Updated June 9th, 2026 Want to go strawberry picking in Syracuse? You’ve got options. Many farms in Syracuse open their fields to the public for berry picking: from Onondaga Hill to Baldwinsville. (See the map of u-pick fields and get directions at the bottom of this article.) Please call first of check the farm's [...]
The 2025 holiday season is in full swing! We’re sharing 12 ways you can bring a local touch to your holiday gift giving and seasonal celebrations. Before we dive in, check out our beautiful Onondaga Grown ornament available for purchase.Browse our entire online store filled with apparel for all ages and styles. From canvas tote [...]
September 12th, 2025 (Original Article Updated from 2024) In 1869, the small hamlet of Cardiff in LaFayette, New York captured the world’s attention. One October day, a worker was digging a well when his shovel hit something hard. It wasn’t a rock…it was a petrified giant man over 10 feet long! Thousands flocked to Cardiff [...]
Fall is in the air, and that means ON Farm Fest is coming right up on Saturday, September 20th from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. ON Farm Fest is all about giving you an up close and personal experience with local agriculture at farms across Onondaga County. This year, 11 farms are open for FREE [...]
Each year, people contact us with questions about ON Farm Fest, Onondaga County's open farm day! We created the ON Farm Fest insider's guide to give you those answers, and to suggest ways you can maximize your farm tours. This year, the event is on Saturday, September 16th from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m - [...]
You asked...we made it happen! We've set up a store through Cafe Press where you can order apparel and merchandise emblazoned with the Onondaga Grown logo. We will be updating the merchandise available through the store throughout the season, so be sure to check back often. Please note that there are often online coupon codes [...]
Buy local. For the past decade, it’s been a rallying cry across the nation – and right here in Central New York. The phrase is even at the heart of the Onondaga County Agriculture Council’s “Buy Local. Buy Onondaga Grown” initiative.However, we’ve heard from many people that actually buying local products can be challenging at [...]
The 2023 holiday season is in full swing! We’re sharing 12 ways you can bring a local touch to your holiday gift giving and seasonal celebrations. Before we dive in, check out our first-ever Onondaga Grown ornament available for purchase.Browse our entire online store filled with apparel for all ages and styles. From canvas tote [...]
We can't wait...can you? ON Farm Fest is coming up fast on September 17th, 2022 from 10am to 3pm. It's the 6th annual event, and 7 Syracuse area farms will be opening their barn doors for free tours and fun on the farm. We always suggest that you aim to visit 3-4 different farms. This [...]
The wait is over! ON Farm Fest is back, and 9 amazing farms in Onondaga County are opening their barn doors to you and your family on September 18th, 2021 from 10am-3pm. We recommend you visit 3-4 different farms. So, how do you choose? Let this insider's guide lead the way with 3 highlights from [...]
