197 working farms, makers, markets, and producers in Columbia County, New York.
A family farm in Stuyvesant, Columbia County, selling vegetables and orchard fruit.
Multi-generation dairy farm in Valatie offering farm tours and a petting area.
A farm in Hudson, Columbia County, selling vegetables and herbs. Organic.
Full-service custom fence installation company based in Columbia County. Specializes in agricultural, livestock, equine, estate, and industrial fencing. Serves Columbia, Greene, Albany, Dutchess, and Berkshire Counties. DBE certified, family-owned. Materials available for shipping nationwide. info@acfencellc.com | acfencellc.com
Forestry consulting firm serving Greene, Columbia, Ulster, Dutchess, Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Delaware, Sullivan, Schoharie, Washington, Montgomery, and Warren Counties. Services include land management, forestry plan development, timber harvesting, property line locating, trail development, and NYS 480-a tax law plan preparation. adforester.com
Family alpaca farm in Southern Columbia County producing raw fleece, roving, and yarn. Chemical-free, unbleached fiber in natural colors. Participates in farmers markets in fall and holiday season. arnow@optonline.net | alpacatrax.com
A small maker in Stuyvesant, Columbia County, making dairy and cheese and soap and skincare.
Small farm and nursery in Ghent offering native and regionally appropriate plants well-suited to the Hudson Valley climate and soil conditions. A low-key resource for Columbia County gardeners and homesteaders looking to establish native species and locally trialed varieties. Contact directly for current availability and open hours.
A farm in Copake, Columbia County, selling vegetables, fruit, and berries. Organic.
State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Malden Bridge, Columbia County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
A farm in Old Chatham, Columbia County, selling vegetables, fruit, berries, and jams and preserves.
A family farm in Stuyvesant, Columbia County, selling vegetables, orchard fruit, berries, and pumpkins.
A farm store in Hudson, Columbia County, licensed as a retail food store by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
State-licensed greenhouse grower in Valatie, Columbia County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Chatham, Columbia County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
A conservation club in Canaan, Columbia County, promoting outdoor recreation, wildlife conservation, and sporting traditions in the upper Columbia County community near the Massachusetts border. Member of the NYSRPA affiliate network.
Artisan soap made with fresh whole goat milk from their own Nubian goat herd on a farm in Germantown. Available online and at farmers markets.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving both counties from its Extension Education Center in Hudson. Programs span agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, gardening, climate change, and 4-H youth development. Master Gardener Volunteers staff a horticulture hotline. Also operates the Agroforestry Resource Center in Acra (Greene County). Active livestock and vegetable specialist support, farm business management, and CSA resources for producers.
Agway operated by Millerton Co-op in Columbia County. Animal feed, pet supplies, hardware, lawn and garden products, and seasonal farm supplies.
Named Best Craft Brewery in the Hudson Valley at Tap NY in both 2015 and 2017. A must-stop for serious beer enthusiasts and a local gathering place in downtown Chatham. Specializes in approachable beers in traditional styles — Bock, Scotch Ales, Pilsners — alongside more adventurous brews like the Farmer's Daughter rye IPA brewed with local NY rye. Brews and distributes a new experimental beer every month. The taproom offers bar bites and burgers plus weekend live music.
Seasonal Friday evening farmers market in the Village of Chatham, held at 248 State Route 295. Features fresh local produce, baked goods, local meats, specialty foods, and artisan items from Columbia County and surrounding farms. A beloved end-of-week community gathering in one of the region's most charming small villages, running from late May through early October.
A biodynamic 250-acre farm just outside Hudson, Columbia County, producing NY State award-winning cheeses, organic beef, pork, eggs, and raw milk using regenerative organic and biodynamic principles. Farm store and creamery open daily. Welcomes visitors for farm tours and hosts educational events including beekeeping, quilting, and cheesemaking workshops throughout the year.
Full-service Agway operated by Millerton Co-op serving Columbia County. Livestock feed, pet supplies, lawn and garden, fencing, and beekeeping supplies including nucleus hive orders in spring.
