Frog Pond Farms

08/24/2008 Posted by Chouxbear

When I started visiting Frog Pond I was a transplant from VA who had grown up on a farm with fresh produce popping out of our ears. Knowing that nothing tastes as good as homegrown, but not having time to grow it all myself, I was anxious to find a place that I could shop and get what I wanted. One of my new neighbors told me about Frog Pond, and I fell in love. Not only are the prices more reasonable than most grocery stores, guests are encouraged to sample it as they walk around. The homey atmosphere and constant bustling are wonderful. While I admit it can get crowded, (and I don't like crowds at all), I've found a system that works. I grab a wagon, park it, then walk around the store grabbing a few things at a time and taking them back to "base". When I'm done, I pull my wagon into line and there is always a helpful someone around help me unload it onto the counter until it's paid for, then bag it and help me out to my car. I will admit that the owner does seem rather stern at first, but as I've returned many times a summer, for many summers now, I have found that I like that sternness - it reminds me of the people I was surrounded with when I grew up. No nonsense farmers, with a serious attitude about their business on top and a wonderful sense of humor underneath. I'm a regular there now, buying hundreds of dollars worth of produce every summer to can. Nothing makes my week like a trip to Frog Pond. I'm glad I found it, and I'm glad that they are doing so well. I would hate to have to give up my trips to their wonderful store.

Pros: Atmosphere, service, food quality, prices

Cons: A little crowded unless you time it well.

07/26/2008 Posted by LisaOefelein

I have been going to the Frog Pond for many years. The owners are wonderful people. I am sorry that Queenogreen got so upset. BUT if you have ever been there you KNOW that those carts do NOT fit in the building, you end up ramming it into people legs causing harm. The owners always come to the outside counter and ring out customers that have a cart. and being as you go there as much as you say, you should have known this. Slamming them is just making you look like a mean person with a bad attitude. Yes, it is a popular place to shop and people drive hours to go there, so I don't think you and your family not going there is going to hurt business one bit. I personally will continue to go there and eat delicious fresh fruit for the remainder of the summer. I have many online friends that have shopped there and they drive from all over NY state to go there.

Pros: close, inexpensive, fresh , friendly service

Cons: very crowded

07/19/2008 Posted by queenogreen

I have been going there for several years now, and have watched it transform from a small petting zoo and produce stand into this million dollar a year industry. The prices have always been great, which is probably why I was willing to drive a half-hour each way to get there. Lately, it has become so overcrowded that it is nearly impossible to get a parking space. Items are set up too close together, and it is too cluttered to move through with ease. Carts are available for use, but God forbid, if you use one, fill it up with merchandise, and try to take it inside to pay for it. Today I tried that, and the owner stopped what he was doing and yelled at me in a very loud voice saying "You can't bring that cart in here!" I was completely embarassed, as everyone was looking at me like I was a freak. Other people had their carts inside, and were using them to drag their kids around, but I was told to get the cart out through the back door by a snippy little blonde teenager. This meant I had to carry all of my items in by hand even though I had a lot and it was heavy (2 large hanging baskets, 2 watermelons, peppers, lemons, etc.) I paid for my stuff, and left in tears. I will never return. Things might cost more at a retail store, but at least you don't get yelled at for bringing your cart through the line. Frog Pond needs to remember that consumers always have a choice. My entire extended family won't be returning, and that amounts to several thousands of dollars a year in lost revenue to them. The customer should always leave feeling good about their experience, not crying because they were yelled at and embarassed. I would rather drive three hours down to Amish country, where produce is even cheaper, and the folks respect their customers.

Pros: cheap produce

Cons: limited parking, overcrowded, owner yells at people

06/04/2008 Posted by karamklw

FANTASTIC! Take the kids the neighbors, family and friends. Wonderful people and reasonable prices. Fresh foods and beautiful plants. Oh yea, check out the animals too!

Pros: prices

Cons: just a little out of the way, cash only

03/24/2008 Posted by HaleyLL

Frog Pond is the absolute best place around to get fresh produce. Not to mention, everything that you might need for your garden. They have excellent prices and it is also a fun place for the kids. They get to see farm animals, pet pigs and goats and the little ones also have a corn bin to play in. The kids can also plant a sunflower seed to take home. We put my daughters in the garden last spring and her sunflower grew to almost 13 feet!! If you have not been there yet, go. You will not regret it:) !!

Pros: prices, variety, kid friendly,great customer service

Cons: none yet!