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Poughkeepsie Farm Project

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PFP is a non-profit organization & member supported CSA farm that works toward a just and sustainable food system in the Mid-Hudson Valley.
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Poughkeepsie Farm Project is a non-profit organization that works toward a just and sustainable food system in the Mid-Hudson Valley by operating a member-supported farm, providing education about food and farming, and improving access to healthy locally-grown food.

11/12/2024

🎁That’s a wrap on our 2024 CSA! This year PFP had the honor of welcoming over 500 members each week to the farm to pick up fresh produce grown right here as well as yummy add-ons from our local partner farms. It was a joy to also see members of all ages come onto the land for PYO—for some kids it was their first time picking veggies, herbs & flowers! It was some adult members first time seeing how garlic (and many other plants) grow. The JOY 💕

🧑‍🌾 Quote from a CSA member’s awesome child:
“I didn’t know farming was a real job before; I want to be a farmer, too!”
Thanks to the many curious kiddos this season who brightened our days with great questions and to their grown ups who helped steward this close relationship with their food and farmers.

👏Over 150 of our members chose to be Workshare members & Bartershare members this year. They moved mountains to ensure bountiful harvests— sometimes those mountains looked like micro weeding baby carrots for a few hours. Other times the mountains were removing 10 foot tall tomato plants!

🥒We are so grateful for our members and all they continue to add to this community of shared agriculture. Thank you Members, All Staff, Bartershare, Workshare, the Board of Directors & Volunteers for a great season. You are rockstars.
🍉We hope to see you all in 2025! We’re enrolling returning members AND NEW members.
🫑Visit the link in our Bio or email [email protected] for more
Peas & Love,
The Farmers

11/09/2024

🚨 Sign Ups are OPEN! 23 weeks of fresh food coming to YOU in 2025.
🥗CSA is one of PFP’s community programs that goes above the transactional lens of other food distribution systems (like farmers market and grocery store). Although those are great options, the CSA model connects local participants with the land and with the process in which their food is grown week to week from June to November.
🧑‍🌾At distribution, we get great questions that spark insightful conversations which weave the web of community. We also have working shares that offer a discount for time spent on the farm weeding, harvesting, and maintaining farm spaces. This is also a time to deepen the relationship with both the space where your food is grown and the organization that operates there.
🍅PFP is consistently looking for ways to deepen local food access within the CSA program like operating at a sliding scale, accepting SNAP, and offering “pay what you can” shares.
✅Signing up early supports PFP at a time of year when growing slows down but the costs of operation remain.
👩‍💻For more information on the work we do, how CSA works or about becoming a member, email Maddie at [email protected]
Visit pfpfarmstore.com for 2025 information
And farmproject.org for more about PFP
🎊See you in 2025!

11/07/2024

Real quotes from real students:

"I feel like a real farmer!"
"[Deep sigh] This place is so beautiful..."
"I would like to get a job here."

2nd graders on PFP field trips this fall harvested fall veggies direct from the soil, chopped and tasted roasted beets for a Citrus Avocado Beet Salad, explored seed saving, and soaked up some sun on our front porch steps!

Thanks to all Poughkeepsie City School District teachers and chaperones who made these field trips possible.

11/05/2024

Last day to check out altar at Adriance Library featuring PFP-grown #

11/04/2024

Swipe for Farmers! This is our LAST week of our 23 week CSA. Biggest gratitude to our hardworking farmers. They each have so many talents and knowledge that they bring to this work and unique connections to the land. Be sure to thank your farmers!

11/02/2024

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11/01/2024

💐 Bring Blooms Home and Support PFP All November! 💐

🌻While the Pick Your Own flower season has come to a close, you can still bring beauty into your home and support the Poughkeepsie Farm Project! This November, Stop & Shop on 59 Burnett Boulevard has selected PFP as its Bloomin’ 4 Good nonprofit partner. For every specially marked $10.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet purchased, $1 will be donated directly to support our programs and mission. Pick up a bouquet, brighten your space, and make a difference all at once! 💐

10/31/2024

CSA got a little spooky this week…🎃👻🧑‍🌾😈

10/24/2024

If you love pesticide-free, farm-fresh food as much as our Farm Director Emily does, then you can buy a CSA share now for next year’s growing season. Anyone who buys a share before November 15th will get a farm box packed with fresh greens and hearty root vegetables for your dinner tables!

