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The farm was born in the Autumn of 2001 out of the vision and hard work of a small group of people who desired to start a farm project in southern Dutchess County, New York. They chose the name, incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation and became the first Board of Directors. A five acre plot of land was leased from Stony Kill Environmental Education Center, a gifted grower accepted their job offer and the farm was on its way to its inaugural season in the Spring of 2002. The farm ended its first season with approximately 60 share member families in the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program and a successful launch of several educational programs including workshops, farm tours and talks. The membership continued to grow through the next few years, as did the farm's educational and outreach programs. In 2006 we expanded our leased acreage to nine acres and had over 160 member families participate in the CSA program. The farm continues to find new ways to educate people of all ages about ecologically sound and economically viable agriculture.