Farmers’ Market Feature: Tenfold Farm

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Tenfold Farm is a first generation family farm located in Delhi, NY. The family dreamed of starting a farm that was within a three hour drive of New York City and when they arrived in Delaware County, realized they found their dream farm. On Huff Road, they pasture raise chickens and heritage pigs, giving them a great quality of life which produces flavorful meat. Soon they will welcome guests to their farmstay which is nestled among 156 acres of fields and forests. 

Purchase their products at the Delhi Farmers’ Market and reach out to them if you’d like products on days when they aren’t out there vending. Find more information about Tenfold Farm on their website, Facebook, or Instagram.

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Chamber Member Spotlight: Clark Companies

Clark Companies is a specialized contractor with a sole focus on the design and construction of the highest quality outdoor athletic facilities. The company has been family owned since its formation in 1948 and has become a leading name in the sports construction industry. They design and construct high end athletic facilities for high school, colleges, and professional sports venues. 

Find more information about Clark Companies by reading their website, Facebook, or Instagram.

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Pumpkin Patches and Farm Stands Around Delhi, NY

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Many area farms are selling pumpkins, either U-Pick or already harvested, giving you a chance to step your feet on the farm and choose your favorite pumpkin from the patch. Whether you carve it up to be something spooky or place it on your porch in its original form, pumpkins are a great way to get festive in the fall. Below are a few locations to find the perfect pumpkins! Please let us know if we forgot to mention anyone.

Burn Ayr Farm
(607) 746-7287
21031 State Highway 28
Delhi, NY 13753

Echo Orchard & Farm (now closed for the season)
(802) 578-0731
8151 County Road 26
Hamden, NY 13782

Maplewood Farm & Orchard (also hosting a Lil’ Buckaroos Rodeo every weekend!)
(607) 832-4726
596 Miller Ave
Bovina Center, NY 13740

Maxwell Farm
(607) 746-3674
21287 New York 28
Delhi, NY 13753

Middle of Meridale Farmstand
7 County Highway 10
Meridale, NY 13806

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Next Member Meeting Tuesday, October 10th

We meet every second Tuesday at 11am at the E-Center which is located at 5 1/2 Main Street. Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 10th at 11:00am.

We welcome members to come discuss their ideas for strengthening our business community as well as share information on upcoming events and more.

Chamber Member Spotlight: Famous Destination Marketing

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Josiah Brown, president and CEO of Famous Destination Marketing and New York’s Best Experiences, offers first time and experienced travelers with an inside take on New York State destinations. On top of organizing comprehensive and fun NYS travel guides, he also specializes in rebranding, branding, and marketing, with an emphasis on inspiring an emotional reaction in the heart of the consumer. 

Read more about Famous Destination Marketing and other work by Josiah Brown on his website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Farmers’ Market Feature: The Wood Butcher

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The Wood Butcher, Mark Kohler, is a retired butcher with a talent and a knack for woodworking. For over five years, he has been using a lathe to shape wood for custom work and original designs. The wood he uses comes from fallen trees or fallen trees brought to him by clients. His pieces are a hit at festivals and markets around Delaware County.

Find more about The Wood Butcher and view his work on Facebook or by visiting the Delhi Farmers’ Market Wednesdays from 10 am to 2 pm.

Chamber Member Spotlight: Clark Dairy Products

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Clark Farms is a fifth generation family farm producing milk, butter, and cream in Delhi, NY. Clark Farms values environmental preservation, education, and progressive agricultural practices to produce top quality dairy products for the local consumer. Three generations of Clarks work the farm today utilizing the knowledge and skill set of each generation to make the farm the best it can be.

Try their milk, cold brew, chocolate milk, and half & half in stores around the county and beyond, or stop by their farmstand 24/7 to purchase directly from the farm. Find more information on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Farmers' Market Feature: Sweet Pea Supply Co.

Sweet Pea Supply Co. offers an ever-changing selection of delectable, freshly baked goods made with organic and local ingredients whenever possible. Now based in Halcottsville, the owner Carolyn, is a classically trained former private chef in New York City. Her delicious baked goods are available at the Delhi Farmers’ Market and in her general store located in Halcottsville. 