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO PURCHASE YOUR 2025 SHARE! *Limited* bonus distro shares available. Email [email protected] with questions or the product links!

https://pfpfarmstore.com/collections/2025-csa-shares

10/17/2024

Black voices are essential! Local Black storytellers open up brave space and share original true stories about self-determination, ancestral wisdom and collective power on Weds. Oct 23rd at 7:30pm.

These true stories were crafted over months of weekly writing and sharing sessions with the support of TMI Project facilitators Micah and Dara.

Come on out to support our writers, and stay after the story share for a mini TMI Project workshop to help unleash your inner author! Small bites will be provided.

10/14/2024

🌱 Exciting News from Poughkeepsie Farm Project! 🌱

We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a $100,000 grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets () through the Farm-to-School program! This funding will help us bring fresh, locally sourced food to school cafeterias and develop educational programs across three area schools. 🎒🍎🥕

A huge thank you to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Michelle Hinchey for their ongoing commitment to supporting healthy, local food systems. As Senator Hinchey said, “By expanding farm-to-school partnerships, we’re creating a clear win-win that supports our kids and delivers economic development opportunities for New York farmers.” 💚👩‍🌾👨‍🌾

This grant will enable us to connect students with local agriculture, foster a love for fresh, nutritious food, and strengthen our farming community. We’re excited to continue our mission of cultivating a sustainable, just food system for all!

10/14/2024

🌾 Thank You for an Incredible Harvest Fest 2024! 🌾
We’re still buzzing from an AMAZING day filled with great music, delicious food, and an incredible sense of community! 🎶🍂🍻

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who came out and celebrated with us. Whether you were dancing to The Big Takeover, grabbing a bite from our fabulous food trucks, or browsing the Makers Market, YOU made this day unforgettable. 🙌

✨ A special shout-out to our wonderful food and drink vendors for keeping everyone well-fed and refreshed:
🍴 El Azteca
🍴 Oui Oui Cuisine
🍦 Artigiani Del Gelato
🍺 Kings Court Brewing Company
🍏 Locust Grove Brewing Company
🍷 Quartz Rock Vineyard

🎤 And of course, thank you to our incredible performers:
🌱 Soil & Soul
🥞 Breakfast for Dinner
🎷 Desmond Teague Quartet
🎸 The Big Takeover – You brought the house down!

🎨 To all our talented Makers Market vendors, thank you for sharing your beautiful creations and adding so much color and creativity to the day.

We couldn’t have done it without the generous support of our sponsors:
✨ Hudson Valley Credit Union
✨ Prime Print Shop
✨ Davies Hardware
✨ Rocking Horse Ranch
✨ Central Hudson
✨ Darkside Records
✨ Glynwood Center for Regional Food & Farming
✨ Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns

And to our incredible donors and volunteers—YOU are the heart of Harvest Fest. Your dedication makes everything we do possible! ❤️
Thank you for making this event such a success! Funds raised will help us feed families, educate kids, and train future farmers right here in our community. 🌱💚

10/13/2024

Very cold temps are headed our way Monday night! Come help the Farm Team Harvest the remaining beds of sweet potatoes before the soil gets too cold. This volunteer event will be combined with our Community Harvest. Volunteers will help sort sweet potatoes for donation and will be welcome to take some home. Hope to see you there! Register via link in bio or just show up!

10/11/2024

Dream yoga on a fall day? Yes please! Yoga and Sound Healing is coming up Saturday October 19 from 10am-12pm. Pick up your CSA veggies and stay for this relaxing and rejuvenating workshop led by yogi and reiki healer Sara Hart of iHART and healing sound artist and reiki practitioner Drew Campbell of Artemis Audio Ayurveda.

Sliding scale tickets $15-35 available, visit https://pfpfarmstore.com/collections/more.

10/11/2024

We’d love to see you in 2025!
Visit our Farm Store for Full Season, Winter Share and Fall share.
✨Workshare Options
🔸Sliding Scale
🔆Add Ons
🌟Much More!

10/03/2024

🎊 We want to say thank you to our sponsors for their generous support and donations towards our upcoming Harvest Fest Fundraiser on October 5th! 🎊 It's not too late to purchase a ticket and join the festivities.

