I had been to the new market in downtown State College in October, and seen their farm sign for…read moreapple picking. I had to go! Growing up in Florida, we picked oranges, mangoes, and avocados, but I'd never been apple picking. It was time. I pulled into the very full parking lot and was guided by an employee into a spot. Headed inside passed the beautiful pumpkin and flower displays. To have an apple picking session, you needed to make the line and purchase a bag. The line was all the way to the back of the store. I was able to shop most of the market while waiting and had a very good time. So much fresh produce, and Amish condiments. Once I got to the cashier, I purchased a bag and then headed out to the orchard across the street. You check in with the table at the front, and then meander through all the beautiful rows of apple varieties, filling your bag at youre leisure. It was gorgeous. None of these apples were waxed or uniform, and they tasted so lusciously sweet. Not bland like the perfect looking grocery store types. I've been ruined. I put the apples in my car, and then explored the party that was taking place outside the building. There was live music, pumpkin carving, rabbits, food trucks, kettle corn and more. I got some meat pies at the Australian truck, and apple cider & apple cider donuts from the restaurant inside. Took them back out to the picnic table and enjoyed the lively scene. After lunch, I went back across the street for a hayride up to the pumpkin patch. We passed sunflower fields and other crops on the way. It's a beautiful property. Once in the pumpkin patch, something else I'd never done before, I went on a hunt to pick my perfect pumpkin- Still attached to the vine! I was surprised by all the different sizes and shapes. There were colors ranging from white to yellow to orange to green. Big and small, bumpy and smooth. All growing together in happy harmony. I know if I lived close by this would be a yearly tradition. Taking my chosen pumpkins to the table to pay, I was feeling super content with the days fall festivities. A couple of great firsts!

My mom and I go to pick strawberries every year, this year we went to way fruit farm. We were told…read morethat strawberries were abundant and there were multiple fields. When we went out, the fields were full of weeds and hard to walk through. Furthermore, there almost no strawberries and if there were any they were the size of a thumbnail. We were very disappointed and sad so we decided to go into the farms store to just buy a couple bins. To our surprise they were almost $9 for one. We ended up spending $60 on strawberries, which is by far the most we have ever spent. I was extremely disgruntled.

Tait Farms has a website for online orders. Local merchants also sell Tait Farms (Kitchen Shoppe in…read moreCarlisle and Rosemary House in Mechanicsburg). If you're anywhere near State College--We Are!! (Penn State!)--stop by and see an abundant harvest of all good things. You will find tasty shrub for homemade salad dressings or handcrafted adult beverages, fruit butters for delicious spreads, seasonal home decor, gift items, local snack foods, and so much more! Take a road trip, enjoy scenic rural views, and visit with the welcoming staff of Tait Farms.

Shop local, eat local! Tait has become my go-to place for all things green...for my home & my…read moredinner table. From homemade honey + jams, locally made cheeses + chutney, fresh picked fruits & veggies...the harvest shop never disappoints. In the spring & summer months I find myself there weekly, shopping seasonal plants & pottery. But my favorite part of all? The top notch service. Kim & her staff (and cats) are phenomenal...helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. Support local!

A decent farm market with a good selection of items. I found most things to be overpriced compared…read moreto other farm markets in Central PA. We were looking for fresh apples and apple cider, and were surprised with the high cost for each of these items. The cider was ok, but we will probably visit other farm markets in the area for our produce.

OMG!!! I used to visit in late July each year and would buy my elderly father their peaches…read more Was just there after many years, and got the large peaches. They were just as ripe and sweet and juicy as I remembered!! I also bought an apple dumpling. It was so delicious I ordered enough for the whole family! I only got one on my first visit and felt guilty that I didnt get enough for all of them. The fruit is the best!! It always has been!! Hopefully I'll be back next July for more!!

