50 working farms, makers, markets, and producers in Schenectady County, New York.
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State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Schenectady, Schenectady County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
Schenectady maker couple Ali and Tom Bland, who hand-build reclaimed-wood furniture and small wood goods (cutting boards, coasters, candlesticks, hand-lettered signs) sold through a local artisans' co-op and Etsy.
Land surveying practice in Schenectady, Schenectady County. Listed as a member firm of the Eastern New York Society of Land Surveyors.
A working farm and apiary in Schenectady at 3469 Currybush Road, keeping bees alongside other farm animals and producing local honey, eggs, and maple syrup. Also crafts handmade soaps, scrubs, lip balms, and fragrance sprays from natural ingredients. Gift baskets available for holidays. A Schenectady County farm-and-apiary operation with a warm, personal approach.
Schenectady stained-glass studio creating handmade glasswork.
Family owned and operated farm since 1946 producing fresh fruits and vegetables. A Schenectady County institution beloved by generations of Capital Region families.
State-licensed greenhouse grower in Schenectady, Schenectady County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 220 Harborside Dr Ste 111, Schenectady. Opened to the public in January 2025.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schenectady County, serving the region since 1918 from Suite 301 at 107 Nott Terrace in Schenectady. Programs cover agriculture and food systems, energy efficiency, gardening and horticulture, environment, nutrition and healthy living, parenting, sustainable living, 4-H youth development, and composting and recycling. Operates a Sustainable Living Center. Coordinates and supports the county's growing network of farmers markets. Offers free or low-cost workshops connecting residents to research-based resources from Cornell University.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 1610 Eastern Pkwy, Schenectady. Opened to the public in March 2026.
A family farm in Pattersonville, Schenectady County, selling beef, pork, chicken, milk and dairy, maple syrup, and honey.
Schenectady pottery studio making handmade ceramics.
A family farm in Delanson, Schenectady County, selling beef, pork, chicken, turkey, duck, milk and dairy, and baked goods.
NYS Department of Health ELAP-certified laboratory (ELAP #12018) for potable (drinking) water analysis. Call to ask about testing samples from homeowners and private wells.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 1354 Lower Broadway, Schenectady. Opened to the public in November 2024.
State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Schenectady, Schenectady County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
State-licensed greenhouse grower in Duanesburg, Schenectady County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
A farm in Pattersonville, Schenectady County, raising pasture-raised chickens.
NYS-licensed cannabis microbusiness with a retail location at 1708 Broadway, Schenectady. Opened to the public in October 2025.
Established in 2018, Frog Alley Brewing Co. is the first brewery of its scale in the Schenectady area — a full-scale brewing, bottling, and canning operation in the redeveloped Mill Artisan District on lower State Street. Founded by JT Pollard, who also developed the surrounding mixed-use district. The taproom features Frog Alley's own beers (the Wit Your Mom Belgian-style wit is a fan favorite) plus contract beers from Rare Form Brewing (Troy) and Crossroads Brewing (Catskill) served from converted shipping containers. The name pays homage to the historic lower State Street neighborhood that took its nickname from a baseball team — the Frog Alleys — arrested for playing ball on Sundays in 1903.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 1650 Crane St Ste 1, Schenectady. Opened to the public in October 2024.
A farm craft brewery in downtown Schenectady, open since 2017 and brewing each of its beers with New York State-grown ingredients. The flagship Lafayette IPA was awarded Best IPA in the Hudson Valley at the 2019 TAP NY festival — a full-bodied copper-colored IPA double dry-hopped with NYS Cascade, NYS Centennial, NYS Columbus, and Mosaic hops. The taproom offers 14 beers on tap, and patrons are welcome to bring their own food or have delivery brought in.
A meadery in the rolling hills of Route 30 with a breathtaking view of three counties — featuring an award-winning array of meads and ciders alongside Nordic-themed merchandise in the on-site Meadhall. Helderberg's meads break the mold of typical sweet meads, featuring a wide range of complex flavors from zero-sugar dry to dessert-sweet. A stop on the Capital Craft Beverage Trail.
State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Scotia, Schenectady County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
Licensed retail food store at 661 River Road, Schenectady. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets retail food store registry.
Land surveying practice in Delanson, Schenectady County. Listed as a member firm of the Eastern New York Society of Land Surveyors.
Water well and pump contractor in Duanesburg, Schenectady County. Registered with the NYS DEC as a water well contractor (Reg. #10027) and listed by the Empire State Water Well Drillers Association.
