6 food & preservation in Schoharie County, New York.
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.
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.
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 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.
Three-generation grass-fed family farm operating since 1979. Pasture-raised eggs, grass-fed beef and lamb, pastured pork, chicken and turkey. All-natural wool yarn, blankets, and comforters. Farm-to-table cafe and espresso bar open Saturdays. Honor system farm store open 24/7. sapbushfarmstore.com
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.