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Here’s a sampling of fun farms throughout central New York. For more information to plan your trip, visit cnyfresh.com Farm-Fresh Flavors of Central New York PHOTO: I LOVE NY I n central New York, a day on the farm is an experience for the whole family. Farm stands, farmer’s markets, and U-pick farms provide a local source for fresh produce, as well as a firsthand look at where our food comes from. What’s good when? Strawberries in the spring, peaches in the summer, apples and pumpkins in the fall, along with a wide variety of other organic fruits and vegetables. Visiting one of these farms, however, means more than just buying a bushel of apples. Farm markets often offer the delicious bounty of on-site bakeries, and you’ll probably smell the apple cider donuts the minute you walk in. You’ll see shelves stocked with locally-made cheese, honey, maple syrup, jams and other condiments. Others have nurseries and greenhouses, so you can get what you need for your own garden. A great time to visit is in the fall, when many farms become “agritourism” attractions offering corn mazes, hay rides, petting zoos, cider-making demonstrations, and more. Amtrak.com Abbott Farms, Baldwinsville abbottfarms.com From SYR Station Brick House Acres, Frankfort brickhouseacres.com From UCA Station Candella’s Farm & Greenhouse, Marcy candellasfarm.com From UCA Station Conbeer’s Farm, Fonda conbeersfarm.com From AMS Station Critz Farms, Cazenovia critzfarms.com From SYR Station Heywood’s Blueberries & Greenhouses, Remsen heywoodsblueberries.com From ROM Station North Star Orchards, Westmoreland northstarorchards.com From ROM Station Our Farm, Manlius our-farm.squarespace.com From SYR Station Pritchards Highland Farm, Lee Center https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Pritchards-Highland-Farm/ 196596470362370 From UCA Station Roger’s Family Orchard, Johnstown facebook.com/rogersfamilyorchard From AMS Station New York By Rail | 73