Back in the 50-early 70's there were lots of food crop growers in this area. Beech Nut Baby Food in Canajoharie was the driving force. They owened pea harvesters and rented tractors to pull them. Many crop farmers grew string beans and had their own bean pickers mounted on Farmall tractors. Others were dependent on migrant help to pick the beans. Other crops that were popular back then were Cabbage, Cauliflower, onions, and carrots. These crops that were popular then are all but gone. The Beech Nut Corporation has also left Canajoharie. There has however been a large influx of Amish farmers who are growing sweet corn, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins, and potatoes, to mention the main stays. They even have an auction house that specializes in selling produce in both bulk containers and smaller portions. They have a good variety of buyers from grocery chains to restaurants that buy from them. There are also some successful small family operations that specialize in Garlic and green crops like lettuce. One such operation has their own delivery truck and has over the years established a retail route In the Capital District area. Probably should mention the Apple growers in NY also. Apples is a big portion of the state's agricultural economy. Seams that grape production is also gaining momentum. The State has encouraged the growth of Farmers Markets in many areas also, so I think there is a resurgence of this type of farming here, only in a much smaller scale.
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