Hawthorne Valley Farm

Posted by Farmers & Artisans on Apr 5, 2010 in Farmers | 0 comments

Location: Ghent, New York Hawthorne Valley Farm is a certified organic diversified biodynamic farm in Ghent, NY. Their 60 cow dairy operation is a mix of Swiss Brown, Jersey, and Holstein. The Brown Swiss and Jersey cow’s milk content has higher fat, making it perfect for their cheeses and yogurt. They have been making lacto-fermented vegetable products since 1999. It started with a crock, a bit of cabbage left over from the harvest of the vegetable garden, and a little salt. The results were a hit, and they have been...