Otsego County

Maryland, NY shop where third-generation craftsman Adam Scudder hand-builds custom solid-wood furniture and cabinetry in a Shaker and Arts-and-Crafts style.

Licensed retail food store at 5396 State Highway 7, Oneonta. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets retail food store registry.

A farm in Maryland, Otsego County, selling beef, lamb, wool and fiber, and crafts. Pasture-raised and grass-fed.

A farm in Schenevus, Otsego County, selling eggs, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and plants and seedlings. Certified organic and pasture-raised.

Richfield Springs artist studio and gallery with handmade art and craft.

Water well and pump contractor in Laurens, Otsego County. Registered with the NYS DEC as a water well contractor (Reg. #10067) and listed by the Empire State Water Well Drillers Association.

Cooperstown fiber-arts studio whose maker creates handwoven and hand-dyed textiles, scarves, and hand-spun yarn.

Licensed retail food store at 102 State Highway 165, Roseboom. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets retail food store registry.

Oneonta hot shop where artisanal glassblower Bobby Sharp creates handblown decanters, drinking glasses, carafes, and other glassware.

State-licensed greenhouse grower in Fly Creek, Otsego County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.

A three-generation family-owned feed and seed store in Oneonta, Otsego County, operating on Route 7 adjacent to the Community Veterinary Center. Carries equine supplies, livestock feed, dog and cat food, gardening supplies, and home goods. Owned since 2005 by Scott and Tracy Brandow who have continued decades of community-trusted service. A beloved mom-and-pop alternative to big chain stores with knowledgeable, caring staff.

A legendary craft brewery specializing in Belgian-style ales — founded in 1997 by Don Feinberg and Wendy Littlefield of beer importer Vanberg & DeWulf, on a 136-acre former hop farm in the Susquehanna River Valley four miles south of Cooperstown (technically in the town of Milford). Now owned by Belgian brewer Duvel Moortgat. Produces ~35,000 barrels annually of imaginative craft beers including the Three Philosophers Belgian Quadrupel, Hennepin Saison, Witte, Abbey Ale, and the famous Game of Thrones beer series. The on-site Café Ommegang offers a 100-seat menu of Belgian-inspired delights using local ingredients. Daily tours, brewery store with Game of Thrones souvenirs, Fire Pit Fridays, summer concert series, and the popular winter Snommegang festival.

An Otsego County farm producing raw cow's milk cheeses, cheese curds, pastured soy-free beef and pork, and eggs. Raw milk cheeses are made with milk from their own herd. Available at the Cooperstown Farmers' Market and direct from the farm in Richfield Springs.

Otsego County's premier paddling destination operating since 2009, with three locations: flagship on the Susquehanna River and Goodyear Lake in Portlandville, Brookwood Point on the southern end of Otsego Lake, and Glimmerglass State Park on the north end. Rents kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and SUPs. Sells new boats with free daily demos. River shuttles and multi-mile point-to-point trips available. Fishing pole and tackle rentals included.

State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Cooperstown, Otsego County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.

A timber framing and construction company based in West Winfield, Otsego County, serving West Winfield, Catskill, and Syracuse. Builds custom timber frame homes using hemlock, pine, and oak with mortise-and-tenon joinery fastened with wooden pegs. Also installs Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for superior insulation that allows timber beam beauty to show. Operates a local sawmill for custom sawn materials. Homes average $200-$350 per square foot turn-key.

State-licensed greenhouse grower in Cherry Valley, Otsego County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.

State-licensed nursery stock grower in Cherry Valley, Otsego County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.

A certified organic family farm in Mount Vision, halfway between Cooperstown and Oneonta in Pleasant Valley. Grows a wide variety of organic produce along with pasture-raised pigs and poultry. Sells through a farm store, wholesale market, and retail stores. One of the most established certified organic operations in Otsego County.

Water well and pump contractor in West Oneonta, Otsego County. Registered with the NYS DEC as a water well contractor (Reg. #10159) and listed by the Empire State Water Well Drillers Association.

Handcrafted wooden baseball bats made from New York State ash and maple billets in Fly Creek, Otsego County. Tours available at the bat factory. A uniquely upstate New York craft tradition since 1981.

