Welcome to Hudson Valley Farms
Our farm is located in Ferndale, New York, on 200 lush acres in the Catskill Mountains, a lovely two-hour drive from New York City.
Beginning with the first foie gras farm in the United States, our mission has always been to elevate the quality of our country's gourmet food products. We raise our moulard ducks on our farm where they are sheltered in cage-free barns to protect them from varying weather conditions, and wildlife predators. Our chickens are raised in partnership with family farmers in Pennsylvania. Our love of animals has guided us over our 30+ year history to provide the best possible care for our animals. Every animal is individually evaluated by a USDA Inspector under strict guidelines for wholesomeness.
Our Commitment
Hudson Valley Farms is committed to fostering the connection between farm, chef, and consumer. We celebrate the burgeoning interest in meeting the farmers that raise our food. We are proud farmers who take great pride in what we do, and the quality of care that we deliver to our animals and products. Please call us to arrange a visit. Media are welcome as well. Pictures are permitted.
Our Animals
Moulard Ducks
The Moulard is a cross between the white farm duck, the Pekin, and a South American duck, the Muscovy. The Pekin has a mild flavor; the Muscovy, a gamey flavor. When the two breeds are crossed, they produce the high quality, deliciously unique flavor sought after by the finest chefs worldwide.
Moulard Ducks
Moulard ducks have a special ability to store fat in the liver. Like the Muscovy, they are ground-foraging ducks. Moulards don’t fly and are not fans of open water. These characteristics make the Moulard the ideal breed for producing foie gras.
The Whole Duck
At Hudson Valley Foie Gras, we utilize the whole animal: bones, meat, feathers, offal – everything has a purpose. Careful farm practices produces a duck that allows us to offer our customers a wide range of unique products, from our delicate foie gras, to our meaty Magret, and buttery duck fat.
Foie Gras
Foie gras (fwä-grä) is famously regarded was the world's first delicacy. Foie gras, which is the fattened liver of a waterfowl, has a rich history dating back thousands of years to ancient Egypt. The production of foie gras is rooted in the natural gorging process of migratory waterfowl. By utilizing a special hand-feeding process to optimize what nature provides, we can produce one of the world's most extraordinary culinary delicacies.
Historically, foie gras has been cooked in a pâté or terrine and served cold. Over the last 25 years, led by the American palate, more people are enjoying foie gras seared and served hot with a sweet and tangy fruit garnish.
Free-Range Chicken
Founded in 2013, Hudson Valley Chicken set out to become the pinnacle of poultry. We have earned various certifications across all our specialty lines, including Certified Humane, Certified Organic, Free-Range, Regeneratively Raised, Antibiotic-Free, and Heritage Breed. Hudson Valley Chicken’s core value is to continue to put animal welfare first in the pursuit of the highest quality, chef-centric farming.
Antibiotic Free
Our air antibiotic free, free-range regeneratively raised chickens exceed the industry standard in all capacities. Hand cut and personally nurtured, our chickens receive the ultimate care and attention to detail. The results are a chicken that you can feel good about and is of the highest quality.
Certified Organic
We are Certified by Oregon Tilth, following strict guidelines; our Certified Organic chickens are always fed all-organic and of course are free range. We are not currently selling Organic chickens online, but may do so in the future.
Heritage Breed
Our Heritage Breed Chickens are naturally red feathered pasture raised birds which are grown for twice as long as conventional chickens. Reminiscent of Labelle Rouge chickens of French heritage, these birds are distinguished by their golden-yellow skin & fat, which, when rendered, deliver a deep umami-rich savoriness. Paired with our air-chilling process, the flavor and texture of our Heritage chickens are unmatched.