Schoharie County

A craft distillery on the sixth-generation Barber's Farm in the Schoharie Valley, producing 1857 Estate Potato Vodka from potatoes grown on the family farm and spring water drawn from the property. Founded in 2015 by Elias Barber, a sixth-generation farmer and Cornell-trained agricultural scientist. One of the few American distilleries to grow its own potatoes — true farm-to-bottle vodka. Also produces aged vodka in American white oak barrels. Tasting room located at the Barber's Farm road stand, open Mother's Day through Christmas, adjacent to the year-round farm stand selling vegetables and farm goods.

Central Bridge blacksmith shop where Mike Cataldo makes custom metal art, sculptures, scrap-metal monsters, gates, and railings by hand.

Woodland management and framing lumber in Schoharie County. Sustainable forest management practices for private landowners in the Catskill region.

Six-generation family farm established in 1857 in the heart of the Schoharie Valley, now farming 150+ acres of diverse fruits and vegetables. One of the most celebrated farm stands in the Capital Region, offering 60+ hand-harvested varieties of seasonal produce including sweet corn, tomatoes, potatoes, blueberries, and all fall crops. Open daily May through November from the main farmstand at Route 30, Middleburgh, plus four mobile satellite stands across the Capital District during summer. Seven greenhouses produce lush hanging baskets, vegetable starts, and flowering plants from late April. Also home to 1857 Spirits — Barber's Farm Distillery (separate listing), producing estate potato vodka with a tasting room on site.

Small maple producer on Bearkill Road in Gilboa offering pure New York maple syrup, available retail and wholesale.

Flagship Kindness Shop of the Beekman 1802 brand — the farm-inspired goat milk beauty and skincare company founded by Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge at the historic 1802 Beekman Farm in Sharon Springs. The in-village mercantile features the full Beekman 1802 line of goat milk soaps, skincare, beauty products, and home goods, plus artisanal provisions, home decor, and locally curated goods. Widely credited with revitalizing Sharon Springs as a destination. The Beekman Farm is certified organic, growing crops with non-GMO seeds. Products are cruelty free and microbiome friendly. Open Wed–Mon.

NYS Grown & Certified working bison ranch established in 2011 by Dr. Susan Golembeski in Sharon Springs. Raises 100% grass-fed and grass-finished bison using regenerative rotational grazing practices. Sells bison steaks, roasts, ground meat, jerky, tallow skincare products, and bison art at monthly events and Saturday morning ranch store hours (9am–noon). Also offers agritourism experiences, education programs, and hands-on learning at the ranch. Overnight tipi stays available via Hipcamp on a spring-fed pond stocked with trout and bass.

A small family-owned regenerative cannabis farm rooted in Jefferson, Schoharie County, growing with deep respect for the land. Practices regenerative agriculture in the Catskill hills using living soil methods. A true small-farm craft cannabis operation in the Catskill Mountain community.

Family-run deer processing operation at 1178 NY-443 in Schoharie, well-regarded across Schoharie County and the surrounding region for its breakfast, Italian, and summer sausages. Participates in the New York State Venison Donation Program — legally harvested deer can be dropped off at no cost to the hunter, with the processed venison distributed to regional food pantries through Feeding New York State. Open seven days a week during season; an alternative line of (518) 872-9044 appears on DEC's processor list.

Beloved multi-generation family fruit farm in Middleburgh offering pick-your-own and pre-harvested seasonal fruit including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, pears, and plums. An institution in the Schoharie Valley drawing visitors from across the region for fresh-picked fruit in season. Farm stand sells what is currently ripe from the orchards and pick-your-own patches. Open June through November.

Operates client-choice food pantries in Cobleskill, Sidney (21 Liberty St), and Richmondville (1455 State Route 7). Provides 4-day emergency food supply; families can use once per 30 days.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties, serving both counties from its Cobleskill Extension Center since 1914. Programs span agriculture and food systems, energy, environment, family and consumer sciences, gardening, nutrition and health, and 4-H youth development. Partners with SUNY Cobleskill and the Schoharie County Office of Agricultural Development on farmers market development, farm business support, and local food systems work. Afterschool programs in Cobleskill-Richmondville and Schoharie Central Schools integrate STEM with 4-H activities. Master Gardener Volunteers provide horticultural support.

