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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With a dream of starting their own farm, Ben Stein and Alicia Brown found a small parcel of land in Troy, New York and started Edible Uprising Farm. They cleared trees, constructed two greenhouse tunnels and a farm stand and harvested their first vegetables for their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in 2019. Ben and Alicia grow over 200 varieties of fruits, flowers and vegetables on their one acre farm and direct market their produce through their CSA, virtual farmers' [...]
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The Hudson Thursday Market is now open every Thursday at the 7th Street Public Square Park in Hudson, NY. The market carries local Veggies & Flowers, Herbs, Meats, Breads, Specialty Drinks, Baked Goods, Food Trucks, Woodwork, Soap, skin care, Art, and more!Founded in 2014 by Common Hands Farm, the market was previously known as the Upstreet Market and took place on Wednesdays. The original intention of the market was to create an accessible space for diverse vendors and [...]
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More than 50 years ago, Samascott's Garden Market, formerly known as Brosen's, began as a garden center with 13 greenhouses and a small food market. In 2005 the market was purchased by the Samascott family. They began construction on new greenhouses and the farm store in 2011 and opened the new garden market in 2012.In the Samascott’s greenhouses, customers can select from more than 30 varieties of perennials, 60 varieties of annuals, 30 different vegetable and herb plants, [...]
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