The Hudson Valley Farm Journal

Farm & Local Goods · June 10, 2026

Hudson Valley Farm Goods: What's Growing at Farm Lane Farm in Hyde Park This Season

Farm Lane Farm in Hyde Park, NY grows and makes small-batch goods the way a working Dutchess County farm actually operates — by season, by hand, in real quantities. Here's what's available and how to get it.

Mushroom Growing · June 6, 2026

Mushroom Growing Kit for Beginners: What Actually Works (From a Working Farm)

Most beginner mushroom kits fail before you even open the bag. A Hudson Valley farmer breaks down exactly what works — species, setup, and the mistakes nobody warns you about.

Mushroom Growing · June 4, 2026

Grow Oyster Mushrooms Outdoors in the Hudson Valley: A Seasonal Guide

From spring inoculation to fall flushes, this seasonal guide shows exactly how to grow oyster mushrooms outdoors in the Hudson Valley — with real notes from Farm Lane Farm in Hyde Park.

Farm Lane Farms mushroom stand at a Hudson Valley farmers market
Farm Life · March 7, 2026

What a Year of Farmers Markets Taught Us About Growing a Small Farm

Our first farmers market was a folding table, a hand-painted sign, and twelve bags of oyster mushrooms. Here's what a year of markets taught us about growing a small farm.

Wild mushrooms growing in the Hudson Valley
Foraging · February 28, 2026

What We've Learned from Three Years of Foraging in the Hudson Valley

We got our foraging licenses in 2020 and it changed how we think about food and the land. Here's what three years of foraging in the Hudson Valley has taught us.

Lion's mane mushroom fruiting at Farm Lane Farms
Growing · February 17, 2026

Growing Gourmet Mushrooms at Home: A Beginner's Guide from the Hudson Valley

It started with a grow kit on our kitchen counter. Here's everything we've learned about growing gourmet mushrooms at home.