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Farm & Store
Find us at 5956 NY-9H, Hudson NY.
10am - 6pm // Mon - Sun
Text or Call 518-918-7774

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We have apples. Basic apples. Crunchy apples. Heirloom apples. Cooking apples. An apple that goes by a number. Sauce apples. You name it, we either have it or it's on its way (looking at you Ludacrisp and Evercrisp 🤤)

- Fuji: sweet, dense, good for snacking
- Northern Spy: tart, firm. Great for pies.
- Gala: mild, lightly floral. Good for snacking
- Empire: sweet & tart, good for snacking.
- Cortland: mild & sweet. Resists browning so it's great for salads, pies and sauces.
- Red Delicious: no comment.
- NY-428: the current staff favorite. Very dense with berry notes and sweet flavor.
-Royal Court: crisp & juicy. For fresh eating.
- Macoun: tender, sweet & aromatic. For fresh eating.
- King David: Spicy & tart. for baking & cider (and fresh eating)
- Ginger Gold: mild & sweet. Browns slowly, good for salads and fresh eating.
- Maiden's Blush: light & tart. Excellent for drying, baking, and sauce.
- Roxbury Russet: good for cider and fresh eating. A slightly coarse texture with balanced sweetness and tartness.
- Karmijn de Sonnaville: aromatic with high acidity, nice sweet-tart flavor. Good for desserts.
- Bramley's Seedling: a classic for Apple pies and sauce. Turns a nice fluffy texture once cooked. Tart!
- Lamb Abbey Pearmain: sweet & tart. Hints of pineapple. Great for fresh eating.
- Ashmead's Kernel: nutty & pear like. For fresh eating and cider.
- Gravenstein: tart & sweet. Excellent for sauce and pies. by @mxmorningstar

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GTWATIH is back with our first ever very large pumpkin. Technically not a giant pumpkin (HINT!) but very large nonetheless.

- Guesses are open until 5pm Wednesday 10/21
- one guess per person
- must include two decimal points (i.e. 99.99)
- a banana has been provided for scale
- please comment your guess in this post or come submit it in person at our store!
- if you are unable to pickup the pumpkin on either Thursday 10/22, Friday 10/23, or Saturday 10/24 then you forfeit your pumpkin win.
- we can help you load up your car or truck.

May the best pumpkin lover win! by @mxmorningstar

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“Lowering barriers, increasing opportunities for farmers is our sweet spot,” Rebecca Busansky, Executive Director, Berkshire Agricultural Ventures.

What does it take to keep farmers farming? Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) helps local farms and food businesses access practical guidance, flexible financing, and connections that strengthen their businesses.

Thanks to everyone who supported Slow Food Hudson Valley’s Spring Benefit, this summer our chapter donated $20,000 to BAV for its work with farmers in Columbia and Dutchess counties.

Read our conversation with BAV’s leadership team at the link in our bio.

#hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyfarms #slowfoodmovement #hudsonvalleyfarmers #slowfood @slowfoodusa @mxmorningstar

Photo by Stephanie Zollshan. Radish harvest at MX Morningstar which BAV has supported with low-interest loans and business technical assistance.

“I think that is a hallmark of our approach: we’re listening to farmers and from the ground up, trying to bring them the combination of solutions they need, “ Audrey Hackett, BAV Communications and Development Manager.

BAV begins by asking farmers what they need. That might lead to one-on-one business support, a flexible loan, or a connection to another resource. The work is shaped by the farm and the people running it, all with an eye to strengthening our regional food system.

Slow Food Hudson Valley’s $20,000 grant supports BAV’s critical work with farmers in Columbia and Dutchess counties. Read the full Q&A at the link in our bio.

#hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyfarms #hudsonvalleyfarmers #slowfood #slowfoodmovement @slowfoodusa @howlingflatsfarm

Photo by Stephanie Zollshan. Farmer Kelley Babbin and her flock at Howling Flats Farm, which BAV has supported with low-interest loans and business technical assistance. taken in Hudson Valley, NY by @mxmorningstar

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5 days ago

GTWATIH is back this week with romanesco!
And a little refresher on how this all works

For this week's vegetable you can guess until Friday 10/9 @ 5pm and then pickup will be Saturday 10/10, Sunday 10/11 or Monday 10/12 10am-6pm

Good luck! by @mxmorningstar

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Our fall calendar is taking shape and there is something for everyone! From visiting cookbook authors, cheese and cider tastings, book signings, local ice cream, Italian olive oil and to round things out, Chaucer, Cheese & Song with @sparkofhudson

Come meet @lucalvani , @pastryschiff , @culinarybreedingnetwork and @susanspungen and leave with new ideas for dinner, hosting and holiday baking. Celebrate Halloween the Talbott & Arding way by leaning how to pair cheese and cider from @kate.arding

Swipe through our October–December lineup, send this to the friend you want to bring and claim your spots.

Some events are drop-in, others require tickets. Book your favorites now so you don’t miss them.

Details and reservations on our website → Events & Experiences. See you soon!

https://talbottandarding.com/pages/events-and-experiences

#TalbottAndArding #HudsonNY #HudsonValleyEvents taken in Talbott & Arding Cheese and Provisions by @mxmorningstar

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Fall is when GTWATIH comes out to play.
The vegetables are bigger, the stakes higher (I made that up), and the excitement is just what we need to transition between the seasons.

First up we have a very large heirloom Kyoto Red Carrot. Carrots are tricky to guess, I wish you all good luck!

Rules:
- 1 guess per account
- Must include 2 decimals (even if it's a zero!)
- If there is no clear winner the closest under wins.
- you must be able to pickup on Friday 10/2, Saturday 10/3 or Sunday 10/4 at the store during regular store hours (10am-6pm)

Guesses are open until Thursday, 10/1, 5pm!

(Also, you'll notice I love to give hints in the comments 🤫) by @mxmorningstar

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19 days ago

Potatoes heading out to customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York!
This variety is Belmonda, a nice main season gold potato that is yielding quite nicely this year. by @mxmorningstar

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a month ago

Soft launch of decorative gourds and mini pumpkins. (Mums & Jack-o'-lanterns are right along the front & ornamental pumpkins are coming soon! )
Cute display is in the works but in the meantime they are basking under the hand painted sign @colinmakeshift made for us a few years ago! by @mxmorningstar

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a month ago

Part 1 of the September produce rundown. by @mxmorningstar

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a month ago

We will be very busy counting on Tuesday morning so please come a little later, opening at NOON not 10am. by @mxmorningstar

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Winter squash harvest is underway on the farm. First up is always delicata, it is quick to mature and does not hold up well to long term storage. More of a "fall" squash than a true winter squash. It is actually more closely related to zucchini than other winter squashes, which explains the thin edible skin! by @mxmorningstar

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