An Autumn Evening in the Garden
2009 Participating Farms
 

The Alleged Farm, Valley Falls
            After fifteen years, Thomas Christenfeld remains very much an alleged farmer, hovering in that uncertain space between true agriculturalist and gardener run amok.  With ten acres of crops on his fields in Easton, including just about every geographically possible vegetable but sweet corn and okra, he has too much ground to keep well weeded and not enough to justify the sort of equipment that would cause his dairy farming neighbors to accord him grudgingly the title of farmer.  Plus he insists on growing all sorts of weird stuff—Japanese eggplants and white tomatoes, lemon basil and purple kohlrabi, fingerling potatoes and husk cherries, round zucchini and red turnips—things surely that no actual farmer would be caught setting out in a field.  Fortunately, the members of his CSA hold weird stuff in slightly higher regard—or at least they are kind enough to indulge his taste for the offbeat—and if he has accomplished nothing else, at least he has taught his two sons to enjoy a nice head of Romanesco broccoli sauteed in garlic and olive oil or some steamed tatsoi with chiles.

The Alleged Farm                               Thomas Christenfeld
209 Crooke Hollow Road                    518-692-9065
Valley Falls, NY 12185                        www.theallegedfarm.com
 

Bard’s Farm – Schenectady
           Originally founded in 1919 by Clifford Bard’s great-grandfather, Bard’s Farm is still in the family today.  These days, the land is worked by Clifford and, with the help of his father and brother, they maintain 25 acres at the original farm and an additional 300 acres in Schoharie County.  They can be found at the Schenectady Upper Union Street Market, the Scotia Farmer’s Market and the Market at the Crossings in Colonie.  Bard Farm is known for its fresh vegetables and beautiful cut flowers.

Bard's Farm                                       Clifford Bard
2395 Rosendale Road                        518-374-7249
Schenectady, NY 12309
 

Bornt Family Farm – Troy
        Gerald Bornt, fourth-generation farmer and proprietor, with wife Sylvia of the Bornt Family Farms, has a piece of advice for people interested in all-natural or organic food.
         "People (should) want to be more knowledgeable of where (their food) comes from," he says. "Natural or organic is what (everyone) wants, but when you buy a piece of meat in a store, you have no idea where it comes from. Here," he says, gesturing to the expanse of farmlands, "you can see that. You can even see it living."
            Set on 160 acres just outside the city of Troy, the farm provides fresh, all-natural beef, pork and veal that is USDA inspected and hormone- and antibiotic-free.  The farm was established in the 1870s by Bornt’s great-great-grandfather, Chauncey Bornt.  At the recent 176th Annual Agricultural Forum, the Bornt Family Farms were honored by the New York State Agricultural Society as one of 11 "century farms", those in continuous family ownership and operation for more than 100 years.

Bornt Family Farms                           Jerry & Sylvia Bornt
275 Logwoods Road                            518-663-7693
Troy, NY 12180
 

Caprendoose Hills - Cambridge
        Caprendoose Hills is a small family farm, owned by Elena Bruning, located in rural dairy country of Washington County. Elena is a long standing member of the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market, a registered nurse, the mother of eight children, and a grandmother. Born in New York and raised in Europe, Elena’s experiences as a child continue to inform her approach to life.
          A connection to the earth, raising animals naturally, and living a creative life are some of those early lessons that she has passed on to her children and grandchildren.  The farm inspires values, hopes, and dreams as well as provides an opportunity to participate in nature's cycles.  Whether one is experimenting with sun ripened veggies in a new recipe or simply star gazing at the midnight sky, Caprendoose is a powerful antidote to our fast paced work week and is a place for us to strengthen bonds with family and community.
        Elena's farming originated on Long Island where she was a member of the Long Island Dairy Goat Association and ran a small business selling goats milk. The first sheep at Caprendoose arrived after Elena decided she wanted to knit a sweater. Since that time, Elena has raised a variety of sheep and goats primarily for the fiber, as well as for lamb. Ever evolving, the farm is currently home to 30 sheep, 8 angora goats, 7 peacocks, lots of chickens, a small orchard, and an even smaller vineyard.

