3 food & preservation in Rockland County, New York.
A fifth-generation family farm in Congers dating to 1891, when Dr. Lucy Virginia Meriweather Davies — one of New York State's first female physicians — established the farm. Today the 65-acre working farm grows apples, peaches, and vegetables, operating a daily farm stand stocked with seasonal produce and local goods. Fall brings apple picking among 4,000 trees on 35 acres, pumpkin picking, hayrides, and school tours. The on-site Red Barn Cidery (opened 2023) offers farm-crafted hard cider, local beer, wine, and live music Thursday through Sunday.
A Rockland County honey producer with hives located throughout the county in Monsey, Pomona, Suffern, and Wesley Hills. Raw local honey made from a diversity of Rockland County flora. Look for the wax seal on the jar. A genuine hyperlocal honey producer in lower Rockland County.
The oldest working farm in Rockland County and one of the oldest family businesses in New York State, The Orchards of Concklin has been farmed by eleven generations of the Concklin family since Nicholas Concklin settled the Pomona region in 1711. The farm offers u-pick apples across a large orchard, a year-round farm stand with fresh-pressed cider and homemade baked goods including pies, cookies, cakes, and cider donuts, plus local farm eggs and specialty foods. The Concklins also attend numerous regional farmers markets including Nyack and Piermont year-round.