Star Route Farm is a happy collaboration between the land-owners, the Peachins; their long-time neighbors, the Riesens; and Tianna Kennedy, a transplant farm-partner. Originally a dairy farm and then a horse farm for the last 150 years, our 70 + acres of farm land is nestled into a small one-road valley in the Northern Catskill region of New York state. In the last few years, we have been transiti
oning the land into a diversified vegetable farm. We pay great attention to practicing sustainable farming methods and benefit from rich farm land with decades of naturally fertilized soil and fresh water sources. We are certified FARMERS' PLEDGE by NOFANY. All of our produce is grown in soil fertilized with aged compost and green manure crops on permanent beds. This means that tilling is done only once to establish the beds and then never again, protecting the soil from erosion and evaporation of vital nutrients. Almost all of our plants are started by seed on the farm, either in the field or greenhouse. Furthermore, for the past three years we've been taking soil samples and have begun remineralizing the soil, using only organic sources of minerals, to be sure the crops have a high level of nutrients and the soil is mineral-rich. With these production practices, we strive to give you the best food possible and to replenish the land for future generations. Healthy plants make for a healthy environment and delicious, nutritious food.. Star Route Farm is named for its home on County Highway 40 in Worcester, NY. Back in the day it was called Star Route because it was so far off the beaten path (a rural area with less than one customer per mile) that they had to hire mercenary postmen to make the rounds.
