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Father's Day means Fresh New York State Strawberry Shortcake!

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:55:40 -0400

The many growers of fresh New York State strawberries wish to thank each Dad out there for his many hours of often silent sacrifices that each of you make. The New York State Berry Growers Association thinks an excellent way to say thanks to your ...

Strawberry Season is Officially Here In New York State

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:42:36 -0400

The growers from the tip of Long Island to the northern shores of Lake Champlain and on west to the Niagara Frontier wish to inform everyone that the strawberries are now ready for your consumption. The New York State Berry Growers Association is ...

Have You Tried the New Berries in Town Yet?

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:19:43 -0400

Have you tried the new guys in town yet?

Strawberry season is in the height of perfection Now!

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:11:17 -0400

Yes the starawberry season is at its peak right now. The warm spring weather has this crop ready for you to enjoy today. That is the good news. The bad news is that this delicious jewel of summer will only be with us for a couple more weeks, So it...

New York State Fresh Strawberries Are at Their Peak !

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:04:47 -0400

Well they are finally here for everyone to enjoy. The sweet taste of summer is just down the road at your local fresh fruit market or U-Pick farm. Fresh delicious strawberries are now available and at their peek of size and flavor now for the next...

Strawberries Welcome Everyone Back to the Taste of Summer

Fri, 28 May 2010 10:33:02 -0400

The sunshine fills the sky longer everyday now as Summer in New York draws closer. The warm days, green foliage and the promise of fresh fruits and vegetables from your garden and local farm stand all remind us of the treasure we call, Summer. The...

Blueberries and Raspberries Take Center Stage

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:44:15 -0400

The strawberry season here in New York State is winding to a close. It truly has been a vintage season . While we all loved the fresh strawberries, summer has a couple more tricks up her sleeve. Raspberry and blueberry patches are now hitting thei...

The Peak of the Strawberry Season Is Right Now

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:54:36 -0400

The heat of the warm summer sunshine is now upon us. With the heat comes the need to find some new activities for everyone to enjoy both young and old. I would suggest you take your entire family just down the road to your local strawberry patch a...

Father's Day & Strawberry Shortcake

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:01:23 -0400

Father's Day & Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberries Welcome Everyone to Summer in New York

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:15:14 -0400

It most certainly has been quite a year since we last visited our local farmer's markets to select locally grown fresh strawberries. While a great many things have challenged us and tried our beliefs to our core it is a relief to know that some th...

NYS Strawberries Officially Open the 2009 Season

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:00:35 -0400

What suggests summer more than the awareness that the warm spring sunshine is ready to serve up one of Natures early treats! Fresh locally grown strawberries are popping up all across the Hudson Valley at local markets and those fun u-pick locatio...

Blueberry and Raspberries Take Center Stage

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:32:42 -0400

Just as summer seems to be hitting the mid way point we have two new reasons to take the family out to your local farm market to experience the mid summer treats of blueberries and raspberries. The traditional fall favorites from the fruit family ...

Summer in New York Equals Berries

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:35:55 -0400

School is out and the kids are home looking at you with the expectation that you have the magic bullet that will excite and entertain them with some fun new project. The Berries Growers of New York State have the perfect solution for you. Log onto...

Father's Day and Strawberry Shortcake

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:02:31 -0400

It is that time of year again and the warm days of summer are inviting us to sample the tastes of Nature’s bounty. Nothing says summer in New York like fresh locally grown strawberries from a patch near you. Right now the growers in your ho...

Local Strawberries Officially Open New Season

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:37:27 -0400

What suggests summer better than the awareness that the warm spring sunshine is ready to serve up one of Nature's early treats! Fresh locally grown strawberries are popping up all over the Hudson Valley at local markets and those fun u-pick locati...

Capital District Strawberries Officially Open the New Season

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:34:20 -0400

Father's Day & Strawberry Shortcake

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:44:05 -0400

Hudson Valley Strawberries Officially Open New Season

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:55:19 -0400

Blueberry Harvest to Start Soon

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:01:46 -0400

The fresh raspberry season is continuing in most parts of New York State, and another raspberry picking season will start in early fall on many farms. Consumers in New York also have another choice of berries to be found on many local farms.

Rasberry Harvest Season to Start Soon

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:01:51 -0400

The fresh strawberry season in most parts of New York State is still in progress, and will continue into early July. With improved varieties, New York growers can offer consumers a longer period of harvest, and some farms have varieties lasting w...

New York State Strawberry Harvest Will be Starting Soon!

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 09:04:19 -0400

Locally grown strawberries from New York farms will soon be ready for harvesting and picking. May gave us good sunshine and dry, favorable growing conditions. The crop is expected to be good in 2007.

Hudson Valley Strawberry Harvest Will Be Starting Soon

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:50:17 -0400

Locally grown strawberries from farms in the Hudson Valley are nearly ready for harvesting and picking! May gave us good sunshine and favorable growing conditions, and the crop is expected to be good in 2007.