Madison County Agriculture Economic Development

Legend:
R = Retail or Roadside
U = Pick Your Own (U-Pick)
B = Both Retail and U-Pick
O = Some or all of the products are grown using organic farming methods (may or may not be certified by one of the private organic producers' associations)

APPLE RIDGE ALPACA FARM - 3704 Erieville Rd., Cazenovia. Apple Ridge is home to a colorful herd of huacaya alpacas. Alpacas are native to South America and best known for their teddy bear like appearance, gentle nature and cashmere-like fleece. Each spring we harvest their luxurious fleece and use it to produce handspun yarns which are then hand dyed and knit into one of a kind garments and accessories. Apple Ridge is open by appointment. Call today to meet our alpacas!
315-655-4202
www.appleridgealpacafarm.com
jen@appleridgealpacas.com

BEN & JUDY'S SUGARHOUSE - Beaver Creek Rd, West Edmeston, 1 mi S of village via Rt 8, then W 1/2 mi up hill. Fine maple syrup, cream candy, granulated sugar, and jelly available year round. Pancake and sausage breakfast and free sugarhouse tours on Saturdays during March, 8 am - 4 pm, with explanation of how maple products are made. January-December
(315) 899-5864
R

BIG NORM, WORLD’S BIG PIG - 7745 Hill Rd, Hubbardsville. Big Norm is the worlds largest known pig. He is 1600lbs and 8 feet long. He has captured the fascination of the entire world. Come and visit this star. Since the 2005 New York State fair Norm has enjoyed extensive world wide media coverage. "Big Norm" open to the public 9am-7pm 7days a week. Donations for his upkeep are appreciated.
315-824-1788
315-750-0366
www.worldsbigpig.com
colkndart@yahoo.com

BROOKSIDE GREENHOUSES - 4004 Nelson-Erieville Rd, Cazenovia, between Cazenovia & Morrisville, just S off Rt 20. Full line of fresh local produce. Wide variety of plants and flowers for the holidays and for do-it-yourself gardeners, landscapers, and flower arrangers. Come walk our many greenhouses and gardens. Open year round. January-December
(315) 655-3500
Brookside4004@windstream.com
R

C&W HOMESTEADS – 6411 Sullivan Road, Munnsville. Hay Sales, direct to public. Drive up sales to horse owners and through an extensive listing of local hay dealers. johnwagner@windstream.net
R

CANTERBURY STABLES - 4786 Roberts Rd., Cazenovia. Canterbury Stables is a dream come true providing both horse and rider with an outstanding facility, professional instruction and consistent care. Whether you are looking for quality riding instruction, a place to board, trying to find your next horse, or selling the one you have, Canterbury Stables is the place for you. We are located in the hills of Madison County in Central New York just 30 minutes from Syracuse and 20 minutes from the New York State Thruway.
http://www.canterburystablesny.com/
info@canterburystablesny.com
315-655-5995
Fax: 315-655-2505

COUNTRYSIDE HARDWARE – 1712 Albany Street, off of Rt 13, DeRuyter, in village, 20 mi N of Cortland. Come visit our country style hardware store. We carry a full line of our own maple products year round, maple syrup, maple cream, and maple sugar. Sugar house tours on third Sunday in March. January-December
(315) 852-3326
R

CRITZ FARMS - Rt 13 (Rippleton Rd), Cazenovia, 3 mi S of jct Rt 20 in town. We grow berries, pumpkins, nursery products, and Christmas trees. Pumpkin Harvest Festival in Oct. Hayrides for u-cut trees in Dec. Pre-cut trees and wreaths beautifully displayed in rustic barn. Pick your own apples and antique cider mill. Open dawn-to dusk daily, March-December. Open weekends during harvest festival in September and October. Free weekend maple syrup tours in March.
www.critzfarm.com
info@critzfarm.com
(315) 662-3355
B

DE-BEST DAIRY - 4086 Kinney Gulf Rd, DeRuyter, 1 mi E of village off NYS Rt 13. Sweet corn available July - September. Maple syrup and products year round. January-December
(315) 852-3364
R

DROVER HILL FARM - 1014 Earlville Rd., Earlville. Located on 240 acres of rolling hills and beautiful scenery, this historic farm features a unique double kiln hop house, a nationally known herd of Scottish Highland cattle, fine Angus cattle and a charming Victorian farmhouse. The house is decorated with a unique mixture of antiques and family heirlooms. Two rooms with private baths have been restored in the former hop workers section of the home, plus there are two rooms with shared baths in the main section. This is a working farm, using nature’s bounty to produce pasture-raised beef and show cattle. Come relax on the front porch, settle in the Victorian parlor or enjoy a game of pool in the billiard room. We are located less than 10 minutes from the Colgate Campus and 20 minutes from Morrisville State College.
315-691-2327
Fax: 315-691-2495
www.droverhillfarm.com
droverhill@aol.com

