Farmers' Markets dot the landscape of the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier

Thomas F. O'Mara

July 30, 2014

Agriculture

The Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions are home to numerous farmer's markets.

Find out more and locate a market near you through any of the following websites:

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets

iFingerLakes.com

Tompkins County Cooperative Extension

corningfingerlakes.com

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O’Mara co-sponsoring 'Community Heroes Protection Act'

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