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Farms + Local Markets

Rooted in rich soil and strong tradition, Columbia County’s farms and markets showcase the best of the season. Meet local growers, sample fresh produce, artisanal cheeses, baked goods, and handcrafted specialties, and experience the connection between land, community, and table.

Plan a Weekend Around Farms + Markets

Farms + Local Markets places

Philip Orchards

Philip Orchards

Pick your own apples and pears. Seasonal

270 Route 9H, Claverack

Rocky Fresh Farm

Rocky Fresh Farm

Comprehensive collection of herbs sold as potted plants, dried, decorative wreaths, herb salts, and other herbal products.

671 Fish & Game Road, Claverack

Samascott Orchards

Samascott Orchards

Open June-October for pick-your-own fruits and vegetables on 200 acres. Apple cider mill on premises. Farm stand offers apple cider, donuts, homemade

5 Sunset Avenue, Kinderhook

Scarecrow Farm

Scarecrow Farm

Four generation working family farm specializing in fourteen varieties of hard neck garlic, pure local honey, beautiful eggs from free-range chickens, vegetables

29 Old Barrington Road, Claverack

Shady Acres Farm Market

Shady Acres Farm Market

We think knowing where your food comes from is an important part of shopping for your families’ groceries. That’s why we are

13217 State Route 22, Canaan

Smith Farms

Smith Farms

Pick your own peaches, nectarines, raspberries, cherries (sweet and sour) and apples. Seasonal, Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm.

200 White Birch Road, Hudson

Staron’s Farm Stand

Staron’s Farm Stand

Berries, beef, vegetables, including potatoes, sweet corn, tomatoes; largest potato grower in Columbia County. June-Oct, Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm

4 Merwin Road, Valatie

Steelbow Farm

Organic strawberries, apples, pumpkins and vegetables.

750 Wiltsie Bridge Road, Ancram

Tiny Hearts Farm

Tiny Hearts Farm

Atypical flower shop/glorified farm stand. Haven to lovers of flowers, wild, and leaves. Flowers grown @tinyheartsfarm.

2643 NY-23, Hillsdale

Tiny Town Farm Store

Tiny Town Farm Store

A new rural farm store that blends everyday essentials with curated regional products and globally inspired pantry staples.

902 State Route 82, Ancram

Vine Gate Lavender Floral Farm

Vine Gate Lavender Floral Farm

Come visit our local, family-owned lavender and cut flower farm. Our lavender inspired farm has always been a dream and we would

134 Whipporwill Rd, Hillsdale

White Oak Farm

Family farm featuring our famous sweet corn, Pete’s BBQ sauce, u-pick blueberries, and seasonal farm stand. Trout for pond stocking in the

65 Whippoorwill Road, Hillsdale