HUDSON VALLEY
FARMERS STORE

A select group of Hudson Valley farmers, producers, and businesses.

Local Products. Local Businesses. Local Impact.

OUR GUIDING PHILOSOPHY

When local businesses and consumers are brought together through a trusted community marketplace, regional commerce grows stronger—and stronger regional commerce helps build stronger local communities.

Hudson Valley Farmers Store (HVFS) was founded on the belief that collaboration creates opportunities that individual businesses often cannot achieve alone. By making local products more visible, more accessible, and easier to discover, we help consumers support the businesses that make the Hudson Valley unique.

We believe every purchase made from a local business is an investment in the future of our community.

Our Mission

To support and strengthen the Hudson Valley's agricultural and production ecosystem by creating a trusted marketplace that connect local growers and makers with consumers who value regional integrity, freshness, and quality.

We exist to:

Promote the Hudson Vally's grown and produced goods
Support small and mid-sized agricultural businesses
Increase visibility for local producers and retailers
Provide easy access for consumers to buy regionally

Our VISION

To become the leading regional agricultural marketplace in the Northeast - setting the standard for how local ecosystems can thrive in a modern, digitally connected economy.

We envision a future where:

Hudson Valley products are recognized nationally for quality
Local producers retain greater margin and visibility
Consumers confidently support regional agriculture
Community-based commerce replaces anonymous supply chains

why the hudson valley matters

The Hudson Valley has long been one of America's most vibrant agricultural regions. From fertile riverbank soil to innovative small-bath producers, our region blends tradition with forward-thinking cultivation.

The Hudson Valley Farmers Store exists to preserve that legacy and create an environment to help it grow.

our history

AZZY RECKESS

CEO & Founder

HVFS began many years ago as a small mushroom operation named "C4 Mushrooms". Azzy, our founder, is an international businessman who was introduced to the world of exotic mushrooms many years ago and he immediately recognized their importance. Mushrooms are a key element for optimal health and wellness and are an ultimate source of crucial vitamins and minerals.

Premium Organic Gourmet & Functional Mushrooms - Fresh, Sustainable & Restaurant-Quality

Discover our exceptional selection of certified organic mushrooms, featuring gourmet king oyster, yellow oyster, chestnut, and poppolini varieties alongside functional favorites like lion's mane and reishi. Each mushroom delivers distinctive flavors and textures - from the meaty, umami-rich king oysters perfect as vegan steaks, to the cognitive-supporting lion's mane and wellness-enhancing reishi. Sustainably cultivated in our advanced eco-friendly facilities, our fresh, premium mushrooms provide superior nutrition while supporting environmental health. Whether you're a chef seeking restaurant-quality ingredients or a health-conscious consumer exploring functional foods, C4's organic mushrooms set the standard for purity, flavor, and sustainable cultivation. More exciting varieties coming soon, straight from Hudson Valley.