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Featured Farms/Mazes/Pick-Your-Own

Apple Ridge Orchards

Welcome to Apple Ridge Orchards, Hudson Valley’s most scenic and rustic pick-your-own apple orchard and pumpkin patch. We offer school children of all ages a real life farm experience! 101 Jessup Rd., Warwick, NY 10990. Tel: 845-987-7717. Cost: Fee.... More Info

Dr. Davies Farm

Over 4,000 apple trees on 40 acres. Wagon rides thru the beautiful countryside to the orchards. Only 25 minutes from the GW Bridge. Dr. Davies Farm is perfect for younger children because the apples are accessible to our young pickers. Picnic grounds available. Rte. 304, Congers, NY 10920. Tel: 845-268-7020. Cost: Fee.... More Info

Fishkill Farms

Activities at this historic orchard include hayrides, fruit picking, scavenger hunts, visiting our hens, rabbits and sheep, use of our play area, and enjoying the farm’s famous donuts and fresh-pressed cider! 9 Fishkill Farms Rd., Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. Tel: 845-897-2266. Cost: Fee... More Info

Indian Ladder Farms

Farm experiences can include apple and pumpkin picking, tasting fresh apple cider and cider doughnuts, hayrides through the orchards, walking the nature trails, and more. 342 Altamont Rd., Altamont, NY 12009. Tel: 518-765-2956. Cost: Fee.... More Info

Lehigh Valley Outpost

Lehigh Valley Outpost seeks to increase public awareness of healthy, seasonal and sustainable food by incorporating innovative farming techniques and agritourism activities. 2500 Rush Mendon Road, Rush, NY 14472. Tel: 585-624-9805. Cost: Group rates available.... More Info

Pennings Orchard

School and youth groups can enjoy a variety of fun farm activities, scenic views, fall foliage, the petting farm, hay maze, and more on field trips to the orchard. 169 State Route 94 South, Warwick, New York 10990. Tel: 845-986-7080. Cost: Fee.... More Info

Phillies Bridge Farm Project

Groups can learn about sustainable food production and sustainable farming methods, farm fresh nutrition, photosynthesis, and even plant anatomy. 45 Phillies Bridge Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561. Tel: 845-256-9108. Cost: Fee.... More Info

Other Listings

Apple Hills

131 Brooks Rd., Binghamton, NY 13905. 607-729-2683. PYO: Apples, Berries. Other Activities: Petting zoo. Fee.

Arrowhead Farm

5941 Rte. 209, Kerhonkson, NY 12446. 845-626-7293. Syrup tours during the season (March-April). Dairy tours. Syrup sold. Fee.

Becker Farms

3724 Quaker Rd., Gasport, NY 14067. 716-772-2211. PYO: Apples, Pumpkins. Other Activities: Hayrides, maze, petting zoo. Fee.

Critz Farms

3232 Rippleton Rd., Rte. 13, Cazenovia, NY 13035. 315-662-3355. PYO: Pumpkins. Other Activities: Animals, petting zoo. Fee.

Hawthorne Valley Farm

Engage in the seasonal rhythm of a Biodynamic farm through tours and demonstrations. 327 County Rte. 21C, Ghent, New York 12075. 518-672-7500, ext. 231. Cost: Fee.

McEnroe Organic Farm

Learn about the history of the farm, their agriculture practices, and their philosophy on a tour around the grounds with your group. 5409 Route 22, Millerton, New York 12546. Tel: 518-789-0319. Cost: Fee.

Meadows Farms

10459 Prospect Rd., Forestville, NY 14062. 716-965-2674. PYO: Apples. Cider making. Fee.

North Windsor Berries

1609 NY Route 79, Windsor, NY 13865. 607-655-2074. PYO: Beans, Beets, Blackberries, Cucumbers,Onions, Peas, Peppers, Raspberries, Summer Squash, Tomatoes.

On the Farm Discovery Center

1261 E. Lake Rd., Skaneateles, NY 13152. 315-636-8044. This working dairy farm hosts groups to show how a farm works. Fee.

Peter Baker Farm

2100 Youngstown - Lockport Rd., 14131. Ransomville, NY 716-791-3440. PYO: Apples, Pumpkins. Fee.

W.J. R. Farm

320 Vly Rd., Freehold, NY 12431. 518-634-2343. Provides horse-drawn rides through the beautiful Catskill Mountains that let you see nature at its best. It’s also a chance to take lessons in the anatomy, care, and training of horses and to “meet” several different horse breeds. Located in Freehold. Fee

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