Learn more about Sweet Pea Supply Co. by visiting the website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Delhi Harvest Festival

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Right as the leaves begin to change color, Delhi, NY, rings in the change of season with the annual Harvest Festival. The Delhi Harvest Festival takes over Main Street, Delhi, and Courthouse Square on Saturday, September 23rd, from 10am-4pm.

The local shops and businesses will be open on Main Street, and over 60 vendors and farmers will sell their produce, products and locally made goods at Courthouse Square. Enjoy live music by Bobby Curious while you browse the market and eat lunch in the square. Maybe you’ll see the town’s biggest pumpkin? Last year’s prized pumpkin weighed 610 lbs and was grown at Delaware Academy. 

Visit Delhi Harvest Festival’s page on Facebook for any news and updates leading up to the event. See you there!

Lil' Buckaroo Rodeo & You-Pick Pumpkins

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Maplewood Farm & Orchard will be open on the weekends of October 7th to October 29th for pumpkin picking and festive and fun activities. Each weekend, the activities include hay rides, Gem & Gold Panning, Calf & Bull Roping with practice heads, and a new favorite: Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo and Bouncing Bull Riding. Wear your cowboy hat and boots to get in the spirit! 

The market will have maple products, apples, cider, cider donuts, pie slices, and cookies. Due to the harsh May frost, there are no apples to be picked, but apples sourced from the Hudson Valley will be available. The farm will be open from 10 am to 4 pm, with Rodeo activities beginning at noon. 

See you at Maplewood Farm & Orchard at 596 Miller Avenue in Bovina, NY. Read more and receive updates on their website and Facebook.

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Chamber Member Spotlight: Hollow

Hollow is a cafe by day and tapas style bar and restaurant by night. Enjoy a cup of coffee, matcha, breakfast taco, or lunch special in the renovated storefront before 3 pm. After 5 pm, enter through the side door to enjoy great food and exceptional cocktails in the modern, cozy restaurant and bar. The menu meets the season as much of their food is sourced locally.

Find their hours and more on their website and Instagram.

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Farmers’ Market Feature: RevSpirits

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Rev Spirits makes mead and spirits in time-honored distilling methods to create a rich, finely crafted product. Everything they make is in honor of the honey bees. RevSpirits, started by friends Phil and Bill, were beekeepers first. They grew curious about what they could do with their raw honey. After much experimentation and many tasting parties later, they realized they were onto something revolutionary. Hence, RevSpirits was born. 

Purchase and taste some of their local spirits at the Delhi Farmers’ Market on Wednesday in Courthouse Square and learn out more on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Fall Hiking in the Greater Delhi Area

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The leaves are changing, and fall is on the horizon. We have a number of hikes in the greater Delhi Area that offer a chance to breathe in the crisp fall air and take in the beautiful colors of the season.

The SUNY Delhi Outdoor Education Center is a 40-acre park with trails that meander through old farm fields and dip down to the Delaware River. There is a labyrinth, a butterfly garden, fishing access, picnic tables and education markers sharing knowledge of native trees. 

The Smith Pond Trail is an easy 1.1-mile hike with its trailhead on Route 28 opposite of Delaware Academy. It follows the West Branch of the Delaware River through grasslands and mixed forest. 

For a trail that provides a full-body workout, visit the Community Fitness Trail. This half-mile trail has six fitness features and two picnic tables. 

The Bramley Mountain Trail is a 4-mile loop that passes through an abandoned bluestone quarry, past small cliffs and caves, with expansive views at the top. 

All of these trails are close to town and off the seclusion we love about the area. Take advantage of this time of year and the gorgeous trails that the Catskill 3500 Club have worked so hard to establish. See you out there.

Catskill Mountain Fall Festival

Maple Shade Farm is pleased to welcome you to the Catskill Mountain Fall Festival on October 7th and 8th. Due to insurmountable hurdles, Taste of the Catskills has been canceled. This event has annually taken place at Maple Shade Farm on the same weekend but will be taking a break this year with plans to come back in 2024. 

