6 food & preservation in Montgomery County, New York.
A pasture-raising farm in the Capital Region growing eggs and meats on regenerative pastures. Feeds animals on locally grown and milled non-GMO, unsprayed grains whenever possible. Actively expanding grazing fields to regenerate more acres to lush pasture each season.
A certified organic farm in Palatine Bridge, Montgomery County, operated by Maryellen Driscoll and Ken Fruehstorfer. Grows mixed vegetables on 40 acres — everything from A to Z — alongside 800 laying hens and a small flock of meat chickens. Runs a 300-member CSA with 22-week shares running early June through early November, averaging 7-11 items per week. Sells at Kingston Farmers Market on Saturdays and through a small number of natural food stores. One of the primary certified organic operations in the Mohawk Valley.
An organic farm and farm store in St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, offering local honey, maple syrup, organic vegetables, and cheese. One of the few certified organic operations in the Mohawk Valley region. Featured by Montgomery County Tourism as a premier local food destination.
A seasonal farm stand and ice cream stop in Auriesville on Route 5S, Montgomery County. Sells fresh local produce and homemade ice cream — a beloved local landmark along the Mohawk Valley corridor.
Family-run orchard and greenhouse established by the Hoffman family in Fonda in 1993, with the first apple harvest coming in 1996. Named for the ancient sandy lake-bottom soils of the Mohawk Valley that give the site its well-drained, apple-friendly growing conditions. Today operates over 4,000 apple trees in 12 varieties including Honeycrisp and Pixie Crisp, plus u-pick blueberries, sunflower patches, and seasonal vegetables. The farm store and bakery offer fresh-pressed cider, cider doughnuts, caramel apples, slushies, pumpkin soft serve, kettle corn, fudge, and pies. A corn maze, hayrides with Mohawk Valley views, and farm animals make it a full agritourism destination. Spring season runs greenhouses; summer brings berries and flowers; fall is prime apple and pumpkin season. The farmhouse on the property predates the Revolutionary War.
A family farm on Clinton Road in Canajoharie producing vegetables, fruits, and farm products for the Mohawk Valley community. One of the active agricultural operations in Montgomery County's farmland protection district.