Growing a resilient and sustainable New York City since 1970
We make it easy for you to access farm fresh food, community gardens, and education opportunities across the five boroughs.
Our Impact Over five decades of feeding, greening and teaching New York City
3M
New Yorkers reached across the 5 boroughs
45+
Seasonal and year-round Greenmarkets serving the 5 boroughs
$5M+
Nutrition benefits redeemed at GrowNYC markets annually, funds that support low-income New Yorkers and uplift regional farmers
2.6M
Meals of local food distributed annually to nonprofits and food businesses
1M+
Square feet of green space added to our city landscape
230+
Farmers and producers in our network
350K+
Empowered through agriculture, garden, compost, and nutrition education workshops
180+
Community gardens and green spaces built since 1985
What We Do Explore Our Work
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Greenmarket Farmers Markets
Nourishing New Yorkers with fresh food from small to mid-sized farmers through a network of seasonal and year-round Greenmarket farmers markets.
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Wholesale Food Delivery
Delivering high-quality, fresh produce to wholesale and institutional buyers in the city, including nonprofits, older adult centers, grocers, restaurants, food businesses, and more.
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Gardens and Green Spaces
Empowering neighborhoods by fostering local food production, community connection, and beautification through the building and restoring of community gardens and green infrastructure.
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Environmental and Nutrition Education
Equipping generations of New Yorkers with knowledge, skills, and support to foster robust and healthy communities.
What's in season right now?
Discover the fresh flavors of every season by exploring our harvest calendar.
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Spring, Summer Strawberries
Strawberries are bright red, heart-shaped berries studded in tiny yellow seeds and topped with a cap of green leaves. They're juicy and fragrant and range from tart to exceptionally sweet and candy-like.
Summer Watermelon
Watermelons are rotund fruits with hard, green rinds with red, yellow, or orange flesh. From personal to crowd-sized, seeded to unseeded, they're sweet, juicy, crispy, and refreshing.
Summer Zephyr squash
A distinct variety of summer squash, zephyrs have buttery, light yellow skin with a pale green blossom end. They're creamy, sweet, and nutty- as delicious as they are beautiful!
Summer Peaches
The queen of stone fruit, peaches have a fuzzy, orange exterior with juicy, sweet flesh and a telltale pit at their center. Yellow and white varieties abound in the summer. Both are fragrant, sweet, and juicy.
Summer, Fall, Winter Potatoes
Potatoes of are starchy, tuberous vegetables that can be found in many colors, shapes, and sizes. There are three main varieties: waxy (low starch, firm, and sweet), starchy (low moisture, smooth, and mild), and all-purpose (moderate starch, thin skin, and versatile).
Summer Corn
Shuck the green corn husks back to reveal rows of plump kernels that can range from golden yellow, bright white, to the bicolor combo of them both. Sweet corn is just that: sweet sweet sweet!
Spring, Summer, Fall Curly Kale
Curly kale is perhaps the most common kale variety. A member of the brassica family, it's a hearty green with deeply ruffled leaves and peppery, somewhat bitter flavor that sweetens in the colder months.
Summer Eggplant
Graffitti eggplants, one of many eggplant varieties at the Greenmarket, have a glossy sheen with striking streaks of purple and white. The flesh is creamy and succulent when cooked and tends to be less bitter than other eggplant varieties.
Summer, Fall Eggs
Chicken, duck, quail, turkey, and even ostrich eggs can be found at the Greenmarket. Chicken, of course, are the most common. Did you know? The color of the egg is determined by the breed of chicken! Find brown, white, and even shades of blues and green eggs
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Year Round Carrots
Crunchy, colorful, and sweet, carrots are a root vegetable that can be found at Greenmarket year-round. In the warmer months, find them freshly harvested by the bunch along with their greens. In colder times, they're kept in cold storage and sold by the pound.
Summer Cherry
Cherries are the smallest of the stone fruit. Their glossy skin ranges from a deep, dark red to bright crimson and sometimes even yellow. Their flavors range widely as well from sweet to tart and everywhere in between.
Summer Basil
You'll smell basil before you see it! The luscious green bunches fill the air with their distinct herbacious, anise, clove-like scent. There are several varieties, each with their own unique flavor profile.
Summer Beefsteak Tomato
Beefsteaks are the classic "slicing" tomato. Bright red, plump, and round, these tomatoes are juicy, meaty (some might say beefy!), and boast big tomato flavor.
