The seasons are changing! It's time to start putting away those heavy winter recipes to the back of your mind and control yourself from eating all the seasonal fruits and vegetables in sight. You can discover flavorful ingredients and dishes that have come from the backyards of our amazing state at these farmers markets in New York.

Diving right into your local community, these 11 incredible farmers markets you've got to check out:

1. Ithaca Farmers' Market, Ithaca

Not only just a Finger Lakes favorite but a well-known farmers market throughout our state, this market has been operating since the early 1970's! With over 150 members of this owner-cooperative market, the venue has a lot to offer its visitors.

Location: 545 3rd Street Ithaca, NY 14850

Hours: April through December on Saturdays & Sundays.

For more detailed hours and further information, click here.

2. Union Square Greenmarket, New York City

Fruit off the streets of New York City? Any Big Apple market you may be quick to browse over but at Union Square you'll find some of the most fresh produce you've ever seen. Notably one of the best markets in our state, you won't regret checking it out.

Location: 1 W Union Square New York, NY 10003

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

For more detailed hours and information, click here.

3. The Windmill Farm & Craft Market, Penn Yan

Drawing in thousands of New York residents, this farmers market is something every New Yorker must check out! Operating for nearly 30 years, the market has hundreds of vendors and has become quite the attraction in the Finger Lakes region.

Location: 3900 New York 14A Penn Yan, NY 14527

Hours: Saturday from 8AM - 4:30PM.

For more information, click here.

4. Troy Waterfront Farmers Market, Troy

This isn't just your basic farmers market, here you'll find produce, household products, delicious baked goods, and more! Right in Downtown with views of the Hudson River, this market has over 80 local vendors.

Location: 282 River Street Troy, NY 12181

Hours: Saturdays from 9AM - 2PM.

For more information, click here.

5. Rochester Public Market, Rochester

This city-run market has been operating since the early 1900's! Over 300 vendors can be found here, with a variety of market items that you'll want to take home with you. This market will definitely take you back in time and you'll enjoy shopping the local produce.

Location: 280 N Union Street Rochester, NY 14609

Hours: Year round the market is open on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6AM - 1PM and on Saturdays 5AM - 3PM.

For more information, click here.

6. Saratoga Farmers Market, Sartoga

A flavorful venue right in the heart of Saratoga, is more than just your basic produce. While the market itself is on the smaller side, the variety you'll find packed into this space will please your appetite!

Location: 105 High Rock Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Hours:

Saturdays from 9AM - 1PM.

For more information, click here.

7. Central New York Regional Market, Syracuse

Definitely one of CNY's treasures, the market offers hundreds of vendors. Whether you come to get the usual fruits and vegetables or are looking to take home some of the other tasty treats like meat or bakery sweets, the quality of food here will blow your mind!

Location: 2100 Park Ave Syracuse, NY 13208

Hours: Year-round you can visit on Saturdays from 7AM - 2PM. The farmers market that runs from May to November is open on Thursdays from 7AM - 2PM.

For more information, click here.

8. Greenport Farmers Market, Greenport

What do you do when your local community desires a farmers market but somehow doesn't have one? Establish a market yourself! Created by a group of residents, the farmers market was established back in 2011. While this market isn't one of the biggest on our list and won't be open until June 13th, if you find yourself in the area, it's absolutely worth checking out.

Location: 170 South Street Greenport, NY 11944

Hours: Saturdays from 9AM - 1PM

For more information, click here.

9. Watertown Farm & Craft Market, Watertown

Opening up next month, this fantastic market tucked up in our state has been operating for nearly 40 years. One of the best parts about this farmers market is that is also offers wonderful craft products for you to buy as well!

Location: 217 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601

Hours: May 25th through October 5th.

For more information,

click here.

10. Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers' Market, Buffalo

A charming venue to check out, the farmers market is a producer-only market that often offers musical entertainment!

Location: Elmwood Ave & Bidwell Pkwy

Buffalo, NY 14222

Hours: Every Saturday from May through November, from 8AM - 1PM.

For more information, click here.

11. Schenectady Greenmarket, Schenectady

What's better than enjoying live music while you're browsing over the 60 different venues you'll find at this market? Not too many things! Bring your own bags and cups and go home with some of the areas most delicious and fresh produce.

Location: 105 Jay Street Schenectady, NY 12305

Hours: Sunday, 10AM - 2PM.

For more information, click here.

As residents we're more than lucky to have a huge supply of farmers markets all around our state. Share with us which farmers markets in New York you enjoy shopping at the most!