This Fall Explore Clarion County’s farms and agricultural businesses.
Produce Stands, Farms, Pumpkin Patches, and More
A Little Taste of Country
Learn more at: https://www.tasteofcountry18.com/
Located at: 19049 PA Route 208, Fryburg, PA
Along Main Street in Fryburg, there is a shop for home decor, seasonal wreaths, farm fresh eggs, honey, relish, jams, salsa, sauce, and more!
Bendal’s Berry Patch
Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/bendalsberrypatch/
Located at: 191 Ditz Lane, Fryburg, PA
Head to Bendal’s to pick pumpkins or cut sunflowers. A corn maze will be open until the end of the season!
C&A Trees Unlimited
Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/catrees814/
Located at: 53 Tree Lane, Clarion, PA
Just minutes south of downtown Clarion on Route 68 where you will find a large garden center, nursery & landscape business offering a wide range of flowers, plants and trees plus a gift shop where you will find a multitude of crafts – perfect stop when looking for gift ideas or to decorate your home for the holidays.
Country Farm Market
3236 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, PA
Phone: (814) 316-6401
Small country farm market and mulch yard selling seasonal fruit and produce, locally sourced as much as possible. Local honey available year-round, produced by their own bees right here in the surrounding countryside! Also pleased to offer Javataza coffee, Old Mule BBQ sauces and Walnut Creek jams and canned goods. Our mulch yard is stocked with black and brown bark mulch, mushroom compost, and screened topsoil. Please call ahead to schedule your mulch pickup.
Five G Farms
Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/matt.gilara.5
Located at: 2100 Gowdy Road, Fryburg, PA (Follow the pumpkin signs from the FUN Bank at Route 157/208 intersection to find the farm!Here you will find a variety all pumpkins, gourds, corn shocks, straw and mums (3 different sizes) Open dawn to dusk 7 days a week. Cash box or pay with Venmo.
Gumtown Community Market
Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/rvchamber
Location: Gumtown Park, 240 Water Street, New Bethlehem, PA
Fridays from 12:30-5:00 pm (May – October) Here you will find a local farmer’s market with a large selection of pumpkins, mums, fall decor, and other seasonal goods!
Legacy Acreage
Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/Legacyacreage
Located at: 1913 McCleary Road, Clarion, PA
Pick pumpkins from their patch or head to their newly opened farm shop to buy freeze dried fruits, honey, sourdough, and coffee.
Musser’s Fruit Farm
Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/musserfruitfarm
Located at:1902 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, PA
Autumn hasn’t happened if you haven’t gone apple picking at an orchard! Pick a variety of apples and indulge on their 100% apple cider before you go. Stanley Plums, Honey Crisp, Gala, Macs & Cortland apples. Open 9am-5pm Monday through Saturday and also at Kittanning Farmers Market on Saturday and Wednesday from 8am till noon.
Plain & Fancy Farm Market
Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557457625437
Located at: 15720 PA Route 208, Marble, PA (located between Fryburg & Shippenville)
Marketing hub for Smicksburg Produce Auction, Inc., which is made up of a co-op of certified PA state GAP growers located in Armstrong, Indiana & Clarion counties.
Steve’s Bees @ The Hive Cafe
Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/thehivecafe.co
Located at: 32813 PA Route 66, Leeper, PA
The café has food, coffee, smoothies, and acai bowls made as naturally as possible with local honey. You can also find their bee products, bee supplies, or learn how you can take a tour through a live honeybee hive.
Whiffletree Produce
Located at1525 Trail 830, Parker, PA
At the corner of Route 58 and Craig Road in Callensburg where you will find a roadside market. Whether you are looking for produce (in season), canned goods, fresh baked goods or hanging baskets, - this is a place for you. Stop by and see what they have to offer.
Zacherl’s Farm & Greenhouse
Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/zacherlsfarm
24171 PA Route 66N, Shippenville, PA
Family-owned since 1965, they offer fresh produce along with Pennsylvania grown produce, locally sourced foods, canned goods, and other PA-made favorites. Fresh from their farm to your family!
Clarion County has multiple meat markets across the county.
Stop and buying ingredients for dinner or pack farm-raised meat in a cooler on your way home!
Clarion Farms: https://www.clarionfarms.com/
The Beef Barn:
Located at: 82 Port Farm Lane, Clarion PA 16214 - (814) 221-0219
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10a-5p.