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter Beet – Red
Beets are edible roots with dusty purple skin and vibrant, crimson flesh that will dye everything, from fingers to cutting boards, red. Their flavor is earthy, mineraly, and sweet (especially when roasted).
Summer Blueberries
It's in the name: these berries are blue as can be! There are many varieties, some electrifyingly tart, some dizzingly sweet, and others more mellow and subdued.
Upcoming Events
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Jul 31 2026
Union Square Greenmarket Greenmarket 50th Celebration in Union Square
Greenmarket is turning 50 and we would love to celebrate with you! Please join us for a special evening of live music, delicious food, beer garden, and activities for all ages as we honor five decades of Greenmarket farmers...
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Aug 01 2026
Teaching Garden on Governors Island Cyanotype Workshop
Join GrowNYC's free Cyanotype Workshop at The Teaching Garden on Governors Island this Saturday August 1, participants will take home their own cyanotype made with natural materials from the garden. First come, first served...
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Aug 14 2026
Virtual Virtual Volunteer Orientation
Interested in volunteering with GrowNYC? Join our online orientation where GrowNYC's Volunteer Program Manager will provide information about GrowNYC, local agriculture and food access, as well as current and upcoming...
Featured Blog Posts
Education Meet GrowNYC’s 2026 Summer Workforce Development Interns
The GrowNYC Workforce Development Program offers a transformative 6-week internship tailored to young individuals seeking exposure to environmental fields and green career opportunities within the vibrant backdrop of New York...
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Greenmarket 5 Ways to Celebrate 50 Years of Greenmarket
1. Donate $50 for 50 Years As a nonprofit market network, we rely on your support to sustain our work! Donate $50 now and make it monthly to receive a limited edition tote bag! With your support, markets grow, farmers thrive, and...
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Farmstand Program Update: Farmstands Transition to Food For Families
Last Updated: July 8, 2026 For many years, GrowNYC’s Farmstand program has been a cornerstone of our work to expand access to fresh, locally grown food across New York City. We are deeply grateful for the partnership of elected...
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Greenmarket Supporting Our Farmers: A Note on Recent Late Freeze Impacts
GrowNYC Greenmarket is a network of nearly 200 farms and food businesses located within 250 miles of New York City. This spring, unseasonably warm temperatures caused fruit trees to bloom early across the Northeast. Then, on...
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Greenmarket Greenmarket Schedule Changes: Wednesday, July 1 – Saturday, July 4
Date | Fecha Greenmarket Early Closure Market Hours | Horario de cierre anticipado del mercado Wednesday, July 1 / Miércoles, 1 de julio Union Square 8 AM - 5 PM (Optional early dismissal at 2 PM. / Salida anticipada opcional a...
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Benefits & Currency Grow Your SNAP and Your Fresh Food Budget
Get More Fresh Produce for Your Family and Support Local Farmers GrowNYC is proud to launch Grow Your SNAP, a citywide campaign that helps New Yorkers stretch their food budgets while increasing access to fresh, locally grown food. The initiative aims to expand SNAP participation at farmers...
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Greenmarket Greenmarket Seasonal Spring Scope
Hi Market Shoppers, Happy Pride and happy Dairy Month! It’s June which means strawberries are painting the town red, the peas are piled high, and Greenmarket season is taking off. Here’s what you need to know this month: Fresh...
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Greenmarket Fresh Flavors Returning to Five Boroughs: GrowNYC Greenmarket Program Seasonal Openings & 50th Anniversary Celebration
Fresh Flavors Return: GrowNYC Greenmarket Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary of New York’s Iconic Farmers Market Network The nonprofit celebrates the 50th season offering opportunities for New Yorkers access to healthy fresh...
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Food & Farmers How to Be a Savvy Farmers Market Shopper
Shopping at your local GrowNYC Greenmarket is an art form, a cross between a treasure hunt, social event, and grocery run. Read our tips and tricks on how to make the most of your haul: Don't make a shopping list: See what's good...
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Food & Farmers Black History Month Spotlight: In Pursuit of Flavor with Edna Lewis
“Ever since its inception, I’ve been going because the produce is fresh and locally grown.” - Edna Lewis on the Greenmarket It’s the 100th anniversary of Black History Month and it would be impossible to discuss the history and...
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