Kent Farms, located in the beautiful hills of Allegany County, offers something for any agricultural curiosity. From festival-style fun to good old cut-your-own Christmas trees, the Kents are making agriculture in New York a truly family affair. Kent Farms is home to quality evergreens, certified seed oats, beef cattle, Christmas trees, handmade wreaths and garland, a small green house facility, and their annual Fall Festival on the Farm.
Kent Farms have created a unique family farm experience and are continually adding new and exciting agricultural activities for families to enjoy. Beginning in the middle of September and lasting until Halloween, come and enjoy the Kent Farm Fall Festival with lots of indoor and outdoor family fun. They have hayrides, an indoor light show, and a giant pumpkin contest to entertain the entire family. They also offer a corn box, a petting zoo, and an indoor tricycle track for the kids. This fall experience runs from the middle of September until Halloween and is sure to amuse the whole family.
When the weather turns chilly, make searching for that worthy Christmas tree a wholesome family experience at Kent Farms. Kent Farms has been producing quality evergreen trees since 1957, selling for both wholesale and retail. They offer pre-cut trees on the lot or you and your family can choose and cut your very own. Come by on the weekends and the kids can enjoy a visit from Santa himself. A trip to their gift shop will reveal a lovely display of homemade wreaths and garland to “spruce” up any living space. Made from their own greens, the Kent Farms’ beautiful wreaths and garlands are a local holiday staple. Kent Farms has tons of activities and goods available to please the entire family. Make a visit to Kent Farms a family tradition this year and remember the importance of agriculture in New York’s southern tier.
Kent Farms, Inc.
1764 Jones Road
Andover, NY 14806
Phone: (607) 478-8805
Fax: (607) 478-8973
Website: www.kentfarms.us
E-mail: Tek8@cornell.edu
Bockmier’s Farm Market is a quaint greenhouse and produce stand locally renown for its high quality plants, produce, and gifts. They offer a wide variety of annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs. A favorite for landscapers, the Bockmiers specialize in unusual specimen of perennials, trees and shrubs that are hard to find anywhere else. From organically grown strawberries to fresh-picked sweet corn, Bockmier’s Farm Market offers only the finest in local produce. Celebrate the warm weather with the freshest fruits and vegetables around, and then prepare for the chilly months with some of Mrs. Bockmier’s homemade jams and jellies. Nothing says western New York like fresh produce and homemade preserves. For high quality plants, household jams and jellies, and local produce, Bockmier’s Farm Market is the place to go this summer. Open May through October and only a minute off the expressway, stop by Bockmier’s today.
Monday-Saturday 9:30-5:00
Sunday 11:00-4:00 Bockmier’s Farm Market
3809 Old State Road
Allegany, NY 14706
Phone: (716) 373-2161
Fax: (716) 373-3179
Wilean Farm was started in 1959 and illustrates the historic and modern significance of the small family dairy farm in southwestern New York. Holding true to tradition and heritage, the Jones own a modest herd of dairy cattle, focusing mainly in milk production. During late summer and fall however, the Jones operate a traditional self-service vegetable stand with homegrown sweet corn, potatoes, pumpkins, and squash. They also have maple products year round that are available upon request. Wilean Farm shows the continued importance of agriculture in western New York and its historical roots.
Wilean Farms: Wilford and Jean Jones
P.O. Box 55
East Otto Road
East Otto, NY 14706
Phone: (716) 257-3722
Howard’s Dairy Farm is a mix-breed dairy farm that offers fresh produce, maple syrup products, and fresh milk for sale. The Howard’s sell homegrown vegetables from their front yard from the end of August through October. They also have maple syrup available year round when contacted. However, what is unique and exciting about the Howard Dairy Farm is their recent license to sell fresh milk directly from their herd of jersey cows. Natural milk is known to have more flavor and health benefits, and Howard’s Dairy Farm now gives you the unusual opportunity to enjoy this. Because the milk is not pasteurized, the Howards cannot hold the milk for more than 24 hours so customers must call in orders ahead of time. Howard’s Dairy Farm offers a unique opportunity to bring the milk from the farm to your kitchen counter. Experience the freshest produce, maple syrup, and milk at the Howard’s Dairy Farm.
