2010 LOCAL FARMS GUIDE
ALBANY COUNTY
Frantzen's Scenic Acres
Dale and Cheryl Frantzen
248 Line Road
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-1199
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www.frantzensscenicacres.com
Our focus is on sustainable, slow-growing Heritage breeds of
animals for their enhanced flavors and natural abilities to grow
on grasses. We offer free-range eggs, chicken, duck, goose,
turkey, and seasonal vegetables. Limited supplies of Scottish
Highland beef is available. All products are free of chemicals,
pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics. Order early for
Thanksgiving turkeys - call for prices.
Morning Fog Farm
Mark Hoffmann
1207 Switzkill Road
Berne, NY 12023
518-872-1772
www.morningfogfarm.com
Welcome to Morning Fog Farm, a small scale family farm
devoted to our land, animals and customers. We offer the most
nutritious and pleasurable eating experience available. Starting
with fresh veggies and culinary herbs that will add taste and
health to any meal prepared. For the main course, beef pork and
chicken are simply the best you will ever taste.
RENSSELAER COUNTY
Alpacas of Maggie's Brook Farm
Brenda & Michael Truss
366 Hoags Corners Road
Averill Park, NY 12018
Phone: (518) 766-3913
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www.maggiesbrookfarm.com
We are a 28 acre family owned and operated Huacaya Alpaca
farm located just 15 minutes east of Albany, NY. Celebrating 10
years of successful breeding and building our herd to the finest
Champion Bloodstock. Our Mission is to breed Happy, Healthy
and Reproductively Sound alpacas with dense, full coverage,
uniform crimp, soft handling fleece with luster. Now accepting
credit cards for livestock purchases.
The Berry Patch
Dale Ila Riggs & Don Miles
15589 NY Route 22
Stephentown, NY 12168
(518) 733-6772
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www.theberrypatch.net
The Berry Patch has offered exclusively local products since its
beginning in 1997. The Berry Patch has the widest variety of
locally produced berries, vegetables, fruit, fresh flowers, homemade
baked goods and other local foods in the Capital District,
Western Massachusetts, or Southern Vermont. Call or visit our
web site for hours as they change with availability of product
through the season.
Breese Hollow Dairy
Chuck and Diane Phippen
454 Breese Hollow Road
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
(518) 686-4044
Breese Hollow dairy is a family run organic, grass-based dairy
with a Ney York State permit to bottle and sell farm fresh raw
milk. Our hens use a mobile coop to stay on the pasture. We
sell pastured poultry and grass fed beef. Products are available in
our self-serve store at the farm. We are located south off State
Route 7 on County Route 100 - Breese Hollow Road. Come
share our passion for holistic farming! We are NOFA-NY
Certified Organic for our dairy, pastures and hay.
Denison Farm
333 Buttermilk Falls Road
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
518-664-2510
www.denisonfarm.com
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We area family farmers who grow 14 acres of vegetables for a 400
member CSA, and the Saratoga and Troy Farmers Markets.
Denison Farm is fully committed to organic agriculture. We
follow the national organic standards, certified by a local agency,
Certified Naturally Grown. Our farm is 164 acres of rich
bottomland, woods, pasture, marsh, streams, and the home of
the first CSA in New York State with a 20 year history of organic
management and CSA marketing.
Tilldale Farm
22 Tilley Lane
Hoosick, NY 12089
518-677-7779
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The Tilldale Family Farm was established in 1938 along the
picturesque Hoosick River. It has recently transitioned from
organic dairy to raising grassfed, heritage breed and pasture
raised pork. Our primary goal is to nourish our neighbors with
wholesome food. We NOFA Certified Organic, which assures
you of quality and purity. Try our “Tilldale Certified Organic
Meat CSA.” A share consists of 30 pounds of meat (either
grassfed beef or pork). Call for details. Our meats can also be
found at the Honest Weight Food Co-op in Albany.
