Hlltop Hanover Farm
View of historic farmhouse, demonstration gardens, and farmstand.

News and Events

THE FARM WILL BE CLOSED THIS SATURDAY FOR THE 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY!

The Farm Stand is Open – Thursdays & Fridays 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. & Saturdays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 

HILLTOP HANOVER BLOG

Come and visit the newly launched Hilltop Hanover Farm BLOG written by seasoned farmer Mary Ellen and newbie farmer Jenny.  Our blog is aimed at providing agricultural and environmental sustainability information, as well as letting you know about events, workshops and projects, and giving you a glimpse into daily life here on the farm.  Jenny will manage the blog and post regularly.  So "ask the farmer" and send your questions and comments our way to help us develop the blog into a real resource for all home gardeners and area farmers alike.  Before long we hope many more of you will grow your very own local produce!

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Summer is here and all things are good at Westchester County's Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center. Stop by the farm stand to purchase fresh vegetables, see a movie in the barn with the kids or attend one of our cooking classes.

U-Pick Garden – Saturdays starting July 11, 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the U-Pick Garden.

Pickling 101 Workshop – Saturday, July 11, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. in Barn F.

Dinner and Movie – Friday, July 17, 6 p.m.– 9 p.m. in Barn F.

Summer Hike – Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m. – noon.  Meet in front of Building C.

Spin/Knit In – Saturday, July 18, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Building A.

Something Good In The World presents a monthly “FARM TO TABLE” cooking classes as part of their Backyard Farmer Series.  This month is “Summer Cool Down,” July 19, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. in Barn F.

FARM AT HOME VIDEO

Our first video segment of backyard gardening with Hilltop Hanover farmer Mary Ellen is available for viewing through clinking on the link above.

               

The video is the first in a series planned for people to learn the simple things they can do in their own homes to protect the environment and become more self-sufficient.

 

EARTH MACHINE COMPOSTER

FOR SALE AT OUR FARM

Image of Earth Machine composter

For more information click the image above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center!

Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center is a working farm and environmental educational center      located in Yorktown Heights, NY.  Through the efforts of County Executive Andrew Spano and County Legislator Mike Kaplowitz, Westchester County purchased the 180-acre former dairy farm in 2003. The farm will be used for agricultural preservation, drinking water protection, and the promotion of environmental stewardship through demonstration projects and sustainability programs.

Westchester County's Hilltop Hanover Farm is a regional education center that offers programs on healthy and sustainable food production. This involves researching and teaching skills for small-scale suburban and urban farming techniques, and illustrating sustainable living practices such as alternative energy sources for the residents of Westchester County.

There is a farm and forest dynamic which is seen throughout the property by the 50 acres of farmland and the 130 acres of forest with public hiking trails, vernal pools, rocky outcrops, and wetlands.  The County Department of Planning and Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation work collaboratively to preserve this farm and forest dynamic and advance the goals of Hilltop Hanover.

The farm operations are a reciprocal effort between Westchester County and its farm associates.  The farm associates are a group of non-profit and for profit entities who utilize farm space for educational, agricultural and animal husbandry programs for the public.

Westchester County’s Goals for Hilltop Hanover Farm:

  • Provide an educational farm model focused on sustainability.
  • Serve as an information clearing house on environmental and conservation practices for local residents, farmers, and schools.
  • Increase public awareness of environmental impacts through demonstrations and educational events.
  • Provide information and establish demonstration projects related to alternative energy solutions, such as solar, wind and geo-thermal applications as well as rainwater collection systems and composting.
  • Offer educational opportunities to the public about how food is grown, with a focus on the appreciation for seasonality and the rhythms of nature.

Close up of our Farm at Home garden beds after potato and tomato harvests

Picture of the Farm at Home demonstration garden in late summer