Posts by saragrady
October 26, 2010 by Sara Grady
Hudson Valley food and culture were on grand display at Glynwood’s recent Hudson Valley Harvest event at the New Amsterdam Market. Check out these gorgeous photographs from our very talented friend Sara Forrest:
New Amsterdam Market. Photo by Sara Forrest.
Glynwood at New Amsterdam Market. Photo by Sara Forrest.
Hudson Valley Harvest at New Amsterdam Market. Photo by Sara Forrest.
Hudson Valley Harvest at New Amsterdam Market. Photo by Sara Forrest.
Hudson Valley Fiber Farm. Photo by Sara Forrest.
Tags: communities, economic development, food system, Glynwood Farm, Hudson Valley, infrastructure, local food, sustainable food
October 14, 2010 by Sara Grady
The benefits of public markets have been widely acknowledged: markets are social, they create community, they are “our neighborhoods’ original civic centers.”
Food markets also educate: the market is where urban meets rural, where city dwellers learn about farms. Going to market is an introduction to the surrounding region. The collection of regional products at a market represents that region’s nature and culture – the food tells us about the land, climate, and water; and the products made from that food tell us about the people and the history of the place.
For all these reasons, Glynwood has collaborated with New Amsterdam Market in New York City to host “Hudson Valley Harvest” at the market on October 24.
New Amsterdam Market, photo by William Coupon.
This special gathering of artisans, producers, and food advocates from throughout the Hudson Valley will celebrate the bounty and the beauty of the region.
Tags: economic development, environment, events, farmland, food system, Hudson Valley, local food, natural resources, sustainable food, video
October 8, 2010 by Sara Grady
Glynwood Farm’s own intern extraordinaire, Krystal Ford, won the Stone Barns’ Harvest Fest pie contest!
Not only did Krystal’s simple and elegant Maple Delicata Pie win “Best Overall,” it also won for “Most Seasonal.” The first-place pie showcased Glynwood’s delicata squash and delicious pastured eggs, which Krystal herself has worked hard to help grow here at Glynwood Farm. Way to go, Krystal!
Krystal Ford, Glynwood Farm intern and first prize winner of the Stone Barns Harvest Fest pie contest, with judges Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs – and her winning Maple Delicata pie. (Photos by Jonathan Young Photography.)
Krystal has kindly shared her recipe here, for you to enjoy.
Tags: CSA, food, Glynwood Farm, local food, recipes
July 31, 2010 by Sara Grady
We’ve mentioned purslane on this blog before… A delicious and nutritious “weed”.
And although it’s not in a Glynwood CSA share, you may find it at a farmers market, or even growing wild. (Wildman Steve Brill and Local Forage both have information on recognizing it.)
And if you can’t locate it, this recipe would still be lovely with a substitution (watercress is perfect, or even a baby green like arugula or spinach).
Tags: CSA, Glynwood Farm, recipes
July 27, 2010 by Sara Grady
It’s zucchini season! This recipe is simple, quick, and delicious. It also features our CSA farmer Dave’s favorite food… cheese!
Ingredients:
2 lb.s zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/8- inch thick slices
salt (kosher salt if you have it)
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves sliced garlic
1 tbs chopped rosemary and thyme mixed
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Tags: CSA, Glynwood Farm, recipes
July 23, 2010 by Sara Grady
Prior to joining Glynwood’s staff this year, I directed and co-produced a video with WhyHunger titled “The Food and Climate Connection: From Heating the Planet to Healing It.” Featuring interviews with farmers, community leaders, and sustainability advocates, the video highlights how the industrial food system is among the greatest contributors to global warming and how sustainable farming practices can pose a powerful solution to the crisis.
“We cannot address climate change without addressing the food system” says Christina Schiavoni, Director of the Global Movements Program at WhyHunger.
Anna Lappé, author of Diet for a Hot Planet and also one of the Glynwood Institute’s first Innovators, is featured in the film. “Industrial crop and livestock production is wreaking havoc on our planet and our health,” says Anna. “But the good news is sustainable farming methods can help cool the planet, foster food system resiliency, and promote biodiversity and healthy eating—all at the same time.”
Tags: agriculture, climate change, crops, environment, livestock, pasture, rotational grazing, soil, sustainable agriculture, video
July 21, 2010 by Sara Grady
These refrigerator pickles are a great way to preserve and enjoy zucchini from your CSA share. If you pack your pickles into sterilized jars, they can last for months in your fridge.
1 pound zucchini
1 small yellow onion
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 cups cider vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed yellow and/or brown mustard seeds
Scant 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Tags: CSA, Glynwood Farm, recipes
May 20, 2010 by Sara Grady
Keep Farming in action.
Keep Farming is Glynwood’s community-based program, through which we empower communities to support their local farming. When a community chooses to engage in the program, we become involved in a hands-on process of helping them to identify their agricultural resources and the challenges they may face. We then help them think through options and create a strategy for the future.
Tags: agriculture, communities, farmland, Hudson Valley, infrastructure, Keep Farming, local food, natural resources, programs, sustainable agriculture
May 20, 2010 by Sara Grady
Last year, we created a video about our mission to save farming. We were honored to have the participation of so many leaders in our local system (see the full list of interviewees after the jump).
Since its completion, the video has been touring with the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, and has played in venues across the country, including California, West Virginia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Utah, Wisconsin – and of course, here at Glynwood.
Please watch and share it widely:
Tags: agriculture, communities, farmland, food system, Glynwood Farm, Hudson Valley, infrastructure, Keep Farming, local food, natural resources, processing, programs, reports, sustainable agriculture, video
May 18, 2010 by Sara Grady
Ken Kleinpeter shearing sheep at Glynwood Farm. Photo by Caroline Kaye.
Mary Hawkins was a Goat Grant Intern at Glynwood in 2009. We recruited her to shear some sheep for our 15th Annual Sheep Shearing Day, and she wrote this “guide” for us:
Sheep Shearing on a Saturday in May was a welcome return to tending animals for me, and a reminder of how farm tasks are learned – oftentimes, in a hurry. Last spring Ken had given me good step-by-step instruction and an afternoon of practice. Now, with plenty of work ahead for the day, the expectation was that I’d figure it out while getting it done. So I divided my attention between confining the sheep at hand, imitating Ken’s method, keeping a grip on the vibrating, hot electric shears, and enjoying the amazed expressions on the faces of little kids as they absorbed this farm experience.
Tags: events, Glynwood Farm, Hudson Valley, livestock, pasture
