Dutchess County

Small diversified farm in Rhinebeck using holistic and regenerative practices. Natural and humane conditions for livestock and a robust environment for plants and fungi. Established in 1841.

A seasonal licensed organic cannabis cultivation farm in Millerton, Dutchess County, operated by Chris Regan and Jerry Peele — farmers with 25+ years of sustainable and regenerative agricultural experience. Grows 1,200+ plants in greenhouses and in direct sunlight using organic practices. The farm grows cannabis in fresh air and sun, in mineral-rich living soil with the full spectrum of nature's influence. Products available through regional distributors and dispensaries.

Extended-season Friday evening farmers market in the Town of Amenia on Route 22, running from May through December — one of Dutchess County's longest market seasons. Features local farm produce, meats, baked goods, artisan products, and specialty items from the Harlem Valley and surrounding farm country of eastern Dutchess County near the Connecticut border.

Seasonal Thursday afternoon farmers market on the scenic alumnae lawn of Vassar College in the Arlington neighborhood of Poughkeepsie. Features produce, meats, baked goods, dairy, honey, and specialty items from Hudson Valley farms. A beloved community gathering spot on the Vassar campus, accessible to students, faculty, and the broader Poughkeepsie community. Moves indoors to the Vassar main building for winter sessions.

Millbrook forge where owner-artisans Fletcher and Debra Coddington hand-forge custom steel furniture, lighting, home accessories, and ornamental ironwork.

Three-generation family farm and orchard spanning 180 acres in Poughquag, one of the Hudson Valley's premier pick-your-own destinations. Open mid-July through end of October for u-pick apples, peaches, pumpkins, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, beans, squash, berries, grapes, and flowers. Features the Barton Orchards Tap Room (separate listing) serving house-made hard cider and local craft beer; farm market; Petting Zoo; bakery; playground; dog park; haunted house; five-acre corn maze; pig races; pedal karts; and hayrides. Famous for cider donuts. Year-round Poughkeepsie farm stand. Live music every weekend from August.

The hard cider operation and tap room at Barton Orchards, producing Barton Orchards Hard Cider Co. ciders from apples grown on the 175-acre Barton family orchard. The Tap Room serves the house ciders alongside local craft beer, wine, and ciders from other Hudson Valley producers on a rotating tap list. Located across from the Harvest Lounge on the Barton Orchards farm, with indoor and outdoor seating. The cidery is part of a larger family destination featuring U-pick apples, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, playground, and seasonal festivals. Check farm event calendar for current Tap Room hours.

A Hudson Valley forge producing heirloom-quality hand-forged metal garden and landscape accents inspired by the historic properties of the Hudson Valley and Litchfield Hills. Work displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Cloisters, Norman Rockwell Museum, and Berkshire Botanical Gardens. Also creates custom functional metal art for farms, gardens, and private estates. In business since 2004.

A Beacon, Dutchess County apothecary maker using beeswax from their own hives to create all-natural beeswax-based skin and hair care products. Committed to using the finest natural ingredients including raw beeswax from locally kept bees.

A full-spectrum homebirth and well-care midwifery practice in Beacon founded by licensed midwife Nicole Primoff. Provides prenatal care, home birth, postpartum care, lactation support, and home-based well care throughout the lifespan. Serves Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Orange, Ulster, Rockland, and portions of Greene, Columbia, and Sullivan counties. Committed to accessible, respectful midwifery care for all people.

Year-round farmers market on Beacon's iconic Main Street. Fresh produce, artisan food, handmade goods, and community gathering every Sunday. One of the most vibrant markets in Dutchess County.

A large animal veterinary practice serving the Hudson Valley with mixed animal care covering cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and pigs. Offers farm calls, cattle herd health and reproduction, equine reproduction and dentistry, neonatal care, and preventive medicine. Actively growing its equine and small ruminant services alongside its bovine foundation. A true farm vet in the Hudson Valley tradition.

A Dutchess County farm in Stanfordville with a year-round farm market, open Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday/Sunday/Monday/Tuesday 9am-5pm, Wednesday-Thursday 11am-6pm. Local vegetables, meats, eggs, and farm products.

A heritage breed farm in Pine Plains, Dutchess County, raising Black Welsh Mountain sheep — a heritage breed valued for both meat and wool. Also raises heritage breed pigs, cultivates several acres of garden vegetables, and keeps 200 chickens for eggs. Breeding stock available for other homesteaders. A genuine small-scale heritage breed operation in the Hudson Valley.

