About Bear Ash Farm
Nestled in the rolling hills of upstate New York, Bear Ash Farm is a place where nature sets the rhythm. Wildflowers sway across open fields, honeybees hum at the hive entrance, and monarchs drift through sunlit patches of milkweed. Every corner of the land is shaped with care—part orchard, part meadow, part workshop—with one purpose: to give back more than we take.
Why “Bear” “Ash” Farm?
The name is part truth, part tribute, and part tongue-in-cheek.
We’ve had black bears wander through the property, and the land itself is dominated with ash trees — some standing, some fallen, all part of the local ecology. The farm sits where wild meets cultivated, and the name reflects that balance.
But there’s a wink in there too. Say it fast and you’ll hear … something else? That’s intentional. This is a place where we strip things down — no chemicals, no corporate polish, no fluff. Just honest land, honest work, and a deep respect for the creatures we share it with.
Bear Ash Farm began with a simple vision: to create a space where sustainability, stewardship, and small-scale craftsmanship come together. Our mission is to support pollinators—birds, bees, and butterflies—through habitat preservation, native planting, and ecological education, while offering handcrafted goods that reflect the beauty and purpose of the land.
We never use chemical herbicides, pesticides, or toxic finishes. Everything we grow, build, and share is safe for pollinators and people alike—because healthy ecosystems depend on the smallest lives among us.
Rooted in Purpose
Bear Ash Farm began in the spring of 2025. The orchard is young, the soil is finding its rhythm, and each season brings new growth. We are a Certified Monarch Waystation, a Certified Wildlife Habitat, and a proud supporter of the Xerces Society Pollinator Protection Pledge. And we’re just getting started.
Growing Season by Season
My name is David, and I’m the beekeeper, woodworker, and steward behind Bear Ash Farm. After more than 25 years as an artisan baker, I wanted to stay rooted in hands-on work—this time surrounded by nature. The farm gives me space to create with purpose: tending flowering trees, building beehives, and crafting goods that reflect the land’s rhythm and beauty.
Meet the Maker
“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.”