Teachable Moments

When visiting Finger Lakes Farm Country, take some time to learn about our large farm culture and the importance it brings to our communities. Many of our farms offer educational experiences to help you engage with our land and learn more about permaculture. Whether you sign up for a class, learn about holistic herbs or just spend the day on the farm, there’s always opportunities to learn about Finger Lakes Farm Country’s agriculture!

We encourage you to please call ahead before travelling to any farm, orchard, or farmers market to check opening times and availability. When visiting, please follow current guidelines for health and safety to ensure a safe experience for our guests and our farmers. Thank you for supporting our local farms.

Arnot Research Forest and Maple Lab

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Black Squirrel Farms

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Bluebird Trail Farm

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Ever Green Farm CSA

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Evermore Farms

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Farmland Animal Park

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Hawk Meadow Farm

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Healing Spirits Herb Farm & Education Center

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Lucky Dog Farm

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Mountain Rose Farm

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Peaceweaver Organic Farm CSA

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Sweet Farm

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Twisted Tree Nut Farm

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USDA NRCS Plant Material Center

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Wellspring Forest Farm

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Arnot Research Forest and Maple Lab

jug of maple syrup in front of Cornell clock tower

The Cornell University Arnot Research Forest is home to the world’s largest Maple Lab and Cornell’s world-class maple research program. It sits within 4,200 acres of forest used for numerous ongoing research projects.

Black Squirrel Farms

Crack and maple-glaze black walnuts at the first 20-C licensed small-scale black walnut processing facility in NY! Learn the surprising story of a native tree that doesn’t grow in the woods and see why black walnuts are good for far […]

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Bluebird Trail Farm

Bluebird Trail Farm

Bluebird Trail Farm is a diverse farm that uses natural and sustainable practices. Located in the hills of Corning, NY, the farm offers a variety of fresh agricultural products and nature activities in a safe and friendly environment. They are […]

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Ever Green Farm CSA

Vegetable Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), membership is rerquired.

Evermore Farms

Evermore Farms Gift Shop

After spending over two decades farming over 200 acres tucked in the hills of Lindley, John and Anne Burns began opening up their farm to others as a way of sharing the beauty of the land and their connection to […]

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Farmland Animal Park

Farmland Animal Park

An 18-acre family farm with one mile of road to stroll through visiting a variety of animals in a peaceful country setting. Beautiful kids playground with observation deck and picnicking facilities. Open everyday, all year round! 8 am until dark!

Hawk Meadow Farm

Hawk Meadow Farm

Hawk Meadow Farm specializes in log-grown woodland mushrooms and medicinal tinctures made from their mushrooms. Educational workshops on sustainable agriculture and health-related topics. Tours of the farm are available by reservation, call to schedule. Camping available at the farm.

Healing Spirits Herb Farm & Education Center

Healing Spirits Herb Farm

NOFA-NY certified organic medicinal herb farm growing over 60 botanicals. On farm store, group classes offered on salve making, tea blending, herbal cosmetics and much more. Healing Spirit Herb Farm and Education Center The 30 acre farm is located in […]

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Lucky Dog Farm

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At Lucky Dog Farm they are focused on growing the best gourmet salad greens, micro-greens and herbs possible. They also grow a smaller quantities of a wide variety of seasonal vegetables.

Mountain Rose Farm

Mountain Rose Farm Horseback Ride

Just a 10-minute drive from Hammondsport, Mountain Rose Farm offers daily guided horseback rides on over 2-miles of trails around the farm and through fields and forest. These one to one and a half hour trail rides cater to all […]

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Peaceweaver Organic Farm CSA

Peaceweaver Organic Farm

Peaceweaver Organic Farm CSA provides fresh, organic, nutritious produce in season through farm shares June – October.

Sweet Farm

Paco the Rescued Lama

Love animals? Have an interest in sustainable farming? You’ll want to know about Sweet Farm in Himrod which is “creating a new kind of sanctuary.” This 50-acre property has something for everyone: friendly rescued farm animals (over 150 of them), […]

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Twisted Tree Nut Farm

Twisted Tree Farm is a 20-acre homestead and nursery specializing in nut trees, berry bushes, and perennials. The public is welcome to the annual Nut Bonanza in the fall. They offer educational classes and fun, family events throughout the year.

USDA NRCS Plant Material Center

Big Flats Plant Materials Center (NYPMC)

The Big Flats Plant Materials Center (NYPMC) develops plant-based conservation technologies and adapted plants for the Northeast U.S. Resource concerns addressed by the NYPMC are cover crops and soil health; water quality and nutrient management; native plants; agroforestry; wildlife habitat […]

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Wellspring Forest Farm

Wellspring Forest Farm

Forest farm products including mushrooms, duck eggs, pastured lamb, and maple syrup. Wellspring Forest Farm offers classes to build the skills to become active stewards of woodland resources. Stay on their working farm in a yurt, available to book now.

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