

Poughkeepsie Farm Project Doubles Its Goal During Hudson Valley Gives, Feeding 24 Families This CSA Season
What began as an ambitious campaign to feed 10 families through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) sponsored share program ended with 24 families in need receiving fresh produce from June through November. The Poughkeepsie Farm Project (PFP) announced the milestone following its participation in Hudson Valley Gives, a regional 24-hour day of giving. By Wednesday afternoon, the farm’s campaign had already surpassed $4,000, a remarkable pace that rallied even more supporte
Janet irizarry
May 312 min read


Slow Food Hudson Valley Celebrates Kathleen Finlay at Wild Hudson Valley Benefit
On Sunday, Liberty Farms in Ghent hosted Wild Hudson Valley, a spring benefit for Slow Food Hudson Valley. The barn was filled with chefs, farmers, and community leaders who care deeply about the future of food in our region.
Slow Food, for anyone new to the movement, is a global organization working to protect biodiversity, preserve food traditions, and build a food system that is good, clean, and fair.
Janet irizarry
Apr 283 min read


RCC's Food Enthusiast Program Brings Together Great Food and Great Company
Rockland Community College’s Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center is excited to introduce the 2024 Food Enthusiast Program, a series of...
Janet irizarry
Feb 5, 20242 min read


Introducing: "My Mindful Kitchen: 90-Day Path to Becoming a Mindful Foodie"
'My Mindful Kitchen' isn't just a program; it's a mission grounded in unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in our children
Janet irizarry
Nov 21, 20232 min read


Horace Greeley High School Students Raise Awareness on Food Waste in Documentary
Watch Video Below Horace Greeley High School students Andrew Pang, Daniel Ye, and Elizabeth Xiu, have produced an impactful documentary...
Janet irizarry
May 23, 20232 min read


Are You Thinking About Your Part in Combating Climate Change All Wrong?
What if I told you that what you may be thinking about your part in combating climate change is wrong? And what if I told you that by...
Janet irizarry
May 16, 20232 min read


The Center for EcoTechnology: Helping Restaurants Save Money and Reduce Waste
As a restaurant owner, does it keep you up at nights thinking about inflation and rising food costs? I know when I owned restaurants it...
Janet irizarry
Feb 26, 20232 min read


Learning to Think About Food Differently |Part 1| Our Children's Life Depended on It.
The negative effects of climate change might not be something that you want to talk about with your children. It’s scary and depressing...
Janet irizarry
May 23, 20223 min read


Food Enthusiast Class: Chilling & Grilling at Rockland Community College
Pick up tips on how to improve your summertime grilling game with the latest Food Enthusiast Program offering at RCC’s Hospitality &...
Janet irizarry
Apr 29, 20222 min read


Amy Wu: Connecting Women in Agtech to Tackle Farming Challenges
Photo: Bill Winters Amy Wu is an award-winning writer for the women’s ag and agtech movement based in the Hudson Valley. She is an...
Candice Smith
Mar 15, 20223 min read


An EPA Look at What Resources Go into a Year of Food Loss and Waste in the United States
Hot off the presses, a summary of finding from the newly released EPA report, “From Farm to Kitchen: The Environmental Impacts of U.S....
Janet irizarry
Dec 3, 20211 min read


The Sylvia Center Goes Digital with Fun Food & Cooking Education for Kids and Their Parents
Always focused on community impact, The Sylvia Center strategically partners with community-based organizations, schools, religious organiza
Janet irizarry
Jul 11, 20203 min read


A Culinary Student Finds Hope in the Whirlwind of COVID-19
I remember receiving a call from my husband, another culinary student, on the day CIA closed. On externship, two hours away from the school,
Janet irizarry
Jun 3, 20203 min read


Leslie Lampert: On a Mission to Help You Save Time, Money and the Planet.
Leslie will have you take a dive into your kitchen cabinets and refrigerator to find those items you might have overlooked, have seen better
Janet irizarry
May 15, 20202 min read


RCC's New Hospitality & Culinary Arts Program
Located on the corner of Main Street and North Broadway, the RCC Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center offers students a chance to begin a ca
Candice Smith
Jan 8, 20204 min read

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