Caprendoose Hills                              Kathryn & Elena Bruning
259 Cobble Road                                518-677-5294
Cambridge, NY 12816
 

Coach Farm – Pine Plains
      Coach Farm is an artisanal goat cheese dairy that offers fresh and aged cheeses as well as milk and drinkable yogurt. They sell direct to their customers, however they do work with a few distributors such as Adventure in Food Trading.
     The pride Coach carries for its products had won the farm many awards including: Best in Class for discs at the US Championship cheese contest and Best in Class for Coach Farm Triple Cream Wheel.
    Coach Farm works hard to create a product that is natural and fresh. They produce a high quality cheese that is still made and wrapped by hand from their own tribe of goats.

Coach Farm                                       Andrea Bartolomeo
105 Mill Hill Road                             518-398-5325
Pine Plains, NY 12567                       www.coachfarm.com

       Adventure in Food Trading was established in Albany in 1981 and moved to the Capital District Cooperative, Inc. (Menands Farmers Market) in 2007 under the new ownership of Guenther Management, Inc. Under the direction of Eric Guenther and Gretchen Guenther, the business is a wholesale distributor of wild game, foie gras, caviar, imported and artisan cheeses, wild mushrooms, gourmet chocolate and a wide variety of other culinary specialties.
       Adventure in Food Trading serves commercial and restaurant customers throughout the northeast from the Albany area south to Newburgh, north to the Canadian border, and into Western New England. Our goal is to offer our chefs the highest quality products, competitive prices, and on time delivery.

Adventure in Food Trading                 518-436-7603
381 Broadway, #7A                             www.adventureinfood.com
Menands, NY 12204
 

Denison Farm – Schaghticoke
            Denison Farm is a community supported family farm in The Hudson Valley. Brian and Justine Denison have been farming in Schaghticoke for six years on the fertile soil that has been the home of the oldest CSA in New York State, Buttermilk Falls Organic Farm. The farm is 164 acres of rich bottomland, wooded ridges, pasture/hayfields, marsh, and streams and has a 20-year history of organic management.
     Denison Farm is fully committed to organic agriculture. We are certified by a local agency, Certified Naturally Grown and we adhere to the national organic standards.  Denison Farm produce can be found at both the Saratoga and Troy Farmers Markets and we provide over 450 families in the Capital District a weekly share of fresh vegetables, herbs, melons and strawberries over the course of 22 weeks through our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture).

Denison Farm                                    Justine & Brian Denison
333 Buttermilk Falls Road                 518-664-2510
Schaghticoke, NY 12154                    www.denisonfarm.com
 

Dines Farms – Oak Hill
            Dines Farms is a family owned farm that provides the finest in all natural and pasture raised fresh meat products.  The farm, established in 1984, is located in the Catskill Mountains on more than 120 acres of New York natural grass.  
            Our livestock live outdoors on green grass, in the fresh air and sunshine.  They feed on natural vegetarian, chemical free grains.  No hormones, growth stimulants, animal by-products, pesticides, herbicides or antibiotics are used.  This wholesome diet and low-stress environment gives them their distinctive flavor.  And the exercise makes them naturally leaner too.   Our efforts in the humane treatment of animals produces healthier and more flavorful meats that you will feel good about serving.  All meats are processed and packaged on the farm without preservatives.

Dines Farms                                       Jay Dines & John Payton
PO Box 166                                        518-239-4206
Oak Hill, NY 12460                            www.dinesfarms.net
 

The Farm at Miller’s Crossing – Hudson
        The Farm at Miller's Crossing is a beautiful 200-acre farm situated in the Hudson Valley of New York. The Ockawamack Creek divides the farm providing water for the animals and plants that are raised there. The old Albany-Boston rail bed remains on the northwestern end of the property, providing the name Miller's Crossing, which was the stop and original address of this 200 year old farm.
            We grow certified organic vegetables, plants and flowers and also raise a small beef herd.  The farm has 30 acres of vegetables within a 60-acre rotation, as well as 75 acres of pasture for our cows.  Our greenhouse provides room to grow the farm’s transplants and bedding plants for sale.  Our produce is marketed through a 150-member CSA, three local farmers’ markets, and numerous wholesale accounts.  Such diversified markets allow us to grow many different types of vegetables all season long.

