Saratoga Farm Showcase Returns June 21

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga PLAN (Preserving Land and Nature) has announced the return of the Saratoga Farm Showcase, which will take place on Saturday, June 21. The event is a self-guided farm tour celebrating local farms and emphasizing the importance of protecting agricultural land in the Saratoga region.

Eleven farms centered around the Towns of Ballston Spa, Charlton, and Galway will participate in the showcase from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The farms demonstrate the diversity of agriculture in the region, from vegetables to livestock and orchards to flowers. 

Participating farms include: Arnold’s Farm Fresh Produce, Balet Flowers & Design, Bob’s Trees, City Goat Farm, Featherbed Lane Farm, Main Street Studio, Shades of Green, Smith Brothers Farm & Orchard Bake Shop, Stem & Stone Farm, Thymly Herb Group, Milton Grange, Taste NY, Koval Bros. Dairy, LLC, 4H Equine, and Wm. H. Buckley Farm.

“The future of farming in the Saratoga region depends on small farms not just surviving but thriving,” said Megan Miraglia, executive director of City Goat Farm, in a statement. “We are so grateful to participate in Saratoga PLAN’s Farm Showcase, helping demonstrate the value of local farms and the role they play in our community.”

One highlight of this year’s showcase is the permanently conserved Wm. H. Buckley Farm in Ballston Lake, a picturesque countryside farm with views of the Green Mountains. Protected in partnership with Saratoga PLAN, the farm has deep agricultural roots dating back to the 1760s. Today, owner Mark Sacco carries the legacy forward by running a 365-acre working farm and committing to sustainable farming practices. He has also worked to preserve the property’s historic character, including a restored farmhouse used for retreats and the original barn, which will host the launch of this year’s Saratoga Farm Showcase.

Attendees can visit Buckley Farm anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to pick-up their Saratoga PLAN canvas tote bag containing a printed brochure with farm descriptions and a map, event bracelets, and farm goods such as local maple syrup, wildflower seeds, and a gift certificate for a Stewart’s ice cream cone.

For more information and/or to purchase tickets, visit saratogaplan.org/2025farmshowcase. Tickets will also be sold on-site at the kick-off event at Wm. H. Buckley Farm.