Where the listings come from, how they're checked, and how the Almanac stays free.
People sometimes ask how the Almanac comes together, so here's a look behind the curtain.
Some listings come from my own wandering: farm stands I've stopped at, markets I've shopped, and places friends told me about. Others come from farm directories run by counties and nonprofits, like Harvest Connection, Hudson Valley Bounty, and Pure Catskills, and from farmers who write in.
Every listing is written in the Almanac's own words. Before a website goes in, I check that it actually leads to that business. Every few months I test every link in the directory and fix or remove the broken ones. Home farms are listed by town only, not street address, to respect people's privacy. Stores, stands, and markets that are open to the public get full addresses.
Being listed in the Almanac is free and will stay free. Right now there are no ads and no paid placements. Some businesses may someday pay for extra visibility, like a featured spot, but anything paid will always be clearly labeled, so you'll know the difference. The Almanac is supported by readers who buy me a coffee and by my books, which are sold separately and never affect what gets listed.
If you see a mistake, like old hours, a closed farm, or a wrong phone number, click Report an Error at the top of any page. If you run a farm or small business, or know one that should be here, click Submit a Listing. It's always free.
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