One stop shop for beef! Veal (humanely raised veal cuts for special occasions), Grainfed Beef available year-round and carefully finished with local corn and soybeans. Grassfed Beef available seasonally and carefully finished without any grain, ever.
Gruber Farms: https://www.gruberfarms.com/
Located at: 353 Gruber Lane Shippenville, PA 16254 - (814) 782-6280
Hours: Tues-Fri 10a-6p, Sat 9a-3p - Closed Sunday and Monday
Gruber Farms strives to bring the most amazing, nutrient rich meat to your dinner table. Their motto is “From our field to your fork." Stop in and see for yourself just where that exceptional meat comes from!
Hirsch’s Meats: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hirsch-Meats/161329097221554
Located at: 13539 PA-338, Kossuth, PA 16331 - (814) 797-5206
Hours: Tues-Fri 10a-6p, Sat 9a-5p – Closed Sunday and Monday
Sells pork, poultry, beef and select groceries near Knox in Kossuth
Hollenbaugh’s Market: https://www.facebook.com/hollenbaughsmarket/
Located at: 15702 Route 322, Clarion PA 16214 - (814) 393-6151
Hours: Mon-Fri 8a-6pm, Sat 8a-3p – Closed on Sunday
Specializes in beef, poultry, chicken, cheeses, and other select groceries right outside Downtown Clarion.
Leeper Market:
Located at: 32836 PA 66, Leeper PA 16233 – (814) 744-8811
Hours: Mon-Fri 6a-7pm, Sat 7a-7p and Sun 8a-5p
Sells made-to-order subs, groceries, rotisserie, pork, chicken, beef, and more a few minutes from Cook Forest State Park.
M&S Meats: https://www.facebook.com/p/MS-Meats-100063715292875/
Located at: 15702 Rte 322, Clarion, PA 16214 – (814) 275-1801
Hours: Thurs-Frida 9a-7p, Sat 8a-4p and Sunday 10a-5p- Closed Mon, Tues & Wed- Sells pork, poultry, beef and select groceries in New Bethlehem.
O’Neil’s Quality Foods: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ONeils-Quality-Foods/435983500216901
Located at-10929 US-322, Shippenville, PA 16254
Hours: Tues-Fri 9:30a-5:30p, Sat 9a-3p - Closed Sunday & Monday
Sells pork, poultry, beef and select groceries in Shippenville, PA. Also check out their new series “Son of a Butcher” watch here: https://www.sonofabutchershow.com/
Agriculture is one of Clarion County's foundational industries. From dairy and livestock operations to crop production, horticulture, forestry, agritourism, and value-added food businesses, agriculture continues to strengthen our local economy and preserve the rural character that makes our county unique.
The Clarion County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is committed to helping agricultural businesses succeed. We work alongside farmers, producers, processors, and agribusinesses to identify opportunities, solve challenges, and connect operations with the resources they need to grow.
Let's Start the Conversation
Every farm is different, and so are the challenges and opportunities it faces. Whether you're planning an expansion, starting a new agricultural venture, exploring new markets, or looking for funding opportunities, the CCEDC is here to help. Contact the CCEDC today to schedule a conversation about your operation.
How the CCEDC Supports Agriculture
Business Growth & Expansion
Business planning, expansion assistance, new markets, workforce needs, and connections to technical assistance.
Funding & Financing
Grant research, state and federal funding opportunities, low-interest financing, and connections to local lenders.
Sites & Infrastructure
Assistance with site needs, utilities, infrastructure, permitting coordination, and development-related challenges.
Connections & Advocacy
Connections to agricultural agencies and partners, assistance navigating resources, and help communicating barriers affecting your operation.
Agriculture Resources:
Business & Farm Development
PennWest SBDC
PA Farm Link
Penn State Extension
Starting a Farm
Veteran business resources
Funding & Financial Assistance
Current Grants & Funding Opportunities
USDA Rural Development
Positively Pennsylvania
Conservation & Land Management
Clarion Conservation District
Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP)
Act 38 – Nutrient Management
Chapter 102
Woodland improvement resources
Agricultural Organizations & Technical Assistance
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau
Clarion/Venango/Forest Farm Bureau
PA Friends of Agriculture
Center for Dairy Excellence
AgWorks