🐄 Farm Services

The regional local food organization for the Adirondack region, administered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County. Maintains the definitive directory of 65+ farmers markets across 13 Adirondack-area counties including Warren, Washington, Saratoga, and more. Also maintains a farm and producer directory connecting residents and visitors with locally grown food. Accepts SNAP, FMNP coupons, and Double Up Food Bucks at many participating markets. The go-to resource for finding local food throughout the Adirondack region.

County soil and water conservation district headquartered at 24 Martin Road in Voorheesville, Albany County. Operates a DEC-licensed commercial fish hatchery providing certified disease-free rainbow trout, largemouth bass, fathead minnow, and triploid grass carp for stocking private ponds and waters. Also delivers the standard county SWCD services: conservation planning, Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) planning, stream and shoreline restoration, erosion and sediment control technical assistance, and landowner conservation grants.

A commercial beekeeping service and educational resource focused on fostering healthy honeybee populations throughout Westchester and Fairfield counties. Bedford Bee offers full-service hive setup, installation, and care programs — coming to your property to establish and maintain a hive on your behalf — along with swarm removal, bee venom therapy consultation, and pollination rental. Educational programs are available for schools, community groups, and organizations, and the service maintains a robust events calendar connecting the local beekeeping community.

Professional farrier Paige Maxam, 2018 Cornell Farrier Program graduate. Services include trimming, hot and cold shoeing, glue-on shoeing, corrective foal shoeing, and therapeutic shoeing. Works directly with veterinary hospitals. Donkeys welcome. Serves Warren County and surrounding areas.

Ambulatory farm animal veterinary practice based in Claverack serving Columbia County and surrounding areas. On-farm visits for cattle, goats, sheep, and other livestock. Not accepting new clients at this time.

Professional AFA-certified farrier serving the Hudson Valley. Graduate of Oklahoma Horseshoeing School. Specializes in all breeds and disciplines including dressage, gaited horses, mules, and draft horses. Hot shoeing, corrective and lameness shoeing, and therapeutic shoeing available. Prides on reliability and accessibility to clients.

A fast-tracked USDA NRCS program providing financial assistance to farmers for high tunnel construction — critical for season extension in the Hudson Valley and Catskills climate. Applications that meet minimum ranking scores are approved immediately without waiting for the full ranking cycle. High tunnels extend the growing season by 6-8 weeks on either end, making year-round vegetable production viable on small farms. Contact your local NRCS service center to apply. Historically underserved producers receive advance payments and higher cost-share rates.

A leading agricultural lender serving farms and rural businesses across New England and New York, including a branch in Hudson, Columbia County. Offers farm loans, equipment financing, operating lines of credit, and financial planning services for farms of all sizes. Provides crop insurance, tax preparation, record-keeping, and business consulting tailored to agricultural operations. A major financial partner for Hudson Valley farm businesses.

A Farm Credit East branch in Middletown, Orange County, providing farm loans, equipment financing, crop insurance, and financial services for agricultural operations in Orange, Sullivan, and Rockland counties. A key lending and financial resource for Hudson Valley farmers of all sizes.

A regional farm-to-consumer connection directory serving the Capital Region, covering farms and farmers markets in Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Washington counties. Helps residents find locally grown food, farm stands, CSA programs, and farmers markets throughout the Capital-Mohawk region. A free resource for discovering what's growing near you.

Professional farrier serving all breeds and disciplines throughout the Hudson Valley. Prompt appointments, dedicated to keeping horses sound. Also provides hoof trimming and shoeing services for horses at farm or stable locations. Hot and cold shoeing available.

The Hudson Valley region's dedicated agricultural economic development nonprofit and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Provides free one-on-one technical assistance and business consulting for farms and food businesses throughout the Hudson Valley — business planning, marketing, financial projections, access to capital, and grant navigation. Administers farm viability grant programs (Ulster County ran a $586K round in 2025). Runs the Incubator Without Walls program for beginning farmers. Serves both new and established farm operations across the HV region. A key resource for any farm business looking to grow, pivot, or access funding.

