Who We are
The Farm
Nestled atop the northern ridge of the Helderberg Escarpment, our farm is part of a 98-acre family homestead overlooking the Mohawk Valley. The land is a diverse mix of fields, woodlands, streams, and wetlands, rich in history and natural beauty.
Once conventionally farmed through the 1960s, the land was eventually abandoned as commercial agricultural techniques proved ineffective in the region’s heavy soils. As large-scale Midwestern farms drove down profit margins, the farm changed hands multiple times, and its fields gradually returned to woodlot.
In 2008, we began the journey of restoring a portion of the original farmstead, building a homestead and working to reclaim long-fallow fields. Over time, we’ve established productive gardens, a small orchard, and hayfields, all while learning to work with the land rather than against it.
Our heavy silt loam soils, while challenging, have proven highly productive when managed with care. By employing regenerative farming techniques tailored to the farm’s unique landscape, we focus on rebuilding soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our land.
OUr techniques
Farming on a human scale allows us to stay highly dynamic and adaptive—not just from season to season, but even within a single growing cycle.
Our main production area is built around permanent raised beds, which, once established, are managed as no-till systems. We follow organic principles but choose not to pursue certification, instead focusing on regenerative practices that enhance soil fertility, structure, and biodiversity. These methods don’t just benefit the land—they also contribute to the resilience, nutritional value, and flavor of our produce.
To minimize environmental impact, we use row covers to protect crops from pests instead of relying on pesticides, and fabric mulches to suppress weeds rather than herbicides. These approaches allow us to work in harmony with nature while maintaining healthy, productive soils.
If you're ever curious about a specific practice or have questions about what you see on the farm, we’d love to chat—just ask!
Meet your farmers
Josh has always loved the outdoors and working in the family garden, but it wasn’t until he attended SUNY Binghamton for an Environmental Science degree that his passion for small-scale agriculture, forestry, and homesteading truly took root. A fateful Ecological Agriculture class in 2001 set him on a path of lifelong learning, with most of his experience since then being self-taught through hands-on work and experimentation.
When he’s not at his day job or managing the market garden, you’ll find him camping, hiking in the farm’s woodlot, or dreaming up the next big project for the homestead.
Favorite Vegetables: Peas, Garlic & Cherry Tomatoes
While Josh focuses on farm production, Chelsea keeps everything else running smoothly. She manages the technology, marketing, and deliveries, ensuring the farm stays connected with the community. As the chief sounding board, she helps refine ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and keep things in perspective—balancing the big picture with day-to-day operations.
Favorite Vegetables: Snap Peas & Lettuce
Technically the older twin, Colby is always up for a challenge. He’s eager to help with any task, curious about the work being done, and determined to see it through to the end. A natural storyteller, he keeps things lively—whether it’s during weeding, watering, or harvesting—making even the toughest jobs more enjoyable.
Favorite Vegetables: Cucumbers, Carrots & Lettuce
As Taste Tester in Chief, Reid has a keen palate and knows exactly what he likes—ripeness optional! He’s always happy to graze his full body weight in fruits and veggies, making sure everything meets his high standards. At the end of the day, he’s eager to check the stand and see what the best seller was. With a warm heart and a love for animals, he’s especially fond of the farm’s chickens… though the feeling isn’t always mutual!
Favorite Vegetables: Peas & Cucumbers
The resident Bernedoodle, Smokey takes his role as farm dog seriously—providing passive pest deterrence, plenty of comic relief, and just the right amount of distraction.
Favorite Vegetable: Anything from the compost pile gets top billing. He’s also developed a taste for perennial landscaping, manure, and sticks, but every now and then, he’ll sneak a pepper or squash to keep things interesting!
Farm Tours
Want to know exactly where your favorite veggies come from? Or how we grow 100% of what we sell right here on the farm using organic practices? Come visit us for a farm tour! Email us to schedule a time for you to come visit. No minimum group size or fee. Children welcome too!