The Farm at Miller's Crossing             Katie Smith & Chris Cashen
81 Roxbury Road                                518-851-2331
Hudson, NY 12534                              www.farmatmillerscrossing.com
 

Garden of Spices – Greenwich
            Ben and Jeannette Shaw started on their journey of poultry farming about five years ago after purchasing a 70-acre farm in Greenwich, New York.  A friend getting out of the poultry business called with an offer Ben couldn't refuse: "If you can get down here and haul the stuff away, it's yours for a steal."  A week later the Shaw's were in the poultry business.  You're sure to be greeted by one of the Shaw kids (nine, with one on the way,) when you arrive on the farm.  In addition to growing pasture raised turkeys, chickens, and ducks, Ben and Jeannette also operate a New York State Certified Poultry Processing Facility.

Garden of Spices                                Ben & Jeannette Shaw
49 Clarks Mill Road                            518-695-6801
Greenwich, NY 12834
 

Hicks Orchard – Granville
            Located in Middle Granville, New York in the Lower Adirondack Region on the New York/Vermont border, Hicks Orchard is a great place to spend a lazy summer day picking cherries, blueberries or raspberries or an entire day during the fall apple harvest enjoying the best that eastern New York has to offer.
            Whether you're picking your own fruit on our farm, tempting your taste buds with hot cider donuts, watching apple cider being pressed in our cider mill, visiting the barnyard animals, getting lost in the corn maze or making a scarecrow to take home, Hicks Orchard has something for everyone.

Hicks Orchard                                    Dan Wilson & Susan Knapp
18 Hicks Road                                    518-642-1788
Granville, NY 12832                           www.hicksorchard.com
 

Indian Ladder Farms – Altamont
          Indian Ladder Farms is a family owned farm, located just minutes from the villages of Voorheesville and Altamont.  Peter G. Ten Eyck, the grandfather of the current owner, purchased the first of five adjacent farms in 1915. The “s” at the end of our name is in acknowledgement of the five original farms.
         Located at the base of the Helderberg Mountains, the location is perfect for growing apples.  The cool air from the mountains helps to protect against early blossom and frost damage and in the fall it helps to increase the sugar content of the apples.  Apples have continuously been grown on this farm since the 1800’s, however Indian Ladder Farms initially raised dairy cows and then beef cattle.  It has been a for profit apple farm since 1963.
         Indian Ladder Farms is a popular destination for Pick Your Own fruit in the Capital Region.  In addition to our apple orchards, we offer strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, tomatoes, pumpkins and soon, we will have our own cherries.  We have a farm market with local, fresh produce and foods. The Yellow Rock Café serving lunch and weekend brunch features fresh and local foods.  Our bakery sells our own apple pies and fresh baked sweets and breads.

Indian Ladder Farms                          Cecelia Soloviev
342 Altamont Road                             518-765-2956
Altamont, NY 12209                            www.indianladderfarms.com
 

Kipp Hill Farm – Sloansville
            Kipp Hill Farm is located on a secluded property snuggled in the hills of northern Schoharie County.  What began as a 4-H project for Bill & Suzann Kipp and their two grandchildren quickly grew into the first commercial goat dairy in Schoharie County, and became the first goat dairy in NYS to be awarded the prestigious Dairy of Distinction in 2008.
             Kipp Hill Farm currently features a herd of 30 registered dairy goats.  Suzann and her granddaughter, Andrea produce several artisan cheeses in small batches three times a week.  They market their cheese, as well was Kipp Hill Farm fresh eggs, at many farmers’ markets in the Capital Region, including the Empire State Plaza, CDPHP, and the Saturday Delmar Market.  Their cheese can also be found at upscale restaurants in the area.  Kipp Hill Farm goat cheese was chosen to be served at the NYS State of the State reception at the Governor’s Mansion and has been shipped to customers as far away as Beverly Hills, CA.

