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Manufacturing on The Rise in Tech Valley’s Epicenter
Source: Saratoga County - A Special Publication of The Legislative Gazette
On a map, Southern Saratoga County lies inside of a near-perfect triangle formed by manufacturing giants GLOBALFOUNDRIES to the north, Momentive Performance Materials in the East, and GE to the west in nearby Schenectady. For over a century, this area has cultivated a rich industrial history, transitioning from legacy to high-tech manufacturing firms, and leaving room for both even in the semiconductor age.Agriculture
Source: Saratoga County - A Special Publication of The Legislative Gazette
Throughout Saratoga County, farmers plant their crops, till soil, feed livestock, and maintain their facilities. Various events and activities from Father’s Day to Halloween highlight the many facets of farming, including the inner workings of dairy farms, how to grow those tasty and succulent vegetables we love on our dinner tables, wool and sheep shearing, and the horse farms that supply young thoroughbreds to the Saratoga Race Course and care for them after their horse racing career is over.
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The Marine Industry Flourishes in Saratoga County
Source: Saratoga County - A Special Publication of The Legislative Gazette
Saratoga County’s largest town, Clifton Park, is surrounded on three sides by historic waterways dating to the early 1800s – the Champlain and Erie Canals.Combined with scenic Ballston Lake, majestic and open Saratoga Lake, expansive Great Sacandaga Lake, secluded Moreau Lake, and others, these marine resources have given rise to an equally impressive industry, involving recreational boating and commercial shipping interests, educational institutions and not-for-profit ventures.
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