199 working farms, makers, markets, and producers in Albany County, New York.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 740 Hoosick Rd, Troy. Opened to the public in December 2023.
A New York farm brewery in Niskayuna, Albany County, licensed by the New York State Liquor Authority. Check hours before visiting.
Family-run land stewardship and conservation project on 106 acres in Rensselaerville, in the southern Helderbergs of Albany County. The property includes a 9-acre lake, woodlands, native plantings, and pollinator habitat managed with minimal human interference, providing sanctuary for wildlife and contemplative space for visitors. Proceeds from native and pollinator plant sales support habitat expansion and a developing food forest. Operates alongside two affiliated efforts on the same land: Garden of One, a small organic herbal and wellness product line, and The Returning Center, a holistic retreat sanctuary offering small-group stays at the Moonlit Chalet, Lakeside Cabin, and Sacred Hollow glampsite. Currently a family-run effort rather than a state- or federally-recognized nonprofit; donations are not tax-deductible.
Family-owned heavy equipment sales, service, parts, and rentals based in Albany since 1947. Factory-trained technicians servicing construction, demolition, excavation, turf maintenance, and farm equipment. 15 technicians on staff with mobile service available. Serves Albany, Saratoga, Hudson, and Pittsfield MA areas. abeletractor.com
NYS Department of Health ELAP-certified laboratory (ELAP #10709) for potable (drinking) water analysis. Call to ask about testing samples from homeowners and private wells.
Latham studio where Mike Riley handcrafts one-of-a-kind fine furniture and wood-and-resin home decor using traditional joinery.
Tree removal, maintenance, firewood, wood waste recycling, and land clearing serving the Capital District for 15+ years. Seasoned mixed hardwood firewood by the face cord with delivery within 10 miles of Delmar. Also offers mulch delivery and full tree services. sales@advantagetreeny.com | advantagetreeny.com
American Energy Care solar division offering residential and commercial solar installation in the Capital Region. Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, and surrounding counties. aecsun.com
Full-service Agway on Western Ave carrying animal feed, pet supplies, lawn and garden products, and home improvement essentials.
Middle Eastern and South Asian grocery with a halal meat department and an Indian-Bangladeshi restaurant. Sells produce, spices, rice and snacks; takeout and delivery available.
A halal meat market in Albany, Albany County, licensed as a retail food store by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Open-web buy/sell/trade classifieds for Albany County. Free to browse and post, no login or Facebook account required. Listings include vehicles, household items, electronics, tools, garage sales, and community events from Albany County residents.
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.
The first licensed distillery in Albany since Prohibition — founded in early 2011 by co-owners John Curtin and Rick Sicari, beginning operations in July 2012. A small-craft distillery in Albany's historic Warehouse District using both modern and traditional methods. Whiskeys (bourbon, rye, malt) are released under the Ironweed label — named for William Kennedy's Albany-set novel. Rums are released under the Quackenbush label, named for Albany's Quackenbush Square — an unaged style inspired by Albany's original 18th-century distillery from a period recipe. Collaboration releases with Nine Pin Ciderworks and Death Wish Coffee. A separate ADCo Bar & Bottle Shop sits down the street at 75 Livingston Ave in a building dating to 1844 (former horse stable, Nabisco factory). Tours of the distillery by appointment.
Autonomous local chapter of the national Food Not Bombs network. Free vegan meals, fresh produce, bread, and health supplies. All welcome — explicitly mutual aid, not charity. Consensus-run. Most active on Facebook at facebook.com/fnbalbany.
One of the best remaining examples of an inland pine barrens ecosystem in the world, spanning 3,000 acres across Albany, Guilderland, and Colonie. Home to the rare Karner blue butterfly and over 50 other rare or uncommon species. Features 20+ miles of hiking trails through open pitch pine and scrub oak barrens, wetlands, and vernal pools. The Discovery Center off New Karner Road offers free interpretive exhibits, trail maps, and guided programs. Open year-round; trails open daily dawn to dusk. Free admission.
