Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center

What Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center does

Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 187-acre historic working farm in Yorktown Heights, Westchester County, New York. The organization is owned by Westchester County (acquired in 2003 to protect the Croton watershed) and is supported by The Friends of Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Inc. Its operations span a 60-acre working farm using organic practices, 120+ acres of forest with 3.5 miles of marked hiking trails, and dairy barn facilities. The farm donates a minimum of 25% of its produce to food access partners, with 15,038 lbs (valued at over $68,700) donated in 2023.

The organization runs a diversified portfolio of programs across six primary revenue streams: an on-site Farm Stand (Thursday-Sunday, 10am-4pm) selling produce, flowers, seeds, and native plants; a market-style Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription program; a seasonal Summer Camp for children ages 4-13 at $375-$425 per week; group educational tours priced at $14-$20 per attendee depending on duration; private event rentals; and tiered corporate sponsorships ($3,000 Seed / $5,000 Cultivate / $10,000 Harvest). A specialized Native Plants Program produces seed-propagated local ecotype species from ecoregion 59 for restoration and community use, and the farm also licenses its grounds for professional photography and film production. Customers include schools and homeschool groups, Westchester County residents, corporate volunteer groups, and food-insecure populations receiving donated produce through partners such as First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown Food Pantry and Dutchess Outreach.

The go-to-market model is community-led, relying on a 6,000+ subscriber newsletter, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), county parks system integration, and a network of corporate partners (Nuvance Health, Con Edison, Regeneron, Silo, ICL). The organization has no app, no proprietary AI or software platform, and its competitive position rests on its historic land holdings, county ownership, and embedded community ecosystem rather than on technology. Operations are entirely regional, confined to Westchester County, with no stated expansion plans beyond this geography.

Name

Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center

Legal name

The Friends of Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Inc.

Website

https://hilltophanoverfarm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hilltop Hanover Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 187-acre historic working farm in Westchester County, New York, offering farm stand retail, CSA subscriptions, summer camps, educational tours, and hiking trails while donating at least 25% of produce to food access partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Agriculture & Environmental Education

NAICS

Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141), Nursery and Floriculture Production (11142)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic Greenhouse & Protected Crop Farming (High Tunnels, Greenhouses) (AFAGAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI), Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Sustainable agriculture
• Environmental education
• Community supported agriculture
• Native plant nursery
• Working farm nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Yorktown Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Farm Stand Retail Sales: On-site farm stand selling fresh-grown produce, flowers, seeds, and native plants directly to visitors.
2. CSA (Community Supported Agriculture): Market-style CSA subscriptions providing produce to community members.
3. Summer Camp Programs: Week-long summer camp sessions for children ages 4-13, with tuition fees of $375-$425 per week.
4. Educational Tours and Programs: Guided tours for schools, homeschool groups, scout organizations, camps, and private events with per-person pricing based on program duration.
5. Donations and Sponsorships: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by individual donations, corporate sponsorships at Seed ($3,000), Cultivate ($5,000), and Harvest ($10,000) levels, and bus scholarship program for schools.
6. Corporate Volunteer Group Programs: Tiered corporate team building experiences with varying levels of engagement and associated fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center operates a 187-acre historic working farm and environmental education center in Yorktown Heights, NY, owned by Westchester County. It sells fresh produce, flowers, and native plants through an on-site farm stand and CSA subscriptions, delivers K-12 and group environmental education programs and summer camps, runs a native plant nursery specializing in local ecotype species, hosts private events and film shoots, and donates a minimum of 25% of produce to food access partners. The organization is supported by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds operations through donations, corporate sponsorships, and program fees.