A Hudson Valley cannabis farm on Claverack Creek just outside Hudson, Columbia County. One of the original 52 New York hemp farms approved to legally cultivate adult-use cannabis in 2022. Grows sun-grown cannabis — known as "sungrown marijuana" — which many aficionados prefer for its taste and smokability. Co-founder Moke Mokotoff is an advocate for outdoor sun-grown cultivation and the small-farm cannabis model.
Water well and pump contractor in Hillsdale, Columbia County. Registered with the NYS DEC as a water well contractor (Reg. #10351) and listed by the Empire State Water Well Drillers Association.
Farm estate dating to the 1820s offering farm stays, a converted hay barn for weddings and events, and a farm market. No public brewery or taproom was found.
A craft beverage maker in Germantown, Columbia County, making fruit and wine.
A farm store in Craryville, Columbia County, licensed as a retail food store by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
The Columbia County beekeeping club, meeting the last Wednesday of each month at 7pm. Open to everyone interested in honey bees, whether or not you currently keep bees. Monthly educational programming and community for beekeepers throughout Columbia County.
Open-web buy/sell/trade classifieds for Columbia County, covering Hudson, Chatham, Valatie, Kinderhook, and surrounding towns. Free to browse and post, no login or Facebook account required.
The annual Columbia County Fair, held in late August/early September at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham. Features demolition derbies, tractor pulls, agricultural exhibits, 4-H competitions, live entertainment, rides, and local food. A beloved annual gathering of the Columbia County farming and rural community.
County Soil and Water Conservation District office serving landowners and farmers in Columbia County.
The county-wide federation of sportsmen's clubs in Columbia County, coordinating hunting, fishing, and outdoor conservation across the county. An umbrella organization representing Columbia County's sporting clubs and their members in advocacy and conservation efforts.
Annual bare-root native tree and shrub sale each spring. Low-cost native species for homesteaders and landowners in Columbia County. ccswcd.org
A nonprofit land trust based in Chatham working to conserve farmland, forests, wildlife habitat, and the rural character of Columbia County. The CLC assists farmers and landowners with conservation easements, farmland transition planning, agricultural leases, property mapping, soil health support, and connections to funding opportunities. The organization has protected over 10,000 acres of working farmland and maintains several public conservation areas open year-round.
Timber and land management firm offering timber harvesting, biomass harvesting, timber and land sales, and environmental services. Focused on responsible land stewardship for current and future landowners. Serves the Hudson Valley and surrounding region. columbiatimber.com
Tree care company offering solar kiln-dried premium firewood packaged in 1/3-cord super sacks — stored indoors, moisture-tested, and guaranteed to burn. Also offers loose seasoned hardwood by the measured cord. Serves Columbia County and surrounding areas. columbiatree.com
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.
A farm in Hillsdale, Columbia County, selling eggs, vegetables, fruit, herbs, maple syrup, and honey. Organic and biodynamic.
Seasonal Saturday farmers market nestled in the green pastures of Roeliff Jansen Park in Hillsdale, running May through November — one of Columbia County's longest market seasons. Features a warm and welcoming indoor-outdoor marketplace with locally grown vegetables, organic produce, artisan cheeses, maple products, mushrooms, beeswax candles, jams, cut flowers, and prepared foods. Vendor roster includes farms using organic and regenerative practices throughout the eastern Columbia County Taconic foothills.
A farm in Hudson, Columbia County, selling organic chicken, duck, and pork through a CSA.
Full-service engineering and land surveying firm serving Hudson, Catskill, Albany, Poughkeepsie, Kingston, and surrounding communities. Uses Topcon GPS and Trimble Robotic equipment. Services include boundary surveys, topographic surveys, aerial ground control, and construction layouts. All-weather capability with quick turnaround. crawfordandassociates.com
State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Ancram, Columbia County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
Mobile on-site mower and equipment repair service. Owner comes to your location — no need to transport your equipment. All major brands serviced. Highly reviewed throughout Columbia County and the Hudson Valley.