A craft brewery housed in a re-purposed 19th-century meat-packing building in Poughkeepsie, featuring the atmosphere of an old-style pub with a rotating selection of craft ales and lagers. Beloved local hangout known for approachable beers, hearty pub food, growler fills, and live music.

Farm equipment repair specialist in Stanfordville. Tractor and equipment repair serving Dutchess and Columbia County farmers.

Red Hook studio of custom jewelers John DiGregorio and Connie Rovigo, hand-designing and lost-wax casting their own line of fine jewelry since 1998.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County, serving the county's agricultural and residential communities since 1913 from the Dutchess County Farm & Home Center in Millbrook. Programs span agriculture and food systems, environmental education, 4-H youth development, family and consumer education, community horticulture, and the Green Teen Community Gardening Program in Beacon. Master Gardeners staff a Horticulture Hotline April through September. Manages the Taste NY Market at Todd Hill rest stop on the Taconic Parkway. Operates CSA resources and farm business consulting.

A farmstead artisanal creamery on a 350-acre certified organic farm in Pine Plains, Dutchess County. One of only a few farmstead operations in New York producing cow's milk cheese exclusively from its own herd — Holsteins, Jerseys, and Brown Swiss. Makes small-batch cheeses in the French tradition including raw milk tomme (Stella Vallis), alpine-style Alpage, camembert, queso blanco, herbed farmer's cheese, kombucha-washed Red Beard, and bloomy rind Moonlight. Also produces probiotic ice cream and cultured kombucha. Farm store on site.

A family-owned boutique winery in Clinton Corners founded in 1977 by Ben and Phyllis Feder. Best known for the Seyval Blanc — the founding wine that put the Hudson Valley back on the wine map after Prohibition — and a range of fruit-based dessert wines. The 100-acre estate features a tasting room, vineyards, and a popular wedding and event venue. Among the longest-running family wineries in the Hudson Valley.

Award-winning family maple farm in Pleasant Valley run by Patrick Cronin and family, producing pure Hudson Valley maple syrup, maple cream, maple candy, and other maple products from trees tapped on the farm. A Dutchess County maple tradition — products available direct from the farm and at area farmers markets throughout the Hudson Valley.

A state-of-the-art sake brewery from the prestigious Japanese sake maker Asahi Shuzo — opened in Hyde Park in 2023 as the company's first U.S. brewery. The $80 million, 55,000-square-foot facility consists of two buildings (brewery + rice polishing facility), both designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects. Located just one mile from the Culinary Institute of America, which has partnered with Dassai to expand its sake education program. The Dassai Blue name comes from an old Japanese proverb: "indigo dye is bluer than the indigo plant from which it is derived." Tours, tastings, and retail shop on site.

Founded in 2017 by chef and licensed mushroom forager James O'Neill, Deep Forest Wild Edible provides chefs and the public with the highest-quality sustainably sourced wild edible plants and mushrooms from the Hudson Valley. Forages mushrooms, ramps, blueberries, bramble berries, field greens, wildflowers, cattails, ground nuts, and stinging nettles. Available at the Beacon Farmers' Market and through chef accounts. Offers public foraging workshops including Wild Edibles Walks ($125/person), Introduction to Edible and Medicinal Wild Mushrooms ($175/person), and Forage Fire Food cooking classes ($200/person).

A deeply integrated holistic health practitioner serving the Hudson Valley offering acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage therapy, full-spectrum doula support (fertility, birth, postpartum, and pregnancy loss), lactation counseling, Spinning Babies, and Hypnobirthing education. Holds masters degrees in both acupuncture and Chinese herbology. Specializes in women's health, psychoemotional support, fatigue, and pain. One of the most comprehensively trained practitioners in the region.

A craft distillery in one of Beacon's downtown 19th-century buildings, crafting fine artisanal spirits from locally-sourced grains and fruits. Best known for the award-winning Beacon Bourbon (aged four years in charred white oak), Beacon Apple Brandy (with apples from Meadowbrook Farm in Wappingers Falls), Beacon Earl Grey Vodka (infused with tea from Harney & Sons of Millerton), Viskill Vodka, Great 9 Gin, and a popular Holiday Rye release. Industrial tasting room with weekend tours, live music including a "Bourbon 'n' Blues" open jam session, and a full cocktail program.

