163 working farms, makers, markets, and producers in Rensselaer County, New York.
Seasonal Thursday afternoon community market at Williams Road in North Greenbush, serving the suburb communities between Troy and East Greenbush. Features local produce, eggs, dairy, meats, baked goods, and artisan items from regional farms and producers.
A family farm in Johnsonville, Rensselaer County, selling beef, pork, chicken, and eggs.
Nursery and greenhouse in Averill Park offering a curated selection of unusual and regionally appropriate plants for Capital Region gardens. Carries annuals, perennials, shrubs, and specialty plants suited to the local climate — a go-to for gardeners looking for something beyond the standard nursery fare in Rensselaer County.
Small cidery making barrel-aged hard cider and apple wine from fresh New York apples and local maple syrup. The on-site tasting room has closed permanently; the cider is sold at retail locations listed on its website and online through Vinoshipper.
Seasonal Saturday morning market on the front lawn of Poestenkill Town Hall, sponsored by the Poestenkill Business Association. Features 12 regular vendors offering vegetables, fruits, eggs, bread, maple syrup, honey, jams and jellies, grass-fed beef and milk, yogurt, flowers, herbs, and handcrafted jewelry. A beloved small-town market serving the Rensselaer Plateau community.
Troy glassblowing studio and gallery (since 2001), where head glassblower Phil Sundling and local artisans hand-blow borosilicate glass art, pendants, jewelry, and functional glass; also offers lessons and bench rentals.
Farm stand in Rensselaer, Rensselaer County, listed in the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets farmers market directory. Accepts FMNP (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program) coupons.
Troy woodworking shop making handcrafted custom furniture.
Land surveying practice in Troy, Rensselaer County. Listed as a member firm of the Eastern New York Society of Land Surveyors.
A family farm in Melrose, Rensselaer County, selling vegetables, herbs, orchard fruit, and pumpkins.
Open-web buy/sell/trade classifieds for Rensselaer County, covering Troy, East Greenbush, Averill Park, Hoosick Falls, and surrounding towns. Free to browse and post, no login or Facebook account required.
County Soil and Water Conservation District office serving landowners and farmers in Rensselaer County, located in the USDA Service Center on Route 7. Formed in 1949.
Seasonal Thursday evening farmers and makers market at Riverfront Park along the Hudson River in the City of Rensselaer. A growing community market featuring local farm produce and a Makers Market component highlighting local artisans. Funded in part by a $50,000 NYS grant. SNAP accepted. Special events throughout the season.
Year-round workshops and hands-on training in practical rural and small-scale farming skills on the Rensselaer Plateau. Programming covers cheesemaking, whole-animal butchery, fermentation, food preservation, and small-scale farming fundamentals. Rooted in making traditional food and land skills accessible to a new generation of rural residents and homesteaders in Rensselaer County.
Sliding-scale custom meat processing collective in Nassau, Rensselaer County, primarily serving the Hudson River Watershed. RRMC offers on-farm slaughter, butchery, and educational workshops focused on harvesting, processing, preserving, and preparing meat with reverence and skill. Custom deer processing runs $100/deer including grinding and wrapping. Partners with Feeding New York State on the NYS Venison Donation Program — hunters interested in donating whole or partial deer can contact the shop to schedule processing at no cost; receipts are available for hunters wishing to claim the donation as a charitable contribution. Complete the log sheet at drop-off and indicate lead vs non-lead ammunition.
A small food producer in Buskirk, Rensselaer County, selling popcorn.
Licensed retail food store at 17475 NY Route 22, Berlin. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets retail food store registry.
A maple producer in Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer County, selling maple syrup.
A small farm brewery on a sixth-generation family farm in upstate Nassau, Rensselaer County — the farm has been in the family since the 1800s and was a dedicated dairy operation milking Holstein cows into the late 1990s. Now reborn as a NY State Farm Brewery using its own field-grown crops alongside ingredients from local farms, all grown organically. The original brewhouse was built in the farm's former milk house and has since expanded into the dairy barns for production and the taproom. Beers include Old 82 (a pre-Prohibition-style golden ale named after the family's combine harvester), Hive Jive Brown (honey brown ale), Mosaic IPA, Brown Chicken Brown Ale, plus a Pilsner brewed with NY-grown Cascade and Zeus hops. Open Friday evenings with extended summer hours, food trucks on-site, live music, and a playground for families.
Troy jewelry studio making handmade jewelry with custom design and wedding-band workshops.
The third oldest fair in New York State, held annually in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County. A deeply traditional agricultural fair showcasing the best of Rensselaer County — every building bursting with vegetables, fruits, farm animals, antiques, baked goods, and homemade crafts. Takes great pride in hands-on participation and community engagement. Typically held late August through Labor Day weekend.
A family farm in East Nassau, Rensselaer County, selling vegetables, herbs, apples, orchard fruit, berries, chicken, and maple syrup.
Small fiber farm in Nassau, Rensselaer County raising sheep and producing wool and handcrafted fiber products for spinners, weavers, and fiber artists. Offers raw fleece, rovings, and handmade wool goods direct from the farm. Part of the growing fiber arts community connecting the Capital Region to traditional textile crafts.
Family maple sugaring operation since 1990. Maple coffee, nuts, sugar, confections, cream, and local honey. Open during NYS Maple Weekends with sugarhouse tours. skinnk@sage.edu
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 574 Columbia Tpke, East Greenbush. Opened to the public in April 2025.
Farm store in Averill Park offering home-grown produce, eggs, and Amish-made goods.
