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 [...]
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 Sunday afternoon drive was once a great American tradition. The purpose was simple: ride into the countryside to enjoy views of rolling fields, grazing cows, and bright red barns.“I grew up just outside of Liverpool, NY. Every Sunday, my parents drove us along Route 370 to Baldwinsville. It was absolutely breathtaking. Now, much of [...]
The alarm goes off at 5:30 a.m. A little girl jumps out of bed and rushes to do her farm chores. The herd of Holstein cows need to be fed and milked. Hay fields are ready for first cutting. It’s going to be a busy day for Leann Jordan…on her imaginary dairy farm.“Yes, I used [...]
Ever visit the Fayetteville Towne Center on a Thursday afternoon? You may have noticed a different kind of shopping experience in the parking lot outside of Target. Over two dozen brightly colored tents are set up in a square formation…yes, it’s a farmers market in the center of “Towne.” The Fayetteville Farmers Market is one [...]
