Shiloh Farm Stand
Address: At the corner of Homewood Avenue and
Thomas Boulevard, Point Breeze
Contact: growpittsburgh.org, or 412.362.GROW
Date: Opens in June*
Fresh and affordable produce grown by organic standards
courtesy of Grow Pittsburgh’s Shiloh Farms! Enjoy a wide variety
of vegetables and herbs for sale during the growing season. Visit
the website for more information.
Swissvale Farmers Market
Address: 7421 Church Street, Swissvale
Contact: swissvalefarmersmarket.org
Date: Opens in May*
Coming together for fresh food! The mission of the farmers
market is to provide healthy, fresh produce, improve local food
security, support the entrepreneurial efforts of local businesses,
support local farmers and promote a sense of community. Take
advantage of the fresh fruits, vegetables and other surprises
available for sale close to home! Visit the website for more
information.
Verona Farmers Market
Address: 736 East Railroad Avenue, Verona
Contact: 412.721.0943
Date: Opens June 9*
Time: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.*
A treat for all of the senses! Come and savor the smells, sounds
and excitement that only an open-air farmers market can
provide. Buy food the way nature intended...FRESH, DELICIOUS
and HEALTHY! Call for more information.
The Wilkins Farmers Market
(Tentative. Check the website for more information.)
Address: Former Brewstone’s Lot, Penn Center East, 3466
William Penn Highway, Wilkins Township
Contact: wilkinstownship.com, or 412.824.6650
Date: Opens Wednesdays starting June 15*
Time: 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy fresh produce from Bridge’s Farms, along with
homebaked goods, plants and more! Anyone who wishes to
sell his or her wares at the market should contact the Municipal
Building at 412.824.6650. The cost each week is $20.
Wilkinsburg Thursday Open Market
Address: Behind the South Avenue Methodist Church,
733 South Avenue, Wilkinsburg
Contact: wtom.wilkinsburgchamber.com, or 412.242.0234
Date: Opens on June 16*
Time: 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
So much more than fresh fruits
and vegetables! Farmers, crafters,
artisans, prepared food vendors and
more. Visit the website for
more information.
FARMS & CSA FARMS
Local farms that offer Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
provide consumers with local, seasonal food direct from a farmer by
receiving a share of the farm’s harvest. Members can pick up their
share at the farm, or at many locations close to home.
Daugherty’s Orchards
Address: 5593 Saltsburg Road, Murrysville
Contact: daughertysorchards.com, or 724.327.1603
Date: Pies are available year-round. Visit the website for a
produce schedule.
A wide seasonal selection! Daugherty’s Orchards offers flowers
and herbs in the spring; a variety of fruits, vegetables and sweet
corn in the summer; pumpkins, apples and apple cider in the
fall; and homemade pies year-round. Visit the website for more
information.
Friendship Farms Farm Store
Address: 147 Friendship Farm Lane, Latrobe
Contact: friendshipfarms.com, or 724.423.1545
Date: Open year-round, but visit the website for the exact
days and times.
Natural goodness down on the farm! In addition to cattle, this
farm contains an orchard, vegetable plot and a nursery
featuring trees, shrubs, grasses and wildflowers that are native
to the region. These items are available for sale at the farm store,
which also operates a hearth bakery that specializes in rustic,
organic breads and other homemade products. Conservation
practices around the farm balance sustainable agriculture with
a healthy environment. Visit the website for more information.
Garden Dreams Urban Farm and Nursery
Address: 806 Holland Avenue, Wilkinsburg
Contact: mygardendreams.com, or 412.501.FARM (3276)
Date: Opens in mid-April*
Garden dreams do come true! Come by and see the 1/3-acre
plot of garden beds and nursery store where you are sure to
find something wonderful for your garden. Heirloom tomatoes,
ethnic peppers (hot and sweet), specialty eggplants, herbs,
greens and more, including organic gardening supplies are just
some of what’s offered. Visit the website for more information.
Palmer’s Farm Stand
Address: Bailey Farm Road, Greensburg
Contact: palmersfarm.com, or 724.834.5287
Date: Opens in July*
The freshest is down on the farm! Offering fresh market
vegetables during the summer harvest season – providing the
finest quality sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini and
other assorted vegetables, all picked fresh on a daily basis. Visit
the website for more information.
Paskorz Berry Farm Pick-Your-Own
Address: 36 Starr Road, Cheswick
Contact: Facebook.com/Paskorz-Berry-Farm,
or 724.265.3073
Date: Opens in June*
Pick the sweetest! Paskorz Berry Farm
has been raising berries for the past 33
years. It offers pick-your-own and already-picked starting in
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