A small-scale, sustainable goat dairy and micro-creamery in Dutchess County producing fresh goat cheese, yogurt, and bottled goat milk. One of the smallest and most artisanal dairy operations in the Hudson Valley, focused on pasture-raised goat husbandry and traditional cheesemaking.

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

Local butchery and custom meat processing in Milan, Dutchess County. Highly rated for quality work and clean facilities. Serves local farmers and homesteaders with custom processing of beef, pork, and lamb. Contact in advance for scheduling.

A craft distillery on the historic Harvest Homestead Farm in Pine Plains — the site of the largest Prohibition-era still in the Northeast, operated by gangster Dutch Schultz's gang in the 1920s and '30s. Now producing the Sugar Wash Moonshine, Colkegan Single Malt American Whiskey, Sour Mash Rye, Peated Apple Brandy, and an unaged gin. Brick-oven pizza and full restaurant on site (Helsinki Hudson's sister venue). Tours of the property include the original 1930s still ruins.

Open-web buy/sell/trade classifieds for Dutchess County, covering Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Rhinebeck, Hyde Park, and surrounding towns. Free to browse and post, no login or Facebook account required.

The 179th annual Dutchess County Fair, held each August in Rhinebeck — one of the most celebrated county fairs in the Hudson Valley. Features 4-H livestock competitions on Livestock Hill, grandstand entertainment, rides, local food, and agricultural exhibits. A beloved regional institution drawing families from across the Hudson Valley.

Founded in 1985, the Dutchess Land Conservancy is one of the most prominent and active land conservation organizations in the country, having preserved more than 48,000 acres of habitat, open space, and farmland across Dutchess County and surrounding areas. Works primarily through conservation easements on privately held land, limiting future development in perpetuity. Provides professional assistance to landowners and municipalities on conservation planning and stewardship. Dutchess County has 170,000+ acres in agricultural use and is the #8 apple-producing county in New York State.

A nature-inspired soap and skin care line handcrafted in Red Hook, Dutchess County, with a pure and simple approach. Products made with natural ingredients drawn from the land.

A sportsmen's association in Fishkill, Dutchess County, promoting hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation for the southern Dutchess County community. Member of the NYSRPA affiliate network.

Dutchess County handspinners guild meeting roughly once a month on a Saturday at the historic Elmendorph Inn in Red Hook. Members spin, knit, crochet, weave, chat, and learn together from 10am to 3pm. The guild demonstrates fiber arts at events throughout the year, including in the Wool Room at the Dutchess County Fair, and competes in Fleece-to-Shawl contests at the Ulster County Fair, the Dutchess County Fair, and the New York State Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck.

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

Operates 14 tiny food pantries and 2 community fridges in Beacon, plus logistics support for other Hudson Valley community fridges. Non-perishable donations in tiny pantries; perishables and frozen items in community fridges. "Take what you need, leave what you can."

Regional food rescue and harvesting network connecting food donors—farms, restaurants, grocery stores, home gardeners—with food pantries and meal programs across seven Hudson Valley counties. Operates via the ChowMatch app with a network of 300+ volunteers.

Historic 270-acre apple orchard and vegetable farm in East Fishkill, in the Morgenthau family for over 100 years since the farm was established in 1913. NOFA-NY certified organic vegetables and eco-certified fruit. Pick-your-own strawberries, peaches, nectarines, apples, blueberries, blackberries, pumpkins, and vegetables in season. Year-round farm store with produce, eggs, dairy, cider, and local provisions. Offers a Member's Choice CSA — a prepaid membership that works like a gift card with built-in bonus value, redeemable at the farm store, pick-your-own sheds, cider bar, and farmers market booths in Tarrytown and Brooklyn (not a traditional weekly share pick-up). Home to Treasury Cider, made exclusively from Fishkill Farms apples.

A Dutchess County plant nursery specializing exclusively in native species grown without insecticides, herbicides, or any synthetic weed killers — from propagation through sale. Stocks native perennials, shrubs, grasses, and trees suited to the Hudson Valley region. A resource for homesteaders, gardeners, and land stewards wanting to establish genuine native plant communities on their property rather than cultivars or near-natives.

A bioregional herbalism school offering a year-long intensive called Wild Medicine Ways, focused on the plants of the Hudson Valley and Catskills. Covers field botany, plant identification, diverse medicine-making practices, and deep ecological relationship with the local landscape. Centers environmental justice, decolonization, and bioregionalism as foundations of herbal practice. For students who want more than recipes — a roots-down understanding of plant medicine in the Hudson Valley bioregion.

