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New York State, home of the Empire Apple, can boast that it's one of the top producers of apples in the nation - ranking only behind Washington State in terms of the sheer volume of apples grown here. Though much of the state's commercial apple production thrives in areas with milder winters such as the Hudson Valley and Great Lakes regions, Saratoga County is home to some bountiful orchards that specialize in flavorful apple varieties like the Empire, Macintosh, Macoun and Red Delicious, to name a few. Saratoga County orchards have much to offer the public beyond the local grocery store produce aisle. Though many were once only wholesale operations, Saratoga County orchards today open their gates to warmly welcome visitors. As soon as September 1st, pick-your-own operations enliven the fall season, offering consumers the chance to participate in the harvest, attain the freshest possible produce ("right off the tree") and enjoy time spent in the crisp autumn air. Orchard farmstands offer a bounty of other farm-fresh products as well, including freshly pressed cider, cider donuts, maple products, baked goods and additional produce such as peaches, pumpkins, squash, pears and plums. Many orchards offer activities as well. Farm tours, hayrides, farm and arts festivals and live music all enrich the experiences of their visitors.

Ballston Spa

1 - Knight Orchards farmstand, farm enterprise

Jerold G. Knight

325 Goode St.

Burnt Hills, NY 12027

(518) 399-5174

Est. 1907, featuring a wide variety of apples, pears, maple syrup, seasonal produce, and specialty items. Open Sep.-May, Mon.-Sat. 8:30-5:30, school tours by appt.

2 - Mourningkill Farm and Bake Shop farmstand

Harry and Shirley Davis

310 Charlton Rd.

Ballston Spa, NY 12020

(518) 885-6166

Est. 1948, features a wide variety of apples, seasonal produce, and pies, jams and tea breads. Open Sep-Nov 9-5.

Charlton

133 - Smith's Orchard and Bake Shop pick your own, farmstand

Smith Family

4561 Jockey St.

Ballston Spa, NY 12020

(518) 882-6598

Offers pick-your-own apples on the weekends in the fall, and a bake shop and farmstand open year round, Mon.-Sat. 9-6 and Sun. 9-1.

Clifton Park

3 - Bowman Orchards farmstand, pick-your-own, meat, farm enterprise

Raymond K. and Kevin Bowman

141 Sugar Hill Rd.

Rexford, NY 12148

(518) 371-2042

Carrying a variety of farm products including honey, baked goods, natural farm-raised beef and pick-your-own fruit. Open 7 days a week from Sep-Nov., 10- 5. Tours available.

4 - Lindsey's Idyllwood Orchard farmstand, pick-your-own, farm enterprise

James R. and Jeanne F. Lindsey

267 Sugar Hill Rd.

Rexford, NY 12148

(518) 371-5785

Growing apples, natural beef, sweet corn and pumpkins. Offering mail order, pick-your- own and retail sales Sep.-Oct., 9-6. We run a petting zoo and offer school tours in the fall.

5 - Lindsey's Country Store meat

1537 Rt. 9

Clifton Park, NY 12065

(518) 371-3100

Offering fruit, cider, seasonal produce, gift baskets, baked goods, mail order and farm raised meats.

6 - Riverview Orchards pick-your-own, farmstand, farm enterprise

Isabel and Joel Prescott

660 Riverview Rd.

Clifton Park, NY 12065

(518) 371-2174

Offering pick-your-own apples, a farmstand carries a variety of farm products with a restaurant. Offer mail order sales. Farmfest host, tours, special events & demonstrations.

Halfmoon

7 - DeVoe's Rainbow Orchard farmstand, farm enterprise

Lawrence DeVoe

1569 Halfmoon Parkway (Rt. 9)

Clifton Park

(518) 371-8397

Farm store is open 9-6 daily. Mail order sales, seasonal produce, woodland and other farm products including apples, small fruits, annuals and perennials.

Northumberland

126 - WINNEY'S FARM pick-your-own

Byron Winney

113 Winney Rd.

Schuylerville, NY 12871

(518) 695-5547

The largest grower of blueberries in Saratoga County. Located in Bacon Hill, offering pick your own berries or already picked at the farmstand.

Malta

8 - Bowman Orchards North farmstand, pick-your-own, farm enterprise

David Bowman

107 Van Aernam Rd.

Ballston Spa, NY 12020

(518) 885-8888

An array of products including orchard fruit, pick-your-own, meat, baked goods. Mail order. Open year round 10am-6pm 7 days a week. and at the farmers' market.

Saratoga

129 - Saratoga Apple farmstand, pick-your-own, farm enterprise

Nate Darrow & Marie Christine Gaud

1174 Rt. 29

Schuylerville, NY 12871

(518) 695-3131

A year round farm market and pick-our-own apple operation open 7 days a week from 9am to 6pm. Apples and a wide range of seasonal produce, squash, fruit, & baked goods. Wagon rides & tours in the fall.

9 - Stetkar Farm Orchard farmstand

Frances & Charles Clough

100 Stetkar Rd.

Saratoga Springs

(518) 584-6839

Featuring handmade crafts, apples, pears, squash, pumpkins, and seasonal produce. Open September through December 1st , 9-6