Fresh, locally grown food is back in season as farmers’ markets and farm stands across Rockland County welcome shoppers for another year.

Residents can find a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, along with local honey, fresh eggs, flowers, baked goods, jams, and handcrafted products while supporting local farms and small businesses.

Shopping at local markets not only provides access to fresh, nutritious foods but also helps strengthen the local economy and supports the farmers who grow food throughout the region.

Whether you’re looking for freshly picked produce, homemade treats, or unique local goods, Rockland County’s farmers’ markets and farm stands offer something for everyone throughout the growing season.

Bring a reusable shopping bag when you visit farmers’ markets.  Here is a list of farmers’ markets and farm stands in Rockland County:

Cropsey Community Farm Stand:

• Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: 10 am – 3 pm and Thursdays: 10 am – 5 pm
• Open now through November 28^th
• Location: 220 South Little Tor Road, New City
• Bus Routes: TOR 91, Clarkstown Mini Trans Route B
• Accepts: FMNP and FCC

Haverstraw Perez Farm Stand:

• Sundays: 9 am – 2 pm
• Open now through October 25^th
• Location: Municipal Parking Lot, 40 New Main Street, Haverstraw
• Bus Routes: TOR 91,Coach USA 11A
• Accepts: FMNP and FCC

Monsey Perez Farm Stand:

• Sundays: 10 am – 3 pm
• Open now through November 8^th
• Location: Front Lawn at 40 Robert Pitt Drive, Monsey
• Bus Routes: TOR 59, Loop 1 and 2, Hudson Link H03
• Accepts: FMNP, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) (EBT), and FCC

Nyack Farmers’ Market:

• Thursdays: 8 am – 2 pm year-round
• Location: Municipal Parking Lot, Main Street, Nyack (free parking in selected spots until 2 pm)
• Bus Routes: TOR 59, 91, 92, Coach USA 9 and 9A, Hudson Link H07, H05
• Accepts: FMNP, FCC, SNAP/EBT, debit, and credit cards

Pearl River Farmers’ Market:

• Saturdays: 10 am – 2 pm
• Open now through November 21st
• Location: 58 East Central Avenue, Pearl River
• Bus Routes: TOR 93
• Some vendors accept SNAP/EBT and FCC

Piermont Farmers’ Market:

• Sundays: 10 am – 3 pm, year-round
• Location: 25 Flywheel Park, Piermont
• Bus Routes: Coach USA 9A
• Some vendors accept SNAP/EBT and FCC

Spring Valley J&D Perez Farm Stand:

• Wednesdays: 10 am – 3 pm
• Open now through October 28^th
• Location: Finkelstein Memorial Library, 24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley
• Bus Route: TOR 59
• Accepts: FMNP and FCC

Several markets and farm stands in Rockland County accept food assistance benefits, including Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks, SNAP/EBT, and FreshConnect Checks (FCC). These programs help make fresh, healthy food more affordable for local families, older adults, and veterans. The RCDOH encourages residents to learn more about nutrition assistance programs available at participating markets.

The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) provides checks to eligible women, infants, and children through the WIC program. The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) offers coupons for eligible low-income adults aged 60 and older living in NYS. SNAP/EBT benefits can also be used at select markets to help families buy healthy food.

FreshConnect Program Checks (FCC) are available to active-duty military members, veterans, and eligible family members to buy fresh produce and other food items at participating farmers’ markets across NYS.

For more information on Rockland County Farmers’ Markets and available food assistance programs, visit the Rockland County Department of Health.

One of the most celebrated victories of the American Revolution took place along the Hudson River when Continental Army forces launched a daring nighttime assault on a British stronghold at Stony Point.

In 1779, the British had fortified Stony Point, a strategic position overlooking the Hudson River that many believed was nearly impossible to capture. Once General George Washington determined that the fortification was not the unassailable “Gibraltar” many thought it to be, he quickly began developing a plan to seize it.

On July 6, Washington personally surveyed the British defenses. Just days later, he devised a strategy for a surprise nighttime attack and selected Brigadier General Anthony Wayne to lead the Continental Army’s elite Light Infantry Corps.

To preserve the element of surprise, Wayne’s soldiers were ordered not to load their muskets. Instead, the assault would be carried out using only bayonets and other edged weapons as the troops advanced under the cover of darkness.

Late on July 15 and into the early hours of July 16, 1779, American forces stormed the heavily fortified position and captured the fort in less than an hour. The successful attack stunned British forces and demonstrated the discipline, courage, and effectiveness of the Continental Army.

Although American troops later abandoned Stony Point, the victory provided a significant morale boost for the Patriot cause during a difficult period of the Revolutionary War. Washington never intended to hold the fort permanently, recognizing that it would be difficult to defend against a British counterattack. Instead, the operation achieved its primary objective by proving that American forces could successfully strike a heavily fortified British position.

In many ways, the Battle of Stony Point was less about holding territory and more about demonstrating that the Continental Army could execute a complex and highly disciplined military operation against seasoned British troops. The victory earned Brigadier General Anthony Wayne a gold medal from the Continental Congress and became one of the most celebrated exploits of the Revolutionary War.

Today, the battlefield stands as a reminder of the determination and sacrifice that helped secure American independence and remains one of Rockland County’s most important Revolutionary War landmarks.