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Shopping the farmers' markets

One of the best things about weekends in the Capital Region is shopping the farmers' markets.

This week: Winter squash is here. You'll also find berries, potatoes and other good stuff.

Here are a few more details from the local markets about what to expect this weekend.

SATURDAY MARKETS

Troy Farmers' Market

Riverfront Park (map)
Saturdays 9AM - 1PM

Cornell Farms:
Vegetables, berries, honey maple syrup eggs flowers.

Dancing Ewe Farm:
Lamb, Sausage, sheep and cow milk, Prima Caciotta, Ricotta

Homestead Farms:
Veggies, fruit, flowers,meat, poultry, eggs, plants, soap.

Also Expect:

Lloyd Spear Beekeeper:
Honey and beeswax candles.

The Placid Baker:
Breads and pastries

Other fun stuff:

Music by Hill Hollow Bank
Cooking demonstrations

Albany Farmers Market
Saturday from 9AM- 1PM
339 Central Avenue, Albany
Linda Norris Auditorium Lot (map)

New this week:
Winter Squash! (Butternut & Acorn)

Also Expect:
Tomatoes
Sweet Corn, lots of Peppers (Several Hot Pepper varieties, Green Bell Peppers, Ivory & Purple Bell Peppers, & Sweet Fryers) Eggplant: Fairy Tale, Italian Round, Oriental, & Purples, Sweet, "No Spray" Carrots,Bunched Leeks, German White Garlic

Lots of fresh greens: Red Leaf Lettuce, Green Leaf Lettuce, Romaine, Boston Lettuce, Endive, and Escarole,

Cole Crops: Broccoli, Cabbage, Sweet & tender-leafed Pointed Headed Cabbage, Edible Kale, Red "New Potatoes", Chippewa Potatoes, Russet Potatoes & Yukon Gold Potatoes

On the way out:
Cucumbers and Picklers, Watermelon and Summer Squash

Other fun stuff:
Sarah Conley from the Five Rivers Nature Center will do a presentation for our Kids Ecology Program on local wildlife.

Saratoga Farmers' Market
High Rock Park (map)
Saturday 9AM - 1PM
Also Wednesday from 3-6

Expect:
Kilpatrick Family Farm has a run on fall harvest of summer squashes.
Pumpkins and fall berries will be on hand.
Eilhu Farm has a special on lamb loins,
Otrembiak Farm has tomatillas.
Colebrook Winery has a new Rose Wine.

SUNDAY MARKETS:

Schenectady Greenmarket
Around Schenectady City Hall (map)
Sunday 10am-2pm

Fresh now:

Winter squash--butternut, acorn and more.

Potatoes, cabbage, peppers, eggplant, sweet corn, pears, apples and tomatoes.

Veggies: beans, beets, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, corn, cucumbers, edamame, eggplant, garlic, leeks, onions, peppers, potatoes, shallots, squash, tomatoes, tomatillos, turnips, zuchinni

Greens: arugula, braising greens, chard, endive, escarole, kale, lettuces, salad mixes, spinach

Herbs: basil, dill, cilantro, Italian large leaf parsley, mints, oregano, tarragon, thyme, and more

Fruits: apples, melons, nectarines, peaches, pears, pluots, plums, raspberries, watermelons

Farms:

Barber's Farm: winter squash, sweet corn, several pepper varieties, garlic, leeks, eggplant, Chippewa, Russet and Yukon Gold potatoes.

Maynard Farm: apples, pears, peaches, nectarines

Cooper's Ark Farm: fresh sausage, chicken and eggs.

Also expect:

Vegan Creations: strudels, gluten-free cookies, hummus and seitan.

Heamour Farm: freshly-made cheeses and new yogurt flavors--lemon and orange.

Other fun stuff:

Community Table: Concerned for the Hungry Schenectady Food Providers' Hunger Awareness Event

Over a dozen Schenectady County Food Providers will be sharing information on their programs, which benefit the hungry in Schenectady County.

St. George's Greek Festival will be across the street from the market this week. Check here first for details on where to park.