Kipp Hill Farm                                    Suzann Kipp
199 Shenandoah Drive                      518-868-9737
Sloansville, NY 12160                        www.kipphillfarm.com
 

Little Field Farm - Argyle
          In the year 2000, a long time dream was realized. It initially presented itself as a flower farm but over the last 5 years our 10-acre farm has developed into a venue for field and greenhouse specialties. Now we're in the process of constructing our second hydroponic greenhouse. This will use state of the art technologies to create an environment ideal for cultivating gourmet greens year round. Our methodology couples the latest in technology with environmentally sound practices resulting in products of an unrivaled quality.  We grow specialty herbs and greens such as butter lettuce, red green speckled heirloom romaine, lollo rosa, arugula, watercress, chervil, sage, as well as micro greens, edible flowers, sunflower sprouts and mache. We will do specialty crops at chef's request. We pride ourselves on establishing ongoing personal relationships with appreciative clientele. A key role in our development has been our interaction with chefs.
         Through our dialogue we have come to develop personalized relationships ultimately resulting in new and exciting product. We would just like to thank all of customers who have allowed us to live the dream.

Little Field Farm                                 Sandy & Berta Littlefield
4865 County Rte 48                           518-638-6254
Argyle, NY 12809
 

Little Seed Garden – Chatham
      Little Seed Gardens is a 97 acre family-run farm in the town of Chatham in Columbia County, situated on rich bottomlands at the confluence of two creeks. Farmers, Claudia Kenny and Willy Denner and their two children tend vegetables, cover crops and pasture. We are committed to agricultural practices that protect land and human resources, build biological diversity, and produce quality food for our local communities. Our food is grown without synthetic insecticides, fungicides, herbicides or fertilizers. Little Seed Gardens is certified organic by N.O.F.A. NY. As farmers we work to sustain the land for future generations.

Little Seed Garden                             Willy Denner & Claudia Kenny
PO Box 195                                         518-392-0063
Chatham, NY 12037
 

Mayhem Hollow Organic Farm – Saratoga Springs
          Formerly known as Mole Patch Farm, Mayhem Hollow Organic Farm specializes in strawberries, garlic and goats. We sell all three at both our roadside farm stand and at the Greenfield Farmer's Market in Middle Grove, NY.
          Cultivating one acre of rocky Greenfield soil into rich, fertile organic matter has been an undertaking of love and wonder over the past 15 years.  Our land has been family owned for more than 50 years and we take pride in growing all our produce and raising our animals right here, without the use of any herbicides or pesticides.

Mayhem Hollow Organic Farm          Alan Van Dyk & J'Mae Shemroske
337 Daniels Road                              518-584-5383
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
 

New Minglewood Farm – Greenwich
         New Minglewood Farm is nestled in the narrow valley created by the Hartshorn Brook just outside the village of Greenwich in Washington County. All of our specialty produce is 100% USDA Certified Organic. We pride ourselves on producing high quality ‘hand crafted’ food.
         Proprietors Chris Lincoln and Tammara Van Ryn started the farm in 1999 to provide an example of sustainable living and land management by growing quality organic produce, incorporating energy efficiencies in our home and on the farm and providing a place for demonstration and learning. You can find our produce at the Saratoga Springs Farmers’ Market on Wednesday and Saturdays and at area restaurants.

