Dutchess County is a produce-lovers paradise, with farm festivals throughout the year and “pick-your-own” offerings in season. Flower farms, wineries and Christmas tree farms also dot the Hudson Valley landscape. Visit these local growers and purveyors and experience the best Mother Nature has to offer.

Cedar Heights Orchard – pick-your-own apples (845-876-3231)

Dutchess Wine Trail

F.W. Battenfeld & Son – holiday wreaths, hybrid anemones (845-758-8018)

Greig Farm & Farm Market (845-758-1234)

Mead Orchards (845-756-5641)

Migliorelli Farm Market (845-757-3276)

Millbrook Farmers Market Saturdays, 9-1

Rhinebeck Farmers Market – Sundays 10-2, Thursdays 3-7, May through November (845-876-4778)

Rose Hill Farm - Strawberries in June, apples in September and October

Sproutcreek Farm — artisan cheeses (845-485-9885)

Thompson Finch - Organic berry farm, pick your own, summer and fall

Woodstock Farm Festival - Wednesday, 4-8 pm.