CCE Schoharie-Otsego coordinates gleaning that rescues fresh produce from stores, restaurants, and farms and redistributes to food pantries across both counties. Central resource for county food assistance information.

A women- and minority-owned cannabis farm in Gilboa, Schoharie County, growing in living soil in the mountains of the Catskills. Uses regenerative cultivation methods to produce flavorful, potent cannabis while caring for the land. A licensed hemp and cannabis operation with deep respect for traditional cultivation practices.

A fresh artisanal goat cheese maker using milk from pastured Alpine goats. Produces fresh, minimally processed cheeses available at farmers markets in Delmar (Albany County), Kingston (Ulster County), and Hudson (Columbia County), as well as local retail stores. A farm-to-market goat cheese operation serving the Capital Region.

A small family herb farm on 152 acres in Sharon Springs, run by Julie and David Herzog on a historic property once a thriving hops farm in the 1800s. Grows non-GMO culinary and medicinal herbs organically on a 2-acre herb field, plus a 1-acre elderberry orchard, hop vines, and an old apple orchard. Products include herbal teas, mulling spices, herbal seasonings, rubs, salves, bath salts, dream pillows, hops pillows, insect deterrents, and catnip toys — all handcrafted on the farm without artificial preservatives or chemicals. Available online and at select local markets.

A Schenectady-area CSA farm offering weekly home delivery of exceptional local produce to CSA members. Women-owned and operated, running a 20-week summer CSA from early June through early October with full and half shares, standard and customizable. One of the few home-delivery CSA options in Schenectady County.

Middleburgh studio creating handmade stained and fused glass art and gifts.

Manufacturer of rough-cut hardwood lumber and survey grade stakes serving the Catskills and Schoharie Valley. On-site dry kiln. Supplies homesteaders, builders, and rural property owners throughout the region.

Hardwood turkey calls and handmade furniture crafted in Middleburgh, Schoharie County. Custom turkey calls made from local hardwoods — a uniquely Catskill craft tradition.

A small family farm in Delanson specializing in organic and pastured poultry, rainbow eggs, and grass-fed beef. Uses heritage breeds exclusively with no GMOs, hormones, or pesticides. A passionate advocate for heritage breed livestock and pasture-based farming in Schenectady County.

The first licensed distillery in Schoharie County since Prohibition. KyMar prides itself on bringing local agricultural products from the field to the glass — all principal ingredients are either grown on site or sourced from other New York farmers in the region. Each batch is fermented, distilled, aged, blended, and bottled in Charlotteville. Lineup includes a Cinister Moonshine (a beloved cinnamon spirit drinkers compare favorably to Fireball), small-batch whiskeys, and a range of estate-grown wines including a Cabernet Sauvignon. Welcoming family-run tasting room with educational tours.

Sharon Springs maker of small-batch natural soaps and bath products.

A Cobleskill chiropractic practice serving Schoharie County and the surrounding agricultural communities. Offers same-day appointments for acute conditions including nerve pain, numbness, and back injuries common in farm and manual labor work.

A community chiropractic practice on Main Street in Middleburgh serving the Schoharie Valley since 1995. Operated by Dr. Kim Smith using manual and instrument adjusting techniques along with adjunctive therapy. A trusted rural health resource for Schoharie County farming families and working people. Accepts new patients.

A community sportsmen's club in Middleburgh, Schoharie County, running one of the largest youth archery programs in the region — with 120+ Schoharie County youth participating each season. Provides archery, hunting, and outdoor skills programming. A pillar of the Schoharie Valley outdoor sporting community.

