Farm stands abound with produce, meats

Delicata squash ready for prep as a fall side dish.

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Farm stands abound with produce, meats

Explore fresh, local produce, meats, and more from these standout farm stands. From organic veggies to pick-your-own experiences, enjoy the region’s rich agricultural heritage.

Dykeman Farm
Pawling, NY
Homegrown vegetables and local fruit with after-hours honor system.

Meadowland Farm
Clinton Corners, NY
Organic fruits, vegetables, pasture-raised meats, and a historic homestead.

Montgomery Place Orchards
Red Hook, NY
Home to rare apple varieties and regional farm produce since 1802.

Rose Hill Farm
Red Hook, NY
Fruit-picking and cider taproom at a family orchard dating back to 1798.

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Mead Orchards
Tivoli, NY
180-acre farm offering pick-your-own fruits and vegetables.

Ruby Hill Farm
Clinton Corners, NY
Natural meats, eggs, and seasonal organic produce.

Hahn Farm
Salt Point, NY
Family farm with hormone-free meats, hay, and fall festivals.

Greig Farm
Red Hook, NY
A third-generation farm with sustainably grown produce and a community market.

Fishkill Farms
Hopewell Junction, NY
Organic vegetables, eco-certified fruit, pick-your-own events, and a CSA.

Barton Orchards
Poughquag, NY
Pick-your-own apples, family activities, and craft drinks.

The Farm Store at Willow Brook Farm in northern Dutchess County.John Coston

The Farm Store at Willow Brook
Millerton, NY
Pork, beef, eggs, and local goods from the farm.

Paley’s Farm Market:
Amenia, NY
Farm market and garden center known for local produce.

Chaseholm Farm
Pine Plains, NY
Grass-fed dairy and meat with local products in the farm store.

Ronnybrook Farm
Pine Plains, NY
Fresh, unhomogenized milk and dairy products in glass bottles.

Silamar Farm
Millerton, NY
Sustainable farming and fresh produce.

Silamar Farm on Route 22 in Millerton.John Coston

Daisy Hill Farm
Millerton, NY
Plant starters, vegetables, flowers, and garden items, as well as fall activities.

Fat Apple Farm (Farm Store)
Pine Plains, NY
A sustainable livestock farm prioritizing ethical practices that benefit the land and animals.

Sugar Hill Farm
Pine Plains, NY
Raises high-quality, antibiotic- and hormone-free pork using a unique farrowing program, offering spacious areas for sows and piglets.

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