95 working farms, makers, markets, and producers in Columbia County, New York.
Multi-generation dairy farm in Valatie offering farm tours and a petting area.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
A land surveying firm in Hudson serving Columbia County and surrounding counties, operating through the Alvin B. Huehnel and Plass, Rockefeller & Nucci surveying divisions with a combined history dating back to the 1920s. The firm maintains the largest library of known property information in Columbia County and uses Topcon GPS and Trimble Robotic equipment for efficient, accurate results. Services include boundary surveys, title surveys, topographic mapping, and subdivisions.
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 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 DONA certified birth doula with 7 years as an herbalist and a decade of social work experience, serving families across the Hudson Valley. Brings a holistic, personalized approach combining Spinning Babies, lactation support, Hypnobirthing, and perinatal mental health. Offers herbal recommendations throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum alongside emotional and physical birth support. Draws on clinical social work training to help families process birth and navigate the transition to parenthood.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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
Seasonal Thursday evening farmers market at 7th Street Park in Hudson, running May through October. A mid-week companion to the Hudson Saturday Farmers Market, offering local produce, prepared foods, and artisan goods in an accessible city park setting. Part of the Hudson Farmers Market's commitment to SNAP/EBT access and food equity in Columbia County, where over 11% of residents face food insecurity.
CSIA-certified chimney service company operating since 1976. Offers chimney cleaning, inspection, repair, and stove and fireplace installation throughout the Hudson Valley. Carries and installs wood, gas, and pellet stoves and fireplace inserts. Serves Columbia, Dutchess, and surrounding counties. hudsonvalleychimney.com
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.
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.
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
Septic system installation and repair company with over 30 years of experience serving all of Columbia County, Greene County, and parts of Rensselaer County. Handles conventional systems, aerobic treatment units, and mound systems. Free estimates. jandrcontractinginc.com
A sportsmen's club in Livingston, Columbia County, promoting hunting, fishing, and shooting sports along the Roeliff Jansen Kill watershed. Member of the NYSRPA affiliate network.
A family-owned well drilling and pump service company serving New York's Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and western Massachusetts since 1946. DEC-certified. Offers new well drilling, well cleaning, pump installation and repair, and water system upgrades for residential and farm properties. Virtual estimates available. Covers Dutchess, Columbia, Ulster, Orange, and surrounding counties.
Premier pasture-based farm on preserved historic Dutch farmland in Valatie, in operation since 2003. Specializes in 100% grass-fed and finished beef and lamb, woodlot and pasture-raised pork and whole chickens, and eggs from hens on pasture. Year-round farm store stocked with frozen cuts, sausages, chops, roasts, ground meats, and soup bones, all raised by the farmers who sell them directly. Pioneer in the farm-to-table movement with longstanding relationships with NYC craft butchers and chefs. Apprenticeship program has launched many young farmers across the country.
Seasonal farmers market on the Kinderhook Village Green. Local produce, farm products, and artisan goods every Saturday morning May through October.
An earth-to-glass brandy and vermouth distillery, farm, and fine dining destination set on 160+ acres atop a Claverack hillside five miles from Hudson, founded by John Frishkopf and Brett Mattingly. The estate cultivates 60 acres of vineyards and apple orchards under sustainable methods, with views stretching to the Catskills. Flagship aged apple and grape brandies are distilled in a 2,500-liter Alembic Charentais pot still imported from Cognac, then matured in French oak barrels inside the timber-framed chai. Un-oaked eaux de vie are distilled in a bespoke 500-liter Mueller copper still from Oberkirch, Germany. The name "Klocke" — Middle Dutch for "clock" — honors the patience required to make great brandy. Guided distillery tours, brandy tastings, and an a-la-carte seasonal restaurant.
An agricultural and real estate law firm based in Hudson with deep expertise in rural and farm property transactions across Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, and Ulster counties. Attorney Kevin Thiemann served as a Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Agriculture before entering private practice in 1987 and has over 40 years of experience in real estate, agricultural law, zoning, planning board counsel, and estate matters. He previously served as Town Attorney for Hillsdale and counsel to multiple planning boards.