SARATOGA COUNTY
Anderson Acres
Judy and Jay Anderson
52 Western Avenue
West Charlton, NY 12020
(518) 882 6050 or 339-5145
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Anderson Acres is located just off State Route 147 in the Town
of Charlton. Our registered angus beef is naturally raised,
producing wholesome and delicious meals for your family. We
offer wholesale and retail sales of hay & silage to the local farm
community. Look for our farm stand on Route 67 just east of
the Scotch Church where we sell our sweet corn, tomatoes and
fresh produce. Our flower baskets and bedding plants are proven
winners!
Bob's Trees
1227 West Galway Road (Co. Hwy. 45)
West Galway, NY
518-882-9455
www.bobstrees.com
A family owned and operated Christmas tree and nursery farm
since 1942. We grow our own shade trees & evergreens and carry
a full line of landscaping plants and supplies. Bob's Trees offers
cut-your-own and precut trees, made on the premises, wreaths,
garland & kissing balls.
Clark Dahlia Gardens and Greenhouses
Ken and Anna Mae Clark
139 Hop City Road
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 885-7356
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Our Farm is located on Hop City Road, 3 mile south of State
Route 67 west out of Ballston Spa. Herbs, bedding and vegetable
plants, hanging baskets, some flowers are in greenhouses. We
have a tomato house filled with tomatoes. Our orchard has
apples, pears, apricots, and sour cherries. Rhubarb, red and black
raspberries, juneberries, red and white, and black currants,
Tayberries and jost berries are also grown. All these fruits are
made into wonderful homemade jams, available for sale at the
Saratoga Farmers Market.
Cornell Cooperative Extension
50 West High Street
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
518-885-8995
www.ccesaratoga.org
www.saratogafarms.com
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)
Saratoga County connects the research-based knowledge of
Cornell University to individuals, communities, and families.
CCE provides residents with a local source for reliable
information on agriculture, nutrition, youth development,
health and safety. Contact CCE for more information on local
farms and educational programs on nutrition.
Morning View Farms
966 Goode Road
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 885-6693
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Morning View Farms is a small family farm in Ballston Spa. The
farm grows a variety of seasonal vegetables including heirloom
tomatoes and other open pollinating favorites. Using only
sustainable growing practices, the farm has taken the NOFA-NY
Farmers Pledge. Produce is sold at the Ballston Spa Farmers
Market on Thursdays 3-6 and Saturdays 9-12, mid June through
September. The farm is not able to receive visitors.
Native Farm Flowers
Barbara Jefts
Wing Road
Greenfield, NY
518-369-8713
www.nativefarmflowers.com
Truly loved, locally grown flowers. Native Farm Flowers offers
naturally raised flowers that are grown and harvested with care,
made into various creations from hand held bouquets to high
style arrangements and then proudly offered for sale at the
Saratoga and Troy Farmers Markets, special events, wholesale and
at the farm by appointment or chance.
Saratoga Apple
1174 Route-29
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3131
Saratoga Apple is a family owned and operated
orchard and farm stand open 7 days a week, 12 months a year. The Darrows
have been growing apples for 5 generations. We sell a
wide variety of apples, cider, fresh baked goods, and
produce. We also stock an assortment of local,
natural, and healthy food and gifts. Apple cider donuts are made
daily all year round. Pick Your Own apples in September and
October. Come apple-picking on a weekday for a discount, or
visit during weekends for the festive atmosphere, wagon rides,
and special events. A limited quantity of biologique apples are
available upon request.You can find us at many regional farmer’s
markets.
SCHENECTADY COUNTY
Roots and Wisdom
107 Nott Terrace, Suite 107
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 372-1622 x286
Root and Wisdom, a youth agriculture and community service
program, brings together Schenectady County youth to grow
organic vegetables for donation to local pantries and for sale at
local markets and restaurants. This year the youth will be selling
our Schenectady grown produce onsite at our farmstand at our
Fehr Avenue garden located across from Park View Cemetery in
Schenectady, just off State Street. Please stop by our farmstand
Tuesdays from 3-7pm or call 372-1622 x286 for information.
SCHOHARIE COUNTY
Maple Hill Farm Enterprises, LLC
107 Center Crapser Road
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4858
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www.maplehillfarms.biz
Maple Hill Farm is a fifth generation diversified farm. Pure
maple syrup, maple products, local and organic foods, unique
gifts and books stock the shelves of the country store.
