Hemlock Hill Farm

What Hemlock Hill Farm does

Hemlock Hill Farm is a third-generation, family-owned livestock farm located on 120 acres in Cortlandt Manor, New York, operating since 1939 under the DeMaria family. The farm raises pasture-raised cattle, pigs, lambs, goats, chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits, and turkeys without antibiotics or hormones using regenerative practices including rotational grazing and no-till methods. Its proprietary operational asset is Macelleria DeMaria, an on-site USDA-inspected processing facility established in the 1970s that enables full vertical integration from animal husbandry through butchery to retail sale.

The business runs a year-round farm market open 365 days selling fresh and frozen meats, produce, and curated regional goods from other Hudson Valley producers. Revenue is generated through four primary streams: walk-in retail at the farm store, a quarterly Meat CSA subscription program with three share sizes priced at $270/$540/$1,080, bulk animal purchases (whole/half/quarter beef at $14.99/lb, pork at $6.99/lb, lamb/goat at $16.99/lb), and ancillary services including $5 farm tours and compost sales. Distribution extends beyond DTC through B2B culinary partnerships supplying restaurants (Rivermarket Bar and Kitchen, Harvest on Hudson, Wood Fire Food, Pretty to Think So) and natural food retailers (Foodworks Natural Market) across the Hudson Valley and lower Connecticut, with an on-site food truck (Graze & Harvest) adding hospitality revenue. All channels are local-pickup only; no shipping is currently offered.

The operation is supported by a 15-20 person team including owners, farm manager, office manager, market manager, lead butcher, social media/brand manager, farmhands, and market staff. Marketing is community-led, leveraging Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, an email mailing list, and sustained earned-media coverage including features in The New York Times (2017, 2020), Westchester Magazine (2026 Best of Food and Drink), Edible Hudson Valley, Hudson Valley Magazine, and WAG Magazine. A circular-economy cattle feeding partnership with Captain Lawrence Brewery sources 30% of feed from brewers grain. Hemlock Hill Farm has no external investors, no disclosed funding, and operates as a privately held family enterprise.

Name

Hemlock Hill Farm

Legal name

Hemlock Hill Farm

Website

https://hemlockhillfarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hemlock Hill Farm is a third-generation, family-owned 120-acre pasture-raised livestock farm in Cortlandt Manor, NY, operating a year-round on-site retail market, USDA processing facility, meat CSA subscriptions, and B2B culinary supply to Hudson Valley restaurants and retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pasture-Raised Meat Products

NAICS

Dual-Purpose Cattle Ranching and Farming (112130), Hog and Pig Farming (112210), Sheep and Goat Farming (1124), Animal Slaughtering and Processing (3116)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Meat Packing Plants (2011), Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013)

akta.pro primary industry

Beef Cattle Grazing & Pasture-Based Operations (AFAEABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organic & Pasture-Raised Hog Farming (AFAEAEAI), Organic/Regenerative Sheep & Goat Production (AFAEAFAI)

Keywords

• Pasture-raised meats
• Farm retail market
• Meat CSA subscription
• On-farm butchery
• Regenerative livestock farming

Headquarters

HQ city

Cortlandt Manor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fresh and Frozen Meat Retail: Year-round farm market sells pasture-raised beef, pork, lamb, chicken, duck, goose, rabbit, and seasonal turkey. Products sold as fresh or fresh-frozen cuts. Direct retail to consumers at the farm store.
2. Meat CSA Subscriptions: Quarterly subscription-based CSA offering three share sizes of pasture-raised meats. Members pay upfront for 3-month seasonal period with monthly pickups. Shares include variety of farm products.
3. Bulk Animal Purchases: Sells whole, half, or quarter animals for beef ($14.99/lb packed), pork ($6.99/lb packed), and lamb/goat ($16.99/lb packed). Fresh frozen products with local pickup only.
4. Regional Products and Produce: Farm market carries products from other Hudson Valley and New York State farms and producers including eggs, cheese, vegetables, honey, jams, breads, and pantry items. Supports local producers while diversifying product offering.
5. Farm Tours: Seasonal farm tours offered in spring and autumn (May-June, September-October). $5 per person, kids 2 and under free. 45-minute guided walking tours sharing family history and farming practices.
6. Compost Sales: Farm compost sold by bag or yard. Customers must arrange their own hauling. Available through farm store or by phone inquiry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hemlock Hill Farm is a multi-generational, family-owned farm in Cortlandt Manor, NY that raises pasture-raised livestock (cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits) and sells the meat directly to consumers through an on-site farm market, a Farm Raised Meat CSA subscription program, and a bulk purchase program. The operation is vertically integrated with its own on-site USDA-inspected slaughter and processing facility (Macelleria DeMaria), which produces cuts, sausages, charcuterie, deli meats, prepared foods, pet food, and bone broth.

