American farming since 1652

The Winne family began farming in America shortly after arriving from the Netherlands in 1652, establishing themselves as some of the earliest agricultural pioneers in the Hudson and Mohawk River Valleys. Settling in what was then the Dutch colony of New Netherland, they cultivated fertile riverfront lands and used the Hudson River as a vital trade route, transporting goods southward to New York City long before the development of the railroad. Their farms became key producers in the region, supplying grains, vegetables, and livestock to emerging markets. As their operations grew, the Winne family expanded westward into the Catskills, establishing new farms along the Esopus River where they continued to develop the land, grow crops, and raise livestock—further cementing their legacy as enduring stewards of the American agrarian tradition.