A year-round farm stand, orchard, and agritourism destination in Red Hook, Dutchess County, open daily 10am-7pm. Pick-your-own berries and fruit, farm store with local produce and products, and family-friendly farm activities. One of the most accessible farm stands in Dutchess County.

A stove and fireplace retailer and installer in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, in the business since 1998. CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) and NFI (National Fireplace Institute) certified. Sells and installs wood, gas, and pellet stoves with a strong emphasis on educating customers on safe burn habits and fire safety. Family-oriented business serving the Hudson Valley.

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

Beacon hot-glass studio and gallery making handmade glass on-site.

Non-profit wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organization based in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County. Operates under NYS DEC wildlife rehabilitator licensing to provide care for injured, orphaned, and sick wild animals across the Hudson Valley before release back to suitable habitat. Volunteer-driven, donation-funded, and a frequent first-call resource for residents who encounter wildlife in distress.

A craft brewery in a historic 19th-century mill factory building in Beacon, revered nationally for sour beers and New England-style IPAs. Vibrant taproom with indoor and outdoor seating, views of Mount Beacon, the Hudson Highlands, and the historic east end of Beacon's mile-long Main Street. Hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, and events alongside daily taproom service. Specializes in highly limited can releases that sell out fast.

A chimney services and hearth retailer serving the Hudson Valley including Ulster, Dutchess, and Orange counties. CSIA certified chimney sweeps. Sells, installs, and services EPA-certified wood, gas, and pellet stoves and fireplace inserts. Carries soapstone and cast iron stove options. Provides chimney cleaning, repair, restoration, and rebuilding. A+ BBB rating. Offers 12-month same-as-cash financing on qualifying purchases.

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

Specialty game bird farm in Pine Plains raising ring-necked pheasants and other specialty poultry for hunters, homesteaders, and restaurants. One of a small number of pheasant operations remaining in the Hudson Valley. Contact the farm directly for availability of live birds, hatching eggs, and processed birds.

A regional organization dedicated to building the Hudson Valley's natural fiber economy by supporting collaboration among fiber farmers, processors, artisans, and consumers. Runs educational programs, a podcast, a Local Yarn Guide to regionally grown and milled yarns, and the Clean Fleece NY fiber scouring facility in Mechanicville. A hub for anyone in the HV involved in sheep, alpaca, or other fiber animal production who wants to connect their raw fiber to finished goods and local markets.

Poughkeepsie maker handcrafting cutting and charcuterie boards, serving pieces, wood signs, and custom furniture from fine hardwoods.

Hudson Valley regional non-profit that coordinates the donation of legally harvested game — primarily venison — to food pantries and food programs across Dutchess County and surrounding areas. Operates as the regional counterpart to the Venison Donation Coalition (which covers Western and Central New York) and works in partnership with Feeding New York State, the DEC, and regional food banks. Volunteers process and deliver thousands of pounds of game annually. The parent organization, Conservation Awareness Foundation, also runs conservation-education programming including an annual Junior Pheasant Hunt at the Lafayetteville Multiple Use Area in Milan, NY, providing youth hunting and outdoor education. Hunters interested in donating deer should contact one of the coordinators directly.

A long-running brewpub on Albany Post Road in Hyde Park, directly across from the FDR Home and Library. Produces a rotating lineup of ales and lagers alongside a full restaurant menu — a popular stop for Vanderbilt Mansion and FDR site visitors. A reliable Dutchess County classic with regular pickups of new Hudson Valley brewery brochures and event calendars.

The Beacon location of Industrial Arts Brewing — a state-of-the-art production facility and taproom 5 minutes from Beacon Main Street, opened in 2019 after the brewery outgrew its original Garnerville (Rockland) site. Founded by Jeff O'Neill (formerly of Peekskill Brewery). Awarded Best Brewery in the Northeast by VinePair in 2018. Brewing capacity exceeds 50,000 barrels annually — distributed across NY, NJ, CT, and internationally. Spacious taproom with fresh pours, expansive deck views of the Hudson Highlands, regular live music, and The Workshop event space for groups up to 250.

A long-established farm and tractor equipment dealer and parts supplier in the Hudson Valley, serving Dutchess and Columbia counties with tractor parts, farm equipment supplies, and service. A community institution for Hudson Valley farmers who maintain and repair their own equipment.