Artisan creamery in Otsego County near Cooperstown producing raw milk aged cheeses from their grass-fed herd. Available at the Catskill Farmers Market and select Hudson Valley retailers. cooperstowncheese.com

A multi-farm CSA operating in the Cooperstown region for over 15 years. Provides a 20-week seasonal share delivered weekly in Cooperstown, including vegetables, optional eggs, and end-of-season storage crops. Offers part-time work shares on the farm or organizational work. One of the most established community-supported agriculture programs in Otsego County.

Craft spirits producer whose Cooperstown Distillery Beverage Exchange at 73 Main Street is a tasting room, shop and cocktail lounge serving its own spirits alongside New York beer, wine and cider. Distillery tours, with a barrel tasting, run at the production site at 11 Railroad Avenue.

Year-round indoor market at 101 Main Street in Pioneer Alley, founded by Otsego 2000 in 1991. Features 30+ farmers, producers, and artisans all located within 50 miles. Saturdays year-round plus Tuesday markets July through September. Live music every Saturday. Vendors include local produce, pastured meats, artisan cheeses, maple syrup, honey, baked goods, spirits, cider, and fiber products. SNAP accepted with Double Up Food Bucks matching.

Small agroforestry business producing pure maple syrup and custom wood products from 150 acres of forest land overlooking Cooperstown, run by Ralph and Debbie Morse. Sugar-making began in earnest in 2019 after decades of land stewardship. Products include maple syrup and custom-cut wood. Sells at Cooperstown Farmers Market Tuesday summer markets.

Full-service natural and organic grocery store, family-owned since 2004. Carries 100% organic produce, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options alongside local cheeses, meats, dairy, and baked goods. Stocks local products including Mill Hollow Maple syrup and seasonal farm items. One of the few true health food grocers serving rural Otsego County.

Cornell Cooperative Extension office serving Otsego County with programs in agriculture, energy, environment, family and consumer sciences, gardening, nutrition, and 4-H youth development. Also maintains an outreach office in Oneonta. otsego@cornell.edu | cceschoharie-otsego.org

Oneonta outreach office of Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties.

A craft brew facility neighboring Brewery Ommegang, producing a variety of beers made with 100% New York State ingredients and offering a strong line-up of guest taps from other NYS farm breweries — paired with a farm-to-table menu. Locals and visitors alike feel at home. A natural pairing with Ommegang and Red Shed for a full Otsego County beverage trail day.

A shop in Hartwick, Otsego County, selling beef, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey, eggs, and dairy and cheese.

State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Richfield Springs, Otsego County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.

State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Edmeston, Otsego County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.

NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 76 Main St, Oneonta. Opened to the public in August 2023.

A farm with a farm store in Richfield Springs, Otsego County, selling beef, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey, eggs, and dairy and cheese.

Licensed retail food operation in Morris, Otsego County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets retail food store registry.

Farm stand in West Winfield, Otsego County, listed in the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets farmers market directory. Accepts FMNP (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program) coupons.

Farm Credit East branch in Cooperstown, Otsego County: agricultural lender offering land, operating and equipment loans and leases, plus tax planning, recordkeeping, appraisals, business consulting and crop insurance for farms and rural businesses.

Licensed retail food operation in South Edmeston, Otsego County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets retail food store registry.

Licensed retail food store at 3588 State Highway 28, Milford. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets retail food store registry.

A farm in Maryland, Otsego County, selling flowers. Offers a CSA.

Historic water-powered cider mill operating since 1856 on the banks of Fly Creek, three miles from Cooperstown. Named Nation's Best Cidery 2024 by USA Today. Produces fresh-pressed sweet cider on original equipment alongside artisan foods including extra-sharp New York cheddar, Mill-made butter-cream fudge, salsas, and barbecue sauces in the expansive Mill Store Marketplace. Self-guided mill tours daily. The Fly Creek Cider Mill Farm Winery (separate listing) offers tastings of hard ciders, apple wines, and spirits overlooking the Millpond. Family destination with Tractorland, Gemstone Mining, and the popular Duck Racer; on-site Snack Barn restaurant serves farm-fresh fare.

