Nestled in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, River Bend Christmas Tree Farm started in 1967 when Jim Carpenter’s, dad and grandfather decided to grow Christmas trees to save money for Jim’s college education. Jim’s dad purchased another existing tree farm nearby which has expanded to what is the current farm located in Luzerne, NY.Today the Carpenters predominantly grow Balsam and Fraser Fir, with Cannan and Concolor varieties as well. They choose tree [...]
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Once you taste a roasted pasture-raised turkey, you will discover how much better they are than grocery store turkeys. Pasture-raised turkeys are raised in a way that closely mimics their natural habitat and behaviors. Unlike conventionally raised turkeys, which are typically confined to indoor spaces or overcrowded, pasture-raised turkeys have ample access to outdoor pasture areas where they can freely roam and graze on grass, insects, seeds, and other natural food sources. At [...]
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The Hudson Farmers’ Market was started by Milt Meisner and Doc Posner who wanted to bring a farmers’ market to Hudson and support small farmers and start-ups with a place to sell their produce. At the time the direct line from farm-to-customer was not as popular as it is today. Milt went door-to-door to find farmers who were interested in starting the farmers market and were committed to providing customers with access to fresh local foods. With sponsorship [...]
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In 1899 John Henry Fix started the Fix Farm when he purchased property in the Hudson Valley. Over the years, John purchased more acreage to expand his farm. After his death in 1931, his son William Henry continued farming what was known as the Woodchuck Farm. In 1953 William Henry’s sons Bill and Bob changed the name of the farm to Fix Brothers. They grew sweet and sour cherries and apples and expanded the orchards to include more varieties of apples, pears and [...]
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Founded in 2016, Pitney Meadows Community Farm is dedicated to celebrating and exploring agricultural education, healthy food production and recreation. Nestled on 166 acres in the heart of Saratoga Springs, this farm is preserved in perpetuity as a working farm and stands as a unique community resource.Pitney Meadows offers numerous opportunities to engage with the land and the vibrant community. The Community Gardens feature over 100 beds available to individuals, families and [...]
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