Looking for a local source of wholesale produce and other foods direct from the farms, orchards, dairies ranches and producers New South Wales and ACT, Australia,? Scroll down this page and you will see the aall of thoses in New South Wales and ACT, Australia,, sorted by county. Those offering organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name. If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website.ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!
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What's in season in April 2024, and other timely information:
April In the U.S. fall and winter crops like winter squash and apples are still available, but remember, you often need to make bulk orders a season (or 2 ) in advance. So, right now, orders for Spring crops are being taken.
Local Meat, Milk and Eggs Listings, by area
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Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Bathurst area
Hawkesbury
Highlands and southern NSW
Maruta area
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Watkins Family Farm - Mandarins, mushrooms, Honey from
hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, concessions / refreshment stand,
porta-potties, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), petting
zoo, farm animals
1006 Singleton Road, Laughtondale, NSW 2775. Phone: 0418 233 466. Email: mark@watkinsfarm.com.au. Open: June to September, Every Weekend from 10am to 4pm. Directions: When visiting our farm drive to Wisemans Ferry & turn Right into Singleton Road. Drive along Singleton Road approx 10.6km and our farm is on the right hand side. Click here for a map. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: June 19, 2016) (ADDED: July 28, 2012)
Mudgee
Nowra area
Singleton area
Sydney area
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Canoelands orchard - Eggs (free range), Farm market with
fruits and vegetables, Snack bar, Restrooms, nectarines, peaches,
plums, Honey from hives on the
farm, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties,
picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), farm animals, school
tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
27 Canoelands Road Canoelands, Sydney, NSW 2157. Phone: 041-968-8039. Email: nandjchristiepl@gmail.com. Open: 9am. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. November dec. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: December 22, 2013) -
TCP Farmgate Tours - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown
fruits and vegetables, Fresh local eggs, Preserves, jams, jellies, Honey
from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made
on the premises)apples, blackberries, boysenberries, lemons,
loganberries, nectarines, oranges, other berries, other citrus, pears,
peaches, pecans , plums, strawberries, walnuts,
Po Box 71, Lawson, NSW 2783. Phone: 02 4759 3040. Email: tcpfarmgatetours@gmail.com. Open: Every Friday leaving Penrith Railway Station at 9;30, all year round. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. This is a tour only. The minibus picks you up at Penrith Railway Station and takes you to Pick Your Own orchards, roadside stalls, honey farms, organic farms etc. (ADDED: December 24, 2011)
Wisemans Ferry area
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Fords Farm - oranges, other citrus, Honey from hives on the
farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area
1275 Singleton Road, Wisemans Ferry, NSW 2775. Phone: 02 45663127. Fax: 02 45663127. Email: fordsfarm@harboursat.com.au. Open: Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays, from 10 am to 4 pm. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Mandarins, Citrus: May 29 to August 29. Payment: Cash, only. Mandarins, cumquats, limes, lemons, oranges and kaffir limes. (ADDED: June 28, 2010) (UPDATED: March 27, 2011)
Young area
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Gleann Mohr Farm - Minimizes
chemical and pesticide use, cherries, peaches, strawberries,
Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked,
gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
4249 Olympic Highway, Young, NSW 2594. Phone: 0438 593 423. Email: visitus@gleannmohrfarm.com. Open: Cherries: From Late October to January; Most days from 10am to 5pm; Strawberries: From late October to May; Most days from 10am to 5pm; Please call before hand to verify if we are open. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: 8km South of Young on the Olympic Highway (Wombat Rd) just after Hollands road. The farm is located on the right hand side when travelling south. If you are coming form Wombat, the farm is 7km north of Harden Wombar Road towards the town of Young. Look out for the Hollands Road sign. the farm is located on the left hand side where the sign is posted. Click here for a map and directions. Cherries: From Late October to January; Most days from 10am to 5pm Strawberries: From late October to May Most days from 10am to 5pm. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. We are a family owned farm providing a family friendly atmosphere for picking your own summer fruits. (ADDED: January 09, 2011) (UPDATED: June 20, 2012) (UPDATED: October 28, 2012)
North west
New South Wales (not yet sorted by local area)
The listings are frequently updated, but often they don't tell us current prices, so the prices unless you see this year's update date.
In addition to listings of farm markets, roadside stands, farm shops and farmer's markets, I hope the following pages are helpful to you!
- Picking Tips!
- General picking tips and a guide to each fruit and vegetable
- How much do I need to pick? (Yields - how much raw makes how much cooked or frozen)
- Selecting the right varieties to pick
- All about apple varieties - which to pick and why!
- Picking tips for Vegetables
- Strawberry picking tips
- Blueberries picking tips
- Recipes
- Simple instructions:
- Canning and Freezing
- Inilah Christmas Trees -
Choose Your Own Christmas tree
242 Shingle Hill Way, Federal Highway ACT 2621. Phone: 02 62369689. Ask for Keng. Directions: From Canberra get onto the Federal Highway and go past the 2 overhead bridges. Turn left immediately after Middleton VC Rest Area onto Shingle Hill Way. 'Inilah' is 2.4 kms on the right. This farm is the closest Christmas tree farm to Canberra and is 29 kms from Canberra's CBD. Open: from December 1. Weekdays 3pm to 6pm Weekends 9am to 6pm. Choose and cut-your-own Christmas tree or pruned Christmas Trees available from our Christmas Tree farm. 2005 prices: $18 for trees under 1.2 metres and $28 for trees over 1.2 metre.