The oldest farm in the Mohawk Valley, Mabee Farm Historic Site sits on the banks of the Mohawk River in Rotterdam Junction, operated by the Schenectady County Historical Society. The property includes the original 1705 stone Mabee House — the oldest house still standing in the Mohawk Valley — a 1760s brick house, a 1790s inn, an authentic hand-pegged Dutch barn (1760s, relocated from Johnstown and restored), a family cemetery, wooden outbuildings, orchards, gardens, and forest trails. The modern Franchere Education Center hosts year-round exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and school programs. Tours run Wednesday through Saturday at 11am, 1:30pm, and 3pm. Reproduction 18th-century bateaux float at the dock, illustrating how goods once traveled the Mohawk River.
A brewing company tied to the historic Van Dyck Restaurant and Lounge in Schenectady's Stockade District — Mad Jack brews a range of small-batch ales served at the Van Dyck alongside live music in one of the Capital Region's longest-running music venues. Lineup includes the Mad Frog IPA and rotating seasonal releases.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 102 State St, Schenectady. Opened to the public in April 2025.
Family farm established in 1988 by the Chandler family in the Mariaville area of Schenectady County, raising all-natural pasture-raised Black Angus beef, pork, lamb, goat, chicken, and turkey without antibiotics or hormones. USDA-inspected beef is dry-aged up to three weeks. The farm store and smokehouse at 834 Duanesburg Road — known as For the Love of Bacon — carries their own meats, house-smoked bacon in flavors like hickory, applewood, and garlic, fresh eggs, take-and-bake meals, and goods from other local growers. Products also sold at the Schenectady Greenmarket, Troy Waterfront Market, and Saratoga Farmers Market.
Veteran-owned Schenectady-area shop crafting one-of-a-kind heirloom custom furniture, cabinetry, and countertops by hand (20+ years' experience).
Community grocery co-operative in Niskayuna, locally known for its meat department, fresh produce, deli, and bakery.
State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Schenectady, Schenectady County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
State-licensed greenhouse grower in Scotia, Schenectady County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
Family-owned feed and fuel store on Western Turnpike in Delanson. Sells Nutrena animal feed, plus propane, kerosene, heating fuel and pump fuel, wood pellets and coal, with coffee and snacks at the counter.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 245 Broadway, Suite 4, Schenectady. Opened to the public in December 2024.
A long-running Thursday farmers market in downtown Schenectady outside City Hall at Jay and Franklin Streets. Open May through October, Thursdays 9:30am-1:30pm, rain or shine. Approximately 15 vendors selling fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, and handmade products. Accepts SNAP/EBT, FMNP, FreshConnect, Visa and MasterCard. County-sponsored market distributing Senior FMNP coupons. A Farmers Market Federation of New York member.
County Soil and Water Conservation District office serving landowners and farmers in Schenectady County. Formed in 1946.
A year-round community farmers market in downtown Schenectady with 75+ vendors who produce everything they sell. Outdoor market May-October at City Hall on Jay Street, Sundays 10am-2pm. Indoor market November-April at Proctors Theatre, 432 State Street. Carries 23 product categories including produce, meat, eggs, cheese, honey, maple, mushrooms, baked goods, jams, soap, flowers, and handmade crafts. Accepts SNAP/EBT, FMNP coupons, and FreshConnect. Features live music and a festive downtown atmosphere building Schenectady's local food culture.
State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Glenville, Schenectady County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
Schenectady fiber artist Sarah Boink (at the Brouwer House Creative) hand-weaving tapestries and making naturally dyed, locally sourced wool yarns, plus weaving kits.
Schenectady maker Leah LaFera handcrafting small-batch cold-process soaps, soy candles, and botanical skincare with natural colorants and plant-based ingredients.
State-licensed nursery and greenhouse grower in Schenectady, Schenectady County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
State-licensed nursery stock grower in Schenectady, Schenectady County. Listed in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets nursery and greenhouse registry.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 501 State St, Schenectady. Opened to the public in August 2024.
NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 1613 Union Street, Schenectady. Opened to the public in April 2023.
Schenectady custom furniture maker (Brian Seitz) milling and kiln-drying locally salvaged hardwood slabs in-house and hand-crafting tree-to-table furniture.
A NY State Farm-licensed brewery in Glenville (Schenectady County), often called "pound-for-pound one of the best breweries in the state" by Capital Region beer writers. Brews a wide-ranging lineup of IPAs, lagers, stouts, and farm-fermentation styles using New York-grown ingredients. Relaxed taproom on Amsterdam Road.
A sportsmen's club on East Lydius Street in Schenectady, serving the Capital Region outdoor sporting community. Hunting, fishing, and shooting sports programming for Schenectady County and the greater Capital Region.