A halal meat market in Latham, Albany County, licensed as a retail food store by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
A New York farm brewery and beer garden inside the Altamont Orchards farm store, with a World War II theme honoring the owners' grandfathers. Beers rotate through a dozen house recipes, with New York ciders, wines and spirits also poured, and a back beer garden with views of the Helderbergs.
Family-owned Agway specializing in farm feed, lawn and garden, pets, fencing, food preservation, wild bird products, propane, and wood pellets. Delivery available. Supports local 4-H.
The annual county fair serving Albany County and the greater Capital Region, held each August in Altamont. One of the oldest fairs in the region, featuring agricultural exhibits, 4-H competitions, livestock shows, entertainment, rides, and food. A community anchor for the Albany County farming community and the Hilltowns rural population.
U-pick strawberries, apples, and pumpkins on a family orchard. Cider, vegetables, and bakery items available. Accepts FMNP and FCC.
Farm winery in the Helderberg foothills growing more than 20 grape varieties for red and white wines. The tasting room offers flights, wine by the glass, food plates and bottle sales, with seasonal vineyard tours; it also hosts weddings and events.
Authorized Generac dealer serving Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Schoharie, Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Columbia, and Greene Counties. Factory-trained technicians handle sales, installation, annual maintenance, and repairs. advancedpowerllc.com
National searchable database that lets home gardeners search by ZIP code to find local food pantries that accept fresh produce donations. Useful when no local gleaning program serves a given town.
Watervliet maker building one-of-a-kind cabinets, tables, and seating repurposed from vintage steel lockers, file cabinets, and salvaged industrial materials.
A halal meat market in Albany, Albany County, licensed as a retail food store by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Seasonal roadside farm stand on Western Avenue in Albany selling fresh, locally grown vegetables and produce during the summer growing season, June through August. Open Monday through Friday — a convenient neighborhood source for Capital Region residents looking to buy direct from a local farm.
State-licensed nursery stock grower in Slingerlands, Albany County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
Capital Region showroom for gas, wood, and electric fireplaces, inserts, and stoves, with installation and service. Also outdoor fireplaces, patio furniture, and grills. Brands include Heat & Glo, Heatilator, Quadra-Fire, Dimplex, and Stúv.
Land surveying practice in Delmar, Albany County. Listed as a member firm of the Eastern New York Society of Land Surveyors.
Albany woodshop building fine furniture and handmade home products — desks, shelving, and custom pieces — from its downtown workshop.
Family maple farm in the Helderberg Mountains of Berne, Albany County, producing pure maple syrup from sugar maples tapped on the farm's hillside woodlot. Traditional methods, local trees, honest syrup. Available direct from the farm — reach out by phone or email at bittersweetmaplefarm@gmail.com.
A small CSA farm in Altamont, Schenectady County, visible from the scenic overlook at John Boyd Thatcher State Park — the historic Dutch barn (circa 1730) sits below. A portion of the original Fryer Farm revived as Black Creek Farm, offering vegetables and fruits grown exclusively for CSA members, plus maple syrup from their own maple groves on the Helderberg escarpment.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 442 Broadway, Menands. Opened to the public in July 2025.
Brewpub in Colonie in the former Yonder Farms building, brewing its own beer and serving a full kitchen menu. Families and dogs are welcome.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 1686 Central Ave, Albany. Opened to the public in February 2024.
A historic brewpub in the former Quackenbush Pumping Station at the foot of Albany's Hudson River waterfront — operated by C.H. Evans Brewing Company, which traces its roots to Cornelius H. Evans's 19th-century Hudson brewery. Features in-house craft beers brewed on-site alongside a full menu of pub fare. A perennial Capital Region landmark on the Capital Craft Beverage Trail.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 489 Delaware Ave, Albany. Opened to the public in December 2025.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 243 Wolf Rd, Colonie. Opened to the public in May 2026.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 997 Central Ave Ste 200, Albany. Opened to the public in December 2023.
Year-round wholesale farmers market in Menands serving restaurants, retailers, and the public. Albany County's largest market destination open Monday through Saturday.
