197 working farms, makers, markets, and producers in Columbia County, New York.
A farm in Ghent listed in the USDA Local Food Directories as a CSA farm. Call ahead for what's offered and when.
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 farm in Hillsdale, Columbia County, selling beef online, or call.
Maple syrup producer in Chatham, Columbia County, listed in the New York State Maple Producers Association's directory of maple retailers. Call ahead before visiting.
Now operating as Josey's WineFarm, a small family vineyard on Pitts Road making wine from its own grapes. Weekend tastings run in season, and the grounds include a sculpture garden.
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 farm in Kinderhook, Columbia County, selling vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Certified organic.
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.
Farm brewery on 31 acres off Lasher Road near Tivoli, using mostly New York-grown ingredients. The taproom pours house beers plus local cider and wine, serves farm-based food, and hosts live music; dogs are allowed outside only.
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 farm in Hillsdale, Columbia County, selling jams and preserves. Organic.
A farm in Hudson, Columbia County, selling eggs, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Organic and pasture-raised.
Licensed retail food store at 176 Bartel Road, Ghent. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets retail food store registry.
A New York farm winery in Elizaville, Columbia County, licensed by the New York State Liquor Authority. Check hours before visiting.
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.
An organic CSA farm in Chatham, Columbia County, that also raises beef.
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.
A farm in Kinderhook, Columbia County, raising pastured pork finished on whey.
A creamery in Kinderhook, Columbia County, selling dairy and cheese. Certified organic.
A nursery in Valatie, Columbia County, selling bedding and nursery plants.
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 family farm in Germantown, Columbia County, selling vegetables, herbs, orchard fruit, pork, goat, eggs, and flowers.
State-licensed greenhouse grower in Germantown, Columbia County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
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.
State-licensed greenhouse grower in Ancramdale, Columbia County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
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
A farm in Hudson, Columbia County, selling vegetables, fruit, and flowers. Certified organic.
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 farm in Hudson, Columbia County, selling chicken, eggs, dairy and cheese, vegetables, fruit, maple syrup, and honey.
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.
Pick-your-own orchard since 1973 growing 23 varieties of apples and pears, plus plums, raspberries, currants and gooseberries. The picking season runs August through October.
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.
A farm in Ghent, Columbia County, selling jams and preserves.
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
A family farm in Hillsdale, Columbia County, selling beef.
State-licensed nursery stock grower in Germantown, Columbia County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
A farm in East Chatham, Columbia County, raising heritage-breed pastured pork and making charcuterie; USDA processed and available year-round.
A farm in Stuyvesant, Columbia County, selling vegetables, fruit, berries, and herbs. Organic.
Farm brewery in Valatie run by two brothers, brewing German styles along with IPAs, porters and stouts. The tasting room also pours New York wine and cider, allows outside food, and offers brewery tours by reservation.
Brewery in Hudson with a flagship taproom and beer garden in a converted warehouse, brewing beers with locally sourced and foraged ingredients. It also has a Catskill location.
A farm in Germantown listed in the USDA Local Food Directories as an agritourism destination. Call ahead for what's offered and when.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 531 Warren St, Hudson. Opened to the public in July 2024.
Farm brewery and taphouse in a restored 1880s schoolhouse on Route 20 in New Lebanon, pouring beer brewed on site.
Seasonal pestos made with local and raw greens. Raw-milk aged cheeses from Cooperstown Cheese Co., Churchtown Dairy, and Chaseholm Farms, cut to order.
A Christmas tree farm in Hudson, Columbia County, selling Christmas trees and wreaths.
Brewpub in a restored 1850s building in Hillsdale brewing ales, lagers, IPAs and sours. It serves a scratch-made wood-fired pub menu and has a patio and beer garden with live music.
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.
A farm in Ancramdale, Columbia County, selling dairy and cheese. Grass-fed.
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.
An orchard in Kinderhook, Columbia County, selling vegetables, apples, orchard fruit, berries, pumpkins, beef, and eggs.
A family farm in Kinderhook, Columbia County, selling vegetables, apples, orchard fruit, berries, pumpkins, beef, and pork.
