In 2006, Glynwood inaugurated a series of presentations and workshops entitled Food2: Food for Thought—Food for the Future. The basic question that prompted the series was “Will America’s legacy of independent farmers and fresh, regionally produced food be part of our future?”

The series examined cutting edge ideas and best practices from within our own region, across the country and abroad. The workshops were designed to encourage collaboration among the farmers, local officials and others with whom we work, and to support our on-going effort to strengthen the regional food system.

We plan to continue the series in the future, focusing on emerging topics that relate to sustainable agriculture—from climate change and water issues to the economic viability of regional farming. Some of these will be held in New York City, while others will be held at Glynwood Center in Cold Spring. To be notified of future Food For Thought, Food for the Future series, register for our register for our E News alerts.

2007

Climate Change, Agriculture, & Community Planning:
A forum for local officials, farmers, and community leaders in the Hudson Valley

The Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture and Food,
with Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig

2006

Eating for a Sustainable Planet, Chef Michel Nischan

Innovative Financial Techniques to Encourage
Landowners to Keep their Land in Production, Joan Snyder

Go Grass! Emerging opportunities for Grass-Based
Production in the Hudson Valley, Jo Robinson

Enhancing the Farmers’ Share:
Marketing and Branding Techniques to Improve Profitability