Farm Markets
When traveling through Columbia and Montour counties, you can’t help but notice the abundance of farms and homesteads that dot the landscape along with rustic barns, rolling fields, and abundant livestock. Our region offers a veritable cornucopia of harvested crops, with visitors and locals alike reaping the benefits of such an agricultural community. Healthy, organic food choices can readily be found throughout our counties, as farmers’ markets with local produce and goods are held weekly from spring through fall.
Take time to explore the region’s bounty by selecting homegrown fruits, vegetables, and flowers at local roadside stands and weekly markets. In season, you can pick your own blueberries, strawberries, apples, peaches or pumpkins. Many of the area towns offer a local in-season market on a weekly basis, where customers can interact with the farmers who harvested the produce and learn more about where their food comes from. Shoppers can make purchases confidently, knowing that the food items for sale were sustainably grown and freshly picked.
Each market is situated in a unique location that not only gathers the best of the current harvest for delicious and healthy eating, but also allows for the intermingling of friends and neighbors. Know, too, that many of our area restaurants and chefs use locally grown ingredients to showcase the area’s agricultural treasures and support our communities.
Homegrown in the Valleys
Find your very own copy of our joint publication with the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau - "Homegrown in the Valleys". This colorful booklet is your prime resource for locating farm fresh foods, value-added products and agri-tourism experiences throughout the Valleys of the Susquehanna's five-county region (Columbia, Montour, Union, Snyder, & Northumberland).
This guide will provide you with opportunities to explore the beauty and bounty of the region, from farm stands and farmers markets to wineries, craft breweries, and pick-your-own farms. Also included in the guide is a handy grower's schedule, where you can find information about in-season growing periods for various regional fruits and vegetables.
Learn how to visit some of our best local farms and produce markets, including Rohrbach's, Ponduce Farms, Retherfords's, Fork's Farm, Drum's Produce, and many more!
Download our Homegrown in the Valleys guide and get started on your journey to buying fresh and eating locally grown produce! Want to pick up a hard copy travel guide to help you plan your travels in our area? Please visit our "Request a Brochure" page.