Product overview

Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center is a 187-acre working farm and educational center operated by Westchester County. The organization offers a diversified portfolio of programs and services centered on sustainable agriculture and environmental education. Core offerings include an on-site Farm Stand selling produce and native plants, a seasonal Summer Camp Program for children, guided Group Tours with educational themes (Senses of the Farm, Farm-to-Table, etc.), a Volunteer Program with individual and corporate options, a Native Plants Program nursery, Hiking Trails across 120 acres, and event rental opportunities including the annual Summer Solstice Party. The farm operates a market-style CSA and donates 25% of produce to food access partners. Programs are offered to the public free of charge, with select paid offerings including camp tuition, tour fees, and corporate sponsorships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Farm Stand On-site retail location at the farm selling fresh-grown produce, native plants, seeds, and flowers directly to visitors. Open Thursday through Sunday, 10am-4pm, in Yorktown Heights, NY.
• Market-Style CSA Community Supported Agriculture subscription program providing weekly produce, flowers, and seeds grown using organic practices on the 60-acre working farm to community members.
• Summer Camp Program Seasonal day camp for children entering Pre-K through 6th grade (ages 4-13) offering hands-on farm activities, hiking, cooking, and agricultural education. Runs July-August 2026, with $375/week for Westchester County residents and $425/week for non-residents.
• Group Tours and Educational Programs Guided educational tours for schools, homeschool groups, scout organizations, camps, and private groups. Programs include Senses of the Farm, Sustainability in Agriculture, Farm & Forest, and Farm-to-Table experiences, priced $14-$25 per attendee based on duration.
• Native Plants Program Nursery program specializing in seed-propagated, local ecotype species from ecoregion 59 (northeastern coastal zone). Produces seedlings for local restoration projects, community programs, and backyard gardens to foster biodiversity.
• Photography and Film Permits Location permitting service for professional photography and film production at the farm property. The farm has previously been used as a filming location for Netflix's Zero Day and The Adjustment Bureau.
• Events and Private Rentals Facility rentals and event hosting including the annual Summer Solstice Party, private parties, and corporate events at $175-$1,050 based on group size and duration.
• Share the Harvest Sponsorship Program Corporate sponsorship program with three tiers — Seed ($3,000), Cultivate ($5,000), and Harvest ($10,000) — supporting the farm's mission and food donation initiatives, including complimentary event tickets and promotional benefits.
• Hiking Trails with Trails Without Limits Accessibility Program 3.5 miles of marked trails traversing 120 acres of forest, open daily 10am-4pm to the public at no cost. Includes the Trails Without Limits program offering All-Terrain Trackchairs for individuals with physical disabilities.
• Corporate Volunteer Group Programs Tiered corporate team building volunteer experiences at the farm booked through the volunteer coordinator, providing fee-based employee engagement and team building for businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,038 lbs of produce donated in 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Nuvance HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Nuvance Health provides free health services including health screening, point of care testing, consultations, onsite nutritionists, smoking cessation support, vaccines, coats, and winter clothes for underserved populations in Poughkeepsie. Hilltop donates produce to Nuvance Health's nutritionists who create recipes and meal plans for their clients. Nuvance Health was also a generous sponsor to the 2022 Views, Brews & BBQ fundraising event.
• RegeneroncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegeneron employees visited the farm twice during their week-long Day for Doing Good initiative. On 10/21, volunteers cleaned up over 2,000 ft of field beds and gleaning produced 89 lbs of produce, creating 27 food kit boxes. On 10/27, another group harvested native seeds from five varieties across 1.3 acres and cleaned over 5 lbs of Iris versicolor seeds.
• SilosecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilo employees volunteered on 11/11 to plant and protect two new River Birch trees in the cow pasture, providing shade for Dutch Belted cattle and serving as wetland trees to absorb water from the flood-prone lowland area.
• ICLsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerICL employees volunteered to harvest sweet potato crop, working through light rain and muddy conditions to yield over 680 lbs of sweet potatoes. A small portion was donated immediately to a food pantry, with the rest stored in coolers for distribution.
• Westchester County Parks, Recreation, and ConservationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe farm is owned by Westchester County and operated in partnership with the Parks, Recreation, and Conservation department. The county purchased the farm in 2003 to provide protection for the Croton watershed while preserving agricultural heritage.
• Westchester Parks FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuided by The Westchester Parks Foundation, the Trails Without Limits program allows individuals with physical disabilities to hike the trails using All-Terrain Trackchairs at no cost. The program rotates through Westchester County Parks from March-November.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture: Nonprofit working farm and education center in Pocantico Hills, NY focused on sustainable agriculture. Closely comparable mission-driven model combining farm production, education programming, dining, and public-facing activities in the NYC metro region.
• Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Culture: Nonprofit farm in Cold Spring, NY dedicated to regenerative agriculture, food access, and community education. Highly comparable mission-driven farm + education + food-donation operating model in the lower Hudson Valley.
• Queens County Farm Museum: Historic working farm and education center in NYC. Comparable nonprofit structure combining farm production, educational programming, CSA, and public events in the NYC metro area.
• Brooklyn Grange: NYC-based nonprofit urban farming organization operating rooftop farms with CSA, educational programming, and volunteer programs. Highly comparable sustainable-agriculture nonprofit model in the same metropolitan area with overlapping customer segments.
• Muscoot Farm: Historic county-owned farm in Somers, NY operated by Westchester County Parks with an active nonprofit support organization. Sibling property operating under the same county parks system with a parallel working-farm + education + public access model.
• Common Ground: NYC-based nonprofit environmental education center combining a working farm, school programming, and summer camp. Comparable 'farm as outdoor classroom' nonprofit model serving a similar youth and education customer base.
• Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial: Westchester County-owned park featuring an arboretum and historic farm elements. Sibling property under the same Westchester County Parks system with a similar nonprofit-support structure serving the same county population.

Regional players

• Greenburgh Nature Center: Nonprofit environmental education center in Westchester County, NY. Same-region environmental education nonprofit with overlapping audience and donor base, though focused more on nature/animals than active farming.
• Rockland Farm Alliance (Cropsey Community Farm): Nonprofit community farm in Rockland County, NY focused on sustainable agriculture, CSA, and education. Closely comparable mission and operating model in an adjacent lower-Hudson-Valley county.

Broad incumbents

• Wave Hill: Public garden and cultural center in the Bronx operated as a nonprofit with educational programming, special events, and public access. Overlaps on environmental education and event programming but is broader in scope and not focused on agriculture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hilltophanoverfarm/?fref=ts
• Instagraminstagram.com/hilltophanoverfarm
• Xx.com/friendsofhhfarm

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Investors

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