Wild Foraged in Catskills

The wild ramp foraging season in the Catskills is a fleeting but exciting time for foragers. Ramps, also known as wild leeks, typically emerge in early spring and can be found in moist, wooded areas.

The season is short-lived, often lasting only a few weeks before the ramps go to seed. As the window for harvesting is so brief, enthusiasts must act quickly to gather these flavorful, garlic-onion tasting plants before they disappear until next year.

Farm to People works with Sam, an independent forager in the southwestern foothills of the Catskills, who has been sustainably harvesting ramps since 2012.

Year after year, his patches continue to reproduce ramps due to his sustainable harvesting practices.