Dutchess County is a produce-lovers paradise, with farm festivals throughout the year and “pick-your-own” offerings in season. Flower farms, wineries and Christmas tree farms also dot the Hudson Valley landscape. Visit these local growers and purveyors and experience the best Mother Nature has to offer.

Breezy Hill Orchards (845-266-3979)

Cedar Heights Orchard – pick-your-own apples (845-876-3231)

Dutchess Wine Trail

F.W. Battenfeld & Son – holiday wreaths, hybrid anemones (845-758-8018)

Greig Farm & Farm Market (845-758-1234)

La Terre Garlic Farm (845-266-4320)

Listening Rock Farm — cheesemaking (845-877-6335)

McEnroe Organic Farm Market (518-789-4191)

Migliorelli Farm Market (845-757-3276)

Primrose Hill Farm Partners — cut-your-own Christmas trees (845-889-4725)

Rhinebeck Farmers Market – Sundays 10-2, May-Oct (845-876-4778)

Sproutcreek Farm — artisan cheeses (845-485-9885)