Pedersen Farms is located in Ontario County in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region of central New York. Rick and Laura Pedersen began farming here in 1983 and have spent the past 28 years growing and diversifying their farm. Recently Rick and Laura were honored to receive the 2010 Rodney Lightfoote Agricultural Viability and Innovation Award. In 2001 the farm was awarded an Agriculture Research and Development Grant by the NY Department of Agriculture and Markets. Laura received an “Excellence in IPM Award” in 2004. Rick and Laura serve on many community and agricultural boards.
We have over 600 acres certified organic and are a member of Finger Lakes Organics (FLO) supplying restaurants and grocery stores in New York City and upstate New York.
We are actively involved in our community and business area. By practicing Integrated Pest Management, nutrient management, etc., we are advocates of land stewardship. Rick serves on the Board of Directors of the Northeast Hop Alliance and the NYS Agriculture and Markets Organic Advisory Committee. Laura serves on the Town of Seneca Planning Board, the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce Board and chairs the Agriculture Committee. She is also a member of the Ontario County IDA board.
The farm currently grows many different vegetables and field crops on about 1500 acres. We supply processors, wholesalers, farm markets, and grocery stores. Click on the Vegetables link for more information regarding our produce, Contact Us for our address and other contact information.