The Hudson Valley Laboratory of Cornell Cooperative Extension, providing applied research and technical assistance to commercial vegetable, tree fruit, grape, and berry growers across the Hudson Valley region. Houses fruit and vegetable specialists who work directly with farms on pest management, production techniques, variety trials, and market development. Free consultation and educational resources for commercial and beginning farmers.

Local livestock hauling service serving the Hudson Valley and Capital Region. Transports horses, cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, and small animals. DOT compliant.

A matching grant program administered by NYCAMH (New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health) providing up to $5,000 in matching funds to small and mid-sized New York farm operations for safety repairs and upgrades. You pay half — NYCAMH pays half. Eligible improvements include equipment guards, ergonomic tools, fall protection, tractor safety upgrades, and other workplace hazard reductions. Recently expanded eligibility guidelines make more farms and more types of projects eligible. An essential resource for any small or mid-sized farm operator looking to improve safety without absorbing the full cost. Contact NYCAMH to apply.

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service provides free technical and financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners in the Hudson Valley and Catskills. Key programs include EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program) funding for conservation practices, RCPP for watershed-scale projects, and the Conservation Reserve Program. Free on-farm site visits from NRCS soil scientists and engineers. A critical free resource for any farm seeking conservation funding or technical assistance.

Statewide producer-funded organization promoting beef in New York since 1986, headquartered at 6351 Route 26 South in Rome, Oneida County. Funded through the Beef Checkoff established by the 1985 Farm Bill and operating as a Qualified State Beef Council, NYBC supports New York beef and veal producers through marketing, education, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) trainings, and consumer outreach including the annual Best New York Burger Competition. Of particular relevance to the hunger-relief community: NYBC runs the annual Farm to Food Bank initiative each May (Beef Month), in which beef and dairy farmers and beef consumers can pledge a calf or make monetary contributions; the funds purchase beef for the eight regional food banks serving all 62 counties in New York. A single $50 donation provides meals for approximately 150 people. NYBC also provides training for food bank staff on economically utilizing and preparing beef donations.

The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York provides education, advocacy, and farmer support across New York State. Services include the NOFA-NY Farmer Helpline at (607) 724-9851 for free technical assistance, organic certification cost-share, apprenticeship programs, and the annual NOFA-NY Winter Conference. A fundamental resource for any farmer transitioning to or practicing organic methods in the Hudson Valley and beyond.

A free helpline run by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York for farmers navigating organic certification, regenerative practices, market access, and funding resources. Staffed by organic farming experts who can clarify NOP certification regulations, help identify grants and cost-share programs, connect farmers to resources, and answer questions about transitioning to organic. Call 607-724-9851 option 6. NOFA-NY also runs an annual Winter Conference — one of the best organic farming education events in the Northeast — along with workshops and peer-to-peer learning programs throughout the year.

Completely free, confidential farm consulting service available to any farm in New York State — dairy, livestock, maple, vegetables, honey, fruit, nursery, any type. Founded by Cornell University in 1986. Sends two consultants directly to your farm: one financial, one family/personal. Financial consultants help with business planning, cash flow analysis, loan applications, succession and estate planning, record-keeping systems, and identifying options for a more profitable future. Family consultants hold master's degrees in social work or counseling and help with stress management, family conflict, communication, marital issues, and crisis support. Works with you for as long as needed — sometimes years. One of the most underused and most valuable free resources available to any NYS farm family. Call 1-800-547-3276 any time, 24/7.

County-created conservation district providing technical assistance, planning, and educational support to Orange County farmers, landowners, and municipalities on soil health, erosion control, nutrient management, and water quality. Assists with USDA NRCS programs, conservation practice planning, and agricultural best management practices. The agricultural community's primary technical resource for on-farm conservation.

Artisan smokehouse in Saugerties offering custom meat smoking and processing services for farmers, hunters, and homesteaders. Custom-smoked meats available for pickup. Serves the Hudson Valley and Catskills region.