A family farm in Valley Falls, Rensselaer County, selling beef, pork, and chicken.
A winery in Castleton, Rensselaer County, selling eggs, vegetables, herbs, maple syrup, honey, baked goods, and jams and preserves. Organic.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 810C Broadway, Rensselaer. Opened to the public in June 2023.
Water well and pump contractor in East Greenbush, Rensselaer County. Registered with the NYS DEC as a water well contractor (Reg. #10022) and listed by the Empire State Water Well Drillers Association.
A family farm in Buskirk, Rensselaer County, selling vegetables, berries, and pumpkins.
Five-generation family farm known for strawberries and pumpkins. Dairy operation with seasonal produce and fall farm activities. One of the longest-running family farms in Rensselaer County.
A Troy, Rensselaer County artisan making cold process vegetable oil soaps in small batches from scratch. Specializes in traditional cold process soapmaking using plant-based oils — a handcraft rooted in homesteading tradition. Available online and at local markets.
A small cabin getaway on the Rensselaer Plateau in Sand Lake, with rustic cabins (one wheelchair accessible), a shared building with bathrooms, showers, a full kitchen, and laundry, and hiking right out the door into Hudson Taconic Lands' Bessie's Woods preserve. The owners kept the property's longtime farm stand going for the community, with fresh vegetables from their garden for sale in season. Cherry Plain and Grafton Lakes state parks are a short drive away. Book through Hipcamp, Airbnb, or Vrbo.
A family farm in Troy, Rensselaer County, selling vegetables, herbs, orchard fruit, berries, pumpkins, maple syrup, and honey.
A farm brewery in Petersburgh, Rensselaer County.
A Troy pottery shop, studio, and community learning space showcasing the work of local potters and offering classes for all ages. A creative hub for the pottery community in Troy and the Capital Region.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 514 Congress St, Troy. Opened to the public in May 2025.
Family-owned business serving Eastern New York since 1990. Authorized Harman pellet stove and Regency gas insert dealer. Handles every aspect of sales, installation, annual cleaning, parts, and repairs in-house. Free in-home consultations. Serves Albany, Clifton Park, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, Glens Falls, Rensselaer, and Washington Counties. rgstoves-awnings-blinds.com
A farm in Hoosick, Rensselaer County, certified organic since 1999: grass-fed and grass-finished Red Devon beef, pastured Tamworth pork, meat chickens, and eggs.
Tractor Supply Co. store in Castleton, Rensselaer 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.
Rural lifestyle retailer in Troy carrying livestock feed, pet supplies, fencing, chicken coops, waterers, feeders, and power equipment.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 289 Oakwood Ave Ste D, Troy. Opened to the public in December 2024.
Family-owned ACE Hardware and lumber store established in 1954, located 15 miles east of Albany. Carries kiln dried and seasoned firewood by the cord, half cord, and bundle. Also sells wood pellets and enviro-bricks (compressed hardwood). Firewood delivery available. jennie@tremontlumber.com | tremontlumber.com
The Capital Region's premier year-round Saturday farmers market. 80+ producers, bakers, chefs, and artisans gather every Saturday — outdoors on River Street around Monument Square from May through October, and inside the Uncle Sam Atrium from November through April. Producer-only market offering fresh fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, fish, grass-fed meat, raw cheese, artisan foods, prepared foods, coffee, fresh-pressed juice, bread, baked goods, and crafts. SNAP/EBT accepted. Live music weekly.
A family farm in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, selling fresh turkeys, beef cuts by appointment, and baked goods.
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 Rensselaer County. FSA offices are typically in the same building as the NRCS conservation staff. Call ahead to confirm hours.
Maple syrup producer in Troy, Rensselaer County, listed in the New York State Maple Producers Association's directory of maple retailers. Call ahead before visiting.
A winery in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, selling vegetables, wine, and crafts.
A family farm in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, selling eggs.
A family farm in Wynantskill, Rensselaer County, selling vegetables, pumpkins, flowers, and popcorn.
A small sheep farm in Troy, Rensselaer County, selling lamb, eggs, preserves, and wool and yarn.
A maple producer in Nassau, Rensselaer County, selling maple syrup.
A micro farm winery in Averill Park, Rensselaer County, licensed by the New York State Liquor Authority. Check hours before visiting.
A family farm in Melrose, Rensselaer County, selling vegetables, pumpkins, and bedding and nursery plants.
Licensed retail food store at 1072 Country Route 68, Eagle Bridge. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets retail food store registry.
Farm equipment dealer offering parts, service and sales for agriculture, construction, lawn and turf equipment. Brands include Case IH, Kuhn, Gehl and Manitou. One of several White's Farm Supply locations in New York.
Native plant rescue nursery in Valley Falls rescuing and propagating regionally appropriate native plants. A unique conservation-focused operation for homesteaders restoring habitat. wildthingsrescuenursery.com
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 4179 State Route 20, Castleton. Opened to the public in December 2024.
Land surveying practice in Troy, Rensselaer County. Listed as a member firm of the Eastern New York Society of Land Surveyors.
A berry farm in Grafton, listed in the USDA Local Food Directories as an agritourism destination.
Family-run Troy producer of kombucha made with traditional methods and local ingredients, which also makes cider, mead and fruit wines. Its tasting room and retail shop in a renovated building on Fifth Avenue sells its drinks.
A nursery in Stephentown, Rensselaer County, selling bedding and nursery plants and Christmas trees and wreaths.