Brush hogging and land clearing serving Albany, Saratoga, and Schoharie Counties. Customized plans based on property size and vegetation type. Specialized equipment for overgrown fields, wooded areas, and rough terrain. Eco-friendly disposal practices. capitaldistrictpropertyservices.com
Family-owned KOHLER-certified generator dealer and installer with 30+ years of experience. Sells, installs, and services whole-house standby generators for the Albany region. Free in-home consultation and no-obligation quote. Service contracts and maintenance plans available. capitalstandbypower.com
Guilderland yarn shop that hand-dyes its own yarn and stocks fiber-arts supplies.
The Capital Region chapter of Trout Unlimited, watching over the Battenkill, Kayderosseras, Catskill Creek, White Creek, Dwaas Kill, Indian Kill, Schoharie Creek, Patroon Creek, Onesthequaw-Coeymans, and other coldwater streams in the Capital District. Monthly meetings the third Monday at 7pm, beginning with an informal gathering and fly tying at 6:30pm, at the American Legion Zaloga Post in Albany. One of the most active TU chapters in the Capital Region, with stream restoration work on the Battenkill and fly tying workshops.
Farm winery in Guilderland, opened in 2014, making wine from locally grown fruit. The tasting room offers flights, wine by the glass, food plates and bottle sales, with indoor and patio seating and vineyard tours in season.
State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Altamont, Albany County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
Seasonal farmers market at The Crossings Park running Saturdays May through September. Fresh local produce, baked goods, and artisan products.
A neighborhood farmers market at New Covenant Presbyterian Church on Western Avenue in Albany, running Tuesday afternoons through October. A walkable local food resource for the Pine Hills and Western Ave corridor with fresh produce, eggs, honey, and locally made goods from Albany County farms and producers. Accepts SNAP/EBT, WIC, FMNP coupons, and FreshConnect checks.
Member-supported community farm in Altamont offering an organic CSA share program producing a diverse range of fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Solar-powered and organically farmed, with additional production of maple syrup and wines. Located at Fryer Lane in Altamont, just minutes from the Helderberg Escarpment. Sells through farm CSA shares direct to members. A committed small organic operation with deep ties to the local food community.
Farm stand carrying seasonal flowers, fruit, and vegetables plus locally made ice cream. Open daily through the growing season. Accepts FMNP and FCC.
Land surveying practice in Albany, Albany County. Listed as a member firm of the Eastern New York Society of Land Surveyors.
Every county in the Hudson Valley and Capital Region has a Cornell Cooperative Extension office offering free or low-cost resources for homesteaders and home gardeners. Services include soil testing with interpretation, plant pest and disease diagnostics, garden helplines staffed by trained Master Gardeners, free and low-cost workshops on food preservation, composting, seed saving, pest management, and home food production. Master Gardeners are volunteer plant experts trained by Cornell who answer questions by phone, email, and at clinics throughout the growing season. Contact your county CCE office — one of the most accessible and practical free resources available to any homesteader.
Cornell Cooperative Extension office for Albany County: agriculture, gardening and Master Gardener programs, 4-H youth, nutrition, energy and environment education. Also has a downtown Albany office (230 Green Street) and a Ravena office (2480 US Route 9W).
State-licensed greenhouse grower in Albany, Albany County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
Small family-run maple syrup producer in Ravena. Pure maple syrup, candies, and maple-infused treats. Open during NYS Maple Weekend with sugarbush tours. crosstownmaple@gmail.com
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 45 Grove Ave, Albany. Opened to the public in June 2025.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 2075 Central Ave, Schenectady. Opened to the public in July 2024.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 15 Centre St, Albany. Opened to the public in June 2025.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 399 Albany Shaker Rd, Loudonville. Opened to the public in April 2026.
Neighborhood farmers market on Delaware Ave running Tuesday evenings June through November. Accepts WIC, FMNP, FCC, and SNAP.
Established farmers market in Bethlehem running Saturdays May through December. Indoor market continues through winter. Accepts FMNP, FCC, and SNAP.