Maple Shade Farm is filling the weekend with another fall themed festival at the farm you love with the fall experiences you’ve come to know and enjoy, with new vibes, too! 

Come sip on local beverages, shop at the vendor market, play festive games, and simply chill. Bask in the beauty of fall colors while enjoying a drink near the pond or wandering through the yellow barn. Enjoy the day with the Catskills community so you can always say that you were at the first Catskill Mountain Fall Festival!

For more information and updates, visit Maple Shade’s Facebook.

Chamber Member Spotlight: This & That

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This & That is a collection of old and new things for your home, restaurant, office and more. Located on Main Street in Delhi, NY, inventory changes often, and different items can be found upon almost every visit. Matt made his way to Delhi by way of Brooklyn, Boston and New Hampshire, interested in fulfilling his dream of opening This & That. Shop the thoughtful and beautifully curated inventory, and don’t forget to wander behind the store to browse the more rustic market in the barn.

Learn more about This & That on their website, Facebook, and Instagram and by visiting 110 Main Street in Delhi.

Farmers’ Market Feature: Ty’s Taco-Ria

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Ty’s Taco-Ria is a food truck you have most likely seen around town! This local favorite for farmers’ markets, festivals, and events makes a variety of tacos and even house made tortilla chips and salsa. The ingredients for Ty’s Taco’s are sourced locally as much as possible, using local grass-fed beef, and local dairy for homemade sour cream. Eat your tacos immediately and take home some salsa to enjoy for a late night snack. 

If you haven’t visited Ty’s Taco-Ria this summer, there is still time. Stop by the Delhi Farmers’ Market each Wednesday from 10 am to 2 pm to enjoy the perfect summer lunch while shopping for your weekly groceries.  Learn more about the taco-ria on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Farmers' Market Feature: Green Sun Orchard

Green Sun Orchard is a family owned orchard in Trout Creek, NY. They have planted a new orchard on their property while maintaining the trees planted by previous owners. With their heirloom apples they make skillfully fermented hard ciders, cider donuts, and other apple products. Along with apples, they grow blueberries, peaches and plums. 

Find Green Sun Orchard at the Delhi Farmers’ Market each Wednesday from 10 am to 2 pm and read more about them on their website and Facebook.

Chamber Member Spotlight: Delco Mac

Delco Mac is a Delhi, NY, based company run by Phil Stockton that provides education, training and consulting for Mac computer systems. Phil provides comprehensive support for companies and teams and can train users on software usage, backup and storage, networking and infrastructure, and much more. Additionally, Delco Mac can manage repairs to get your computer back up and running. 

To learn more about what Delco Mac offers, visit their website.

SUNY Delhi Student Volunteers

SUNY Delhi is currently welcoming new and returning students to campus for the start of another academic year. The return of students means the return of volunteers who may be available to assist your organization. SUNY Delhi’s Student and Community Center is now taking requests for volunteers from local organizations. If you have a particular event or project for which you could use assistance, inform the Student Center by filling out the following form: 

SUNY Delhi O'Connor Center - Volunteer Request Form

Once your request is received and approved, the service opportunity will be shared with individual volunteers and students groups. When student volunteers are identified, your organization and the volunteers will be connected via email by the SUNY Delhi Student and Community Center. This is a mutually beneficial opportunity for students to gain experience outside of the classroom while you receive their hands on support for your organization.

Farmers' Market Feature: Weinert's Elk Creek Farm

Weinert’s Elk Creek Farm in Schenevus, NY, is a family-run farm located in the picturesque Schenevus Valley. This beef and hemp farm was founded in 2004 by Willie and Rebecca Weinert and they began growing a variety of organic CBD hemp in 2019. Their plants are carefully sown, nurtured, and harvested on the farm using sustainable farming practices to ensure the highest quality oils and products. 

Purchase Elk Creek Farm’s CBD salves, tinctures, gummies and more each week at the Delhi Farmers’ Market in Courthouse Square. Find more about them at their website, Facebook and Instagram.