New Minglewood Farm                       Chris Lincoln & Tammara VanRyn
99 County Rte 52                               518-692-8579
Greenwich, NY 12834
 

Old Chatham Sheepherding Company – Chatham
        In 1993, Tom & Nancy Clark established the Old Chatham Sheepherding Company in Old Chatham, NY.  Today the farm is the largest sheep dairy in the country.  While Nancy is the licensed cheesemaker, she also focuses on problem solving and new product development.  Day to day cheese and yogurt making is the responsibility of Willy Bridgham & Kyle Monahan.  Tom is the general manager and frequently helps with hay making as well as spending time on the road selling the products. 
            Both Tom & Nancy are graduates of Cornell University, and they still get regular consulting help from Cornell.  Tom & Nancy’s passion and commitment to the company has resulted in steady growth, and today they sell their products nationwide including their award-winning Nancy’s Camembert made from a blend of sheep & cow milk, Ewe’s Blue made from 100% sheep milk and their 100% Sheep Milk Yogurt.

Old Chatham Sheepherding Co.        Shaleena Bridgham
155 Shaker Museum Road                518-794-7733
Chatham, NY 12136                           www.blacksheepcheese.com
 

Pleasant Valley Farm – Argyle
      In 1988, Paul and Sandy Arnold purchased land in Argyle, located about an hour north of Albany.  They and their two children, Robert and Kim, have built Pleasant Valley Farm into a thriving fruit and vegetable farm over the past 20 years, which included building barns, a house, a greenhouse, and two high-tunnels which are used to produce crops throughout the winter. 
      Over 40 varieties of diverse fruit and vegetable crops are grown with organic methods on about 7 acres of land.  Some of the specialties grown on their farm include: lettuce, spinach, greens, beets, carrots, potatoes, squashes, cabbage, onions, apples, strawberries, and herbs.  To meet the energy challenges of the farm, the Arnolds have installed several green technologies which produce roughly 50% of the needed electricity.

Pleasant Valley Farm                         Paul & Sandy Arnold
118 South Valley Road                      518-638-6501
Argyle, NY 12809
 

R & R Farm – Easton
            Owned and operated by Charles Riggio, R & R Farm is located on Route 40 in the lovely town of Easton about 25 miles north of Troy.  Charlie can be found any Saturday at the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market where, with the aid of Sue his long time helper, they sell fruits and veggies.  R & R Farm is especially known for its sweet corn and melons.
            Charlie states that he owes a great deal to Capital District Community Gardens who started the original Troy Farmers Market – they encouraged him to join and sell his products when he first started out in 1984.

R & R Farm                                        Charles Riggio
2202 NYS Route 40                            518-692-7312
Greenwich, NY 12834
 

Ronnybrook Dairy Farm – Ancramdale
              Some years ago, there was an article in the New York Times describing certain farming techniques as being beyond organic.  Ronnybrook Farms was mentioned as an example.  The article spoke about knowing where your food came from and purity.  Those qualities are not unique to organic products and, in fact, there are those that argue that as more products appear carrying the “organic” label, the designation has begun to lose its authenticity. 
Our cows are like family to us here.  They are the offspring of a long line of prizewinning Holsteins that the Osofsky family has raised for over fifty years.         
Our farming methods are by all practical measures organic, if not beyond.  We use no pesticides on our fields, manure is our fertilizer of choice and we use cropping techniques that promote healthy soil.  Our cows’ diet is a healthy natural one.  We strive every day to make sure yours is too. (Photo by F. Roberts).

Ronnybrook Farms                            Ronald Osofsky
PO Box 267                                        518-398-8000
Ancramdale, NY 12503                       www.ronnybrook.com
 

Roxbury Farm - Kinderhook           
            Roxbury Farm is a 285 acre farm in Kinderhook, NY owned and operated by Jean-Paul Courtens and Jody Bolluyt. Each year the farm provides over 1000 families in the Capital District, Westchester County, Columbia County, and New York City with their weekly produce from June to December.  With the help of Equity Trust, Open Space Institute, and Roxbury Farm Community Supported Agriculture members, Jean-Paul and Jody gained long-term land security while protecting the land for agriculture in perpetuity. Roxbury Farm strives to provide high quality produce and meat products while improving the quality of the soil and protecting the natural places on the farm.

