Hudson Valley Farm Facts
What do Hudson Valley farmers grow? Certified Organic and Other Classifications How can we support our local farmers? Harvest Shedule • Agriculture in the Hudson Valley is typified by small to mid-size farms that are family-owned and operated • 17% of the land in the Hudson Valley—almost 1,000 square miles—is in agricultural use in 4,000 farms • More than half of the farms in the Valley are under 100 acres • Only 1% of farms are owned by corporations • Direct sales from farms had increased by almost 70% from 1997 to 2002
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