundance.
Dove Karn, MS, CAS
Human Ecology Team Leader/Rural Healthcare Alliance Director
dmk243@cornell.edu
(607) 865-6531
Last updated June 24, 2025