After clicking on the desired farm type use the correlating number next to each farm to find it on the map of Saratoga County.

Farm Enterprise

Look for the barn next to farms with this available. Along with producing food or fiber, these farm operators have realized that people are seeking experiences on farms. Choose from a variety of excursions including farm tours, attending a clinics, or handling different farm animals.

Dairy

Dairy farming is the county’s top agricultural industry. There are approximately 7500 dairy cows on close to 60 farms in the county. While the average farm in the county milks 100 cows, herds range in size from 20 to more than 500 milking cows. Twenty percent of the milk produced on Saratoga County farms is sold locally to Stewart's Processing Corp., and the rest is sold to markets in the Northeast.

Horse

Saratoga County is ranked #1 in the state for value of equine and total number at 11,800 animals. While the region has a historic reputation for it's thoroughbred and horse racing industry, you will also find farms featuring western, English, dressage, draft, rodeo, trail riding, horse camps, boarding and lessons for the novice to the expert.

Farm Raised Meats

Though production practices vary, many of these local farms are meeting customer demand for hormone free, locally grown, pasture-raised meats. Some farms will work out an arrangement to custom cut the meat to your specifications.

Poultry

Try a fresh local turkey or chicken for your holiday celebration this year, or choose local eggs from the store or at a roadside stand and see the difference in quality. Due to growing demand, poultry meat operations may require orders in advance.

Fiber

On these farms you'll find llama, alpaca, sheep, and Angora rabbit farms, raised for their wool. Llamas may also be used as pack animals. Many farms sell handmade products, offer lessons, and conduct tours. Look for these farms during the annual Fiber Tour held each fall.

Field Crops

Crops grown on county farms include corn, wheat, oats, straw and hay. In 2000, Saratoga County farms, many of them dairies, grew corn on 9,100 acres of land, 2/3rds of which was harvested as corn silage. Baled hay was grown on 17,400 acres, and oats on 600 acres.

Horticulture

Horticulture remains a fast growing industry in Saratoga County. Here you'll find greenhouse and nursery products ready to meet your landscaping and gardening needs from flowers and shrubs to trees and vegetable seedlings. These growers know what plants do best in our area and have the expertise to help you with your gardening needs.

Orchard & Small Fruit

NY State is ranked second in apple production and Saratoga County boasts bountiful orchards specializing in many flavorful varieties for eating fresh or for baking. Get out and experience the joy of picking a crisp juicy apple right from the tree in some of the most scenic areas of the county! Many orchards offer tours, hayrides, and festivals for their visitors, and most have farmstand products ready to take home.

Farmstand

Look for a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, eggs and flowers at local farmstands. By purchasing products in season from a local farm you are doing your part to support the local economy and getting to know your farm neighbors.

Woodlot

Looking for local forest products? These natural resource based operations may be able to meet your lumber or firewood needs.

Honey, Maple, Wine

A typical beehive produces 80 pounds of honey. Bees are responsible for pollinating an estimated one out of three foods we eat. New York State ranks number 2 in maple production. Sugaring season usually begins in late February. It takes 40 gallons of sap to make a gallon of syrup, and an average tree provides ten gallons of sap.

Christmas trees

Start a new tradition or revive an old one for your family by visiting a local farm and choosing your own tree. Numerous varieties and sizes of trees are available for your choosing, and many farms carry all your holiday decorating needs.

Pick-your-Own

These farms offer berries, flowers, vegetables or fruit for your picking. Children and parents alike can enjoy an outing on a local farm harvesting enough produce for a pie, or for preserving. Health benefits and savings are just a few of the reasons to get out and pick-your-own!