THE FARM - 3845 Thomas Road, Cazenovia. Bring family and friends, for free fun 1800’s farm style getaway. Enjoy the wildlife and view of one of the prettiest valleys in Central New York. We also have accommodations available at our Bed & Breakfast!
315-655-9573
www.thefarmincaz.com
thefarmincaz@yahoo.com

FOOTHILL FARMS - 5024 Route 46, Munnsville. The first commercial hopyard in Madison County in over 50 years, Foothill Hops is both preserving the past and shaping the future. By growing hops organically in much the same manner as hop farmers of the 19th century, Foothill Hops fills the needs of some of the organic and conventional brewers and herbalists with NOFA-NY certified organic hops. Visitors are welcome to tour the hopyard and assist with planting, vine dressing, and harvest. Visit us on the web for information, events and on-line store or call us. A member of the Northeast Hops Alliance.
315-495-2451
Fax: 315-495-2934
www.foothillhops.com
fhhops@dreamscape.com

HEAMOUR FARM - 3723 Center Road, Road, Madison. We sell farmstead cheese, grass-finished lamb, whey-fed pork, and Heritage veal. Farmstand 2008 as well as regional sales. See our website for more details.
315-893-7616
http://www.heamourfarms.com/
heamour@frontiernet.net
B

HERITAGE FARM, INC. - 3599 State Route 46, Bouckville. Heritage Farm is a not for profit agency which serves individuals with developmental disabilities. Services offered include: day habilitation; supported work; service coordination; respite; and, a six-week summer program for school aged children. We direct market eggs year round, and pumpkins, cucumbers, tomatoes, green & wax beans, summer squash, peppers, onions, broccoli, cauliflower and onions seasonally. Additionally, we have rabbits and goats and sell cut flowers, herbs and spring bedding plants. Come visit us at the farm or at the Hamilton Farmer’s Market!
315-893-1889
Fax: 315-893-7945
www.heritagefarminc.org
htgfarm@dreamscape.com
B

JEWETT'S CHEESE HOUSE - 934 Earlville Rd, Earlville, from village and Rt 12B, E 3/4 mi via E Main St, then N 2 mi down on Earlville Rd, across from red warehouse. We offer one of the largest Aged NY Cheddar inventories in the Northeast - over 44,000 lbs. Aged 1 - 14 years, the cheese has a distinctive fine and mellow sharpness. Hours M - F 9:30 am - 5 pm. Closed Sat. Open most Sundays 10:30 am - 3 pm. January-December.
(315) 691-5858 or (800) 638-3836
www.jewettscheese.com
jewettscheese@hotmail.com
R

JIM MARSHALL FARMS FOUNDATION, INC. - 1978 New Boston Rd., Chittenango. Jim Marshall Farms is a place of refuge for those who suffer from depressive illness. Every Sunday, May through October, we hold walk and talk sessions from 1-4pm. The farm features a mile long walking path around a horse training track where you can interact with the animals. A premier agri-tourism attraction for those who suffer with depression.
315-687-5064
Fax: 315-687-5071
www.jmffinc.org
jmffinc@hotmail.com

JOHNNY APPLESEED FARM - Old State Rd, Erieville, from Cazenovia, E 4 mi via Rt 20, S 1.5 mi, then W 1/2 mi. We are a working apple farm combined with a 20,000 sq foot home furnishings retail store and cafe. We specialize in an eclectic mix of apples, gourmet foods, quality furniture, and more! September-November.
(315) 662-7071
http://www.Johnnyappleseedfarm.com
owangilmore@mindspring.com
R

JURAVICH FARM (YE OLDE RED BARN) - 3601 Kotary Rd., Oneida. Ye Olde Red Barn is the result of a grant to restore an 1820 dairy barn. The barn now stands with the inside as it was 180 years ago. At that time it was a threshing and a hop drying barn. Later it was turned into a mom and pop dairy. A family can see, touch, and use many of the tools used in the early days of farming. Many interesting exhibits will soon follow to make this visit very exciting. Oh what a nice place for a picnic. Open Monday and Wednesday 1-3 with wagon rides on Saturdays from 1-3. Donations accepted.
315-697-9235

LAMB’S EAR, TREASURES ON A COUNTRY ROAD - 254 Genesee St., Chittenango. Year-round store front selling locally produced honey, flowers and herbs, wool and wood products – all hand crafted. We also hold special events at the farm, check the website for details.
315-687-5273
www.lambsearonline.com
lambsear@twcny.rr.com
R