Roxbury Farm                                    Jean-Paul Courtens & Jody Bolluyt
PO Box 338                                         518-758-8558
2501 Route 9H                                    www.roxburyfarm.com
Kinderhook, NY 12106
 

Slack Hollow Farm – Argyle
            Slack Hollow Farm has been growing certified organically grown vegetables since 1985.  We are located in the town of Argyle, which is north of Albany in Washington County.  We specialize in growing various greens, including lettuce and salad mixes.  We also raise beets, carrots, and various herbs. We grow large plantings of onions and butternut squash for fall sales. Recently we have constructed greenhouses to produce salad mixes year round.  Our produce is available all year at the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market and the Honest Weight Food Coop.

Slack Hollow Farm                             Seth & Martha Jacobs
177 Gilchrist Road                             518-638-6124
Argyle, NY 12809                               www.slackhollowfarm.com
 

Stoneledge Farm – South Cairo
          Stoneledge Farm is a certified organic vegetable and small fruit farm located in South Cairo, Greene County, New York in the foothills of the Northern Catskills. The farm is owned and operated by the Kavakos family - Pete, Deborah and Peter Jr.   Growing over 50 different varieties of vegetables, fruit and herbs, the farm fields are located on prime agricultural land adjacent to the Catskill Creek with the berry patch, greenhouses, homestead, and packing barn located nearby.
            Stoneledge Farm has been involved in Community Supported Agriculture since 1996.  In 2009, 17 different CSA locations were served by the farm with over 1100 member families participating.

Stoneledge Farm                                Pete & Deborah Kavakos
359 Ruland Ross Road                       518-622-3003
South Cairo, NY 12482                      
 

Story Farm – Catskill
            In 1898, Charles Story purchased the land that is currently Story Farms from the Britt family.  Through 100+ years and many hardships, the farm stayed in the family and continued to expand starting out originally as a horse farm and then moving into dairy, fruit, and vegetable production.
            In early 2000, Matthew IV and James Jr. joined their parents and grandmother, making them 5^th generation farmers.  Under their leadership, the farm added new greenhouses for cultivation of vegetable seedlings and flowering plants.
           The Story Farms fruit stand opens in late May selling homegrown asparagus and strawberries.  More than 18 varieties of vegetables are grown throughout the growing season and in the fall, pumpkins, gourds, and potatoes complete the harvest with the stand closing at the end of November.

Story Farm                                         Jim Story
4640 Route 32                                   518-678-9716
Catskill, NY 12414
 

Threshold Farm – Philmont
     Hugh Williams and Hanna Bail are the proprietors of Threshold Farms, a 45 acre spread in Upper Hudson Valley, New York. Hugh started farming in 1961 on the family farm in Australia where his mother, a devotee of anthroposophy and biodynamic gardening, had quietly been using the preparations on her home garden while Hugh was growing up.
            Hugh and Hanna grow vegetables, fruit (peaches, pears and apples) and keep a small herd of cows with their calves. The cows are grass-fed, which Hugh says is “becoming a big thing,” and the calves are not separated from their mothers. “They are simply a part of the herd; they run with the herd,” as Hugh puts it.  Their farm animal population also includes two cats to keep the chipmunks out of the greenhouse and a dog “for the woodchucks.”
            Hugh and Hanna make all of their own biodynamic preparations on the farm and, as of this spring are 100% self-sufficient in compost.  Threshold Farm is the sole source of support for Hugh and Hanna and their two children. Except for cheeses, eggs, grains, pasta and some other things, it also produces almost 100% of what they eat.