Beacon studio-boutique designing and handcrafting its own exclusive line of made-to-order fine jewelry in solid gold and silver.

Rhinebeck jeweler designing and making custom fine jewelry.

Community-rooted Agway in Red Hook carrying wild and caged bird seed, pet products, farm supplies, propane fills, and kerosene. Supports local 4-H clubs.

USDA-inspected small-scale slaughter and processing facility in Pine Plains serving the Hudson Valley. Well-regarded by local farmers for clean operation and quality service. Accepts livestock for custom slaughter and processing. Located in Dutchess County close to Columbia County border.

A Rhinebeck, Dutchess County maker of fine all-natural skin care products with handmade, hand-cut soaps. Committed to natural ingredients and artisan craftsmanship in the tradition of botanical skin care.

A private members-only sporting preserve in Verbank, Dutchess County, established in 1948. Members hunt deer, pheasant, wild turkey, and fish for trout on club lands. Trap shooting, 5-Stand, and sporting clays events open to the public on Friday evenings and select Wednesday evenings. Home to white-tailed deer, pheasant, wild turkey, trout, coyote, and diverse wildlife. A committed steward of Dutchess County land and hunting traditions.

A regional mycological club serving the Mid-Hudson Valley, co-founded by Catskill Fungi's John Michelotti. Hosts guided mushroom forays, identification workshops, and educational events throughout the Hudson Valley. John Michelotti is a former president who co-founded the Catskill Regional Mycoflora Project and the Gary Lincoff Memorial Scholarship through MHMA. A free community resource for anyone wanting to learn safe mushroom identification in the Hudson Valley.

Fourth-generation family farm stand rooted in 1933 when Angelo Migliorelli brought broccoli rabe seeds from the Lazio region of Italy to the Bronx. The family moved to northern Dutchess County and now grows over 130 different varieties of fruits and vegetables on prime Hudson River Valley farmland permanently protected by a Scenic Hudson conservation easement (1998). Daily farm stands in Rhinebeck (668 River Road) and Red Hook sell just-picked produce including cooking greens, root vegetables, corn, tomatoes, garlic, melons, apples, peaches, and more. Supplies 30+ markets weekly including Union Square Greenmarket.

A brewpub in a rehabilitated 19th-century mill house in historic downtown Poughkeepsie, founded in 2013 by executive chef Daniel Crocco and brewmaster Jamie Bishop. Combines years of professional culinary and hospitality experience with craft beer artistry. The Hudson Valley dining experience features food cooked from as close to the source as possible alongside artfully crafted ales — staples like Köld One and a rotating selection. Sister restaurant The Ridge opened in 2024 at the former Gunk Haus in Highland (Ulster) with views of the Shawangunks.

Operating for 30+ years, the Millbrook Farmers' Market is a beloved Saturday morning seasonal institution in the Village of Millbrook. Features locally harvested produce, bread, dairy, meat, honey, maple syrup, furniture, home goods, and more from area producers. The market co-op table provides a platform for small-scale vendors and farms. Artisanal items and ready-to-eat goodies round out the selection. Events and live programming for visitors from near and far throughout the season.

Dubbed "The Hudson Valley's flagship winery" by The New York Times. A 130-acre estate in Millbrook producing Chardonnay, Tocai Friulano, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc using cool-climate viticulture techniques. Tasting room and tours offer a portfolio tasting of six selected wines. The estate is also a frequent venue for weddings and seasonal events, with extensive vineyards open for walking. One of the most established and respected Hudson Valley wineries.

Year-round Saturday farmers market managed by the North East Community Center (NECC), held at the Millerton Methodist Church at the corner of Dutchess Avenue and Main Street. Features a wide variety of seasonal produce, pasture-raised meats, fruit, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared foods from vendors who are all local and use sustainable and ethical growing practices. Summer outdoor market runs May through October; indoor winter market runs November through April on 2nd and 4th Saturdays. SNAP accepted with Double Up Food Bucks matching up to $50/day.

A Dutchess County apiary that has grown from a small operation in 2014 to 200+ production hives in Salt Point. Specializes in raw wildflower honey, organic and raw honey products, honey skincare, and beeswax candles. Available at farmers' markets and craft fairs throughout the Hudson Valley year-round.

Beacon artist making one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry.

Hyde Park furniture shop (since 1953) building custom solid-wood furniture — kitchens, tables, beds, hutches — in-house with its own finishing department.

