About Us
Bellvale Farms, a dairy farm located on 450 acres only 50 miles from New York City, has been producing milk for more than 150 years. Judy and Al Buckbee have lived on the farm for nearly 40 years. Now, their son, Skip, and daughter, Amy, her husband Tim and their two children all live and work on the farm. In the words of their Town Supervisor, the Buckbees "...are the epitome of the American farm family and all of the great values that these families have stood for over the years."
History
Since 1819, Bellvale Farms has provided fine quality dairy products throughout the Hudson Valley region. throughout seven continuous generations of family farming!
During October 2011, Bellvale Farms was presented with the Sustainable Agriculture Award from Orange Environment. Bellvale Farms received this prestigious award for its "Commitment to sustainable farming practices including diversifying grain crops, working with the Warwick Valley Winery to provide them with locally produced grains, and returning their dairy products and crops as value-added products to benefit the local community."
Bellvale Creamery on the top of Mt. Peter is a must-stop, even for hikers on the Appalachian Trail, which passes through from New Jersey into Harriman State Park. Their ice cream is beyond fabulous, homemade, with dangerously addictive, yummy flavors, and the view.
