This spring we will be making several critical investments to ensure the long-term success of our community farm. We will be purchasing a new Kubota tractor, along with several crucial implements to increase our production efficiency. We will also be installing a permanent metal deer fence to protect our crops from deer. In 2018, deer ate an estimated $3,000 worth of lettuce, $1,000 of kale, and caused reduced yields on tomatoes, sweet potatoes, peppers, carrots and beets. As a non-profit farm dedicated to food justice initiatives, over half of our produce is donated or sold below market rate.

With your help and support, we are excited to begin a transition to improve our farm’s vegetable production and our stewardship of the land by making long-awaited investments in our infrastructure. A contribution of any size will help us towards our goal to build a resilient and productive community farm. With better infrastructure, we will see more happy people receiving fresh, delicious produce in the Mid-Hudson Valley region through our improved production.

Thank you!