Our Programs at a Glance
The establishment of a farm in the City of Poughkeepsie supported by shareholders and members in 1999 created a unique community resource that has developed a number of programs:

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
CSA is a unique model of sustainable farming based on a partnership of mutual commitment between a farm and a community of supporters which promotes a responsible relationship between people and the food they eat, the land on which it is grown, and the people who grow it. While the ground is still frozen, shareholders purchase a share of the upcoming season’s harvest. Farmers use these funds to pay for seeds, fertilizer, labor, equipment maintenance, water, and any other resources needed to produce food that is healthy for both consumers and the environment.

Food Share
Food Share focuses on the fresh food access issues facing residents who live in the parts of the City of Poughkeepsie where there are no supermarkets, poverty is concentrated with rates twice the national level and 25% of residents don't own a vehicle. Through this program, 25% of the nearly 60 tons of produce harvested by the PFP is made available to low income community members through:


• Food donations distributed by our partners in the emergency food system
• Subsidized CSA shares

Community Education
Community Education uses our working farm as a unique educational resource for a wide diversity of individuals and groups who are interested in learning more about food and agriculture. Knowledge is gained and hands-on experiences shared through thematic farm tours, cooking demonstrations, food and farming related how-to workshops and events, on-farm work projects and education sessions for youth, college students and a wide variety of community groups.

CSA Produce includes
Available June - November
Basil, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Collards, Cantaloupe, Carrots, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Flowers, Garlic, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Radishes, Spinach, String Beans, Tomatoes, Watermelons, Winter Squash, Zucchini

Location: Poughkeepsie

Categories
CSA Farms | Community Supported Agriculture
Educational Programs for Kids
Hudson River Towns