McCarren Park Greenmarket — Local services in New York

Perfect neighborhood farmer's market with diverse offerings -- you can get it all here at stands with some of the most amicable farmers and staff: the "artisanal" produce booth draws a cult following and is actually worth the extra bucks for its luscious quality and stuff you don't find at most markets; the "apple guy," who has the best in town, and the rest of his produce (especially the broccoli and sweet potatoes) is consistently outstanding; prices at the "big" stand with the blue bags are among the lowest and the produce size is generous -- don't miss the string beans, loose leaf spinach, fingerlings, and purple bok choy. This market also has a rotating grain and beans stand, fabric recycling and is next to a gorgeous...

Medium-sized Farmers market with locally produced baked goods, red and white meat, seafoods, vegetables, apple cider, dairy products, honeys, fermented products such as pickles and kimchi. It is clean, and well-maintained. Great place to take your dates, family and dog to the closed dog park. Remember to bring your extra dog, extra kid, extra stroller. GrowNYC is also stationed there, which is a non profit service collecting compost--they have many bins to accommodate...

Local farmers market that runs throughout the year. Fantastic produce coming from upstate and Hudson valley, seasonal veggies, fruits, amazing fruits, cheeses, baked goods and cured meats. Visit the pickle stand, best we’ve ever had! The half sours, ‘holy hecks’ and new pickles are to die for. Hard cider stand too, and depending on the season some of the farm stands sell fresh cut flowers. You can drop of your compost off for free, and donate old clothes,...