Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center is a historic and working farm dating back to the 18th. century, that is owned and operated by Westchester County and supported by the Friends of Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Inc. Spanning 187 acres, Hilltop Hanover Farm is dedicated to the development and advancement of sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, community education, and accessible food systems for all, with a minimum 10% of produce grown being donated to food pantries and soup kitchens.
Founded by Abraham Underhill in the late 1780s as a family homestead, Hilltop Hanover Farm was originally home to cattle and horses and remained in the Underhill family for 125 years, before passing through the hands of other families until the 1970s when it was converted into a breeding facility for award-winning holstein cattle.
In 2003, the County of Westchester purchased the farm and surrounding woodlands to provide protection for the Croton watershed while preserving the farm’s agricultural heritage. Today, the history of the farm is remembered by all who contribute to working the land and enjoy the beauty of the open space through our Farm Stand, educational programs, volunteer opportunities, and Native Plants Program.