A year-round farm stand in Red Hook, Dutchess County, open daily 8am-8pm. Locally raised pastured meats and farm products available every day of the week — one of the most accessible farm direct operations in Dutchess County.

Active beekeeping club serving northern Dutchess County. Members raise bees and sell local honey at farmers markets and farm stands throughout the county.

A family farm in Tivoli, Dutchess County, raising livestock and poultry without added hormones or antibiotics. Pasture-based farming committed to transparent food production and the Hudson Valley's farm-to-table food culture.

The New York Lactation Consultant Association directory connects families across the Hudson Valley and Capital Region with International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). Searchable by county, insurance acceptance, and visit type — home, office, or virtual. Text (646) 397-4640 for help connecting with an IBCLC in your area. All listed members hold the IBCLC credential — the highest certification for clinical lactation care.

A small craft brewery nestled within the certified organic Obercreek Farm in Wappingers Falls, producing hoppy IPAs, farmhouse ales, and sours made with fruits grown on the surrounding farm. Beer is occasionally available off-site but the small-batch nature means most production stays at the farm taproom. A working-farm beer destination in the Mid-Hudson Valley.

A year-round farm stand and CSA in Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, open Wednesday-Saturday 11am-6pm and Sunday 12-5pm. Locally grown vegetables and farm products sold directly from the farm at 81 New Hamburg Road.

A plant nursery in Beacon, Dutchess County, specializing in native, edible, and medicinal plants with a regional genetic lineage. The rare focus on edible AND medicinal natives makes this a premier resource for homesteaders wanting multi-purpose plants that feed, heal, and support local pollinators.

A small farm in Hyde Park, Dutchess County, raising Corriedale sheep and selling raw fleece, yarn, and breeding stock. Also offers wool quilting materials, penny rug supplies, and instruction in wool crafts and creative fiber arts. A hands-on resource for fiber homesteaders learning to work with raw wool from shearing to finished product.

Seasonal Saturday morning farmers market in Hyde Park, held at 4390 Route 9 near the FDR National Historic Site. Features fresh local fruits and vegetables, meats and eggs, Italian specialties, baked goods, breads and bagels, arts and crafts, eat-there foods and beverages. A community anchor for the mid-Dutchess corridor between Poughkeepsie and Rhinebeck.

Seasonal Saturday morning market on the Pawling Green at Charles Colman Boulevard in the heart of Pawling village. Features locally produced fresh vegetables, fruit, meats, eggs, baked goods, and artisan products from farms in southern Dutchess County and the Harlem Valley. A community gathering place in the charming railroad village near the Appalachian Trail corridor.

Six-acre garden center in Rhinebeck with over 20 years serving the Hudson Valley as a one-stop shop for sustainable and organic gardening. Carries sustainably grown plant material, organic vegetable and herb starts, organic fertilizers, natural pest control, pottery, tools, and gifts. Hosts gardening classes and hands-on workshops year-round. Also operates a full-service landscaping division specializing in sustainable design, Unilock patios, and NY bluestone hardscaping.

A cheery taproom on Main Street in Beacon, opened in 2023 with an eclectic array of refreshing IPAs with playful names. Also serves Neapolitan-style pizzas and a selection of light bites — a casual stop on the Beacon craft beer trail alongside Hudson Valley Brewery and Industrial Arts.

A tractor and farm equipment dealer in Pine Plains, Dutchess County, with over 50 years serving property owners, farms, municipalities, and contractors across the Hudson Valley, Northwest Connecticut, and the Berkshires. Specializes in New Holland agricultural equipment and KIOTI compact tractors. Much of their used inventory comes from local trade-ins and consignments — known machines from real Hudson Valley farms rather than anonymous auction stock. Factory-trained service technicians with pickup and delivery. A genuine community equipment resource.

A farm brewery on a rural property in the town of Poughkeepsie founded in 2013 by Evan and Emily Watson — a husband-wife team selling beers made exclusively from New York ingredients. Specializes in wild and sour farmhouse ales starting from yeast made with honey harvested on the property. The tasting room is in a painstakingly restored 1830s wooden barn with a 10-barrel brewhouse and subterranean cooling cellar housing barrels for aged beers. Flagship Barn Beer is a wild ale, part tart and part funky. Reach the brewery by following Underhill Road off Innis Avenue until the pavement gives way to dirt — past rows of corn and a wandering chicken.

