History

Marlborough is located between the Hudson River and the Marlborough Mountains, whose geological formations produced the rolling hills that characterize the landscape.

First settled in 1694, Marlborough's long and rich rural tradition can be seen in many small farms that developed in this area, as the rolling hills protected orchards from spring frosts, and the Hudson River provided easy transportation

of fresh produce.

 

After the advent of steam power in the mid eighteen hundreds, local farms were able to "overnight" produce directly to markets in the city. Because many waves of settlers came to Marlborough to farm, our town's heritage includes a diverse blend of nationalities and cultures.

MaryLou Mahan, Town Historian
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Chronogram Magazine - March 01, 2011 - Trifecta: Highland, Milton & Marlboro- < click on link to read complete article.

Food Security, Farm Conservation
~ strives to bring sustainability to farms and also to educate people on the importance of local farming.

The organization is composed of Milton and Marlboro farmers and businesspeople working together to

promote local agriculture and agritourism.

Expressing the importance of keeping the country’s

food supply within our borders, she says it’s

necessary to start with local farmers who can

champion that type of home security. The perks of supporting area farming, saying, “In essence, we

know our farmers, and there’s a tremendous

value in knowing both our farmers and the food

that they produce.”

Chelsea Clintons Wedding takes place locally.

The New York Times 3/5/10

Swinging on the Hudson: An Unlikely Haven for Jazz

 

 

 

 

Episcopal Church Episcopal in  Marlboro offers “open baptism”

to all who want sacrament: Old

rite gets new welcome- click link below for complete details:

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8/23/09- Growers unveil, celebrate trail

connecting farms

in Marlborough

8/23/09 MMiM correction

to this Poughkeepsie Journal article: The new MMiM farm

trail will only apply to

current agricultural members listed under the members

tab of  this site.

Tour of Hudson River Fruit, and our Farms in Pleasant Valley & Milton by Representative from Russia, India, England, Brazil, South East Asia

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HHV Farmers Market & Quimby Farm- on You Tube


7/22/09

"Meet Me in Marlborough” a cooperative season-long
promotional effort, wins state farm trail designation

“Meet Me in Marlborough” wins state farm trail designation

 

MARLBOROUGH – “Meet Me in Marlborough” is a six year old effort to promote the town’s farming history and industry and the organization has recently been given official state status as a New York State Farm Trail.

The designation by the state Department of Agriculture and Markets authorizes farm trail signs along state and county roads to give directions to visitors about Marlborough’s farms, pick your owns and wineries.

The designation is more than just that, said Sheila Mannese, Meet Me in Marlborough founder.

“We’re marking not only six years of ‘Meet Me in Marlborough,’ 300 years of farming in Marlborough – this is our anniversary year, (and) the farm trail which we are so excited about,” she said.

Over 70 members have joined since the group was founded in 2003.

A special celebration of the farm trail will take place on August 29 at the Heart of the Hudson Valley’s Farmers Market.
 

6/19/09 Daily News - NY Local

Port Authority gets fresh, classes up bus joint with farmers market

Audrey Mancher buys produce from farmer Pamela Clark-Torres of Prospect Hill Orchards. Handschuh/News

Audrey Mancher buys produce from farmer Pamela Clark-Torres of Prospect Hill Orchards.



Along the Hudson fertile ground for produce, wine & antiques David Handschuh, Daily News September 13th 2008

Marketing Marlborough
Rural agriculture proves a musk for city dwellers
Reprinted from Hudson Valley Busines News

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