A small-batch organic farm cidery on Little Apple Farm — two NOFA-NY certified organic orchards in Hillsdale that owner Ron Bixby and family bought and restored from an abandoned, overgrown state starting in 1980. Hard cider production began in 2015, and the operation now celebrates 10 years of cider alongside 45 years of organic apple growing. Heirloom Northern Spy, Golden Russet, and Baldwin apples, supplemented by English and French cider varieties, are hand-picked, pressed, and fermented over a six-month season into single-varietal batches and small blends — all dry or semi-dry. The seasonal Orchard Bar serves cider by glass or flight Saturday and Sunday afternoons, May through November. Member of NYS Grown & Certified.
Gleans from 50+ farms June–November and distributes to 30+ food pantries, mutual aid networks, and community programs across three counties. Also runs a Columbia County Mobile Market with sliding-scale pricing and a seedling distribution program reaching five counties. Fiscally sponsored by Hawthorne Valley Association.
Family-owned certified organic maple sugaring operation with over 8,500 taps. High-efficiency wood-fired evaporator. Certified organic maple syrup, maple cream, molded maple sugar, and maple cotton candy. Year-round in the sugarhouse store. mapleleaf@outlook.com | mapleleafsugaring.com
A nationally recognized small-batch artisanal cheesemaker in Hudson, Columbia County, using milk from small local dairy farms. Founder Colin McGrath has earned over a dozen national recognitions including two Good Food Awards and first place at the New York State Fair Dairy Competition. Produces The Rascal (semi-firm, nutty, aged cow's milk), The Goliath (farmhouse cheddar), and seasonal varieties. Available at area farmers markets, grocery stores, and provisions markets.
A heritage farm store on Route 9 in Hudson, Columbia County, open year-round Thursday through Monday 10am-5pm. A community farm stand selling locally grown and sourced foods in the heart of the Hudson Valley.
Mobile farm and power equipment repair covering Columbia County and the broader Hudson Valley. Technician comes to your farm or property. Services tractors, mowers, snow blowers, and all outdoor power equipment.
Part of the Hudson Valley community for over 100 years, Mulhern Gas provides personalized propane service for Columbia, Greene, Ulster, Dutchess, Albany, and Rensselaer Counties. Sells, installs, and services propane equipment. One of the oldest propane providers in the region. mulherngas.com
Small fiber mill in Hillsdale processing locally sourced wool, mohair, and alpaca into yarn. Tours available during the annual Dutchess County Sheep & Wool Growers Farm Tours. nobletownfiberworks.com
The Town of Claverack's first brewery in over 100 years, founded in 2014 by a brewer who started growing his own hops on the Old Klaverack Brewery Hop Farm at 150 Thielman Road. The brewery uses 100% New York–grown and malted base grains and locally sourced ingredients (including hops from the on-site farm) to brew a wide range of styles — from the Klaverack Kream Ale, Spookrock IPA, and Dunbar Stout to a Baltic Porter that took home Bronze for Best Porter at the 2025 New York State Brewers Conference. A second taproom in downtown Hudson at 350 Fairview Avenue offers 22-ounce bottles, growler fills, and tap pours. Proceeds from the Baltic Porter help restore the Hudson/Athens Lighthouse.
A craft distillery and on-site cooperage in Claverack, also home to Cooper's Daughter Spirits. Produces small-batch whiskeys, gins, vodkas, and seasonal liqueurs using NY State grains and fruits. Distinctive for operating its own barrel-making cooperage on the property — one of the few in the eastern United States. Tasting room offers spirits flights, craft cocktails, and tours of the distillery and cooperage. A stop on the Hudson Berkshire Beverage Trail.