Experimental workshop in Chatham where artwork, dinnerware, paintings, sculpture, and design ideas are developed. Handmade ceramics influenced by Islamic tile and pottery and Persian painting. davistudio.net
Certified organic 53-acre farm in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in Copake, using 100% organic methods for dairy, vegetables, fruit, mushrooms, and flowers. Offers eight different CSA share options tailored to member needs, with weekly pickups at local farmers markets across the Hudson Valley. Produce includes pickles, ferments, and fresh vegetables alongside seasonal fruits. A small-scale, diversified organic operation serving the Columbia County and wider Hudson Valley community.
A farm in Clermont, Columbia County, raising 100% grass-fed beef and pastured chickens.
Small farm raising eggs, beef, turkey and mushrooms. Its farm store sells products from the farm and from other local farms.
A Columbia County Chinese medicine center co-owned by licensed acupuncturists Raphael Paul Fratkin and Talia Brooks-Salzman. Offers acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, Tuina medical massage, and nutritional therapy serving the Hudson Valley rural community.
A full-time Chinese medicine clinic in Hudson across from Columbia Memorial Hospital. Offers acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine alongside moxibustion, cupping, and gua sha for a wide range of conditions from common colds and back pain to complex internal health concerns.
A textile arts workshop program on a 200-acre farm in Chatham, Columbia County, 25 minutes from Hudson. Offered by Jill Duffy, specializing in fresh leaf indigo dyeing and botanical printing from plants harvested on the farm. Workshops cover fresh plant dyeing, natural dye science, and sustainable fiber practices. A rare hands-on immersion in living plant dye methods.
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.
Agricultural education nonprofit headquartered at historic Empire Farm in Copake — a 220-acre working farm that once served as the personal residence of Henry Astor. FarmOn! connects the next generation to sustainable farming through its Farm Academy incubator, seed saving and banking program, farm store, CSA shares, cooking classes, and public hiking on 220 acres. Biodynamic seed program sources air-pollinated, open-pollinated varieties. Annual events include Camp FarmOn! and the Hootenanny agricultural festival.
A farm in Stuyvesant, Columbia County, selling vegetables and flowers.
Small natural-wine producer in Craryville making low-intervention wines, including sparkling wines, from its own vines and New York-grown fruit. There is no regular public tasting room; wines are sold online.
A family farm in Hudson, Columbia County, selling apples, orchard fruit, pumpkins, and cider.
A New York farm winery in Valatie, Columbia County, licensed by the New York State Liquor Authority. Check hours before visiting.
Seasonal Saturday morning farmers market at Palatine Park in Germantown, running May through October. Features farm-fresh foods, meats, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, flowers, pottery, art and crafts, and live music. Dog-friendly. A welcoming community market drawing producers from across Columbia and Dutchess counties along the Hudson River.
A farm in Hudson, Columbia County, selling vegetables.
State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Kinderhook, Columbia County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
A farm in Hudson, Columbia County, selling fruit, herbs, and mushrooms. Organic.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 235 Fairview Ave, Hudson. Opened to the public in April 2025.
A family farm in Valatie, Columbia County, selling vegetables, apples, orchard fruit, pumpkins, eggs, maple syrup, and honey.
An herbal farm and apothecary in Germantown, Columbia County, growing and wildcrafting medicinal herbs on three organic acres for small-batch handcrafted products. Makes tinctures, teas, elixirs, salves, bitters, and skincare items using herbs grown on-site and sourced from neighboring Hudson Valley farms. Also offers a 4-season herbal CSA, classes, and individual health consultations. Sources specialty herbs from Whistle Down Farm and Sparrowbush Farm in Hudson and Blue Star Farm in Stuyvesant.
A farm in Germantown, Columbia County, selling vegetables.
The oldest and largest well company in Columbia County, family-owned since 1928. Three generations of service covering Columbia, Albany, Rensselaer, Dutchess, Greene, Schoharie, and surrounding counties. Services include well drilling, water testing, hydrofracking, water filtration, and well pump repair. gooldwells.com
A Columbia County farm in Hillsdale producing pasture-raised sheep with a distinctive flavor, raised on regenerative pastures in the Berkshire foothills. Committed to pasture-raised livestock and sustainable land stewardship.
