Alex's Tomato Farm, Carlisle, NY
Aleksandr Kravets has operated his family farm since 2000. In the Ukraine, where he comes from, his father bought their first farm in 1983 and farmed commercially with the help of cousins and other family members. After coming to the U.S. the family first rented and bought their present farm in Carlisle, NY.

Bread Alone, Boiceville, NY
Sharon and Dan Leader started their bakery, Bread Alone, in the 1980’s in response to Dan’s career in high profile city restaurants cooking food that was “too fancy to eat”. Bread Alone goes back to the basics of simple, earthy European style baking. Bread Alone uses Organic Grains in their recipes because it produces a “wholesome full-bodied taste, the grain has a flavor that is strong and clear.

Mead Orchards, Tivoli, New York
Started in 1916 as a family farm Mead Orchard produces and markets a wide array of fruits, vegetables and berries. The Meads strive to protect and preserve the land, while honoring and encouraging their diverse group of employees. They employ time honored methods and cutting edge technologies to provide fresh, delicious and safe produce.

Rodrimex Farms, Orange County, NY
This 16 acres farm purchase by Mexican immigrants was established in 2005.  It specializes in Mexican herbs and vegetables grown without pesticide.  Martin Rodriguez, owner, became the first New Farmer Development Program farmer to own a farm when he and his family purchased the land in Orange County, NY.