USDA-inspected slaughter and processing facility in Altamont, Albany County, handling cattle, hogs, and sheep and lamb. Also takes custom-exempt work for farmers and individuals having their own animals processed (that meat is for the owner's household, not for resale). USDA establishment M33842. Call ahead to schedule.
Albany custom jewelry design house creating handcrafted pieces.
The second location for Druthers Brewing Company — opened in 2015 in a 17,000-square-foot warehouse originally constructed in 1901 on Broadway in north Albany. The expanded footprint allows Druthers to produce enough beer for the restaurant and its off-premises sales program. Lineup includes the Golden Rule Pilsner, an award-winning Scottish-style ale (2016 World Beer Cup Silver), and a rotating cast of IPAs, sours, stouts, and seasonal beers — paired with elevated comfort food including the signature house-made mac & cheese, burgers, and wood-fired pretzels. Expansive outdoor beer garden in warmer months.
Certified organic family farm in Westerlo, Albany County with CSA, vegetables, fruit, herbs, cage-free eggs, and grass-fed beef. Also operates a combined nursery and greenhouse oriented toward homesteaders. Sells at local farmers markets, food cooperatives, and direct from the farm.
Albany boutique where jeweler Elissa Halloran sells her own handmade jewelry, assemblages, and upcycled pieces alongside the work of local artists.
The official statewide beekeeping association of New York State, serving beekeepers at every level. Hosts annual events, provides advocacy for beekeepers before state government, and connects New York's honey producers with resources, markets, and fellow beekeepers. All NY beekeepers are encouraged to join. Affiliated with the American Beekeeping Federation.
A state government campus farmers market at Empire State Plaza in Albany, open Wednesdays and Fridays during the growing season. Conveniently located for state workers and downtown Albany residents. Vendors carry fresh produce, eggs, honey, baked goods, and prepared foods. Accepts WIC, FMNP coupons, FreshConnect checks, and SNAP/EBT — making it one of the most accessible midweek markets in the Capital Region.
Winter indoor farmers market at the Empire State Plaza Concourse running Wednesdays November through April. Local food accessible year-round in downtown Albany. Accepts WIC, FMNP, FCC, and SNAP.
Albany blacksmith Mark Petry hand-forging custom ironwork — fireplace screens, lighting, railings — and a line of forged hardware (Twisted Smith Hardware).
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 151 Hoosick Street, Troy. Opened to the public in April 2026.
Family-owned Capital Region institution founded in 1920 by Cornelius Faddegon. Year-round garden center with the largest perennial selection in the area, plus trees, shrubs, annuals, houseplants, vegetable starts, and landscaping design and build services. info@faddegons.com | faddegons.com
Brewery and taproom in a Cohoes warehouse, formerly Bye-i Brewing, with all beer brewed in-house. A full kitchen serves wings, pizza, burgers and quesadillas, and the space hosts live bands, a shuffleboard league and private parties.
A national nonprofit legal organization providing free and low-cost legal help to family farmers and their advocates. FLAG assists farmers with USDA loan servicing disputes, farm foreclosure, discrimination claims, bankruptcy, farm program appeals, and legal problems involving farm operations. Also publishes free legal guides on farm issues including farm leases, succession planning, and USDA program rights. A critical resource for any small or mid-sized farm family facing legal challenges they cannot afford to fight alone.
A small community farmers market in Feura Bush, southern Albany County, running Friday afternoons during the growing season. Brings fresh produce and locally made goods from Albany County farms to the Feura Bush and New Scotland community. One of the few dedicated farm markets in the southern Albany County Helderberg foothills area.
Fidens Brewing Company's taproom in Albany's Warehouse District, opened in August 2023. The beer is brewed at Fidens' original production site in Colonie, and the Broadway taproom pours around 30 beers on tap alongside a full kitchen, with cans to go.
Maple syrup producer in Ravena, Albany County, listed in the New York State Maple Producers Association's directory of maple retailers. Call ahead before visiting.