The licensed New York State Farm Winery at the historic Fly Creek Cider Mill, producing hard ciders, apple wines, and spirits. Bottling cider-making traditions that predate refrigeration, when hard cider and apple wines were the safe, shelf-stable beverages of early New York pioneers. Original and Apple-Raspberry are the focused ciders, with seasonal limited productions throughout the year. The Tasting Room offers flights of ciders, wines, spirits, and craft beers overlooking the Millpond. A charter member of the Cooperstown Beverage Trail Association. Located on the grounds of Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard, voted Nation's Best Cidery 2024 by USA TODAY.

A nursery in West Oneonta, Otsego County, selling vegetables, herbs, and Christmas trees.

State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Otego, Otsego County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.

Long-running commercial fish farm in Edmeston, Otsego County, holding a New York State DEC Fish Hatchery Permit and a Grass Carp Import & Possess Permit. One of the broadest species offerings in the state for pond stocking: rainbow trout, brook trout, largemouth bass, fathead minnows, yellow perch, black crappie, triploid grass carp, walleye, and channel catfish. Fish are sold with a fish health certificate documenting freedom from regulated pathogens.

A farm with a farm store in Fly Creek, Otsego County, selling eggs, vegetables, flowers, baked goods, jams and preserves, wool and fiber, and firewood and forest products.

Cooperstown jeweler designing and making fine handcrafted jewelry.

A matching grant program administered by NYCAMH (New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health) providing up to $5,000 in matching funds to small and mid-sized New York farm operations for safety repairs and upgrades. You pay half — NYCAMH pays half. Eligible improvements include equipment guards, ergonomic tools, fall protection, tractor safety upgrades, and other workplace hazard reductions. Recently expanded eligibility guidelines make more farms and more types of projects eligible. An essential resource for any small or mid-sized farm operator looking to improve safety without absorbing the full cost. Contact NYCAMH to apply.

An artisan in Charlotteville, Otsego County.

Water well and pump contractor in Unadilla, Otsego County. Registered with the NYS DEC as a water well contractor (Reg. #10238) and listed by the Empire State Water Well Drillers Association.

The Leatherstocking Beekeepers Association serving Otsego and Delaware counties, meeting monthly at Fenimore Farm and Country Village in Cooperstown. Offers resources for beekeepers including a directory of local equipment suppliers, nucleus colony sources, honey producers, and swarm capture services in the Otsego and Delaware County area. A community resource for anyone beginning or expanding beekeeping in the Leatherstocking region.

Water well and pump contractor in Springfield Center, Otsego County. Registered with the NYS DEC as a water well contractor (Reg. #10206) and listed by the Empire State Water Well Drillers Association.

An artisan in Oneonta, Otsego County, making herbs and crafts.

A farm in Oneonta, Otsego County, selling maple syrup, honey, and crafts.

A 130-acre family-owned fruit farm and CSA bordering Cherry Valley Creek. U-pick strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and 20+ apple varieties from July through October. Pumpkins and hayrides in fall. CSA shares available with delivery to Oneonta Saturday markets. One of Otsego County's most diverse working orchards with 10,000 apple trees.

USDA Certified Organic maple syrup producer run by Brian Ryther and Amy McKinnon. Taps 6,000 trees and fires a timber-frame sugarhouse with wood felled from their own property. Produces maple syrup, maple cream, maple candy, maple sugar, and organic rolled oats. Sugar house located in New Lisbon. Available at Cooperstown and Oneonta Farmers Markets, select retailers, and online.

Maple syrup producer in Richfield Springs, Otsego County, listed in the New York State Maple Producers Association's directory of maple retailers. Call ahead before visiting.

A fiber farm in Laurens, Otsego County, producing hand-spun wool, hand-crafted soft toys, wearables, and wool and fabric housewares. Available at the Cooperstown Farmers' Market and direct from the farm. A distinctive artisan fiber operation in central New York.

A chemically-free cut flower farm in Cherry Valley offering unique, heirloom, and seasonal flowers grown without chemicals from May through October. Offers local delivery to Cherry Valley, Cooperstown, Milford, and Oneonta areas. Bouquets and arrangements available through farm sales and farmers markets.

