Buck Hill Farm

What Buck Hill Farm does

Buck Hill Farm is a family-owned maple syrup producer and agritourism destination based in Jefferson, New York, in the Catskill Mountains. Founded in 1978 by Charles D. and Lynn Buck as what was initially described as a "lucrative hobby," the farm has grown into a year-round operation employing six people that spans syrup production, value-added food manufacturing, on-site food service, and direct-to-consumer retail. The farm serves three primary customer bases: weekend visitors and day-trippers drawn by on-farm breakfast service (Saturday and Sunday, 8am–1pm) and Maple Weekend events; gift and specialty food consumers purchasing maple products, cookbooks, and branded merchandise through the on-farm store and e-commerce; and wholesale buyers including regional restaurants, grocery stores, and the New York City Greenmarkets operated by GrowNYC. Additional segments include corporate gifting and wedding favor clients, fundraising organizations, and local community/nonprofit groups served through recurring on-farm events.

The farm's core technology is traditional maple syrup production: tree sap is collected via a tubing system on sloped land and concentrated using Reverse Osmosis from approximately 2.0% to 8% sugar content, then boiled in an evaporator pan (approximately 50 gallons of water boiled away per gallon of finished syrup), filtered through felt or flannel for clarity, and graded to USDA specifications (Golden, Amber, Dark, Very Dark — all Grade A). The finished product is packaged in multiple formats from gallons to decorative glass flasks. The farm produces an extensive value-added line including maple mustard, BBQ sauce, ketchup, hot sauce, granola, popcorn, butter, sugar, candy, lollipops, cotton candy, marshmallow hot chocolate, roasted nuts, brittle, and a rotating seasonal muesli, alongside a Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup specialty SKU, branded merchandise (puzzles, coloring books, charcuterie boards, coffee mugs, candles), and a published cookbook featuring over 75 pancake recipes.

Buck Hill Farm operates a multi-channel revenue model combining on-farm retail, weekend breakfast service, catering, e-commerce, farmers markets (Jefferson Farmers' Market and NYC Greenmarkets), and wholesale distribution. Pricing is unit-based across the catalog, with breakfast menu items ranging from $1.25 to $11.50, entry-level pure maple syrup at $5.00, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup at $28.00, gift boxes priced up to $80.00, and the cookbook at $20.00. The farm is an active content publisher (blog, YouTube channel, Instagram @buckhillfarm, Facebook @fancymapleproducts) and a member of the Pure Catskills regional food initiative. Community engagement is reinforced through the Charlie Bucks volunteer program, which pays $10 per hour in farm-store credit, and recurring events including Maple Weekend, Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper, Family Farm Day, Earth Day Clean Up, and a Holiday Maple Cocktail Tasting. The business remains privately held, with no disclosed institutional investment, funding rounds, or parent company structure.

Name

Buck Hill Farm

Legal name

Buck Hill Farm

Website

https://buckhillfarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Buck Hill Farm is a family-owned maple syrup producer and agritourism destination in Jefferson, New York, manufacturing pure maple syrup and an extensive value-added product line on-farm, and selling direct-to-consumer through an on-site store, weekend breakfast restaurant, e-commerce shop, farmers markets, and wholesale channels including NYC Greenmarkets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maple Syrup Production

NAICS

Sugar Manufacturing (31131), Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing (3113), Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (311930)

SIC

Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm-to-Table & Agritourism Dining Experiences (Farm Visits, Harvest Meals) (THAJAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Farmstead & Local Artisan Food Markets (Retail Shops) (CRAHAGAO)

Keywords

• Maple syrup production
• Artisan food products
• Farm breakfast service
• Agritourism events
• Wholesale grocery distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Jefferson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Maple Syrup and Value-Added Products: Core revenue from pure maple syrup in multiple grades and sizes (glass leaf flasks, signature flasks, gallons), plus an extensive line of maple value-added products including maple mustard, maple BBQ sauce, maple ketchup, maple hot sauce, maple butter, maple granola, maple granola, maple popcorn, maple sugar, maple candy, maple cotton candy, maple lollies, maple marshmallow hot chocolate, maple roasted peanuts, maple roasted walnuts, maple peanut brittle, bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup, maple candle, switchel concentrate, pancake mixes, four seasons muesli, elderberry syrup, maple dilly beans, and seasonal variations.
2. On-Farm Restaurant and Catering: Weekend breakfast service every Saturday and Sunday from 8am-1pm serving pancakes, eggs, omelettes, french toast, oatmeal, and more. Catering services available for events. Also offers custom corporate gifting and wedding favors.
3. E-Commerce and Online Shop: Direct online sales of maple products, cookbooks, branded merchandise (coffee mugs, puzzles, charcuterie boards, coloring books), gift boxes, and specialty items through the farm's website shop.
4. Wholesale and Distribution: Expanded distribution to restaurants and wholesale groceries beyond the original Greenmarkets NYC presence, with the maple product line incorporated into most products sold in the farm store.
5. Cookbook Sales: Sale of the cookbook 'Pancakes Make People Happy' by Charlotte Collins, Sharon Collins, and Courtney Wade — featuring over 75 pancake recipes — available at the farm store and online for $20.00.
6. Agritourism Events: Revenue-generating events including Maple Weekend tours, Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper ($10 suggested donation), Holiday Maple Cocktail Tasting, and Family Farm Day, which draw visitors to the farm and drive retail sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Buck Hill Farm produces pure maple syrup (golden, amber, dark, and very dark grades) and a line of value-added maple products including condiments, seasonings, pancake mixes, muesli, confections, gift sets, and branded merchandise, operating a sugarhouse in the Catskill Mountains of Jefferson, NY since 1983. The farm distributes product through an on-farm store, weekend breakfast service, NYC Greenmarkets, online e-commerce, wholesale to restaurants and grocers, and a published cookbook titled "Pancakes Make People Happy." Complementary offerings include catering, custom favors, a fundraising program, and agritourism events such as Maple Weekend.

