market, pay in advance and pick them up the next day!
It will also be welcoming back the Culinary Institute for a
Cook-Off Challenge in August. Volunteers are the heart of
the community and are always welcome to help. High school
volunteers can also earn community service hours. Call or email
the above contacts if you are interested in volunteering, or if you
have any questions about the Green Tree Farmers Market.
Mt. Nebo Farmers Market
Address: Agway parking lot, 125 McAleer Road,
Ohio Township
Contact: facebook.com/emsworthmarket
Date: May*
Shop green and good for you! Enjoy a farmers market
comprised of locally grown products such as baked goods,
canned goods, homemade soap, fruits, vegetables and
landscape plants. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, and
baked cookies, biscotti, pierogies, bread, sausage, honey, etc.
Visit the Facebook page for more information.
St. James Farmers Market
Address: St. James Church parking lot, 200 Walnut Street,
Sewickley
Contact: saintjames-sewickley.org
Date: Opens in April*
Taking care of local farmers! Every year, St. James Church
hosts a farmers market as an outreach to support local farmers
and early merchants. Beef and pork, locally grown fresh
vegetables, local honey and even freshly made pierogies are just
some of what’s available. Visit the website for more information.
OTHER AREA FARM STORES AND
MARKETS JUST A SHORT DRIVE AWAY
Bedillion’s Farm and Fruit Market
Address: 1179 Burgettstown Road, Hickory
Contact: facebook.com/Bedillion-Honey-Farm-Farm-Market
Date: April or May*
Get the “buzz” on the best! This family farm apiary features
fresh fruits and vegetables, local milk, fresh brown eggs, jams,
Perry’s ice cream, farm-fresh meat, honey and much more. Part
of Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance, a farmer-owned cooperative in
southwestern PA. Visit the website or Facebook page for
more information.
Simmons Farm Markets and Pick-Ur-Own Crops
Address: 170 Simmons Road, McMurray; Rt. 19 Farm Market:
Rt. 19 2861, McMurray
Contact: simmonsfarm.com, facebook.com/SimmonsFarm,
or 724.941.1490 (farm); 724.941.7540 (Rt. 19 market)
Date: Open year-round* but check the Facebook page or
website for seasonal hours and when seasonal produce and
activities will be available.
Simmons Farm’s goal is to provide a large variety of daily
fresh-picked, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Simmons Farm
also offers a full-service greenhouse and Pick-Ur-Own crops such
as apples, peaches, flowers and pumpkins. You can also visit the
farm for a hayride, birthday party, field trip, summer camp or
nighttime hayride! Visit the Facebook page for more information.
Soergel Orchards Farm Market
Address: 2573 Brandt School Road, Franklin Park
Contact: soergels.com/market, or 724.935.0621
Date: Open year-round*; check the website for the seasonal
produce schedule.
A country store and so much more! Visit the family’s farm
market. Warm pies right out of the oven, produce straight from
the field and your favorite gourmet foods in the middle of an
apple orchard that dates back to the 1850s. Visit the website
for more information.
Trax Farms Store, You-Pick Berries and More
Address: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville
Contact: traxfarms.com,
facebook.com/TraxFarms, or 412.835.3246
Date: Open year-round* but check
the Facebook page or website for
seasonal hours, or when seasonal
produce and activities will be available.
Trax Farms is a working fruit and vegetable farm. The store is
quite unique, offering fresh-picked produce from the fields as
well as a wine, gift and seasonal shop, deli, bakery, grocery,
indoor and outdoor nursery, antique loft, festivals and events.
The farm also offers a You-Pick Berries opportunity. Call for
availability before visiting, or check the Berry Picking webpage
or the Facebook page for more information.
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