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Farming that Enriches the Land

Regenerative agriculture is an evolution of conventional agriculture, reducing the use of water and external resources, and preventing land degradation and deforestation. It protects and improves soil, biodiversity, climate resilience, and water resources, while making farming more productive and profitable.

Farm to Table Reinvented

Sweet Farm specializes in growing heirloom and open-pollinated varieties of flowers and veggies, utilizing regenerative techniques that improve our soil and help the climate. Our plant varieties aren’t the types you normally see at the store! Our crops will delight you with their unusual colors and amazing flavors.

Stop by our farm stand, open regularly during the season, and get a taste for our in-season offerings at local eateries — including the Penn Yan Diner, 18th Amendment, and Burnt Rose Wine Bar. Extra produce is donated to local families in need through a partnership with The Living Well, located in downtown Penn Yan, NY.

Celebrate the Harvest

In addition to our farm stand, we also host several special events throughout the bountiful seasons to celebrate the diversity of beautiful and delicious heirloom produce. Come taste dozens of different tomatoes, sample an array of garlics, or learn how to can, pickle, cook plant-based meals, or arrange flowers. Check out our Events Calendar to learn more!

Looking for inspiration for all that fresh produce? Check out our Harvest Recipes.

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October in the Garden
October in the Garden

The best time to garden

Happy October! As the leaves turn vibrant shades and the air becomes crisp, it's the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of fall in our gardens. Here’s what you can focus on this month to keep your garden thriving and get prepared for winter.

Pumpkins, gourds, and apples are everywhere we look in October. Sunflowers, coneflowers, roses, and chrysanthemums are in their glory. It's time to cozy up and start to really prepare for the colder months. But there is still so much more gardening to enjoy before that happens!

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September in the Garden
September in the Garden

As summer waves goodbye and autumn begins to make its presence known, September is a pivotal month for gardeners. It’s a time to transition, reflect, and prepare your garden for the cooler months ahead. Here’s your guide to making the most out of your garden this September!

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August in the Garden
August in the Garden

This is the best part of summer! Unlimited tomato sandwiches, fresh salads every night, and we're all at our absolute healthiest! Lots of veggies slow way down in the heat of July and August, but those are exactly the ones you should start growing now!

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July in the Garden
July in the Garden

So. Much. Zucchini.

It's that time of year. Gardeners everywhere are sneaking zucchini into every meal, baked good, and probably onto neighbors' porches as they sleep! Ever wonder if there is a better way to handle all of July's riches? Read on!

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June in the Garden
June in the Garden

The mad dash to get things planted has ended. Can you sit back and rest on your laurels now? Well guess what! You can do anything you want! You can let your garden just do its thing until harvest time and hope for the best. 

But do you want to get more out of your garden? There are a few things you can do to make sure that you have a great harvest!

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May in the Garden
May in the Garden

Why do we choose to grow heirlooms?: flavor, nutrition, biodiversity, history.
The USDA changed growing zones - have you checked your new zone?
Garden starting - what to look for when buying starts for your garden.
What we are planting in May in zone 6 (our new zone!).

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Happy National Gardening Day!
Happy National Gardening Day!

Where to start?

So many people want to grow their own food and just don't know where to start. There are so many sources of information now, so many seeds, so many gardening supplies...it can indeed be quite overwhelming. So where do you start?

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March in the Garden: Cool Weather Gardening
March in the Garden: Cool Weather Gardening

When most people thing of vegetable gardening, they think of tomatoes. And since tomatoes can't go in the ground until the danger of frost has passed, so many people don't start their gardens until May or even June. We are here to tell you you are missing out! 

Here in New York, we start our vegetable gardens in March. You heard that right: March. How is that possible, you ask? Because so many delicious veggies we love to grow actually do great when the soil is still cool and don't mind a frost here or there. As you learned in last month's newsletter, lots of seeds can be started indoors in February or even January in the case of things like onions. 

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