"Van Buren was preeminent among the second generation of American politicians. As eighth President, the first born under the U.S. flag, he continued building the Democratic Party he helped organize. His administration faced daunting challenges: The nation suffered a severe and lingering economic depression. Crises with Great Britain, Spain, and the Republic of Texas taxed his diplomatic skills.

"Most troubling throughout his political career was the issue of extending slavery into new states. Van Buren opposed extension while still trying to cultivate a coalition of northern and southern interests. The issue divided the nation and his party and foreshadowed the whirlpool of frustration, anger and violence which was to consume the country in the 1860's."

"Roxbury Farm is a community supported farm. We grow vegetables, herbs, and grass fed pork, lamb, and beef for over 1000 shareholders representing over 1200 families in four communities--Columbia County, the Capital Region, Westchester County and Manhattan - on 300 acres in Kinderhook, New York.

"Our farmland has been taken off the market, permanently. It can never be bought or sold again. It can only be leased, and only by a farmer who commits to farming it. The lease is lifelong and inheritable, and the fee is based on the agricultural value of the land, not the market value. Affordable housing for the farmer and farm employees is also protected in perpetuity. Even in the rapidly rising country home market two and a half hours from New York City, this land and housing will always be available and affordable to a farmer.

"Roxbury Farm is a biodynamic farm. A biodynamic farmer allows a great diversity of living organism on his or her farm to thrive as those systems have proven to be most efficient in harboring life and storing energy. Every aspect of the farm makes its own unique contribution to the whole. When a farm is biodynamic it is transformed from a factory, producing food and generating profit, to a being that has its own characteristics with associated strengths and weaknesses that are honored."

CSA Products
June through December

Radish, Scallions (Green Onion)
Kale, Beets, Tatsoi, Snow Peas
Sugar Snap Peas, Parsley
Cilantro, Broccoli, Broccoli Raab
Summer Squash
Zucchini, Cucumber
Cabbage, Swiss Chard, Tomatos
Baby Carrot, Peppers, Eggplant
Sweet Corn, Basil, Onion
Potato, Winter Squash
Cauliflower, Carrot
Collards, Cabbage, Sweet Potato
Popcorn

Grassfed Meat
Grassfed lamb and beef and pastured pork can be ordered by the cut and delivered to your CSA site along with your vegetable share.

We are members of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York's Farmer's Pledge in place of becoming certified organic."

"We strive to provide our animals with environments that best suit the instinctual needs of the animal. Our lamb is all grass-fed and our pigs are pastured and fed organic grain. Our beef is also 100% grass-fed."

"Roxbury Farm is a community supported farm. We grow vegetables, herbs, and grass-fed pork, lamb, and beef for over 1000 shareholders representing over 1200 families in four communities: Columbia County, the Capital Region, Westchester County and Manhattan . . .

Products
Grass-fed pork, lamb, beef
Herbs
Vegetables

Samascott Orchards offers a large selection of fruits and vegetables for you to pick. Press blue button for picking dates for fruits and vegetables.

Question: Is pick-your-own less expensive than pre-picked?
Absolutely! Not only will you save money picking your own fruits and vegetables, you will get a healthy dose of fresh air, sun and exercise.

U-Pick
Apple Picking
Berry Picking (strawberries, cherries, blueberries, raspberries)Grape Picking
Peach Picking
Plum Picking
Pumpkin Picking Vegetable Picking (rhubarb, peas, beans, tomatoes, peppers, summer squash, winter squash)