Family-owned propane and heating fuel company founded in 1993. Serves Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Dutchess, Ulster, Greene, Saratoga, Warren, Schenectady, and Washington Counties. Automatic delivery, payment plans, and pre-payment options available. firstfuelandpropane.com
Neighborhood farmers market in Bethlehem at First United Methodist Church running Tuesday afternoons May through November. Accepts FMNP and FCC.
Brewery in Albany's warehouse district on North Pearl Street. The taproom serves beer in flights and pints, with cans and growlers to go, and hosts trivia nights.
A family farm in Latham, Albany County, selling vegetables, herbs, apples, berries, pumpkins, beef, and pork.
Pasture-raised chicken and heritage breed turkeys, free-range brown eggs, and seasonal vegetables. No chemicals, antibiotics, or hormones. Call or email to order and arrange pickup.
Locally grown fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, trees and shrubs, sod, firewood, and bedding plants. Open April through December.
Cafe, bakery, and nursery with locally sourced products. Cafe open Monday through Friday, store open daily April through December.
State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Albany, Albany County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
Raw, natural, and sustainable honey apiary in Albany County. Raw unfiltered honey, creamed honey, and infused honey varieties. gooddayhoney.com
State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Albany, Albany County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
Hay farm in the Albany area supplying baled hay.
Summer farmers market in Guilderland Center running Sunday mornings July through September. Local produce, baked goods, and artisan products.
Water well and pump contractor in Altamont, Albany County. Registered with the NYS DEC as a water well contractor (Reg. #10004) and listed by the Empire State Water Well Drillers Association.
Halal grocery store selling halal-certified meats and groceries. Offers in-store shopping, pickup and delivery.
A halal meat market in Albany, Albany County, licensed as a retail food store by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
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.
Small producer of wild-fermented cider and perry made from foraged apples. There is no tasting room; bottles are sold at shops such as Kingston Wine Co. and Reed Street Bottle Shop and at pop-up markets.
Full-service midwifery practice with offices in Albany and Saratoga Springs. 50+ years combined experience and 2,000+ births attended. Home birth, water birth, prenatal care, postpartum care. heartspacemidwifery.com
Diversified farm and farm store in Preston Hollow offering grass-fed beef, lamb, goat, chicken, eggs, and woolen products. Farm store and lunch every Saturday 11am–2pm, with special food events throughout the year. Handmade goods include socks, hats, comforters, fleeces, and lamb skins crafted from their own wool, llama, and alpaca fiber. Well stocked with local dairy, cheeses, and regional food products.
Small holistically managed family farm in East Berne practicing regenerative agriculture through planned rotational grazing and species diversity. Home to the rare Herdwick breed sheep — the second flock in the United States and the first east of the Rockies. Herdwick sheep are naturally disease- and parasite-resistant foragers known for exceptionally lean, mild-flavored meat, once famously raised and championed by Beatrix Potter. Produces unique Herdwick wool roving, batts, yarn, and fiber arts supplies, as well as pastured meats (lamb, heritage pigs, poultry, turkey), and farm-fresh eggs. Now also operating as Perfetto Pastures, with a farm store open daily on the farm; products are sold fresh and frozen at the store and online, alongside eggs, dairy, and other goods from trusted local farms. Also featured annually at the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds.
Family-run boutique maple farm in the Helderberg Hilltowns producing 100% pure New York maple syrup, sugar, and confections, plus a maple wine made entirely from their own syrup. Available at area fairs and on the farm — please call ahead for availability and pricing. Free delivery within 25 miles of the farm on all orders over $25.
Small family alpaca farm built on 14 acres in East Berne by Jeff and Karen Villeneuve, about 15 miles west of Albany. Home to 19 Huacaya alpacas bred for high-quality fiber, plus a small assortment of pygmy goats, guinea fowl, and peacocks. Offers alpacas for sale and boarding, alpaca fiber and yarn for sale, and farm visits by appointment. Accessible from the Helderberg hills via Route 157 and Saw Mill Road. A welcoming on-farm experience for families, fiber enthusiasts, and anyone interested in small-scale sustainable fiber farming.