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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.

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.

01/10/2025

Are you looking to be more involved in the community and work on meaningful projects in the new year? Are you interested in being a larger part of PFP's future? Please join us at Kings Court Brewing Company on January 19th from 3-5pm to learn about new and interesting ways to work with PFP in 2025!

This year we'll be cultivating relationships with our CSA and community members while working on projects in agriculture, horticulture, site maintenance, events and fundraising, education and workshops and we'd love to tell you how you can get involved! We also have some open Board seats and would love to meet with anyone interested.

Please RSVP using this link https://ow.ly/R8Ez50UEo5l (in bio) so we know you're coming! Looking forward to seeing you there.

01/03/2025

Our proud farmers celebrated NYE by putting the last of the 2024 beds to bed. 🌺 Soil breathing air & feeling some sun as we dream up the 2025 growing season to come.
Our Farm Store is wide open and ready for YOU! Vegetable Shares as well as add-ons from partner farms: Fruit, Dairy, & Eggs. Pick up at PFP every week from June-November.
Support local fresh food from a farm that stewards hyper local Food Access, Youth Education, and year long veggies grown by folks who loves to be on the team at Poughkeepsie Farm Project!
Link in Bio or visit PFPfarmstore.com to sign up today.
Questions? Email us at [email protected]

12/27/2024

🌟 A heartfelt thank you to Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union for visiting the farm today and generously supporting the Poughkeepsie Farm Project with a $1,000 donation as part of their "Season of Giving" campaign!

We were thrilled to welcome Branch Manager Donna Ch***pa and AVP Regional Manager Mario Jimenez, and to show them firsthand the vibrant produce their support helps grow and share with our community. 💚

Your generosity helps us continue our mission to cultivate sustainable farming, provide equitable food access, and foster education. Together, we're making a difference—thank you! 🌱✨

12/20/2024

☃️ Our onsite office will be closed as our farm staff take a well-deserved break or work from home in their cozy slippers! 🌟 If you need assistance, please email or call the appropriate person directly. Not sure who to contact? Reach out to us at [email protected] or call our main line, where you’ll be prompted to select the right team member. Thank you! ❄️

12/19/2024

Final Photo Journal! These lovely folks visited the PFP table at Frederick Douglass Day celebrations.

Where do you experience joy being in nature in Poughkeepsie?
They said: We usually experience the most joy in POK at the river. The water is the place that our ancestors gathered, celebrated, and connected…and we still do.

What do you think a farm in Poughkeepsie should offer the community?
They said: The Farm should offer, love, internship opportunities, and dancing with music. This will assist with creating community and growth inside and outside.

Imagine you had FREE and UNLIMITED access to a local farm….what would you most want to experience there?
They said: Community and a chance to eat local grown food. It would be amazing to dance, listen to music, and learn from nature, together.

12/18/2024

Comment below with YOUR favorite local veggie this year!
We grew a TON of watermelon this year and it was a special addition to our weekly vegetables in our Farm Shares from June-November. We have 2025 Shares available and we would love to see you there. Visit our website, the link in our bio or email us at [email protected]

12/18/2024

Photo Journal from Malcolm X Park!

Where do you experience joy being in nature in Poughkeepsie?
Response: I enjoy going around Poughkeepsie finding new places such as sunflower field and it gives me great comfort living where I live.

What do you think a farm in Poughkeepsie should offer the community?
Response: I think that a farm based in Poughkeepsie should give back to a supportive community.

Imagine you had FREE and UNLIMITED access to a local farm….what would you most want to experience there?
Response: Well since you said dream big I say helping all the people without access to food the opportunity to get food.

12/17/2024

In this season of giving, consider becoming a member of our Annual Giving Circle just like Gina!

Your donation to the Poughkeepsie Farm Project's Annual Giving Circle directly supports our mission to bring nutritious, sustainably grown food to families in need, educate children about the origins of their food, and train the next generation of farmers and food advocates. By joining, you’re not just making a donation—you’re becoming a vital partner in fostering a just, resilient food system for our community. Join today at https://ow.ly/Ls0q50Ut32L or the link in our bio!

💡 Why do YOU give? Share your story in the comments! 👇

12/14/2024

Another Photo Journal from

Where do you experience joy being in nature in Poughkeepsie?
Response: The river, it's peaceful and quiet.

What do you think a farm in Poughkeepsie should offer the community?
Response: Food at affordable prices.

Imagine you had FREE and UNLIMITED access to a local farm….what would you most want to experience there?
Response: Quiet place where people can exist peacefully.

12/12/2024

Photo Journal from La Guelaguetza Oaxacan community festival. For English, scroll down.

Preguntas:
¿Dónde experimentas alegría al estar en la naturaleza en Poughkeepsie?
Pepe y Norma: La experiencia de mi gozo seria en Poughkeepsie me gusta compartir tiempo en familia y amigos.