The statewide organization representing New York's nearly 10,000 trappers — men, women, and children dedicated to protecting and preserving the heritage and tradition of trapping in New York. Employs a full-time lobbyist in Albany. Provides trapper alerts, insurance for affiliates, educational scholarships, and member resources. Publishes the Trappers Post Magazine. Holds an annual convention with demonstrations from top trappers. An affiliate of the National Trappers Association. Critical advocacy resource for any trapper in the Hudson Valley or Capital Region.

Open-web buy/sell/trade classifieds for Schoharie County, covering Cobleskill, Esperance, Middleburgh, Richmondville, and surrounding towns. Free to browse and post, no login or Facebook account required.

Schoharie County's core community action agency. Runs a food pantry plus emergency assistance, budget counseling, and referrals.

The county-wide umbrella conservation and sportsmen's federation for Schoharie County, coordinating multiple member clubs including Middleburgh Rod & Gun, West Fulton Rod & Gun, Central Bridge Fish & Game, and Richmondville Fish & Game. Promotes hunting, fishing, trapping, and natural resource conservation across Schoharie County. A model county sportsmen's federation with active programs in youth archery, stream habitat, and land conservation.

The inaugural Schoharie County Farmers Market launched in May 2025 at the Schoharie County Sunshine Fairgrounds Hall of Agriculture — a Sunday market running through October, organized through a partnership of Schoharie County, Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie/Otsego, and SUNY Cobleskill. A newly formed 13-member advisory board oversees development into the county's first destination-scale farmers market. Features fresh local produce, meats, baked goods, specialty foods, family-friendly activities, and live music. A $73,000 USDA FMPP grant application was submitted in 2025 to hire a paid manager, purchase equipment, and fund marketing for long-term growth.

The Schoharie County Office of Agricultural Development supports the farming economy of a county once called "the Breadbasket of the American Revolution." Connects farmers, farm-based food businesses, and agribusinesses to grant and funding opportunities, technical assistance, and partner agencies including CCE, SUNY Cobleskill, Farm Bureau, FSA, NRCS, and Soil and Water District. Provides a directory of Schoharie County farm businesses and resources for both established and beginning farmers.

The annual agricultural fair of Schoharie County, held each August at the Cobleskill Fairgrounds. Features livestock competitions, demolition derby, tractor pulls, 4-H exhibitions, an ugly cake contest, rides, and local food vendors. A beloved community event celebrating the agricultural character of the Schoharie Valley.

Seasonal farmers market serving Schoharie County communities. Local produce, farm products, artisan goods, and community gathering in the heart of the Schoharie Valley.

A combined nursery and garden center in Schoharie, serving the Schoharie Valley with vegetable starts, ornamental plants, trees, shrubs, and garden stock. A community growing resource in the heart of Schoharie County for home gardeners and small-scale food growers throughout the valley.

A natural health practice serving Schoharie County and the surrounding Mohawk Valley region. Offers herbal medicine consultations, naturopathic care, and wellness support rooted in traditional plant knowledge for rural families in the Schoharie Valley. A resource for homesteaders and agricultural families in Schoharie County seeking plant-based and natural health approaches.

Residential and agricultural propane delivery, tank installation, and service. Budget billing and will-call options. Emergency service available 24/7 for Schoharie County and surrounding areas.

A multi-use rail trail along the former Schoharie Valley Railroad corridor through the scenic Schoharie Valley, connecting Middleburgh and surrounding communities. Open year-round for hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Passes through agricultural countryside with views of the Helderberg Escarpment and Vroman's Nose. Free and open to the public.

An independently-run farm and cidery that grows and ferments European, heirloom, and modern cider apples in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Specializes in minimal-intervention cider — juice that is bright, clean, complex, tannic, and acidic. Each batch is made once a year from individually-picked NY State apples, never from concentrate. All ciders are unfiltered and ferment slowly in stainless steel barrels. The on-farm tasting room is connected to the production facility, with sheep (the namesake ewes) grazing the orchard. Ships to 37 states. Open Saturdays 1-5pm and Sundays 2-5pm, May through December.

