One of the Best Hudson Valley Secrets Is Hiding in Plain Sight

I didn't know what I expected when I first walked in the doors at 18 Westage Drive in Fishkill, but it certainly wasn't what I saw.

Hiding inside a nondescript strip mall in Dutchess County is the one of the biggest, brightest, and most welcoming destinations I've ever seen... and I haven't even got to the tractor or the cow yet.

Farmers Choice in Fishkill, NY might look unassuming from the outside, but wait until you walk through the doors (TSM Poughkeepsie)

Farmers Choice Dispensary in Fishkill, NY

The business in question is Farmers Choice, one of the Hudson Valley's latest cannabis dispensaries. I've been inside dispensaries from California to Massachusetts and everywhere in-between (like Missouri, which is literally in-between), and nothing I had seen before prepared me for Farmers Choice.

Stepping inside Farmers Choice instantly transports you from a strip mall to a bright, sunny field (TSM Poughkeepsie)

"Welcome to the Farm"

Aptly, the theme of Farmers Choice is a farm ("welcome to the farm!", greets the host at the front door before checking your ID). Walking through the doors, you're instantly transported to what feels like a sunny field, complete with a cow and John Deere tractor.

Another thing about Farmers Choice: it's HUGE (TSM Poughkeepsie)

Struggles of Cannabis Legalization in New York State

It's been an interesting journey for cannabis legalization in New York State. Delays in licenses and other red tape meant that many businesses either struggled to open or weren't able to sell cannabis they spent an entire season growing. Finally it seems that things are rolling a bit more smoothly.

There's even a farm stand at Farmers Choice, complete with kiosks to place your order (TSM Poughkeepsie)

About Farmers Choice Dispensary in Fishkill, NY

Farmers Choice, which prides itself on the widest available selection of products in the Hudson Valley as well as a friendly and knowledgeable staff, first opened their doors in December 2024. The store's vision and branding is so strong that even non-cannabis users would be impressed after a visit.

The "farm" branding of Farmers Choice extends to the life-size cow and genuine John Deere tractor (TSM Poughkeepsie)

Farmers Choice is currently celebrating "7 Days of 420" with daily sales to celebrate the occasion. You can also learn more by talking to one of their "farmers" at the next WRRV Sessions.