Local, In-Season and Ready for Eating

From the Rockland County Health Department

Want fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, picked at the peak of flavor and packed with vitamins and minerals? If your answer is yes, the Rockland County Department of Health suggests you shop at one (or more!) of the many Farmers’ Markets in Rockland.

All of the markets listed below accept the New York State Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) to buy locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables. They also have farmers and vendors who can accept FreshConnect Checks (FCC). FreshConnect Checks are available to veterans of all ages, regardless of income, to ensure that they have access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Some Farmers’ Markets also accept Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program (SNAP)/Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT).

• To find out if you qualify for FMNP, WIC participants call (845) 364-2577 and senior citizens call (845) 364-2110.

• FreshConnect checks can be picked up from the Division of Veterans Affairs State offices located at West Point Military Base; call Devon Clark at (845) 938-0231 for more information. The checks can also be picked up at the VA Medical Center in Montrose; call Joseph Moore at (914) 788-4367 for more information. Visit https://otda.ny.gov/news/2014/2014-05-15.asp to learn more.

• To find out if you quality for SNAP visit www.mybenefits.ny.gov or call 1-800-342-3009 and press “1” for SNAP.

“We encourage residents to shop at one (or more!) of these local Farmers’ Markets. They are open rain or shine through late fall. This is your chance to get fresh and affordable produce while supporting local farmers,” said Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert, Rockland County Commissioner of Health:

Haverstraw Farmers’ Market: Open on Sundays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, through mid-October

Location: Haverstraw Village Hall, Maple Avenue in Haverstraw

Bus Routes: TOR #91; Rockland Coaches #11A

FMNP, SNAP/EBT card, and FreshConnect (FCC) accepted

Nyack Farmers’ Market: Open on Thursdays, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, through November 26th and on

Saturdays, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, through November 22nd

Location: Municipal parking lot, Main Street, in Nyack

Bus Routes: TOR #59, #91, #92; Rockland Coaches #9 and 9A; TAPPAN ZEExpress

FMNP and SNAP/EBT card, debit and credit cards, and FreshConnect (FCC) accepted

Pearl River Farmers’ Market: Open on Fridays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, through October 31st

Location: River Church, 253 Ehrhardt Road, in Pearl River

FMNP and FreshConnect (FCC) accepted

Piermont Farmers’ Market: Open on Sundays, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm, through November 23rd

Location: Corner of Piermont Avenue and Ash Street, in Piermont

Bus Route: Rockland Coaches #9A

FMNP and FreshConnect (FCC) accepted

Ramapo Farmers’ Market: Open on Sundays, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, through October 26th

Location: Eugene Levy Park, 920 Route 45, in Pomona

Bus Route: TOR # 91

FMNP and FreshConnect (FCC) accepted

Spring Valley Farmers’ Market: Open on Wednesdays, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, through November 19th

Location: Memorial Park community parking lot, 1 Veterans Drive, Spring Valley, NY

Bus Routes: TOR #59, #91, #92, #94; Rockland Coaches #11A and #11C; TAPPAN ZEExpress

FMNP, SNAP/EBT card, and FreshConnect (FCC) accepted

Stony Point Farmers’ Market: Open on Saturdays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, through October 25th

Location: Town of Stony Point Town Hall, 74 East Main Street, Stony Point, NY

FMNP accepted, one farmer accepts SNAP/EBT card, and FreshConnect (FCC) accepted

Suffern Farmers’ Market: Open on Saturdays, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm, through October 25th

Location: Corner of Lafayette and Orange Avenues, Suffern, NY

Bus Routes: TOR #59 and #93; LOOP #3

FMNP and FreshConnect (FCC) accepted

For more information about Rockland’s Farmers’ Markets visit www.rocklandsteps.org/farmers-markets or call the Health Department at (845) 364-2500.