Sharon Springs shop of Slate Hill Lavender Farm, where Maria and Mike Lange grow and dry their own flowers and lavender and handcraft wreaths, arrangements, and lavender products.

Community farmers market in the historic resort village of Sharon Springs, held at the corner of Main Street and Washington Street. A mission-driven market working to restore the connection between people and their food sources while revitalizing the area's rich local agrarian heritage. Features seasonal produce, meats, baked goods, eggs, honey, cheese, maple syrup, jams, flowers, and artisan goods from local farms. Part of the growing agricultural tourism economy in Sharon Springs, anchored by a cluster of farms and producers who have revitalized the village in recent years.

Full-service disability advocacy and case management firm offering NYS Medicaid eligibility and enrollment (Chronic Care Medicaid), Social Security Administration representation as an Eligible Direct Pay Non-Attorney (EDPNA) for SSI/SSD/SSDI applications, denials, overpayments, reconsiderations, waiver requests, and appeals. Also provides Medicare/Medicaid eligibility consulting and Third-Party Liability cost recovery services for hospitals and organizations. Over 20 years' experience. Online consultations available.

A family maple farm in Sharon Springs, Schoharie County, producing pure maple syrup and maple products from their sugar bush. Participates in the annual NYS Maple Weekend open house each spring, welcoming visitors to their sugarhouse. Products available direct from the farm and through local markets.

A farrier practice based in Howes Cave, Schoharie County, serving the Capital District and Mohawk Valley for over 39 years. Operated by a certified farrier who continues advanced training at 5 Star Horse Shoeing School in Oklahoma through the American Farriers Association. Services include barefoot trims, prefabricated shoes, therapeutic and corrective shoeing, foal introductions, and working with your veterinarian on injury recovery plans. Accepts new clients.

A cidery, apple orchard, and live music venue on the banks of the Schoharie Creek with picturesque mountain views — established 2021 on a 70-acre property that began as a dairy farm in the late 1800s, later a cattle farm raising Black Angus beef. Partner-owner Elisabeth (Morkaut) Van Houten was born and raised on Stryker Road in Gilboa. Producing 100% NY State hard ciders that are naturally sugar-free and gluten-free. Tasting bar under an expansive pavilion, food trucks most weekends, and a strong music programming schedule. The name pays homage to the Village of Old Gilboa — submerged in 1926 under the Schoharie Reservoir. Formerly the upstate location of Rockland Cider Works.

SUNY Cobleskill's College of Agriculture and Technology offers bachelor's and associate degrees in Animal Science, with hands-on learning on a working college farm that houses horses, dairy cattle, beef cattle, swine, poultry, sheep, and meat goats. Students work daily with livestock in modern facilities alongside modern chemistry and biology labs. One of the closest agricultural colleges to the HVA region, offering a direct pipeline from high school to working farm practice in the heart of the Catskill region.

Fifty-acre apple orchard in the Schoharie Valley growing a variety of apple cultivars on the hillside farms of Schoharie County. Available for u-pick and direct sales during the fall harvest season. Call ahead for current picking conditions, variety availability, and seasonal hours.

Schoharie County spinners and weavers guild meeting monthly at the Schoharie United Presbyterian Church (314 Main Street, Schoharie). Member organization of the Northeastern Handspinners Association (NHA). Regularly hosts workshops with visiting instructors covering spinning, dyeing, weaving, and related fiber techniques. Note: distinct from the similarly named Golden Fleece Spinners' Society in Baldwinsville (Onondaga County).

Rural lifestyle retailer serving Schoharie County with livestock feed, pet supplies, farm equipment, fencing, and power equipment.

Lumber mill in Middleburgh serving Schoharie County homesteaders and builders with framing and dimension lumber. Contact for current inventory and availability.

A beekeeping club serving Schoharie County and the Schoharie Valley, listed in the official New York State Agriculture Dept. beekeeping club directory. Monthly meetings and community resources for beekeepers throughout Schoharie County.