Bedford Farmers Club
founded 1852

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Bedford Farmers Club

Founded in 1852 by Bedford area farmers to discuss best practices and topics of mutual interest, today the Club addresses backyard farming, horticulture, animal husbandry, and local history.

BFC meetings are held in spring and fall. Meetings feature topical speakers, site visits, "Timely Tips" on horticulture, and a much-loved report by our BFC historian. Refreshments are served.

The $10 annual dues support our programs.

Any and all are welcome at our meetings - no need to be a farmer or live in Bedford!

2024 Meetings

Wednesday, March 6, 4 p.m. meeting

Bil Ryan of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory on history and importance of Hudson River marshes and the effect of climate change on them.
Location: St. Matthew's Church, 381 Cantitoe St., Bedford

Wednesday, April 17, 4 p.m. meeting

Visit Westchester Mushroom Company, the first local indoor gourmet mushroom farm.
Location: 18 John Walsh Blvd., Peekskill, NY 10566

Wednesday, May 22, 4 p.m. meeting

Shanyn Siegel will show us around her native plant nursery, Tiny Meadow Farm. Location:
138 Long Ridge Rd., Danbury, CT 06810

Thursday, June 6, 8:00 p.m.

Richard Lawrence speaks on climate change and carbon mitigation.
Location: St. Matthew's Church, 382 Cantitoe St., Bedford, NY

Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. meeting

Visit Marsh Sanctuary, Mt. Kisco's 156 acre nature preserve. 71 Sarles St., Mount Kisco, NY 10549

August 21 or 22, 7 p.m. meeting

Learn about Rural and Migrant Ministry youth programs in NYS. Location: St. Matthew's Church, 382 Cantitoe St., Bedford

Wednesday, September 18, 3 p.m. meeting

Observe and record oyster cages in Hudson , and learn the history of oysters and the River. Location: Hudson River Field Station, 200 Ferry Rd., Piermont

Wednesday, October 16, 3:00 p.m.

Tour Grace Farms in New Canaan. They explore nature, arts, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building, on 80 acres.
Location: 365 Lukes Wood Road
New Canaan, CT 06840

Bedford Farmers Club founded 1852

Our Story

Bedford Farmers Club

2024 Meetings

Bedford Farmers Club
founded 1852

Our
Story