Reclaimed wood and urban tree milling in the Hudson Valley since 1980. Live-edge slabs, reclaimed beams, and custom milling from locally sourced trees. One of the region's most unique lumber sources.
An integrative healing center in Hudson offering acupuncture, hand-crafted herbal formulas, and individually curated wellness programs by Dr. Abby Paloma, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Specializes in fertility, perinatal care, digestive wellness, and autoimmune conditions. Offers seasonal classes and community retreats. Part of the Hudson local food and wellness community.
Producer-consumer cooperatively owned market, commercial kitchen, and café in the Village of Philmont, founded in 2012 in a former gas station repurposed by the community. Features a year-round retail market carrying 75%+ locally sourced produce, meats, breads, value-added products, maple syrup, locally roasted coffee, handcrafted teas, and honeys. Operates a shared-use licensed commercial kitchen for local food businesses at below-market cost. Mission-driven anchor institution connecting Columbia County farms directly to consumers while revitalizing the village center and providing equitable food access.
One of the oldest sporting clubs in the Hudson Valley, the Philmont Rod & Gun Club has operated in the Village of Philmont, Columbia County since the late 1890s, incorporated in 1923. A 200+ member organization with outdoor shooting ranges, trap ranges, sporting clays, 3D archery, a fishing pond, and over 900 acres of owned and posted land for deer, turkey, and small game hunting. Dedicated to sportsmanship, conservation, open space preservation, and legal safe gun ownership. A cornerstone of the Columbia County outdoor sporting tradition.
Nursery and garden center in Hudson specializing in native and ornamental plants for the Hudson Valley landscape. Carries a thoughtfully curated selection of plants suited to the region's growing conditions — a resource for Columbia County homeowners and gardeners looking to incorporate native species and locally appropriate varieties into their landscapes.
Full-service septic company operating since 2009 with 30+ years of combined experience. Services include installation, repair, pumping, tank cleaning, inspections, and drain field work. Serves Columbia, Rensselaer, Albany, Greene, Dutchess, and surrounding counties. Lifetime craftsmanship warranty. Military, senior, and police discounts. proseptichv.com
Seasonal pestos made with local and raw greens. Raw-milk aged cheeses from Cooperstown Cheese Co., Churchtown Dairy, and Chaseholm Farms, cut to order.
Full-service cooperative grocery store at 6 South 2nd Street in Hudson, open every day 9am–7pm, using a unique Fair Pricing System designed to make quality local and organic food affordable for all income levels in Columbia County. Carries fresh produce, dairy, bread, grains, meat, seafood, and non-perishables, with a strong emphasis on local and regional sourcing. Worker-owned and community-rooted — a Columbia County institution that puts food access and local agriculture at the center of everything it does. Delivery available to homebound community members.
One of the largest and longest-running Community Supported Agriculture operations in the Northeast, established in 1990. Now run by sisters Jody Bolluyt and Keri Latiolais on 375 acres, the farm serves 930+ CSA members with NOFA-NY and Real Organic Project certified vegetables, beef, pastured pork, chicken, and eggs. Season runs June through Thanksgiving with a winter share option. Donates leftover produce to food pantries at every pickup location. Serves members in Albany, Columbia County, Westchester, and NYC.
The original location of Sloop Brewing Co. — a farm-set brewery in a converted barn in Elizaville, Columbia County. Famous for the unfiltered hazy New England-style Juice Bomb IPA that drew customers from Boston and Philadelphia. Lineup spans rich stouts (Chocolate Stout, Half Baked), unfiltered IPAs, and seasonal releases. The Barn delivers an authentic farm-brewery experience — sip outside on the grass with a Juice Bomb. Production has expanded to a larger 26,000 sq ft facility in East Fishkill (separate listing), but The Barn remains the heart of the brand for longtime fans.
Full-service groundwater contractor based in Kinderhook serving Columbia, Rensselaer, Dutchess, Albany, Greene, Washington, Saratoga, Warren, Schoharie, and Delaware Counties. Residential well drilling with engineering firm partnerships for the most current techniques. smithwelldrilling.com
Family farm stand in Valatie offering fresh produce, sweet corn, potatoes, jams, honey, and plants.
