Real Farm * Real Food * Real Good

The Alleged Farm is located in the Town of Easton, in the rolling hills of southern Washington County, New York. We farm on fields under continuous cultivation since 1788 and take my stewardship of the land seriously. For us, that means a commitment to sustainable practices such as crop rotation, reduced tillage and the use of cover crops and compost in order to promote and maintain the health of the earth. In addition, we have placed a conservation easement on the farm with the Agricultural Stewardship Association, ensuring that this farmland, a vital natural resource, remain undeveloped in perpetuity.

1n 1996, we started to grow a wide variety of crops–from artichokes to zucchini–commercially, selling directly to local consumers at farmers’ markets and through our CSA. We believe that a thriving local agricultural economy makes sense, that fresh local produce tastes better, and that sustainably crops grown are better for consumers and for everything that lives on our farm.

In 2024, we realized a long time dream of becoming vegetable gardeners–though on a scale that might look a bit farmish. While we no longer grow produce for sale, we continue to provide various crops to Comfort Food Community for use in their local food pantries. The desire to feed people and help sustain a healthy community outlasts the desire to work 12 hour days.

Thomas Christenfeld
The Alleged Farmer