Threshold Farm                                  Hugh Williams & Hannah Bail
16 Summit Street                               518-672-5509
Philmont, NY 12565
 

Tilldale Farm - Hoosick
      The Tilley Family has been stewards of the 300 acres of Tilldale Farm since 1938, when the land was purchased by Ernest Tilley.  Dany, Ernest’s son, and his wife, Joanne have carried on the legacy of Ernest and his dairy farming tradition since 1979.  They began their journey as certified organic farmers 15 years ago and have never looked back from farming animals in a natural, humane way.  Tilldale Farm is certified through Northeast Organic Farm Association (NOFA).  Compliance to maintain certification includes an extensive yearly inspection that ensures that certified farms are abiding by NOFA organic guidelines (which are more stringent than the federal guidelines).  
      For the past five years, Dany and Joanne have nourished their local community by providing wonderful quality meat and forging growing connections at their local farmers’ market.  They offer heritage breed beef, pork, and chicken which are known for their tenderness and propensity toward fattening on grass.  The Tilleys recognize the importance of maintaining traditional breeds of domestic animals and giving them ample room to roam for both the health and welfare of the animal and the consumer.   The Tilley’s believe that eating meat is a privilege, and so respect and appreciate their animals and treat them accordingly.  As a result, the taste of Tilldale Farm meat reflects the care and quality of life of the animals they foster.

Tilldale Farm                                      Dan & Joanne Tilley
PO Box 177                                        518-686-7779
Hoosick, NY 12089
 

Underwood Shushan Valley Hydro Farm - Shushan
            It all starts here in the quiet hills of Shushan, a tiny hamlet in Salem, NY on the Vermont border, about 60 miles northeast of Albany. Owners Wayne and Phyllis Underwood sold their dairy herd in 1986 and built a large greenhouse covering a quarter acre on their 200 acre Washington County farm. Before long, their reputation grew for providing New York with the tastiest tomatoes and freshest spices year round.
            They now raise their famous Shushan tomatoes and greens in 3 hydroponic greenhouses and continue to grow their offerings each year.  Their hydroponic operation uses no insecticides or other harmful chemicals to keep pests away. Instead, Shushan Valley Hydro Farm uses beneficial insects to control crop damage meaning safer and more environmentally friendly veggies for you and your family.
Shushan Valley Hydro Farm is most well known for its tomatoes (beefsteak and vine varieties), but the Underwood's also raise other fresh produce selections including lettuce, beans, arugula, spinach, herbs, watercress and ramps (wild leeks).

Shushan Valley Hydro Farm              Wayne & Phyllis Underwood
588 Juniper Swamp Rd                      518-424-6830
Shushan, NY 12873
 

Wild Hive – Clinton Corners    
          At Wild Hive Farm Micro Mill we stone grind locally-grown organic grains in small batches to provide you with the freshest and most nutritious wholegrain products in the Hudson Valley.  Our fresh flour makes the integrity and flavor of our Artisan bakery products. Our log-grown Shiitakes grow naturally.  We also sell seasonal foraged mushrooms.  The farm store provides the best of our area's honey, jams, maple syrup, eggs, butter, meats, beans, cornmeal, flour and vegetables. The Wild Hive Cafe offers a menu exclusively prepared using these fine local ingredients.    
         Many people contribute to the process of our production, and this means jobs for bakers, millers, salespeople, welders, metal smiths, drivers, local teens, and of course, farmers. By promoting this regional food system, and raising attendance to local festivals, stores, and markets, Wild Hive Farm contributes to a flourishing local economy and sets a standard for future growth of the sustainability of the Hudson Valley.

Wild Hive Farm                                              Don Lewis & Amy
372 Clinton Corners Road                             845-266-5863
Clinton Corners, NY 12514                           www.wildhivefarm.com
 

Witenagemot Farm - Schaghticoke
       Witenagemot Farm is situated where the Hoosick and Hudson Rivers meet in beautiful upstate New York. We grow a wide variety of produce from herbs and greens, to sweet corn, pop corn and flour corn (which we grind ourselves) and nearly everything in-between.
            We specialize in a wide variety of potatoes and more than 50 varieties of Heirloom Tomatoes. We have a fledgling orchard and a small berry patch. Three dogs help keep the varmints at bay but heartily welcome visitors to the farm. We participate in the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market every Saturday from 9-1 between the first of May and the end of October.

Witenagemot Farm                                         Art & Suzi Place
155 Knickerbocker Road                               518-664-6086
Schaghticoke, NY 12154