A farm in Hudson, Columbia County, selling eggs, vegetables, fruit, berries, herbs, maple syrup, and honey.
Small cidery making dry, unfiltered farmhouse-style hard cider from New York apples grown in Hudson. Ciders are sold online through Vinoshipper.
A farm in Ghent, Columbia County, selling beef at its farm store and online. Sells shares: quarter, half, and whole.
A family farm in Germantown, Columbia County, selling beef and lamb.
A New York law firm with deep experience serving farm families and agricultural businesses. Specializes in farm succession planning, estate planning, elder law, and business law for rural land-based operations. Well-versed in agricultural-specific laws and tax programs including the NYS Agricultural Assessment, conservation easements, and farmland transfers. Offers a Farm Succession Planning video series for families beginning to think about the future. A trusted resource for any farm family navigating estate, succession, or business transition.
A working farm distillery in Valatie producing fruit-based spirits including apple vodkas, apple brandies, pear brandy, and the John Henry Bourbon. Located at Golden Harvest Farms — visitors can pair distillery tastings with the farm's seasonal pick-your-own apples and farm market. One of the earliest NY State Farm Distilleries to open under the 2007 Farm Distillery Act.
A farm in Hillsdale, Columbia County, selling vegetables, honey, flowers, jams and preserves, and crafts. Organic.
A 900-acre Demeter-certified Biodynamic farm in Ghent, Columbia County, operating since 1972. One of the most complete farm-to-table operations in the Hudson Valley: 14 acres of vegetables for a 300+ member CSA, dairy herd, Biodynamic creamery, organic bakery, sauerkraut enterprise, farm tours, and a full-line natural foods store open daily 7:30am-7pm. Accepts SNAP/EBT and Double Up Food Bucks. Also runs on-farm education programs and a Waldorf school. Public farm tours on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 11am by appointment.
Free annual festival celebrating agriculture, ecology, education, art, and community at Hawthorne Valley Farm in Ghent. 25+ years running. Features local food, farm activities, educational programs, music, and artisan vendors. hawthornevalley.org
First-generation certified organic CSA farm run by Ben and Lindsey Lusher Shute on 100+ acres of vegetable fields and pastures in Clermont, in southern Columbia County. Produces a wide variety of certified organic vegetables, plus sheep, pigs, bees, and laying hens. CSA season runs approximately June through November with pickup at seven Hudson Valley locations and NYC. On-site Farm Market sells their own produce alongside locally sourced milk, cheese, bread, flowers, pasta, and more.
A Columbia County farm in Ancramdale raising 100% grass-fed beef and lamb alongside pasture-raised chicken and pork, all without added hormones or antibiotics.
Fourth generation family farm with pigs, beef cattle including Angus and Herefords, and a commercial garden producing fresh fruits and vegetables.
Second-generation 50-acre game meat farm at 283 County Route 6 in the southwestern corner of Columbia County, founded in 1984 by Mark MacNamara, a former Bronx Zoo Curator of Mammals with a PhD in deer behavior, on a former dairy property. Operates under NYS Agriculture & Markets cervid licensing and Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Herd Certification Program standards to raise red deer, fallow deer, elk, and a proprietary red deer-elk hybrid ("super reds") for premium game meat. Product line includes venison, elk, bison, ostrich, and a wide selection of sausages and smoked meats, plus specialty ostrich and emu eggs in season. Pasture-raised, no hormones, no antibiotics, processed on-farm between 15 and 27 months of age. Available year-round through the website (eat-better-meat.com), at the Kingston, Hudson, Copake-Hillsdale, and Rhinebeck farmers markets, and wholesale to regional restaurants and grocers.
A field-to-glass craft distillery on a working farm in Ancram, founded in 2011 by Jeffrey Baker and Cathy Franklin. The first U.S. distillery since before Prohibition to floor-malt and hand-craft whiskey on-site from estate-grown grain. Master Distiller is the late Dave Pickerell, formerly of Maker's Mark. Hillrock produces the world's first Solera Aged Bourbon, plus an American Single Malt and Double Cask Rye made from grain grown, malted, and distilled on the estate. Crowned by an 1806 Georgian house built by a Revolutionary War captain and grain merchant, the property overlooks 100 acres of heirloom rye and barley fields with views of the Berkshire Mountains. Visitor center and tours by reservation.
