Welcome to Farmers Choice. Every visit here is meant to feel a little like a trip to the farm. We’re a New York dispensary with one of the widest selections around, from premium flower, pre-rolls, and concentrates to edibles, topicals, beverages, and more.
Our team knows the shelves inside and out, and we’re happy to take the time with you, whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth. The idea is simple: the warmth of a farm stand, the convenience of shopping the way you actually want to.
Our mission
We’re here to give our neighbors a dispensary worth coming back to: quality products, honest advice, and a welcoming shop where nobody feels rushed or talked down to. That’s the whole plan, and we work at it every day.
Farmers Choice is operated by Westage 7 LLC and holds two New York State Office of Cannabis Management adult-use retail licenses.
In 2026, the New Paltz farm stand was named Cannabis Dispensary of the Year by the Consumer Ratings Institute (CRI). Read the announcement.
It started as a farm stand
Fishkill came first. The original Farmers Choice farm stand opened at 18 Westage Drive, just off the Route 9 corridor near the I-84 interchange, and it set the pattern for everything that followed: fresh picks up front, plain answers at the counter, regulars greeted by name. New Paltz came next, a proper barn at 1 Old Route 299 where Route 299 meets Thruway Exit 18, with the Shawangunk Ridge in the backyard, about 35 parking spots, EV charging out front, and a 360 virtual tour on its page for anyone who wants to see the room before driving over. Two stores, one way of doing things. Cannabis dispensary like no other.
The Farm Hands
We call our staff Farm Hands, and the name is not decoration. A Farm Hand knows what came in this week, what is running low, and which corner of the wall actually answers your question. They will give ten minutes to a first-timer and thirty seconds to a regular who knows exactly what they came in for, and neither one gets shortchanged. They will pull up lab paperwork if you ask for it. They will tell you plainly when something is not the right pick for you. Ask our team anything you like. The most basic question in the store has already been asked today.
Licensed, tested, and accountable
Farmers Choice operates two New York State Office of Cannabis Management adult-use retail licenses, OCM-RETL-24-000045 in Fishkill and OCM-RETL-24-000119 in New Paltz. Every product we stock comes from a producer licensed by that same agency, and every batch is screened by an independent, state-permitted laboratory before it reaches the shelf. The testing confirms what is in the package and checks the batch for contaminants, and the packaging carries the labeling and tracking the state requires. If you want to see the paperwork behind a product, ask and a Farm Hand will show you. That is the real difference a licensed New York dispensary makes.
Part of the valley, not just located in it
Both stores sit in towns our people live in. Fishkill puts us at the crossroads of Dutchess County, ten minutes from Beacon and a straight run down Route 9 from Poughkeepsie. New Paltz puts us at the gateway to the Shawangunks, minutes from the rail trail and Water Street Market. We turn up for local fundraisers and town events, including the New Paltz fireworks we sponsored this summer. A cannabis dispensary ought to feel like the towns around it: unhurried, local, and glad to see you. Come visit either store and judge for yourself.
Common questions
Who is Farmers Choice?
Farmers Choice is a licensed New York adult-use cannabis dispensary operated by Westage 7 LLC, with two farm stands in the Hudson Valley: Fishkill in Dutchess County and New Paltz in Ulster County. Both sell lab-tested cannabis from producers licensed by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.
Is Farmers Choice a licensed dispensary?
Yes. Fishkill operates under New York OCM license OCM-RETL-24-000045 and New Paltz under OCM-RETL-24-000119. Both licenses are posted at the door, and every product on the shelf comes from a licensed New York producer and passes independent lab testing before it is sold.
How many Farmers Choice locations are there?
Two. The original farm stand at 18 Westage Drive in Fishkill, just off Route 9 near the I-84 interchange, and the flagship barn at 1 Old Route 299 in New Paltz, right at Thruway Exit 18.
Do I need a medical card to shop at Farmers Choice?
No. Both stores are adult-use, so anyone 21 or older with a valid, unexpired, government-issued photo ID can shop. No medical card, appointment, or registration is needed.
What is a Farm Hand?
A Farm Hand is what we call the people behind the counter. They are trained to explain what is on the shelf in plain language, pull up the lab paperwork for any product, and help you choose without pressure.