Cornell Cooperative Extension

Monroe County
Granny Smith Apple

Granny Smith Apple

Honey Jar & Spoon

Honey Jar

Shiitake Mushrooms

Mushrooms

Sweet onion

Onion

Leek

Leek

Blackberry on the vine

Blackberries

Welcome to our Seasonal Produce Highlights!

We are introducing our year-round educational series focused on seasonal agricultural produce and products. Here you will have a chance to learn about what is currently in the season, where to get it and how to use it. Simply, fun tips and ideas for every day use from health benefits to recipes!

Last updated March 15, 2017

Seasonal Produce Highlights

Learn What's In Season - And What Isn't!

It's easy to assume that our fruit and vegetables that we buy in large supermarkets are in season all year long. The truth is, before the age of moving produce across the country, continent or even globe, most people were eating only what grew at the time in their immediate area. That meant to be creative with cooking and frugal with use and storage.

Follow the Season!