LOOMIS MAPLE HOMESTEAD – North Street in Morrisville, about ½ mile N of Rt 20. Our family has produced maple syrup for over 100 years. In addition to maple syrup, we also produce a variety of other maple products including maple cream, candy, jelly and granulated sugar, our newest product. Loomis Maple Homestead is open to the public for tours during the maple season. Visitors have the opportunity to tap a maple tree, gather sap (weather permitting) view the boiling process and “taste test” the finished product. Please call ahead to set up a time to visit.
315-684-9256
http://www.maplehomestead.com
R

MANY MAPLES FARM - Rt 26, Georgetown, 1 mi S of village, 14 mi SW of Hamilton. We are a small family farm offering self-service maple product sales 365 days a year. Sugar house tours and free samples during maple season (March - April). Mail order January-December
(315) 837-4480
R

MAPLE BUSH FARM - Eagleville Rd, Eaton, 1 mi S of Morrisville via Eaton St, then 1 mi SW. Fifth generation family farm established in 1869. Traditional sugar house using wood-fired evaporator. 1,100 taps on gravity flow tubing. Maple syrup and candy available year round. Our syrup has twice been awarded "best of show" at N.Y. State Fair. Tours. Mail order. Website:
www.maple-bush.com
sales@maple-bush.com
January-December
(315) 684-9341
R

MOSHER FARMS - Jct Rts 26 & 46 (Fargos Corner), Bouckville, from village, W 1 mi via Rt 20, then S 1/2 mi, 3 mi N of Hamilton. Seasonal farm fresh produce, specializing in strawberries, peas, sweet corn, cabbage, beans, squash, cucumbers and pumpkins. We feature shelled sweet peas. U-pick strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Located 1.5 mi from Bouckville, the "Antique Capital of N.Y." June-October
(315) 893-7173
tsmosher@frontiernet.net
B

OUR FARM - 1590 Peth Rd, Manlius, from village, E 5 mi via Rt 173, S 3 mi via East Lake Rd, then W 1/4 mi; 5 mi N of Cazenovia via East Lake Rd. Sweet corn in August. U-pick pumpkins, hayrides, horse rides, petting animals, and corn maze on October weekends 1 - 5 pm. School groups by appointment on October weekdays. Around Halloween there is a large trebuchet or catapult named Boris that throws pumpkins. Safety and cleanliness are priorities, as well as family fun.
http://www.fallpumpkinfarm.com/
jimmygolub@aol.com
(315) 655-8453
B

QUIET VALLEY FARMS INC. - Middle Rd, Oneida, from Rt 5 & Rt 365 intersection SE of town, E to Middle Rd. then S 1 mi. Family owned, family operated "on the farm" market. Wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables in season. U-pick raspberries. Fudge and NY State Cheese Available. May-December
(315) 363-9580
B

ROCKY TOP ACRES - 1659 Quaker Hill Rd, Hubbardsville, from Sangerfield, S 8 mi via Rt 12, E 3.5 mi via Lankin Rd to "T", 5 3/8 mi on Moscow, then E 1/2 mi on Quaker Hill Rd. Producers of organic dairy and products, certified by NOFA-NY. Located adjacent to 131-mile Brookfield hiking and horse trail system. Secluded cabin for rent. January-December
rockytopacres@frontiernet.net
(315) 899-8907
O

STEARNS' FARM - Stearns Rd, Erieville, 1-1/4 mi S off Rt 20 at Nelson, E 1/10 mi, then S 1/10 mi. We make maple syrup on a wood-fired evaporator. Call ahead. April-October
(315) 446-6634
R

STOCKBRIDGE VALLEY SYRUP MAKERS - Stockbridge Valley School, 6011 William St, Munnsville, 1/2 mi W of village. Maple syrup available during the school season. Call for information. June-September
(315) 495-4473
R

SWEET MEADOWS FARM – 3419 Center Road Madison.
Patty111@frontiernet.net

TALONS! A BIRD OF PREY EXPERIENCE - 2798 Johnny Cake Hill Rd., Hamilton. Talons! A Bird of Prey Experience offers visitors to our area the most unforgettable experience they will ever have to fly with trained birds of prey. Talons! is an interactive, educational and absolutely unforgettable journey into the world of raptors, and falconry the sport of kings! Talons! is open to the public by appointment Wednesday through Sunday during the spring, summer and fall. If the weather is nice call us in the winter too. Ask to speak with our young Talon Specialist!
315-415-1686
http://www.talonsbirdsofprey.com
talonshawks@aol.com

TWO HEARTS FARM – 4273 State Route 20, Morrisville. We sell eggs, lamb and Dexter Beef. Traditional Family Farm. Please call for availability.
315-684-7816
twoheartsfarm@frontiernet.net