Mission-driven nonprofit community farm established in 1999 on leased land from Vassar College, farming 12+ acres as a food justice and farmer training hub. 500+ CSA members receive weekly shares of certified naturally grown vegetables, herbs, berries, and flowers June through November. Donates 20% of produce to families in need and 5 emergency food relief organizations, serving 6,000+ individuals through educational programs. Sliding-scale and SNAP CSA options. Trains future farmers and chefs. Partners with the Culinary Institute of America and Vassar College dining.

Seasonal Tuesday afternoon farmers market at the Pavilion at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum on the Poughkeepsie waterfront. Set along the Hudson River with free onsite parking, the market offers fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and specialty items from Hudson Valley farms. Overflow parking available at Waryas Park lower lot.

A family poultry and game farm in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, open year-round. Sells free-range poultry, game birds, and farm products. One of the last traditional poultry farm operations in Dutchess County.

Founded in 1994 by a group of residents committed to promoting Hudson Valley agricultural products and the social and economic vitality of Rhinebeck. Held year-round every Sunday in the Village of Rhinebeck municipal parking lot — outdoors May through December, with select indoor winter dates at Rhinebeck Town Hall. Over 30 vendors offering locally grown produce, cheese, meat, fish, bread, honey, wine, cut flowers, dumplings, grains, flours, and prepared foods. SNAP/EBT accepted with RFM Plus SNAP doubling program. Live music every week through October. Named Best Farmers' Market in the Hudson Valley five consecutive years.

A LGBTQ+ worker-owned farm in Millerton, Dutchess County, growing certified organic vegetables, flowers, and herbs with a strong commitment to equity, sustainability, and community. CSA and farm stand. Available Saturdays 9am-12pm June through October at the farm.

A low-intervention cidery and winery on the grounds of Rose Hill Farm, a historic Dutchess County orchard founded in 1798 and now stewarded by Bruce and Holly Brittain, who launched Rose Hill Ferments in 2018. The orchard grows 50+ cider-specific apple varieties on high-density trellis, and the ciders, wines, and fruit co-ferments are made from primarily estate-grown fruit using traditional methods and native yeast — nothing added, nothing removed. Signature releases include the Kitchen Sink everyday cider, Pearly Dewdrops stone-fruit co-ferment, and the Bird Bath and Lulie pét-nats. Taproom open Friday–Sunday with orchard seating; immersive 1.5-hour cidery tours available by reservation.

A family-operated portable sawmill business serving the Hudson Valley, NY and Tri-State area. Originally established in Pennsylvania in 2009 before relocating to upstate New York. One of the few mobile sawmill providers in the Hudson Valley region. Offers full-service portable sawmilling, custom lumber production, and a lumber yard open Saturdays. Specializes in finish carpentry and custom furniture alongside sawmilling.

Scenic Hudson works directly with Hudson Valley farmers to conserve farmland through agricultural conservation easements — permanently protecting fields and orchards from development while enabling farmers to continue working the land and often providing a significant cash payment to the landowner. Has conserved over 18,000 acres across the Hudson Valley through conservation easements and land protection. Also partners with farmers to purchase and resell agricultural land at affordable prices to keep it in farming. Free technical assistance throughout the easement process. A key resource for any HV farm family thinking about the long-term future of their land.

A family-run orchard and craft distillery in Millbrook, tapping into multi-generational family talents to craft signature apple brandy, pommeau (apple eau-de-vie blended with fresh apple cider), and whiskey. Spirits are produced from apples grown on the surrounding orchard property. Tasting room offers seasonal spirit flights paired with the apple-picking experience.

The production brewery and main taproom for Sloop Brewing Co. — a 26,000-square-foot brewing complex in East Fishkill that opened in 2018 to scale up production after the famous Juice Bomb IPA built a national following at the original Elizaville Barn (separate listing). Lineup includes the hazy New England-style Juice Bomb IPA, Chocolate Stout, Half Baked, and an ever-rotating cast of experimental releases. The Factory taproom features 30+ taps, food, and frequent can release events that draw long lines.

A traditional Chinese medicine practice in Beacon operated by Dr. Belmarie Millan, licensed acupuncturist, doctor of Chinese medicine, and herbalist. Offers acupuncture, gua sha, moxibustion, cupping, and custom herbal formulations with a holistic and community-rooted approach.

A Dutchess County educational farm and heritage breed conservation operation at the historic Stony Kill Farm. Maintains registered Tunis sheep (Livestock Conservancy Watch List, dual-purpose meat and wool), a herd of Milking Devon cattle, Dominique chickens (once the most common farm chicken in America), Java chickens, and Crevecoeur chickens — all heritage breeds at risk. Tunis wool spun into yarn available for purchase. Shown at the Dutchess County Fair.

