Saturday is our last market of the season and what a season it was! Though the cold wet spring wreaked havoc on our strawberry crops, the late summer heat gave us a bumper crop of fall vegetables with sweet, sweet tomatoes lasting until October! Never a dull moment in the life of a  New York farmer.  The weather looks sunny and pleasant for Saturday which we are so grateful for. So, please, make a point of coming out and supporting your favorite vendors before they pack up th

So, the turkey is now a distant memory, and because Thanksgiving fell so late in November, you’ve already switched gears to holiday shopping. If it feels a little frenetic, it’s because it is! Chanukah starts Dec. 14th, and Christmas is only three weeks away. When you’re at the market on Saturday be sure to pick up some healthy options for quick and easy dinners to get you through the frenzy.  Homespun Chili  is back at the market so buy several varieties of John's hearty bea

The month of November starts on a market day, as it should, since it’s the month that culminates in the biggest feast of the year. There are four markets left between now and Thanksgiving and you should start planning your menu now. What's in our produce bins now  (honey nut squash, delicata squash, fingerling potatoes, green beans, sweet potatoes) will be here through Thanksgiving so get inspired to make it as  local  a Thanksgiving as possible this year. Even the wine! We a

Another lovely fall weekend in the forecast. How lucky are we? Honestly, things could change on a dime when it comes to wintry weather, so take advantage this Saturday and linger with us a while. For starters, it’s our annual Halloween Pet Parade and contest...always so much fun. We love how “into” this event you all are. A reminder that the dogs will strut their stuff at 11 a.m. You can sign up at 10:30 at the market or ahead of time,  online . Categories for prizes are: bes

I was walking my dog Django in Hastings the other day when I stumbled on some beautiful watercress growing near the sweet little creek...

Not so fast. Yes, yes, the temps have taken a slight dip and the calendar reads autumn, but the produce bins tell a completely different...

Fifteen years ago, I was sitting at the market tent at the Irvington Farmers Market, which I also run, and Chappaqua residents Will Wedge...

Saturday’s market is going to be a doozy! We’ve got so many wonderful vendors plus a celebration of your New Castle community, brought to...

September 6, 2025 No, these are not characters from a Marvel or Disney movie. They are the varieties of eggplant  Obercreek Farm  is...

The eggplant has arrived. And the possibilities are endless.  Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is  ratatouille...

If you’re tired of eating green leafy salads, invite celery to the salad bowl for crunch and character. Pick up some fennel, celery’s...

Take for example this   cumin plum compote  which will take sweet and juicy market plums on a spicy turn. Just the thing to mix into some...

THIS is what we wait all winter for: just picked heirloom tomatoes, each with its own unique shape and shade, but  all  so sweet and...

Wow! What a week; we hope you’ve all been keeping cool and hydrated. Farmers, makers, and shoppers alike rejoice in the weekend's cooler...

By the time Saturday morning rolls along, it will officially be summer on the calendar.  And arugula and summer squash are landing in the...

This is the weekend we celebrate Dads. And we at the Chappaqua Farmers Market are eager to help. While (most) moms enjoy being taken out...

We’re five weeks into our market season and we’re tickled with how things are going —especially with all the sunshine this week which...

This transitional season between spring and summer at the market can be frustrating. The markets are open, so shoppers come with their...

Who went home with a rescue puppy last week? Sorry, no cute dogs and cats on offer at the market this Saturday, however we have plenty...

This marks the 15th year that we welcome you to a bright new season at the CFM!  Fifteen years of tweaking, growing, finessing and...