We came here since they have a nice selection of plants with the extensive plant nursery that…read moreextends through the back. However, we were really disappointed in the service. We were visiting from DC and it was about what we'd expect to get in DC. We asked for help and nobody seemed to be available to offer or even give us any guidance. I know they must be understaffed but it's not great customer service. We will say that the inside country market looks great. I liked all the fresh vegetables and Pennsylvania baked goods for sale. I grew up in PA so love tasty Amish baked goods and the usual PA foods you'd find in that area. If coming to the market, this is probably a good experience. Looking to buy plants? Not the place, especially if you have any questions. Highly disappointed with that and ended up heading north to Spring Farm Nursery where they went above and beyond in helping us.

They always have something in stock that makes me want to go back! Honey, tea, cheese, veg, fruit,…read moreflowers, and herbs are just a few. The staff are very friendly and willing to help me find what I need!

While scrolling social media one evening, I stumbled across a heated debate about who makes the…read morebest peanut butter pie in Central PA. This conversation was clearly MADE for me. As someone who takes peanut butter desserts perhaps a little more seriously than the average human being, I immediately started making a list of the top contenders. Oak Grove Farms kept popping up, so when I found myself with a free rainy Saturday afternoon, it became time for an official Peanut Butter Pie Procurement Mission. Now, Oak Grove Farms offers way more than peanut butter pie. Their farm market is stocked with fresh produce, baked goods, meats, dairy products, locally made items and all kinds of other goodies. But this particular Yelp review? This mission? Laser-focused on peanut butter pie. Before leaving home, I called to make sure I wouldn't drive over only to discover they'd sold out. The nice lady who answered the phone happily confirmed they still had peanut butter pie available. Mission status: ON! When I arrived, I was actually surprised by how busy the farm market was despite the rainy weather. Apparently a little rain isn't enough to keep folks away from Oak Grove, which is always a good sign. I walked straight inside and made an immediate beeline for the refrigerated pie case. There were only two individual slices of peanut butter pie left, so I grabbed one before anyone else could beat me to it. They also had half and whole pies available, but let's try to exercise at least a little self-control on the first visit. The damage? A whopping $2.49 for a slice of peanut butter pie. I actually laughed. That's almost suspiciously affordable these days. As I was heading toward the register, I made the mistake of walking past the whoopie pies. Or perhaps the best decision of the day. Five minutes later, I was walking out with not only my peanut butter pie but also a Shoofly Whoopie Pie for another $2.50. My picnic dessert situation had officially escalated. Fast forward a few hours...dinner was over. It was dessert time. The peanut butter pie absolutely lived up to the hype! The filling was light and fluffy while still delivering a rich peanut butter flavor in every bite. I'm usually not the biggest fan of chocolate cookie crusts on peanut butter pie because I think they sometimes overpower the filling, but this one worked beautifully. Even the little dollops of whipped topping around the edge added just the right finishing touch. This one has officially earned a spot near the top of my Central PA peanut butter pie rankings! And then...the Shoofly Whoopie Pie. I honestly bought it because I'd never seen one before and curiosity got the better of me. And, I'm really glad it did! It was incredibly moist with a rich molasses flavor that came through beautifully without being overwhelming. It was unlike any whoopie pie I've had before, and easily one of my favorite varieties I've tried in quite a while. Mission accomplished! While Oak Grove Farms is clearly much more than just a destination for desserts, this peanut butter pie expedition was an overwhelming success. Next time I'll spend more time exploring everything else the market has to offer. But let's be honest...I'll probably leave with another slice o

I love this place! Once again I forgot to take pictures. I went in on a mission this rainy cold…read moreday.... soup. I was NOT disappointed. It's like they knew! Haha...but seriously they had so many options I struggled to choose. Ultimately, I landed on the pot pie. It does not disappoint. Now I'm home wrapped in a blanket enjoying this delicious dinner. Staff here is always so nice. It's easy to get to, and has easy parking.

Wonderful farmers market with a florist, food stalls, pastries, meats, and lots of fresh produce! I…read morewould recommend looking around first before buying anything to get a good gauge of the prices. The florist is my favorite there, it's called Wilding Hope and the flowers are always fresh and last forever. She makes beautiful arrangements and is always smiling.