Comprehensive, educational tours are available year round. The
farm also produces lumber, firewood, barns/sheds, horse jumps,
biodiesel, crops and vegetables. Open year round, call ahead for
hours and directions or visit the website.
Nagimor Farm & Kennel
Gil & Nancy Chichester
165 HIte Road
Warnerville, NY 12187
518-254-0021
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www.nagimor.com
Our passion is raising beef, lamb, pork and chicken as naturally
as possible. All beef & lamb are raised strictly on grass. Pigs and
chickens require supplementation and we use feeds containing
no antibiotics, hormones or animal by-products. We value the
long term relationships we develop with our customers. We
deliver in the Capitol Region throughout the year. Border Collie
puppies available this summer.
Sap Bush Hollow Farm
1314 West Fulton Road
Warnerville, NY 12187
(518) 234 2105
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www.sapbush.com
Grassfed, pastured beef, lamb, pork, gourmet sausages, poultry,
eggs, Thanksgiving turkeys, honey, and crafts. Wholesale and retail.
In Schoharie County, 15 minutes from Cobleskill, 45 minutes from
Albany. See website for our next announced sale day, or call for an
appointment. We also sell at the Pakatakan/Round Barn Farmers'
Market in Holcottsville on Saturdays, 9-2.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Amici Vineyard Winery
Joe Messina
637 Colonel Burch Road
Valley Falls, NY 12185
(518) 469-0680
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www.amicivineyard.com
The Amici old world standard of natural, minimally processed
winemaking honors the perfect grape. When the grape is
respected and traditional winemaking methods are followed, the
result is gracious collaboration with Mother Nature and a
beautiful wine. Amici Vineyard Winery is committed to
sustainable agricultural practices and operates in a n
environmentally conscious manner to its fullest capability.
Research is continual to minimize the Amici carbon footprint
and leaves Mother Earth healthy for future generations. Amici
Wines DO NOT contain enhancers for flavor, color, or
potassium sorbate.
Argyle Cheese Farmer
Marge and Dave Randles
990 Coach Road
Argyle, NY 12809
(518) 638-8966
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www.cheesefarmer.com
Argyle Cheese Farmer is located on Randles Fairview Farm, a
family farm since 1860. The cheese, yogurt and frozen desert
processing facility is located less then 200 feet from the barn
that houses' the cows that produce the raw resource, milk, Dave
and Marge Randles started producting and selling yogurt and
cheese in 2007. The fresh, high quality milk source allows
Argyle Cheese Farmer to consistently products that make you
smile in good health.
Battenkill Valley Creamery
Seth McEachron
691 County Route 3
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 859-2923
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www.battenkillcreamery.com
In 2008 Battenkill Valley Creamery began processing and
bottling milk on their fifth generation, family farm, located in
Salem, NY. Over the past year they started producing their truly
homemade ice cream and as of this May, they are offering Home
Delivery in Saratoga Springs. Battenkill Valley Creamery is the
only local farm producing and bottling their milk in
Washington, Warren, and Saratoga County. Come taste the
difference!
Brookefield Farms
Barry and Ami Goldstein
65 Gibbs Road
Granville, NY 12832
Brookefield Farms was established in 1997 as a registered Black
Angus herd; but our family history in agriculture runs back over
2 centuries. Originally based in Western Pennsylvania, our
family’s commitment to the earth and our animals runs deep.
We raise grass-fed, corn-finished, natural beef; that has never
been confined to a feed lot. We welcome phone calls and
visitors.
Brookside Farm
Dick & Peggy Ayers
125 County Rte. 45
Argyle, NY 12809
(518)638-8972
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www. brooksidefarm.biz
Brookside Farm is located in Argyle, NY near the beautiful
Adirondacks and a stones throw away from Vermont. We enjoy
working with animals, raising veal, beef, chicken and turkey.
Brookside Farm strives to raise a high quality product using
good animal husbandry practices. All of our products at
Brookside Farm are free from antibiotics, hormones and animal
bi-products.
Common Sense Farm
41 North Union St.
Cambridge, NY 12865
(518) 677-0224
www.commonsensefarm.com
We are the creators of the Common Sense Farm Body Care line.