Product overview

Buck Hill Farm is a maple syrup production farm and agritourism destination in Jefferson, New York. The company's core product is pure maple syrup, which is manufactured and sold alongside an extensive line of value-added maple products. Their portfolio includes condiments (maple mustard, maple ketchup, maple BBQ sauce, maple hot sauce), food products (muesli, granola, pancake mix, maple roasted nuts, maple popcorn), confections (maple fudge, maple peanut brittle, maple cotton candy, maple lolly), beverages (ground coffee, switchel concentrate, maple marshmallow hot chocolate), and merchandise (puzzles, coloring books, charcuterie boards, coffee mugs, maple candles). They also operate a weekend breakfast restaurant service and offer catering, event hosting, custom corporate gifting, and fundraising programs. Their published cookbook 'Pancakes Make People Happy' features over 75 pancake recipes. The farm participates in annual Maple Weekend events and hosts various community events throughout the year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 gallons of water boiled away as steam for every gallon of syrup produced
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greenmarkets NYC (GrowNYC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing partnership with New York City Greenmarkets (operated by GrowNYC) as the original sales channel. Taking products to Greenmarkets in NYC and increasing distribution to restaurants and wholesale groceries prompted more taps and greater yields in the sugarbush. Greenmarkets remain a key retail channel for direct-to-consumer sales in New York City.
• Harpersfield Cheese (Brovetto Dairy Farm)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarpersfield Cheese (Brovetto Dairy Farm) supplies maple cranberry soft cheese used in Buck Hill Farm's breakfast menu items. Featured in Instagram content promoting local cheese in farm recipes. A vendor-supplier relationship supporting the farm's 'local ingredients' positioning.
• Bread FellowsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBread Fellows supplies bread products (toast) for Buck Hill Farm's breakfast menu. Mentioned on the breakfast menu as the source of toast served with omelettes and other breakfast items. A local food producer partnership supporting the farm's farm-to-table positioning.
• Pure CatskillscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBuck Hill Farm is a member of Pure Catskills, a regional food initiative and marketing program. Featured in a Pure Catskills video (December 6, 2017) showcasing the farm. Pure Catskills provides marketing visibility and credibility for local food producers in the Catskill region.
• Grape Vine FarmsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuck Hill Farm participated in a Holiday Maple Cocktail Tasting event hosted at Grape Vine Farms (2373 New York 7, Cobleskill, NY 12043) on November 29, 2019. The event featured maple cocktails and provided a venue for product sampling and sales.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Runamok Maple: Vermont-based specialty maple producer offering infused, barrel-aged, and unique-flavor maple syrups plus a broad DTC product line. Closely mirrors Buck Hill's specialty/value-added focus and premium DTC positioning.
• Crown Maple Syrup: Premium maple syrup producer based in Dover Plains, NY with a farm tasting room, estate tours, and DTC retail — directly comparable to Buck Hill's New York maple estate with on-site experience and value-added offerings.
• Coombs Family Farms: Multi-generation Vermont maple producer with organic maple syrup and value-added products distributed through retail and wholesale channels. Comparable in product breadth and farm-to-bottle positioning.
• Maple Valley Co-op: Wisconsin organic maple syrup cooperative marketing member-farm syrup with strong DTC and retail distribution. Comparable small-farm cooperative model producing pure maple syrup and value-added products.

Broad incumbents

• Stonewall Kitchen: Maine-based specialty food brand with broad portfolio of jams, sauces, baking mixes, and gourmet gifts sold DTC, wholesale, and through corporate gifting. Comparable in multi-SKU specialty food and gifting model even though not maple-specific.
• Butternut Mountain Farm: Largest packer of pure maple syrup in the U.S. (Vermont-based), supplying bulk and private-label maple to wholesale and grocery. Operates in the same core category but at far greater scale than Buck Hill's farm operation.
• Bascom Maple Farms: New Hampshire-based wholesale maple syrup supplier with large-scale bulk distribution and value-added packaging. Adjacent incumbent serving similar wholesale/grocery channels as Buck Hill's expanded distribution arm.

Others

• Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association: Industry association representing Vermont maple producers with marketing, certification, and consumer education programs. Relevant ecosystem partner shaping consumer demand for pure maple products that Buck Hill benefits from.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwTgLj6RMnPZMkZTuQ4a1sg
• Facebookfacebook.com/fancymapleproducts
• Instagraminstagram.com/buckhillfarm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/buck-hill-farm

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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