Pleasant Valley Farm
Pleasant Valley Farm, owned & operated by the Arnold Family (Paul, Sandy, Robert & Kim) in Argyle, is about 30 minutes from the Glens Falls or Saratoga farmers markets. where they sell fruits & vegetables year-round that are grown with organic methods.
Rexcroft Farm is a very, very, very old family farm located on Leeds-Athens Road in Athens, NY. It has been in existence since the late 1700s, about 350 years give or take. The farm was primarily a dairy farm up until 1996 when fruit, vegetable, hydroponic, and greenhouse operations were added. Ted, Dan and Nate King run the operation.
While Rexcroft is not certified as organic, they do follow organic pest control practices as much as possible. Most of the pest control is done through the use of beneficial insects and OMRI (organic materials research institute) approved products.
All of the fruits and vegetables are hand picked, hand washed and hand packed. This significantly reduces bruising and waste product. Rexcroft has had stands in NYC Farmers Markets for many years and also has a CSA in Athens, NY and Terrytown. They sell beef, chicken, pork, and eggs at the farm.
"We eat what we grow so you can be sure that what you buy from me is safe" Dan King, who also works for the Greene County EMS.
Roxbury Farm is a community supported farm. They grow vegetables, herbs, and grass fed pork, lamb, and beef for over 1000 shareholders representing over 1200 families in four communities--Columbia County, the Capital Region, Westchester County and Manhattan--on 300 acres in Kinderhook, New York.
Roxbury Farm is a biodynamic farm. A biodynamic farmer allows a great diversity of living organisms on his or her farm to thrive, harboring life and storing energy. Every aspect of the farm makes its own unique contribution to the whole. A biodynamic farm transforms from a factory, producing food and generating profit, to a being that has its own characteristics with associated strengths and weaknesses.
All Roxbury Farm produce is grown without the input of any synthetic or artificial fertilizers or pesticides. Almost all of the vegetables are started from seed on the farm either in the field or in one of their greenhouses. The land is fertilized with aged compost and green manure crops. A very carefully planned rotation allows fields to be taken out of production to build soil fertility. This means they cultivate twice as many acres as needed for vegetable crop production. The result is low incidences of pests and diseases. They believe that soil health is the basis for sound farming.
Running Creek Farm
Running Creek Farm is a small, family owned & operated farm in Valatie, Columbia County, New York. They have been farming the land since 1996. Running Creek farm is run by two Cornell University grads who are both dedicated to providing wholesome, naturally grown food for the community by being good stewards of the land and waterways we live and work on. Because of their quality soilds and carefully admisnistered mitrition program, Running Creek is able to provide top quality produce without the use of systemic chemicals. They believe sounds nutrition produces plants that are healthier and more resistant to disease and pests. Running Creek heats their greenhouses with wood.
Samascott Orchards, located in Kinderhook, NY, is a third-generation farm that was started in the early 1900's. It is now run by Ron and Gary Samascott with the continued help of their mother Elsie, who is in her 90's, and five of their children. They farm hundreds of varieties of fruit and vegetables including apples, berries, pears, plums, cherries, asparagus, peas, lettuce and more. They have over 50 varieties of apples! Their huge pick-your-own business is located at 5 Sunset Avenue in Kinderhook NY, where you can pick vegetables as well as fruit. Samascott Orchards also participates in several farmers markets. 518-758-7224.