Hudson River Valley Farms

Meet your local farmer! Published for the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s September 1609 journey along the river that today bears his name, this fascinating illustrated portrait celebrates the local farms—and farmers—in one of the country’s most scenic and storied regions, once known as the Breadbasket of America. Hudson River Valley Farms brings to life the renaissance of food producers who have developed the region as a source of artisanal cheeses, grass-fed beef, and first-rate organic fruits and vegetables. 

Stunning photography and short, evocative essays take you on a rare, behind-the-scenes journey to forty-four farms from Westchester County to the Capital District of Albany, and include the colorful maverick entrepreneurs behind the striking scenery. The book also includes a directory of nearly 100 local farmers’ markets, directions to the featured farms, and an introduction by the region’s popular U.S. Congressman, Maurice Hinchey.

Introduction by U.S. Congressman Maurice Hinchey

Hudson Valley Map with Farm Locations

ROCKLAND COUNTY

             Dr. Davies Farm, Congers

WESTCHESTER COUNTY

             Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, Pocantico Hills

             Cabbage Hill Farm, Mt. Kisco

             Stuart’s Fruit Farm, Granite Springs

PUTNAM COUNTY

             Ryder Farm, Brewster

             Saunders Farm, Cold Spring

ORANGE COUNTY

             Rogowski Farm, Pine Island

             Blooming Hill Farm, Blooming Grove

             Hodgson Farm, Montgomery

ULSTER COUNTY

             Stoutridge Winery, Marlboro

             Willow Tree Farm, Milton

             Four Winds Farm, Gardiner

             Liberty View Farm, Highland

             Tantillo Farm, Gardiner

             Honeybee Lives, New Paltz

             Saunderskill Farm, Accord

             Stone Church Farm, Rifton

             Davenport Farm, Stone Ridge

             Longyear Farm, Woodstock

DUTCHESS COUNTY

             Mistover Farm, Pawling

             Sprout Creek Farm, LaGrangeville

             Wigsten Farm, Pleasant Valley

             Hahn Farm, Salt Point

             Millbrook Farmhouse Cheese, Millbrook

             Yellowframe Farm, Millbrook

             F. W. Battenfeld & Sons Farm, Red Hook

             Greig Farm, Red Hook

             Hearty Roots Farm, Red Hook

             Irving Farm, Millerton

             McEnroe Organic Farm, Millerton

             Pleasant View Farm, Millerton

             Ronnybrook Farm, Pine Plains

COLUMBIA COUNTY

             Highland Deer Farm, Germantown

             Philip Orchard, Claverack

             The Farm at Miller’s Crossing, Philmont

             Hawthorne Valley Farm, Harlemville

             Grazin’ Angus, Ghent

             Old Chatham Sheepherding Company, Old Chatham

             Spruce Ridge Farm, Old Chatham

GREENE COUNTY

             Catskill Mountain Foundation Farm, Hunter & Maplecrest

             Armstrong Elk Farm, Cornwallville

             Hull-O Farm, Durham

ALBANY AREA

             Heather Ridge Farm, Preston Hollow

             Goold Orchards, Castleton-on-Hudson

APPENDICES

            Directory of Hudson Valley Farmers Markets

            Driving Directions to Farms