A certified-organic grain farm and on-farm feed mill outside Hudson in Columbia County, farming roughly 2,000–3,000 acres of organically managed pasture, hay, and grains — corn, peas, soybeans, wheat, barley, oats, sunflowers, and flax — in a long-term regenerative crop rotation that builds soil health. Founded in 1979 by Peggy McGrath Rockefeller to conserve farmland near New York City, the farm transitioned to certified-organic production and now mills its own grains into balanced animal feed rations for cattle, hogs, chickens, turkeys, goats, and sheep, alongside food-grade grains for local millers, bakers, and distillers. Certified organic by NOFA, USDA, and the Real Organic Project; offers soy-free feeds, minerals and supplements, custom blends, whole grains, hay, and cover-crop seed. Available for pickup at the mill, bagged/tote freight shipping, or bulk delivery within ~40 miles of Hudson. Open Monday–Friday 10am–4pm.
A premier hunting outfitter in Stuyvesant, Columbia County, managing over 3,000 well-kept acres directly on the Hudson River in the Atlantic flyway. Offers guided hunts for white-tail deer, turkey, pheasant, waterfowl, coyote, and small game. Facilities include a 5-station trap range, skeet range, archery club, fishing, and hiking. Home-cooked meals included. Known as "the Saskatchewan of Turkey Hunting" in the region.
A "mom and pop" production brewery in Livingston specializing in ales of mixed fermentation, unfiltered lagers, and "other crispy little beers" — founded by Dan Suarez (brewmaster) and his wife Taylor (business operations). Widely regarded as one of the best pilsner-focused breweries in the United States. While competitors during their founding era chased high ABVs and hop intensity, Suarez zagged: dialed-in pilsners, lagers, and country ales using local farm ingredients, occasionally branching into wild fermented beers with sumac, chamomile, thyme, and buckwheat. Brewer-owned and operated. Tasting room features simple long shared tables and ships beer within New York State.
A Hudson Valley mushroom farm in Tivoli specializing in fresh and foraged edible and medicinal mushrooms. One of the dedicated mushroom operations serving the Dutchess County region with locally grown and foraged fungi for home cooks, chefs, and natural food enthusiasts.
A boutique family-owned winery in Germantown specializing in cool-climate varieties suited to the Hudson Valley region. Tasting room is set in a charming property on Route 9 with a relaxed atmosphere — wine paired with light food, knowledgeable staff, and a welcoming setting that draws repeat visits. Member of the Hudson Berkshire Beverage Trail.
A full-line John Deere equipment dealer in Hudson, Columbia County, formerly Keil Equipment which served the Hudson Valley since 1948. Carries new and used compact tractors, compact construction equipment, riding and zero-turn mowers, and attachments. Expert technicians offer on-site repairs, routine maintenance plans, and used parts. Serves farms, property owners, and contractors throughout Columbia and Greene counties.
A Hudson Valley school of herbal studies offering foundation courses in Western herbal traditions. Co-founded by Lauren Giambrone who also opened the Good Fight Herb Co. in Germantown. Seeds of Herbalism is a 5-month, 60-hour foundational herbal medicine program taking place in and around Hudson, NY, covering botany, bioregional plant ID, medicine making, first aid, self care, and the cultural and spiritual dimensions of plant medicine. An important regional resource for anyone learning plant medicine in the Hudson Valley.
A pastured poultry farm in Canaan, Columbia County, raising approximately 2,000 broiler chickens, 250 laying hens, and 100 turkeys per season on open pasture. Fresh Thanksgiving turkeys available by pre-order. Uses certified non-GMO grain from Stone House Farm in Livingston. Livestock guardian Maremma dogs protect the flock. Named CSA partnership roots at Roxbury Farm in Kinderhook.