As New Yorkers, we're lucky to have all the benefits of living in an amazing city with a nearby countryside filled with farms and great agricultural experiences. More and more, parents are looking to teach their children about the farm-to-table experience, and there's no better lesson than harvesting your own food.

But beyond that, picking your own fruit, flowers, or vegetables is tons of fun, and makes for a great day trip or weekend trip. You can also visit family-friendly vineyards near NYC and farms with animals near NYC where kids can make some furry friends.