Frequently asked questions

We hear you! We know how important the Farmstands are to neighborhoods with limited fresh produce options. Our seasonal schedule is currently determined by: regional farm production cycles, funding availability amnd operational capacity We’re always exploring ways to extend our season and serve communities year-round. Your feedback is valuable and helps us advocate for additional funding to expand operations. We encourage you to:

• Visit our winter location at Sunset Park (Saturdays, Dec 6 – May 16)
• Check out year-round Greenmarket locations
• Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on schedule changes

Thank you for being such a loyal customer!

We love hearing what customers want! Product availability depends on:

• What our regional farmers are currently harvesting
• Each Farmstand’s ordering capacity
• Customer demand at that location

To request specific products:

• Reply to our newsletter
• Email farmstand@grownyc.org
• Speak with staff at your Farmstand

FMNP checks can be used at all GrowNYC Greenmarket and Farmtand locations. Look for farmers displaying the FMNP authorization sign at their stand. All farmers who sell fresh fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, and herbs at Greenmarket are required to accept FMNP checks.

Under Greenmarket Rules, all producers who sell fresh fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, and herbs must be authorized to accept FMNP coupons through the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) before June 1st. For Returning Farmers: If you received FMNP approval with a three-year agreement in 2024 or 2025 and remain in good standing with AGM, you do NOT need to submit a new application for 2023. In March, you’ll receive a reauthorization package from AGM with updated rules and signs for 2026. For New Farmers: You must submit a new FMNP application to AGM. Contact fai@grownyc.org for application instructions and deadlines.

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Thank you for your interest in selling at GrowNYC’s Greenmarket locations. Greenmarkets are producer-only farmers markets. We have detailed eligibility requirements for producers and the products they sell. These requirements ensure that the Greenmarket program is aligned with our mission to support regional farmers and preserve the region’s farmland for the future. Our markets are primarily for local and regional farmers to sell what they grow and make from their farm’s harvest. Please complete the form. Please carefully review the information at the top of the form before completing it. If you are not a farmer, please understand that we may consider non-farmer producers for three categories of products: preserves that are made with local produce; baked goods that are made with local grain, produce, and animal products; and ocean fish that are caught in mid-Atlantic waters by local commercial fishers. If you are not a local farmer, nor a producer whose products fit into the three categories above, you will not be eligible for the Greenmarket program. If you are interested in other local markets, these sites may be helpful. We appreciate your interest in the Greenmarket program.