Howard’s Dairy Farm
6692 Route 16
Franklinville, NY
Phone: (716) 676-3928
Come visit a mountaintop perfect for blueberries! That’s where Child’s Blueberry Farm is located and that is exactly what they claim. A family operation, the Child’s Blueberry Farm has perfected the blueberry business. Using modern growing techniques taught by Cornell, the blueberries of Child’s Blueberry Farm are free of pests and pesticides. With the perfect soil for growing blueberries, the Childs have minimized the need to spray their blueberries, so you and your family can enjoy them with good conscience. Child’s Blueberry Farm also grows raspberries and currants, which they will either sell fresh or as homemade jams, jellies and syrups. The Childs’ currant crop is used to make superb jellies and is one of their quickest sellers.
For a real family treat, the Childs offer a U-pick option right at their beautiful farm. With about 40 different varieties, Child’s blueberries are available from mid-July to mid-September, and the U-pick is open from 8 am- 8 pm seven days a week. Their products can be bought at numerous farm markets during the growing season. The Childs sell their goods at farm market locations, including East Aurora, downtown Buffalo, North Tonawanda, Batavia, and Olean. They also sell their famous blueberry recipes and sometimes baked goods made from the freshest berries you can find. With a real down-home atmosphere, the Child’s Blueberry Farm is a sweet treat for the family and the taste buds. For more information and to find out where and when you can find Child’s blueberries for sale this summer, visit their website or given them a call. Child’s Blueberry Farm
3239 Cooper Hill Road
Hinsdale, NY 14743
Phone: (716) 557-2529
Website: www.childsblueberries.com
E-mail: ChildsBlueberry@aol.com
Located in the beautiful countryside of Cattaraugus County, Tan Child’s Farm and Winery is a small, boutique winery specializing in blueberry wine. Using fresh blueberries from right next door at Child’s Blueberry Farm, Tan Child’s is a family owned and operated business that began selling real blueberry wine in 2003 and has since become known for its quality product. Making and selling only about 1000 gallons of blueberry wine each year, every bottle from Tan’s Winery is carefully made from the freshest ingredients. No matter your preference, Tan Child’s Winery offers both sweet and dry wine to satisfy everyone’s taste. Their wine is for sale directly out of their wine cellar all year round and tours are available during the blueberry season or by appointment. Located right next door to Child’s Blueberry Farm, a trip to Tan Child’s is a family affair to please kids and adults alike. So stop by Tan Child’s Farm and Winery for a bottle of homemade blueberry wine, perfect for a gift and a must for any wine collection. Tan Child’s Farm and Winery
3239 Cooper Hill Road
Hinsdale, NY 14743
Phone: (716) 557-2189
Website: www.tanchilds.com
The Ressler’s Corn Maize is a fun and exciting family adventure. With hay rides and a petting area, make a day out of the Ressler’s this fall. The wholesome fun of running around in a corn maze, riding on a hay wagon, and visiting farm animals is one of the best ways to experience and appreciate agriculture in western New York. The corn maze is an age-old family affair that everyone is sure to enjoy. When you’re looking for something to do with the family around this Halloween, stop by the Ressler’s for a day that will keep the whole family entertained.
Ressler’s Corn Maize
7160 East Arcade Road
Arcade, NY 14009
Phone: (585) 492-22609
Website: www.cornfieldmaze.com
For a family tradition that you and your kids are sure to enjoy, come to Pumpkinville this fall and experience one of the area’s most talked about festivities. The Pawlowski’s operate the oldest original pumpkin farm in western New York, and since 1996, it has grown into a top family attraction. Always adding new activities, Pumpkinville includes hayrides, pony rides, farm animals, a corn maze, Goat Mountain, a barbeque pit, a picnic pavilion, and a pick your own pumpkin patch. A cider mill and an apple barn have fresh fruit and cider available for you to take back home, along with pumpkins and crafts from local artisans. With so many displays and buildings, Pumpkinville has become a magical village that every child should be able to enjoy. You and your family can make a day out of it and stay for lunch and dinner while experiencing the spirit of fall harvest and the beauty of Western New York.
Admission to Pumpkinville is free, and it is open the 3rd Saturday in September until Halloween. From 9am to 7pm, come and explore the wonders of Pumpkinville and the agricultural roots of Western New York. Pumpkinville
4844 Sugartown Road
Great Valley, NY 14741
Phone: (716) 699-2205
Website: www.pumpkinville.com
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