Our 2010 survey of farmers' markets in the eight counties of Western New York turned up lots of new offerings.

There's natural pork in Williamsville this season, and goat milk soap in Hamburg. There's a whole new market in Wellsville.

Among the perennials: the fact that practically nobody goes to a farmers' market without a motive. The deal-driven find their dollars go further when they can barter with growers. The freshness-obsessed find fruit and vegetables picked hours earlier. Local business supporters get to put their money where their mouth is, and feed their families.

At the Angelica Farmers' Market in Allegany County, regulars have another motive: buckwheat pancakes and extra-thick bacon.

"Every Saturday, an hour before the market opens, we start cooking bacon in the middle of Park Circle in downtown Angelica," said Lucia Beer, who runs Catbird Griddle with her husband Sam. When the crowd has been whipped into a frenzy of hunger, they unleash the pancakes.

The Beers started selling buckwheat pancakes with hot buttered maple syrup, a scoop of fresh fruit and whipped cream at the Saturday market last year. They sold like — well, let Beer, a registered nurse with a passion for locally sourced food, tell it:

"We thought we'd sell $100 worth," she said. "We sold $500 worth."

New this season: The Catbird Griddle's takeout salads and frozen dinners for two.

How about the $6 "Sinful Salad": greens from the Beers' farm, homemade vinaigrette, crumbled local bacon, croutons, grated Cuba cheese and a crusty hunk of regular or lavender French bread. Or freshly frozen dinners for two from $9 to $15, like locally produced ham, ramps and mashed potatoes.

If you drag the kids to Angelica, know that Beers has been known to pour pancake animals, puppy dogs and kitty cats with chocolate chip eyes, while they watch.

Check out listings for the markets nearest you, or ones that might be worth a longer drive. Note that many markets have free entertainment or classes scheduled, so check their Web sites for details we couldn't fit here.

Please send additions or updates to agalarneau@buffnews.com, for updates of our 2010 Western New York farmers' market guide on Buffalonews.com.

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ALLEGANY COUNTY

Angelica Farmers' Market, Park Circle, Angelica 14709. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., open June 26 through Sept. 25. Vegetables, herbs, maple products, eggs, honey, plants, cut flowers, meat when available, cheese and baked goods. Fresh buckwheat pancakes. New: To-go salads, frozen dinners.

Belmont Farmers' Market, 32 Willets Ave. (Route 19), Belmont 14813. 942-3710. Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 27 to Oct. 28 at the Belmont Grange building. Vegetables and fruits, plants, honey, maple products and baked goods. New: Takeout salads made from local greens.

Wellsville Farmers' Market, 191 N. Main St., Wellsville 14895. (585) 593-5223, Ext. 14. Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., May 6 to Oct. 28. Fruit, vegetables, baked goods, flower baskets, honey products, eggs, soap and more.

CATTARAUGUS COUNTY

Franklinville Farmers' Market, Town Square, Route 16, Franklinville 14737. 676-9181. Wednesdays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 23 to Oct. 27. Fruit, vegetables, herbs, cut flowers, baked goods, jams and jellies.

Olean Farmers' Market, Jamestown Community College lot, 260 N. Union St., Olean 14760. 942-3710. Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 15 to Oct. 30. Fruit, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets, cut flowers, baked goods, handmade crafts, jams and jellies, bison meat and poultry, honey and maple products, eggs.

Salamanca Farmers' Market, Park Avenue at Broad Street, Salamanca 14779. 942-3710. Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 25 to Oct. 26. Fruit, vegetables, herbs, baked goods, hanging baskets, cut flowers, maple and honey products, jams and jellies.

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY

Chautauqua Produce Auction, 7844 Route 474, North Clymer 14727. 355-6500. chautauquaproduceauction.com. Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. End of April through October. Auctioning flowers and seasonal produce.

Downtown Jamestown Farmers' Market, 19 W. Third St., Jamestown 14701. 664-2477. discoverjamestown.com. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 21 to Oct. 29. Fruit and vegetables, goat milk fudge, eggs, homemade baked goods, fresh-frozen meats, Concord grape products, fresh flowers, jams and jellies.

Fredonia Farmers' Market, Church Street, Fredonia 14063. 672-4818. Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 12 to Oct. 13. Fruit, vegetables, maple syrup, honey, eggs, pottery and more.

Westfield Farmers' Market, Moore Park, Routes 394 and 20, Westfield 14787. 326-4000. www.westfieldny.com Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., end of May through early October. Fruit and vegetables, eggs, Amish woven baskets, woodcraft, hand-made soaps, jams, jellies and other canned items.

ERIE COUNTY

Alden Farmers' Market, 13119 Broadway (Route 20) Alden 14004. 937-6177. aldenny.org Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday to Oct. 3. Fruit, vegetables, baked goods, fudge, maple and honey products, jams and jellies, cheese, beef, chicken, handcrafted soaps, plants and florals, crafts, and more. Special events every Saturday.

Clarence Hollow Farmers' Market, 10717 Main St., Clarence 14031. 759-2345. clarencehollow.org Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 5 to Oct. 30. Fruit, vegetables, plants, organic honey, maple syrup, natural meat, arm fresh eggs, jams and jellies, local wine, coffee, artisan cider, handmade sausage, soaps and lotions, sweet breads and cookies, dog treats and more.

Downtown Country Market, Main Street between Court and Church streets. 856-3150. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., May 20 to Oct. 28. Fruits, vegetables, baked goods, Flowers, annuals and perennials.