USDA-inspected slaughter and processing facility in Canaan, Columbia 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 M4018. Call ahead to schedule.
A family farm in Hudson, Columbia County, selling vegetables, herbs, apples, orchard fruit, berries, pumpkins, and eggs.
Farm winery on Flatbrook Farm making small-batch wines from American hybrid grapes and farm-grown raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. Visitors can taste and buy wine by the glass or bottle, with live music on weekends; leashed dogs are welcome and picnics are encouraged.
A farm in Hillsdale, Columbia County, selling vegetables, honey, and flowers. Certified organic.
Small livestock farm in Germantown raising pasture-based animals in Columbia County. Direct farm sales of meats and farm products to local customers. Call ahead for current product availability and to arrange a farm visit.
Brewery founded in 2015 with an industrial-style tasting room at the Warehouse, serving flights, pints and around 13 draft beers. An on-site food truck serves burgers, wings, poutine and other dishes.
A licensed outdoor and greenhouse cannabis cultivator based in Hudson, Columbia County. Grows close to 2,000 plants using a multi-crop cultivation technique. Notable for shipping CBD downriver on the sail-powered schooner Apollonia during the hemp era. Produces flower, pre-rolls, moon rocks, and hash — with hash ranking as the top-selling SKU in New York State. Partners with effect-based edibles manufacturer 1906 and works with Alchemy Pure for distribution.
One of the longest-running farmers markets in the region - 29 years strong. Rain or shine, year-round. Fresh seasonal produce and products from local growers and makers. Indoor winter market at Elks Lodge #787 at 201 Harry Howard Ave. hudsonfarmersmarketny.org
A farm in Germantown, Columbia County, raising pastured pork. Sells shares: half and whole pigs.
A Hudson Valley institution producing premium goat cheese for over 35 years from their creamery on Route 9 in Hudson, Columbia County. Specializes in fresh goat cheese logs available in multiple flavors — rich and creamy with a mild taste. One of the region's leading goat cheese producers.
A family-owned farm distillery on Route 9 in Clermont/Germantown, founded around 2014 by two couples — Chris and Jennifer Moyer and Tom and Jennifer Yozzo, college fraternity brothers turned distilling partners. Produces spirits from all-local fruits and grains. Won Best in Class Vodka at the 2016 Spirits Conference and Vendor Expo hosted by the American Distilling Institute. Tasting room and cocktail program on a scenic Columbia County property along the Route 9 craft beverage corridor.
An artisan fermentation operation in Hudson, Columbia County, producing small-batch fermented foods including krauts, kimchi, pickles, and lacto-fermented vegetables. Rooted in traditional fermentation methods that preserve nutrition and build probiotic cultures. Available at Hudson Valley farmers markets.
A farm in Hudson, Columbia County.
Land-based aquaculture facility in Hudson, Columbia County, raising steelhead trout in recirculating indoor tanks and supplying fresh fish to regional restaurants and consumers. One of New York State's few inland commercial steelhead operations, holding a NYS DEC Commercial Fish Hatchery Permit for the rearing and sale of certified disease-free steelhead trout.
A family farm in Germantown, Columbia County, selling vegetables and flowers.
A farm in Ancramdale, Columbia County, selling flowers and grains and flour. Certified organic.
A farm in Germantown, Columbia County, selling grains and flour.
Columbia County's first winery, opened in 2007 in Ghent. Voted Best Local Winery in the county and in the Capital Region multiple years since opening. A boutique winery on a lovely property with several acres planted, a bright airy tasting room, and a focus on hybrid varieties ideal for growing in Upstate New York. Tasting room also stocks local beers and spirits. Year-round tastings, weddings, and events. Founder Carlo DeVito has been a vocal advocate for the Hudson Valley wine region.
The only company in the Hudson Valley offering combined septic and well system expertise. Services Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties with septic installation, pumping, repair, drain field work, and well pump service. Free estimates. hvgroundsolutions.com