Seasonal Thursday afternoon market in Guy Rathbun Park pavilion. Local agricultural products, crafts, and baked goods from vendors within 25 miles of Morris. Features produce, eggs, rabbit meat, lamb sausage, ground beef, maple products, honey, cut flowers, and wool and fiber items. FMNP vouchers accepted. Pure Catskills member.

State-licensed greenhouse grower in Mount Vision, Otsego County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.

Amish-run certified organic grass-fed dairy with approximately 15 Holstein-Jersey cows, operated by Daniel Byler. Produces 100% grass-fed raw milk, raw artisan farmstead cheeses, soy-free eggs, and pasture-raised beef and pork. Farm store open Monday through Saturday. Artisan cheese and eggs also available at the Cooperstown Farmers Market on Saturdays. Call with patience — phone is in an outdoor shed.

A farm brewery on a working hop farm along the Susquehanna River in Walton, producing beers made with hops grown on the property. The taproom features 8 taps mounted on a piece of Susquehanna driftwood — a fitting signature for a brewery that grows its own ingredients and draws character from the river it sits beside. Open weekends seasonally.

USDA-inspected slaughter and processing facility in Otego, Otsego County, handling cattle, hogs, and sheep and lamb. Also takes custom-exempt work for farmers and individuals having their own animals processed (that meat is for the owner's household, not for resale). USDA establishment M4486. Call ahead to schedule.

A federally supported rebate program providing approximately 70% reimbursement on the purchase and installation of a ROPS (Rollover Protection Structure — rollbar) and seatbelt for tractors, including shipping and installation costs. Tractor rollovers are the leading cause of farm fatalities in New York State. ROPS can prevent death in a rollover but many older tractors lack them. This program dramatically lowers the cost barrier for adding this critical safety feature. Administered in New York by NYCAMH. Apply through NYCAMH or directly at ropsr4u.org.

A diversified Otsego County farm in Schenevus producing grass-fed lamb, beef, and goat, along with poultry, eggs, raw honey, organic vegetables, and sheep and cow hides and fleece goods. A full-spectrum farm operation with a strong emphasis on pasture-raised and grass-fed production. Available at the Cooperstown Farmers' Market.

State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Oneonta, Otsego County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.

Licensed retail food store at 12 Commons Drive Suite 13, Cooperstown. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets retail food store registry.

Northway Brewing's Cooperstown branch, in the former Red Shed taproom less than half a mile from Brewery Ommegang. About 20 rotating taps of Northway beer plus New York wine, spirits and canned cocktails, an outdoor beer garden, a food truck, and events. Northway is the Glens Falls brewery owned by the company behind Cooperstown Brewing.

Completely free, confidential farm consulting service available to any farm in New York State — dairy, livestock, maple, vegetables, honey, fruit, nursery, any type. Founded by Cornell University in 1986. Sends two consultants directly to your farm: one financial, one family/personal. Financial consultants help with business planning, cash flow analysis, loan applications, succession and estate planning, record-keeping systems, and identifying options for a more profitable future. Family consultants hold master's degrees in social work or counseling and help with stress management, family conflict, communication, marital issues, and crisis support. Works with you for as long as needed — sometimes years. One of the most underused and most valuable free resources available to any NYS farm family. Call 1-800-547-3276 any time, 24/7.

NY FarmNet provides free, confidential farm succession and estate planning assistance to any farm family in New York State. Farm succession is one of the most complex and emotionally charged challenges farm families face — NY FarmNet consultants work one-on-one with families to plan for the future of the farm across generations. Services include succession planning, business transfers, retirement planning, estate planning guidance, and facilitating family conversations about the farm's future. Financial consultants have backgrounds in agricultural business; family consultants hold master's degrees in counseling. All services are completely free and confidential. Call 1-800-547-3276 any time.