Product overview

Hemlock Hill Farm operates as a full-circle farm offering pasture-raised meats through multiple channels. The core operation includes The Farm (livestock raising), The Butcher/Macelleria DeMaria (on-site USDA processing), and The Market (retail store). Customers can purchase products directly through The Market, subscribe to the Farm Raised Meat CSA (quarterly subscription with monthly pickups), order Bulk Purchases (whole/half/quarter animals), visit for Farm Tours, or purchase Compost. The farm produces beef, pork, lamb, goat, chicken, duck, goose, rabbit, and seasonal turkey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Farm Raised Meat CSA

Quantifiable outcome

• Farm market open 365 days per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Captain Lawrence BrewerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal brewery in Ossining, NY that supplies brewers grain (fermented barley) to the farm. The barley, which would otherwise go to landfill, is fed to cattle as 30% of their diet. This sustainable partnership creates beautifully marbled beef while reducing farm waste.
• Ronnybrook Farm DairyminorOthersNew York State dairy farm whose products are carried at Hemlock Hill Farm market.
• Cochecton MillscoreOthersFeed supplier providing all-natural chicken feed for pasture-raised chickens at the farm.
• Rivermarket Bar and KitchenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner in Tarrytown, NY supplied with farm fresh meat products.
• Harvest on HudsonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY supplied with farm fresh products.
• Sing Sing BreweryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOssining, NY brewery partner. The farm carries Sing Sing products in the market while brewery provides brewers grain for cattle feed.
• Wood Fire FoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant in Hudson, NY and brand carried at the Hemlock Hill market.
• Hudson Valley HoneyminorOthersLocal honey producer whose products are carried at the farm market.
• White Oak FarmminorOthersNew York State farm whose products are carried at Hemlock Hill Farm market.
• Graze & HarvestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOn-farm food truck partner operating at Hemlock Hill Farm, providing additional food service and visitor experience.
• Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.minorOthersProducts carried at the farm market in addition to the brewers grain supply partnership.
• Hawthorne Valley CreameryminorOthersNew York creamery whose products are carried at the farm market.
• Mead FarmminorOthersNew York farm whose products are carried at the farm market.
• No. Six Point Roastry & BakeryminorOthersNew York bakery whose products are carried at the farm market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture: Hudson Valley farm and food education center operating a multi-species pasture-raised operation with on-site restaurant (Blue Hill) and farm store. Closest geographic and operational peer — same region, similar model of raising, on-site processing, and direct retail.
• Polyface Farm: Virginia-based pasture-raised livestock farm with on-farm processing and direct-to-consumer sales including CSA-style subscriptions. Closely mirrors Hemlock Hill's vertically integrated, multi-species pasture-raised model.
• White Oak Pastures: Georgia regenerative farm raising multiple livestock species with on-farm USDA processing and direct retail. Direct comparable for the 'full circle' vertical-integration thesis and regenerative pasture-raised positioning.
• Niman Ranch: Network of pasture-raised livestock farmers supplying restaurants and retail with humanely raised, hormone-free meats. Comparable product mix (beef, pork, lamb) and B2B/wholesale motion into foodservice customers.
• Fishkill Farms: Hudson Valley farm operating a CSA, on-site farm store, and U-pick across multiple products. Direct regional peer for farm-store-plus-CSA motion serving Westchester and Hudson Valley consumers.

Regional players

• Migliorelli Farm: Multi-generation Hudson Valley farm operating farm stands and CSA in the same lower Hudson Valley corridor. Strong regional comparable for the family-farm farm-stand retail format.

Emerging players

• Crowd Cow: Direct-to-consumer marketplace selling pasture-raised and specialty meats from a curated set of small farms. Demonstrates the D2C shipping model that Hemlock Hill does not yet operate, making it an adjacent peer and a potential competitive threat or partnership channel.
• ButcherBox: Subscription-based D2C meat company shipping grass-fed and pasture-raised proteins nationwide. Mirrors Hemlock Hill's CSA subscription mechanics at a national scale and represents the primary subscription-format competitor.
• US Wellness Meats: Direct-to-consumer online retailer specializing in grass-fed and pasture-raised meats. Comparable product positioning and shipping-enabled model that bypasses the geographic constraints Hemlock Hill currently faces.

Broad incumbents

• Whole Foods Market: National premium grocer carrying extensive pasture-raised and local meat programs. Represents the broad incumbent that competes for the same premium, ethically sourced protein dollar as Hemlock Hill's B2B and farm-market customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HemlockHillFarmNY
• Instagraminstagram.com/hemlockhillfarmny
• TikToktiktok.com/@hemlockhillfarmny
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hemlock-hill-farm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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