Many of the herbs used in our line of products are grown here on
the farm. Products include: Lotions, Castile Soaps, Massage Oils,
Ointments and Daily Necessities - fragranced only with natural
essential Oils. Available at the Common Ground Café in
Cambridge or online at www.commonsensefarm.com
Egg Mountain Farm
Cindy Miller
535 Beattie Hollow Road
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-3003
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www.eggmountainfarm.com
Our small Goat Dairy Farm in Salem is where we make all
natural soaps and skin care products. My goat milk soap and
lotion are made from my goats milk! I make my soaps and
lotions the old fashioned all natural ingredients along with the
fresh goats milk. You can order my soaps and lotions on my
website, or by telephone. We guarantee satisfaction!
Elihu Farm
Mary and Bob Pratt
654 Beadle Hill Road
Valley Falls, NY 12185
518-753-7838
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Elihu Farm, on 150 scenic acres in Easton, has produced
products on pasture since 1986. Lamb was and still is the
mainstay of our farm. We have since added hens for eggs, then
geese for holiday festivities. Our products are available at the
Saratoga Farmers' Market and on the farm by appointment.
We've permanently protected most of our farm for agriculture.
Gardenworks Farm LLC
1055 Route 30
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-3250
www.Gardenworksfarm.com
Gardenworks is a family farm nestled in the Black Creek Valley
where fertile farm fields meet the foothills of theTaconics. This
specialty farm grows annuals & perennials & herbs as well as UPick
blueberries & raspberries, flowers, fresh and dried, and a
wide variety of gourds, pumpkins and winter squashes. For the
Christmas season, Gardenworks sells Fraser Firs and Balsams
along with their farm crafted wreaths & kissing balls. The
renovated dairy barn is a bustling marketplace of local foods
(cheeses, meats, organic vegetables, honey & maple products),
handcrafts, floral designs and local art. Gardenworks is open
everyday from April through December.
Gillis Acres Farm
139 Petteys Road
Greenwich, New York 12834
(518) 692-7673
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We are a small family run dairy goat farm, since 1994 we have
been raising, breeding, and milking alpine dairy goats that enable
us to produce a full line of dairy products. We use sustainable
and natural farming practices; we do not use any hormones,
antibiotics or pesticides. As of December 2009 approx. 60-70%
of our electricity is powered by our solar panels.
Homestead Artisans Enterprises
Liza & Dave Porter
Ft. Edward, NY 12828
638-8530
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Who We Are: A 42-acre farm on a hillside in Argyle, NY, with a
great view. A modern experiment in small-scale, sustainable,
integrated agriculture. The farm centers around our beautiful
herd of Alpine goats that give milk for fine seasonal farmstead
cheeses. Our pigs drink the whey which is a byproduct of cheese
making. Rotating flocks of broiler chickens help improve the
outer pastures for the goats. A colorful flock of 35 free-range
laying hens maintains the barn and close-in pasture, as well as the
lawns. We purchase the high-quality cows' milk from our friends
Doug and Janelle Moores, who have a fine 'cheese herd' of Jersey,
Brown Swiss and Ayrshire cows. From their milk we produce our
famed array of artisanal cows' milk cheeses, and make more whey
for the pigs. It all goes around in cycles - everybody helps and
together we make the farm go. Come see us at the Saratoga
Farmers Market!
Kilpatrick Family Farm
Philip & Michael Kilpatrick
9778 State Route 22
Middle Granville, NY 12849
(518) 642-4713
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www.kilpatrickfamilyfarm.com
We are a family-run vegetable farm located in upstate NY near
the Vermont border. As a four season farm, we grow and sell crops year
round, through farmer’s markets, and our Community Supported
Agriculture program (CSA). We are strong supporters of Organic
Agriculture and have been Certified Naturally Grown since 2005. We look
forward to serving you.
Lewis Waite Farm
135 Lewis Lane
Greenwich, NY 12834
(518) 692-3120
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www.lewiswaitefarm.com
Our hilltop 450 acre farm is certified organic by NOFA-NY.