So much farm fresh goodness! I stopped by to find out about apple picking. I got way more than I…read morebargained for. Found out Green Farms has apple picking this weekend. I was able to buy some fresh fruits and veggies, and some peach applesauce that I'm excited to try. The market has fresh caught seafood, eggs, meats, teas, cheese, pizza, pumpkins, and some really killer cider. Glad I got the smaller jug because I finished it all in one sitting. So tasty! Careful when you plug in the directions. The address on yelp takes you to the fire house when the market is indoors for winter, which it will be soon. Currently it's in the parking lot at the military museum. The weather was stunning today so I'm glad I caught it before it moved.

Really good coffee. The honey latte actually tasted like honey! The lavender latte was also very…read moregood.

I love Way Fruit Farm. The produce is always fresh and delicious, and staff are knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. Prices are fair based on quality and flavor.

We were in Hershey visiting family and wanted a fun fall activity to do with the kids. They had…read morebeen here before with their 5 and 2 year olds and said it was fun for everyone so we decided to check it out. We were all so glad we did! They had tons of fun fall activities, an enormous corn maze with fun clues and a bridge, a hay bale climbing tower, a tricycle track, hay rides, bouncy rubber horses for kids to ride on, a giant pool table with soccer balls to be kicked into the corner pockets, and lots more. They also had a lovely market where they had tons of pumpkin varieties, mums of all colors, what seemed like 100 flavors of whoopie pies, cider, and tons more. Awesome day of fun for everyone!

Risser-Marvel Farmer Market's (RMFM) Fall Fun is probably my favorite pumpkin patch ever. I had…read moreplan to go to Cherry Crest Adventure Farm but for $20 a pop, I changed my mind. When I heard about RMFM, we took a drive to check it out on this beautiful weekend before Halloween. First off, when we arrived around 1 p.m., it was pretty empty. It picked up when we finally left around 3, but it still wasn't all that crowded compared to most places I've visited before. Second, their Robin Hood Maze and Barnyard Fun Area Activities is a good value in my opinion compared to others. Prices are 3 and under--free, ages 4-12--$7.00, and 13 and up--$9.50. Here's what you get: *Robin Hood Maze with activity book--there are stations throughout the maze to keep it fun and exciting. *Hayride *Trike Track--This might have been the favorite for my boys. The Pedal Karts were close behind but they had less bikes so you had to wait your turn if it was busy. *Pedal Karts *Rubber Ducky Races *Corn Hole *Campfire--not sure what the purpose of this is but it's still cool! Might be nice on a cool day but today was 70° so... *Corn Sandbox *Bouncy thingys--I don't know what they call them but the boys had a lot of fun fooling around. I think what impressed me the most was how unique all of these activities were. Even my 14-year-old son was having so much fun and my youngest son didn't want to leave. Before we left, we did buy a couple of pumpkins and some whoopie pies at the store. They have quite a variety of items. If you're looking for a quieter, less expensive place to take your kids to for the fall next season, then RMFM is it! You can thank me later.

Everyone was friendly, lots of great choices, the prices are amazing (I got two bags of groceries…read morefor less than $30), and the fry pies are particularly yummy! I just happened to pass this store while in the area, and I am very glad I stopped by!

LOVE their baked goods and dairy! Such a wonderful grocery store. We stopped by during a trip to…read moreMcAlisterville, and got all our supplies from the whispering pine farm store. They sell freshly baked goods - delicious fruit cakes, and also essentials like bread or eggs and butter. I loved how friendly everyone was and I cannot wait to be back!

More like a supermarket vs a farmers market. I had hoped that it would have more of a family farm…read morevibe. The produce looks clean and fresh and they have a good selection on deli meats and cheese.

Great selection of fresh foods--fruits, vegetables, bread, and meat. Watermelons are very juicy…read moreand sweet. Some foods are available in bulk. Prices are reasonable and specials usually offer great value. Prepared foods are good too. Service is excellent.