Welcome to Churchtown

 

Our Mission

Churchtown Dairy aims to be a beacon, warning against the destruction done by “Big Ag” while promoting regenerative organic farming practices in harmony with nature and in alignment with animal, plant, and microbial life. We use biodynamic principles that enhance and deepen our relationship with the Earth. We strive to nurture a growing community of local, national, and global allies. We are an accessible resource for farmers, scholars, educators, entrepreneurs, and the generally curious. We provide access to nutritious foods and products that support health.

Our Work:

Research, Education, Mutual Aid

“I would like to see beauty all around us, not only in the things that are about us in our daily lives but also in how these things were made, in how we paid for them, in how our choices show that we treat our fellow dwellers on this earth with respect.”

― William Coperthwaite, A Handmade Life: In Search of Simplicity

Photo by A Country Road Photo.

“Why do farmers farm, given their economic adversities on top of the many frustrations and difficulties normal to farming? And always the answer is: "Love. They must do it for love."

― Wendell Berry, Bringing it to the Table: On Farming and Food

Photo by A Country Road Photo.

 

Located on 250 acres of biodynamic farmland.

  • 357 County Route 12
    Hudson NY 12534

  • Mon - Fri: 11am - 5pm
    Sat - Sun: 10am – 5pm

Photo by A Country Road Photo.

View fullsize Thank you to all of our visitors and supporters for a fantastic summer season. We had a lovely time gathering, learning, and celebrating with you all. Stay tuned for announcements about our autumn events, including the Harvest Market, cheese tasting
View fullsize The farm tours on August 27 and September 3 are canceled due to a staffing shortage at the dairy. As always, visitors are welcome to visit the 4pm milking, explore our gardens, and say hello in the Farm Store without a formal tour. Thank you for you
View fullsize Churchtown staff and our visitors are taking full advantage of the last weeks of summer in the Medicinal Garden. Pictured here is Mrs. Leifer making her pretzel sandwiches outside the greenhouse at a recent gathering. Garden tours on Friday mornings
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View fullsize Few things on the farm are more peaceful than observing the herd ruminating together. This has been a hot, dry summer in the Hudson Valley and Churchtown farmers are working hard to maintain cow comfort and happiness. Lovely to see the girls at eas