Local Resources

Farming & Food Resources in NYC

Want to find out more about farming and local food in New York City?

Check out this curated directory of links to local resources.

Do you know of a resource that should be included? Let us know by using the contact form at the bottom of this page.

Farmers' Markets & CSAs

Get farm fresh food to your table.

Want to find a Farmers' Market in your neighborhood?

Information, listings and maps for all New York City Farmers’ Markets, Food Stands and Fresh Food Boxes. (All farmers’ markets, known as “Greenmarkets” in New York City, are run by GrowNYC. GrowNYC also runs the City’s Food Stands and Fresh Food Box programs.)

Interested in joining a CSA?

Information and listings for the CSAs that serve New York City. CSA stands for Consumer Supported Agriculture, a system in which the consumer buys shares of a farm’s production at the beginning of the year, then, on a regularly scheduled basis, the farm delivers their produce to a pre-arranged drop off spot in the consumer’s neighborhood. This system supports the farmer by pre-paying for a season’s growth, and supplies the consumer with deliveries of fresh seasonal produce directly from the farm.

Farms You Can Visit

Visiting hours may be seasonal.

Want to visit a farm?

There are many urban farms you can visit. Be sure to check for visiting days and hours, which may vary seasonally.

Food Policy & Food Assistance

There are food resources in every neighborhood.

Interested in food policy?

Links to food policy and food justice resources in New York City.

Need food assistance?

Info about obtaining SNAP, WIC and other benefits, including Farmers’ Market “Health Bucks,” plus maps and details for food pantries and other free food resources located in every neighborhood. Once obtained, you can use your EBT (electronic benefit transfer) card at NYC Greenmarkets.

Urban Farming

Sell at a market, start a farm or get training.

Want to sell at a Farmer's Market?
Want to start an urban farm or community garden?
Need training?

Get farming info from New York State, Cornell University, and New York City gardening and farming resources. Find youth agricultural programs and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color farming outreach organizations.

Farm Labor

Farm workers' rights & immigration resources.

What is the NYS Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act?

On July 19, 2019, former Governor Cuomo signed the Farm Workers Bill, which establishes the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act to protect farm worker rights and ensure equitable housing and working conditions. The bill grants farm workers overtime pay, a day of rest each week, disability and Paid Family Leave coverage, unemployment benefits and other labor protections. The bill took effect on January 1, 2020.

Need NYC Immigration Resources?

Many farm laborers are undocumented immigrants. Find links to NYC immigration resources.

Books, Videos & Articles

Find local farm-themed books, videos and articles.

Ready to read more about farming?
Want to see local videos about farming?

Check out this short list of local farming books and articles. Find videos about NYC farming made by local New Yorkers.