A family farm in Hudson, Columbia County, selling vegetables, herbs, eggs, honey, Christmas trees and wreaths, and wool and yarn.
A family farm in Ghent, Columbia County, selling beef.
Dunton family farm market selling its own fruits and vegetables, pork, grass-fed beef, goat, chicken and eggs, plus baked goods, preserves, flour and cornmeal. Also has a soft-serve stand and petting zoo animals.
Family-owned farm distillery on a 220-acre former sheep farm (and original site of the Shaker Museum) in Old Chatham, making terroir-driven rye and American single malt whiskey from estate-grown grain. Tasting room opened June 2026: walk-in tastings ($10) and guided distillery tours, booked online.
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.
Pick-your-own fruit farm growing cherries, peaches, nectarines, apples, raspberries and blackberries. The season starts with cherries in mid/late June and runs through apples into mid-October; U-pick only (no pre-picked fruit), cash only.
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 New York farm cidery in Hudson, Columbia County, licensed by the New York State Liquor Authority. Check hours before visiting.
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 farm in Hudson, Columbia County, selling vegetables, fruit, and baked goods.
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 cidery in Chatham, Columbia County, selling fruit, cider, and crafts.
An orchard in Hudson, Columbia County, licensed as a retail food store by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
A farm in Hudson, Columbia County, selling eggs, dairy and cheese, vegetables, fruit, herbs, mushrooms, and maple syrup.
A farm in Ghent, Columbia County, selling vegetables, fruit, and flowers. Organic.
A farm in Chatham, Columbia County, selling eggs, dairy and cheese, vegetables, fruit, berries, herbs, and mushrooms.
A farm in Hudson, Columbia County, selling vegetables, fruit, berries, and maple syrup. Certified organic.
Hudson location of the Brooklyn whole-animal butcher shop The Meat Hook, selling pasture-raised, grass-fed meats sourced from nearby farms. Online ordering available.
A farm in West Lebanon, Columbia County, selling beef from its farm store.
A farm in Hudson, Columbia County, selling eggs, vegetables, and honey. Organic and pasture-raised.
Employee-owned maker of certified organic nuts, dried fruit, granola, nut butters and fair trade coffee. The on-site retail store at the Valatie facility sells over 200 organic products with samples to try; products are also sold online.
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.
Tractor Supply Co. store in Hudson, Columbia County: farm and ranch retailer selling animal feed, livestock and poultry supplies, fencing, tools and pet supplies. Many stores also offer propane refill, trailer rental and PetVet clinics; check the store page for what this location offers.
Brewery in a converted 1930s warehouse on Union Street in Hudson, opened in 2023. The taproom overlooks the brewhouse and has a full kitchen and a seasonal beer garden; a second taproom is in Kingston.
John Deere dealer in Chatham, Columbia County, selling new and used tractors, mowers, Gator utility vehicles and compact construction equipment, with parts and service departments. Part of United Ag & Turf, which has stores across the Northeast.
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.
Brewery with a taproom in a restored historic train station, pouring up to 12 house-brewed beers that rotate seasonally. The taproom has a wraparound deck for outdoor seating, and food is available from the Whale Belly food truck.
USDA Service Center where farmers work with the Farm Service Agency on farm loans, program payments and disaster assistance, and where a farm number is issued. Serves Columbia and Greene counties. FSA offices are typically in the same building as the NRCS conservation staff. Call ahead to confirm hours.
State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Hillsdale, Columbia County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
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.
Year-round farm market with produce, a meat and fish counter, baked goods, soups, deli sandwiches and grab-and-go meals, plus maple syrup and honey made on site. Offers catering and hosts events on a 150-acre farm with trails and a playground.
A diversified livestock farm in Ghent, Columbia County.
Fruit farm with a roadside farm stand on Route 9 just north of Valatie selling apples, strawberries, tomatoes, vegetables and pumpkins in season. Pick-your-own strawberries run mid-June to mid-July, and apples, raspberries and pumpkins from Labor Day to mid-October.
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.