The premier agricultural occupational health resource in New York State, based at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. Founded in 1988 and serving farms statewide. All services are free or heavily subsidized. Health services include free on-farm health screenings (flu shots, tetanus, COVID vaccines), cardiovascular and diabetes screenings, physical exams, and referrals in participants' preferred language — all brought directly to the farm. Safety services include free confidential farm consultations, on-farm hazard identification, safety and health training, PTO shields, PPE and safety gear, and respirator fit testing. Financial assistance includes the John May Farm Safety Fund (matching grants up to $5,000 for safety improvements) and the National ROPS Rebate Program (70% rebate on tractor rollbars). Mental health and counseling services available for farm families through the FarmPartners program. On-farm services typically available within 50 miles of Cooperstown. Call the toll-free line to get connected.

Year-round Saturday market connecting community with farmers and artisans for over 50 years. Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, pastured meats, eggs, bread, and maple syrup. Location varies seasonally — check their Facebook page for current site. One of the region's longest-running farm markets.

A café in Cooperstown, Otsego County, selling vegetables, herbs, maple syrup, honey, flowers, plants and seedlings, and baked goods. Certified organic, pasture-raised, and grass-fed. Offers a CSA.

Open-web buy/sell/trade classifieds for Otsego County, covering Oneonta, Cooperstown, Cherry Valley, and surrounding rural towns. Free to browse and post, no login or Facebook account required.

Community-based conservation nonprofit founded in 1968, dedicated to protecting Otsego County's air, land, water, and natural resources. Offers guided hikes, nature walks, mushroom and plant foraging outings, apple-grafting workshops, group paddles, Be Informed lectures, and the annual Earth Festival. Stewards the Basswood Pond Trail. Partners with landowners and municipalities on environmental planning and advocacy across the county.

County Soil and Water Conservation District office serving landowners and farmers in Otsego County. Formed in 1944.

A craft beverage maker in Fly Creek, Otsego County, making wine.

A solar-powered goat dairy and artisanal cheese producer in Garrattsville using only milk from their own farm herd. Produces a variety of goat's milk cheeses, yogurt, goat cheese truffles, goat meat, fresh eggs, ramps, goat charcuterie, mustard, and bottled pasteurized goat milk. 100% of electricity is generated on-site through solar power. Available at the Cooperstown Farmers' Market.

A farm in Milford, Otsego County, selling maple syrup, honey, firewood and forest products, and crafts.

Red Shed Brewery's pub in the village of Cherry Valley, serving Red Shed beer and food.

Original Red Shed farm brewery and taproom on the family farm near Cherry Valley, brewing ales from New York hops and grains. Red Shed left its Cooperstown taproom; Cherry Valley is now its home.

Seasonal farmers market in Richfield Springs, Otsego County, listed in the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets farmers market directory. Accepts FMNP (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program) coupons.

Cooperstown maker of handcrafted leather goods and small-batch wares.

Maple syrup producer in Cooperstown, Otsego County, listed in the New York State Maple Producers Association's directory of maple retailers. Call ahead before visiting.

A farm in Richfield Springs, Otsego County, selling flowers.

State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in East Springfield, Otsego County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.

A farm in Cooperstown, Otsego County, selling beef at its farm store, online, and at markets.

Oneonta maker of handcrafted natural soaps and skincare.

A farm in Charlotteville, Otsego County, selling vegetables, herbs, and honey. Certified organic. Offers a CSA.

Water well and pump contractor in Richfield Springs, Otsego County. Registered with the NYS DEC as a water well contractor (Reg. #10503) and listed by the Empire State Water Well Drillers Association.

An Otsego County honey producer specializing in raw local honey and bee products, available at the Cooperstown Farmers' Market and direct sales. One of several honey and maple producers serving the Cooperstown region.

State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Cherry Valley, Otsego County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.

Maple syrup producer in Morris, Otsego County, listed in the New York State Maple Producers Association's directory of maple retailers. Call ahead before visiting.

A farm in Morris, Otsego County, raising beef. Sells shares: half and whole beef.

State-licensed greenhouse grower in Schuyler Lake, Otsego County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.

State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Cooperstown, Otsego County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.

A farm with a farm store in Schenevus, Otsego County, selling beef and vegetables.

A Cooperstown artisan woodworker producing handmade wood products for home, kitchen, and entertainment. Offers knife sharpening services at the Cooperstown Farmers' Market. Available at the Cooperstown Farmers' Market and through direct commission.