8 food & preservation in Rensselaer County, New York.
A family-owned sustainable apiary raising northern-acclimated Carniolan honey bees using only organic practices. Produces liquid raw and creamed honey, fresh pollen, beeswax candles, and natural lip balm. Also raises queen bees and nucleus colonies to support local beekeepers. Particularly praised by customers managing environmental allergies through raw local honey consumption.
Certified organic farm founded in 1989 by Beatrice Berle, with over 30 years of regenerative farming on the Hoosick Valley's fertile land. A 15-cow dairy surrounded by orchards and vegetable gardens producing artisanal cheeses, yogurt, raw milk, Angus beef, apples, vegetables, maple syrup, popcorn, and flowers — all grown on-farm. Farm store open April through December. CSA program available. Products sold at 30+ stores across NY, VT, and MA. NYS Grown and Certified Organic (PCO and Real Organic Project).
Family-owned farm established in 1979 in the Town of East Greenbush, offering pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and apples alongside a seasonal farm stand. Stand open June through September with jam, honey, peppers, sweet corn, and other seasonal produce. A beloved local tradition for Capital Region families for over 45 years.
USDA Certified Organic family farm operated by Brian and Justine Denison on 164 acres of rich Battenkill bottomland in Schaghticoke — continuing the legacy of Buttermilk Falls Organic Farm, home of New York State's oldest CSA. Provides a 455-member weekly CSA of vegetables, herbs, melons, and strawberries over 22 weeks. Sells at the Troy, Saratoga, and Farm-to-Preschool markets. Certified by PCO and the Real Organic Project.
Family-owned farm near Troy offering a greenhouse nursery in spring, u-pick produce through summer, and a full fall destination experience with a pumpkin patch, hayrides, and pick-your-own activities for families. An accessible Capital Region farm destination just minutes from downtown Troy in Rensselaer County.
Century farm established in 1910 as Glenwood Fruit Farm and Dairy, now in its third generation under Ken and Kris Johnson in Schodack. A 300-acre low-spray operation offering u-pick strawberries, raspberries, apples, pumpkins, and vegetables, plus a farm store with award-winning apple cider donuts, old-fashioned cider, and housemade pies. Weekend hayrides and a petting paddock round out the experience. Summer vegetable and fall fruit CSAs available. Open May through Thanksgiving, Mon–Sat 9am–6pm.
Diversified CSA farm in Cropseyville offering vegetables, herbs, pasture-raised eggs, and meats through a farm share and on-farm store.
Farm store in Averill Park offering home-grown produce, eggs, and Amish-made goods.