Please click here https://ow.ly/680a50TC7VK if you would like to spend your Saturday enjoying live music, eating delicious local grinds, shopping and playing lawn games! 🍻🎨🍴🎶🍂

🎟️ Tickets:
Adults (18+): $25
Youth (8-17): $10
Kids 7 and under: FREE
Come celebrate and make a difference! 🌟

10/02/2024

🌱 Join us at Pershing Farms for our Fall workshops! 🌱🗺️49 Pershing Ave, Poughkeepsie 👩‍🌾👩‍🌾

10/01/2024

Our neighbors at Kimlin Cider Mill Friends of Open Space & Historic Preservation are hosting their 12th Annual Cider Tasting on the morning of our Harvest Fest!!! Get tickets to BOTH events, and enjoy a day full of family fun, harvest activities, great food and drink, and AMAZING live music!

Purchase your tickets online for both events - get Kimlin Cider Tasting tickets at https://cidermillfriends2024tasting.eventbrite.com and get you r Poughkeepsie Farm Project Harvest Fest tickets at www.farmproject.org/harvestfest

See you on Saturday at the farms!

Address

51 Vassar Farm Lane
Poughkeepsie, NY
12603

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	12pm - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Website

http://farmproject.org/

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🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏻If you pick up your farm share on Saturdays, consider picking up before or after yoga and sound healing with Sara and Drew! These skilled healing souls will lead a deep dive into the element of fire. Through yoga asana (postures), meditation and cleansing sound restore your connection to your inner place of knowing and peace. Visit https://ow.ly/Y8Zw50SFGhX for details. #hathayoga #hudsonvalleyyoga #outdooryoga

Saturday July 20th 10am-12pm, Sara and Drew visit the farm for another Hatha Yoga and the 5 Elements Workshop, focusing on the element of fire. This extended yoga class features a balance of postures, meditation, and sound healing. There are 20 tickets available at a sliding scale rate from $15-35, and 5 free spots offered to city residents. Visit our farm store for tickets - farmproject.org #hathayoga #hudsonvalleyyoga #outdooryoga

😎🌱Battling the Heat at Poughkeepsie Farm Project! Our dedicated farmers at the Poughkeepsie Farm Project are working tirelessly to protect our crops and themselves from the intense heat! Despite the challenges, our team started early at 6 AM to harvest leafy greens and ensure fresh produce for our CSA, Food Share, and Wholesale customers. From rotating duties in the cooler to taking extra breaks, we're committed to sustainable farming and each other. A big thank you to Ben Nandy from News 12 Hudson Valley for coming to the farm yesterday to talk about our educational programs and see how hard the farm team is working. Watch the story at the link below. We look forward to having them visit again soon! Stay cool and hydrated, everyone! 💧❤️ #PoughkeepsieFarmProject #SustainableFarming #CommunitySupportedAgriculture #BeatTheHeat #FarmLife #StayHydrated

Sunday, April 14th is 🧑🏽‍🌾 National Gardening Day! 👨‍🌾 We at PFP are encouraging current and would-be gardeners to pick up a shovel, plant some seeds and kick off a beautiful year of homegrown bounty! You are also welcome to get down and dirty with us on the farm. Check out the link in our bio for volunteer, workshop and event details! 🍅🍉🌽🌞 #nationgardeningday #localfarms

The crew leads about to tell us what they are doing!

(Español abajo) Come get warm and cozy with us at Harvest Fest this weekend, RAIN OR SHINE! We will have hot soups and breads and a warm space to gather around live music provided by The Big Takeover, Callie Mackenzie and Dj Wisdom! Covered outdoor space will be available for eating if you want to mask indoors. Tickets are still available at bit.ly/PFPHarvestFest. — ¡Ven a calentarte y sentirte cómodo con nosotres en el Harvest Fest este fin de semana, LLUVIA O BRILLO! ¡Tendremes sopas y panes calientes y un espacio cálido para reunirnes con música en vivo proporcionada por Big Takeover, callie mackenzie y DJ Wisdom! Habrá espacio cubierto al aire libre disponible para comer si desea usar mascarilla en el interior. Los boletos aún están disponibles en bit.ly/PFPHarvestFest.

Less than two weeks until our annual Plant Sale! Join us on Saturday, May 7th and Saturday, May 14th from 10am-3pm in the Vassar Barn. Stock up on plants for your garden and enjoy farm tours and local vendors! Our plants are looking happy and healthy, just about ready to be part of your home gardens. What are some of your favorites?

Throwback to the end of March when it was just starting to be not-cold and we were trying to determine if the soil in our cover cropped sections was too wet to work. Here, Pat gives a quick lesson on soil moisture, composition and tilth... and why working in soil that is too wet is a bad idea. (Any guesses?) Check out our Instagram post for a close-up of the beautiful soil crumb! #farming #soilhealth #covercrop