The educational and heritage breed farm programs at Stony Kill Farm in Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County. Hosts annual Family Farm Day events, heritage breed livestock demonstrations, fiber shows, and agricultural education programs on the historic Stony Kill property. Features registered Tunis sheep, Milking Devon cattle, Dominique chickens, and rare heritage poultry breeds.

A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) network with 40+ locations across the Hudson Valley providing comprehensive primary, preventive, dental, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to anyone regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Sliding scale fees based on income. Accepts Medicaid and Medicare. Founded in 1975 by four African American women in Peekskill to deliver accessible care to underserved communities — still delivering on that mission today. Operates the Hudson Valley Migrant Health Program in partnership with the Orange County Department of Health, PathStone, and the NYS Department of Labor, providing outreach and health services directly to migrant farm workers in the region. During COVID, Sun River brought pop-up vaccine clinics directly to farm workers at Orange County farms. Locations in Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia, and Westchester counties. The practical answer to affordable primary care for rural families, farm workers, and homesteaders without good insurance coverage.

A craft distillery on Rolling Hills Farm in Stanfordville, producing top-tier bourbons and whiskeys using natural spring water from the property and NY State ingredients. Rustic tasting room offers spirits flights — visitors who check in via the Dutchess Tourism Taste Finder craft beverage trail receive a free Glencairn whiskey glass. Best known for their Founders Rye, Dutchess Private Reserve Bourbon, and Cigar Bourbon.

Family-run shooting preserve in the Town of Clinton, Dutchess County, established in 1966 by the Mackin family and operated today by Tom and Carol Mackin. DEC-licensed for upland bird and waterfowl shooting on hundreds of acres divided into multiple 100-acre hunting areas, each managed with a blend of natural and cultivated cover. Quarry includes ring-necked pheasant and chukar partridge October through March, plus mallard duck shooting from blinds on a pond October through November. A regulation sporting clays course is also available, and the hunting lodge welcomes guests for coffee, lunch by the stone fireplace, and bird-exchange or take-home options after the hunt.

The cidery at Fishkill Farms — a 270-acre fourth-generation family farm and orchard in Hopewell Junction. Treasury Cider produces small-batch hard ciders from estate-grown heirloom apples grown using ecological farming practices. Tasting room is part of the broader Fishkill Farms agritourism destination featuring a farm store, U-pick apples, peaches, and pumpkins, a seasonal café, and frequent fall festivals. Among the more notable Hudson Valley orchard-based cideries, alongside Angry Orchard and Orchard Hill.

A community sportsmen's club on 82 acres in Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, founded in 1935 by railroad employees and local community members. Open to the public for pistol, trap, and archery. Members enjoy hunting across club-owned and leased land in Schoharie (421 acres with cabin), Ulster (383 acres with cabins), and Sullivan (170 acres with 2 cabins) counties. Full-service clubhouse with kitchen, social room, 10-lane indoor 50-ft archery range, 75-ft indoor pistol range, and outdoor pavilion seating 400. Meetings first Thursday of each month at 7pm on-site. New members welcome.

Pioneering grain farm and stone mill in Clinton Corners founded by Don Lewis in 1982, originally as a beekeeping and honey operation before transitioning to stone-milled flours that revived a grain milling industry dormant in the Hudson Valley for nearly a century. Stone grinds organic and heritage grains including einkorn, emmer, rye, spelt, oats, barley, corn, and millet in small batches using traditional granite stones, preserving the full nutritional value and flavor. Products beloved by top chefs, artisan bakers, and locavores throughout the Northeast. Supplies farmers markets, restaurants, and direct online sales.

Northern Dutchess County's dedicated land conservation nonprofit established in 1990, focused on protecting the natural, agricultural, cultural, scenic, and historic resources of the Rhinebeck-Red Hook-Hyde Park corridor. Conserves forests, farmland, wetlands, and wildlife habitat through ownership and conservation easements. Operates multiple public-access nature preserves with hiking trails, including Hyde Park Trails, Thompson-Mazzarella Park, Saw Kill Trails, the Winnakee Nature Preserve, and the Vlei Marsh Preserve. Leads the Woodland Stewards Collaborative for sustainable forest management. 500+ members, 150+ volunteers.