Adirondack Frontier Franklin County, New York

Supporting Small Farms & Agritourism in Franklin County

The Franklin County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is proud to introduce the Frontier Harvest Fund, a proposed grant program to support small farms, value-added producers, and agritourism businesses across Franklin County. In partnership with Franklin County, FCEDC is seeking funding from New York State to provide $5,000–$35,000 grants to help local agricultural businesses grow, create jobs, and strengthen the regional economy.

Show your interest today to help bring this funding to our community.

Learn more here.

Franklin County goes to work each day determined to grow and diversify our community and our economy. Farming and food production, life sciences and biotechnology studies, outdoor recreation, startups and small businesses, nonprofits, and tourism and hospitality keep our region strong. Regardless of their size or industry, companies here benefit from access to the great outdoors and space to build, develop and grow their operations.

All it takes is one visit for people to catch onto the “Franklin County” way. We celebrate our budding farm-to-table scene thanks to our agricultural backbone, charming downtowns across the map with arts and culture avenues, buzzing breweries to get you hopped up, and fun and fascinating historical artifacts representing a microcosm of American history. While you may come for the outdoors, you’ll find yourself staying for everything else.

Small businesses are the backbone of Franklin County, lining the charming downtowns that dot the area. Origin Coffee in Saranac Lake and Raquette River Brewing in Tupper Lake have turned into local hotspots for tourists and residents alike, and Bionique – a global leader in pharmaceutical testing – recruits top talent to the region. Our homegrown companies continue to find success here thanks in part to local resources, county initiatives and investors.

Nestled among the foothills and peaks of the Adirondack mountains, Franklin County is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Our four stunning seasons allow for activities like boating, hiking, fishing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and everything in between. In Franklin County, you can breathe easy while embarking on new adventures and taking in the natural beauty of the region. So go ahead, picture your lunch break at the lake, your early morning workout on the mountains, or your weekend in the wilderness.

Your commute has never been more beautiful with the Adirondack Mountains in the south and Montreal to the north, Franklin County has all the perks of a stunning, rural location with the added benefit of accessibility. From Franklin County, you can reach the top of a mountain, a charming downtown or an international city all within two hours. Going further out? Connect directly to Boston through Adirondack Regional Airport in Saranac Lake, Washington-Dulles through Plattsburgh International Airport, or connect internationally through Burlington International Airport, Albany International Airport or Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.