East Aurora Farmers' Market, Grey Street, East Aurora 14052. 771-9590. Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 1 to Nov. 24. Fruit, vegetables, flowers, shrubs, trees, eggs, baked goods, jams and jellies, fudge, honey and maple products, coffee and more. New: Butterwood Desserts.

Elmwood Village Farmers' Market, Elmwood Avenue and Bidwell Parkway, Buffalo 14222. 881-0707. elmwoodmarket.org Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 8 to mid-December. Fruit, vegetables, dairy products, natural meat, baked goods, honey — all produced by the vendors themselves.

Hamburg Farmers' Market, Main and Buffalo streets, Hamburg 14075. 649-7917. hamburg-chamber.org. Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 1 to Nov. 6. Fruit, vegetables, baked goods, eggs, maple syrup, honey, flowers, plants, pierogi and more. New: Kettle corn, goat milk soap.

Holland Farmers' Market, 49 N. Main St., Holland 14080. 537-9590. thehollandfarmersmarket.com Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through October. Fruit, vegetables, maple and honey products, annual and perennial plants, herbs and more.

Kenmore Farmers' Market, 2919 Delaware Ave., Kenmore 14217. 874-1784. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 12 to Oct. 30. Fruit and vegetables, perennial flowers, baked goods, pasta, jams and jellies, local wines, handcrafted chocolates, honey and maple products, organic handmade soap, and more.

Market at the Mill (formerly Farmers' Market at the Williamsville Mill), 56 E. Spring St., Williamsville 14221. 984-6572. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 23 to Oct. 31. Fruit, vegetables, grass-fed beef, organic beef and chicken, organic dog treats, dips and sauces, pasta, soap and more. New: natural pork.

Niagara Frontier Growers Co-op Market, 1517 Clinton St., Buffalo 14206. 822-2466. clintonbaileymarket.com Daily 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., May through October. Fruit, vegetables, plants, flowers and more. Largely a wholesale center that also handles retail sales.

Springville Farmers' Market, Gentners Auction, 341 W. Main St., Springville 14141. 592-4062. Wednesdays, 5 a.m., year round. Fruit, vegetables, cheese, plus livestock: live chickens, ducks, goats, lambs, cattle, pigs.

University Community Farmers' Market, University at Buffalo South Campus, near Main Street and Kenmore Avenue. 829-6145. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 5 to Oct. 16. Fruit, vegetables, plants, honey, maple syrup, pasta, and more.

GENESEE COUNTY

Genesee Country Farmers' Market, 8315 Park Road (Batavia Downs), Batavia 14020. (585) 343-9491. Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 15 to Oct. 29. Fruit, vegetables, meat, sausage, flowers, cut flowers, baked goods, maple products, and more. Grower only market. New: Local wine.

Downtown Batavia Public Market, Ellicott (Route 63) and Center streets, Batavia. (585) 344-0900. Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., June 17 to Oct. 7. Fruit, vegetables, baked goods, honey and maple products, BBQ sauce, wine, cut flowers, garden products and more.

Leroy Farmers' Market, Bank Street parking lot, LeRoy, 14482. (585) 768-8553. leroyfarmersmarket.org Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 26 to Oct. 16. Seasonal produce, organic vegetables, fruit, honey, maple syrup, eggs, cheese, meat, cut flowers, baked goods, local wine, coffee, candles, goat milk soap, and more.

NIAGARA COUNTY

Barker Farmers' Market, Main Street and Quaker Road, Barker 14012. Thursdays 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., June 17 through September. Fruit, vegetables, and more.

Lockport Farmers' Market, Walnut at Cottage streets, Lockport 14094. 439-6676. Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 1 through Nov. 30. Fruits, vegetables, and more.

Middleport Farmers' Market, 81 Rochester Road, (Route 31, at Wilson Farms) 14105. 735-7425. 2 to 6 p.m., Fridays June 4 to Oct. 29. Fruit, vegetables, Mennonite baked goods, jellies and jams, fudge, honey products, natural beef and more.

Niagara Falls City Market, 18th Street and Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls 14301. 754-0798. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fruit, vegetables, annuals, perennials, honey products, sausage on Friday, and more.

North Tonawanda Farmers' Market, Payne at Robinson streets, North Tonawanda 14120. 830-6025 Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fruit, vegetables, baked goods, coffee, herbs, annuals, perennials, chocolate, meat, sausage, crafts and more.

Pendleton Farmers Market, 6570 Campbell Blvd. (Rt. 270), Pendleton 14094. Thursdays 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. through Oct. 28. Meat, poultry, eggs, fruit, vegetables, bread and baked goods, wine, organic honey, hot sauce and condiments, flowers and nursery plants.

ORLEANS COUNTY

Albion/Orleans County Farmers' Market, 320 West Ave. Albion 14411. (585) 798-3986. Saturdays, June 12 through Oct. 30. In June and October, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; in July, August, September, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fruit, vegetables, maple and honey products, and more. New: homemade sausage and jerky.

Medina/Orleans County Farmers' Market, Medina Canal Basin 14103. (585) 798-3986. Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 17 to Oct. 28. Fruit, vegetables, maple and honey products, and more. New: Homemade sausage and jerky.

WYOMING COUNTY

Attica Farmers' Market, 121 Prospect St., Attica 14011. (585) 591-0898. Tuesdays, noon to 5 p.m., July 6 through Oct. 12. Fruit, vegetables, and honey products.

Perry Farmers' Market, Main Street at Borden Avenue, Perry 14530. (585) 237-2614. perryfarmersmarket.com. Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June 19 to Sept. 25. Fruit, vegetables, maple and honey products, meats, fresh breads, scones, and pies, chocolates, cut flowers, certified organic chickens and more.

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