Four Generations of Flavor in the Heart of Marcy
In Marcy, a family farm has been growing for more than 120 years—not just in acres, but in tradition. Candella’s Farm & Greenhouses is where spring brings rows of blooms, summer means berries by the basket, and fall arrives in a burst of mums, pumpkins, and sweet apples.
Four generations have worked this soil, beginning with Rose and Frank Candella, Italian immigrants who started with dairy before shifting to fresh produce. The farm flourished under Mike and Florence Candella, who added greenhouses and expanded to berries. Today, Michael C. Candella (Mike Jr.) carries on the tradition, overseeing more than 200 acres and a thriving you-pick operation with over 20 acres of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Candella’s now offers produce, spring plants, fall decorations, and Christmas trees and wreaths, serving retail and wholesale customers across the Mohawk Valley.
A Harvest for Every Season
Fall is a favorite season here. The harvest overflows with tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, corn, and beans—perfect for canning and freezing. From early September through late October, the “Grab-a-Bag” sale invites visitors to fill a bag from bins of fresh-picked produce. The season also brings mums, pumpkins, cornstalks, and the farm’s signature orange bows, plus more than a dozen varieties of apples.
Family at the Core
It’s still a family effort. Mike Jr. is joined by his son Michael G., and on weekends Shawna Candella Papale works the farmstand with her daughters, Gabby and Sara. Weekdays are staffed by Meghan, Jessica, Lynn, and Kamile.
Meghan Taylor, once a shy teen, helped launch Candella’s Harvest Box during COVID, a weekly CSA-style produce box that continues to thrive, complete with recipes and tips for preserving.
Giving Back and Growing Forward
Berry season draws thousands, and the Candellas encourage families to visit during harvest. They also give back, donating to Hope House to help fill freezers for winter.
In 2025, Candella’s will offer a Canning & Freezing Program with eight items for preserving, including cases of tomatoes, bushels of peppers, eggplant, corn, and cucumbers, for $169.
Strawberry season typically runs from mid-June to early July, but a new late-season variety extended it through the end of July—part of the farm’s goal to lengthen berry season in upstate New York.
Rooted in Community
Shawna Candella Papale says, “Candella’s Farm is so grateful for the community support that’s allowed us to celebrate 120 years as a family farm business! Stop by the farm for your farm-fresh produce!”
Candella’s is the kind of place where you can taste the season in every bite, where families make memories, and where love for the land runs as deep as the roots in the fields.
Visit Candella’s Farm & Greenhouses
Address: 9256 River Road, Marcy, NY 13403
Phone: (315) 736-8782
Farm Market Hours: Monday–Friday 9 am–6 pm; Saturday 9 am–5 pm; Sunday 9 am–5 pm