¿Qué crees que debería ofrecer una granja en Poughkeepsie a la comunidad?
Pepe y Norma: A mi familia nos gusta las frutas que le podamos dar dos tipos de usos como la sandia que es una fruta y tambien la podemos hacer un agua fresca.

Imagina que tuvieras acceso GRATUITO e ILIMITADO a una granja local... ¿Qué es lo que más te gustaría experimentar allí?
Pepe y Norma: Nos gustaria tener acceso a un lugar amplio para celebrar nuestras reuniones familiares ya que nosotros rentamos y nuestros espacios son limitados

Questions:
Where do you experience joy in being in nature in Poughkeepsie?
Pepe and Norma: [We experience joy] sharing time with family and friends.

What do you think a farm in Poughkeepsie should offer the community?
Pepe and Norma: [Our] family likes fruits that we can give two types of uses such as watermelon, which is a fruit and we can also make agua fresca from it.

Imagine if you had FREE, UNLIMITED access to a local farm... What would you most like to experience there?
Pepe and Norma: We would like to have access to a large place to hold our family gatherings since we rent and our spaces are limited.

12/11/2024

Photo Journal from Frederick Douglass Day on College Hill with Essie's Restaurant

Where do you experience joy being in nature in Poughkeepsie?
Brandon: The waterfront because of the sound of the water and the view.

What do you think a farm in Poughkeepsie should offer the community?
Brandon: The farm should offer a diverse variety of crop for the diverse cultures in our community i.e. Caribbean, European, Latin American, African, South American...

Imagine you had FREE and UNLIMITED access to a local farm….what would you most want to experience there?
Brandon: Seasonal vegetables and fruit crop that are native to the Hudson Valley region or that thrive in the region.

12/10/2024

🥗SEEKING 2025 SATURDAY CSA MEMBERS!
Your weekend routine just got a lot brighter. Saturdays from 9-12 we have CSA distribution at the farm. Saturday members are greeted by the one and only Bala (second picture) every other week with Bridget being an equally great counterpart. Bala is one of our longest running bartershare members and his presence while members sign in is light-hearted and joyful!
Saturday members also get to enjoy a bit of spaciousness at pick up and can take their time a bit more than our busy Tuesday distros. Once they’ve secured their 5 or 10 items, members then harvest their own bonus goodies on the land with the weekly pick your own offering.
Sign up today to secure your June-November membership in 2025!
PFPfarmstore.com or visit the link in our bio to view options and purchase your share.
Email Maddie with questions: [email protected]

12/10/2024

Back with another Photo Journal, this one from our beloved Poughkeepsie City School District school nutrition staff serving lunch at a free summer meal site:

Where do you experience joy being in nature in Poughkeepsie?
I enjoy going to the trail behind the Stop N Shop because it is surrounded by lots of trees.

What do you think a farm in Poughkeepsie should offer the community?
I love all the things that Poughkeepsie Farm [Project] offers. I would say that maybe you should offer more workshops because they are very educational and fun.

Imagine you had FREE and UNLIMITED access to a local farm….what would you most want to experience there?
As a Poughkeepsie City Schools cafeteria worker, I would like to be able to go and enjoy the [farm produce culinary] workshops like we need to. The workshops are key education and I personally enjoyed them very much.

12/07/2024

Thank you to .farm for sharing your harvest with us! On top of supplying many of our members with a weekly share of eggs, Titusville has contributed in a major way towards our efforts to get free, healthy food into the community.

🍅 Two community harvests with nearly 60 participants
🍅 Over 5000 lbs of produce donated to date

A special shout-out to Nina and Mel for setting aside and packing out produce with us each week. Thank you Titusville - we appreciate your spirit of generosity!

12/06/2024

When asked our 3 questions, this is what Jonathan said...

Where do you experience joy being in nature in Poughkeepsie?
Jonathan: I experience joy in the forests of the Hudson River Valley, the Mohicannuck. The fresh water springs, small rivers, and waterfalls bring me the most joy!

What do you think a farm based in Poughkeepsie should offer the community?
Jonathan: Of course access to fresh food which y'all already doing! Great work. The public government needs to commit to supporting this work of Poughkeepsie.

Imagine you had FREE and UNLIMITED access to a local farm...what would you most want to experience there?
Jonathan: A feeling of community that's reciprocal and mutually supportive.

12/05/2024

CSA is an investment- for yourself, for your family, for your health, and for your local food system. Set yourself up for months of accountability in veggie-focused eating while also connecting with the place and the way it is all grown.
✨Learn from farmers and peers in your community about how they use their produce!
🌟Read the weekly newsletter that highlights unusual or abundant crops so you know how you can utilize every last piece of your share.
💫Get connected with an organization that has been working hard to identify and fill food gaps in Poughkeepsie for 25 years. PFP has worked passionately to widen local access to food and has been leaning into food sovereignty more and more year after year.

Have questions about our 23 week Market-Style CSA program? We’d love to chat![email protected]
Ready to peruse our 2025 options? Visit the link in our bio or go directly to pfpfarmstore.com !

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

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