Broadening opportunities for apple growers by supporting production of orchard-based hard cider.

This innovative program uses a revolving incentive fund to pay farmers upfront for the full value of their share while giving SNAP customers the flexibility to pay week-to-week and at a significant discount. This program was launched in 2020 with a grant from USDA-NIFA-GusNIP.

The Food Sovereignty Fund pays farmers to grow local food for community-led food access initiatives. Through awarding seasonal contracts, providing specialized technical assistance and partnering with members of the communities we seek to serve, Glynwood builds the capacity of small-to-mid-scale Hudson Valley farms that use regenerative agricultural practices to grow food for local hunger relief efforts.

This project seeks to build markets for emerging staples crops and promote production of regionally appropriate grains and staples, with a special emphais on ensuring these production systems adopt climate adaptation strategies.

Working collectively to expand membership and investment in Community Supported Agriculture in this region.