The grasses, herbs, forage, and trees that grow here are the feed
for our 100 or so cattle and 30 or so pigs. We raise our own food
in our large garden. We love our rural way of life and enjoy the
great scenery as much as our animals do. Come see us at the
Saratoga Farmers Market!
Long Days Farm
Debby Jaffe & Edwin Schiele
42 Durfee Road
Buskirk, NY 12028
(518) 677-8128
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www.longdaysfarm.com
Our small farm and stand are located in South Cambridge, NY.
We grow a wide variety of vegetables and berries, including many
unusual varieties, using natural and sustainable practices. Our
Heritage laying hens wander freely throughout our property and
produce fantastic eggs. In the fall, we sell pasture-raised broilers
and roasters. Look for our painted signs on County Rt. 74 in
southern Washington County.
Manx Station Farm
987 County Route 60
Greenwich, NY 12834
(518) 692-9836
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www.manxstation.com
Manx Station Farm is committed to
raising animals in a natural environment, producing healthy
food, and conserving Heritage breeds including our Belted
Galloway cattle and Manx cats. Our livestock enjoy fresh air and
the hilly pastures from birth. Our chevon and grassfed beef is
produced on land free of pesticides and herbicides, and without
steroids or hormones. Galloways frequently rank first in taste
tests. We love to share that message
New Minglewood Farm
Chris Lincoln & Tammara Van Ryn
99 County Route 52
Greenwich, NY 12834
(518) 692-8579
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www.newminglewoodfarm.com
New Minglewood Farm grows a wide variety of vegetables,
specializing in salad and cooking greens, heirloom tomatoes,
sprouts, and shoots, fingerling potatoes, and shitake mushrooms.
All of our products are Certified Organic and available from May
to October at the Saratoga Farmers Market. We pride ourselves
on producing the highest quality 'hand-crafted' food possible!
Farm does not receive visitors.
Mack Brook Farm
Karen Christensen
312 McEachron Hill Road
Argyle NY 12809
(518) 638-6187
www.mackbrookfarm.com
We are a small, family-owned farm in the eastern foothills of
the Adirondacks in New York State. Our goal is to provide our
customers with 100% grassfed and grass-finished, pasturebased
Angus beef that is a tastier and healthier alternative to
commercially raised beef, while practicing farming techniques
that benefit the environment. Our cattle DO NOT get
antibiotics, growth hormones, or genetically modified feed.
Our cattle DO GET grass and hay from our fields, acres of
pasture to wander, and lots of TLC. We are not certified
organic but operate using what we consider “best practices” for
the animals and the environment. We are proud to say we received the Animal Welfare Approval seal, certifying humane treatment of our animals from birth throughprocessing. In order to qualify for this award, both our farm and our processorwere audited by Animal Welfare Approved, which is an independent certifying
organization. We sell sides of beef and individual cuts of meat from the farm and
welcome visitors. Please note, we are a small producer so not all cuts are available at all
times.
Padgett Farm
Lisa and Anthony Padgett
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-9035
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www.padgettfarm.com
Padgett Farm is a family owned and run beef business, where we
focus on flavor and quality. We raise mostly Angus stock with some
Hereford or Shorthorn crossing. Our cattle are raised on grass, pure
spring water and a bit of daily grain for flavor and just the right
amount of marbling. Our cattle are raised naturally, which means
no antibiotics, no steroids and no growth hormones. Visit us at
www.padgettfarm.com, or contact us at
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Underwood's Shushan Valley Hydro Farm
588 Juniper Swamp Road
Shushan, NY 12873
(518) 854-9564
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www.shushanvalleyhydrofarm.com
Providing herbicide and insecticide free tomatoes and herbs on a year
round basis. A well, fed from the pristine hillside of this old dairy farm
that encompassed over 200 acres of pasture and woodland, provides
plenty of the purest water for the operation. Nutrients are mixed into
this water to produce lush tomato plants for about ten months per
year. The plants are an indeterminate variety, i.e. the vines continue to
grow as long as the fruit is picked slightly before it ripens fully. Find
our tomatoes and basil in almost all the Hannaford supermarkets in
the Albany region, or at the Schenectady Greenmarket, Troy
Waterfront Farmers Market, and the Saratoga Farmers Market.
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