Upcoming Events

Community Events

Seasonal SkillShares

A SkillShare is an event where amateurs and experts, enthusiasts and those who are just curious, can gather together in a friendly open environment to share their stories and experiences, and join in a community discussion on topics of interest.  Each PFP SkillShare has a seasonal theme.  

The next SkillShare date will be announced soon!

Politics of Food and Farming Discussion Series

These small group discussions will consider opportunities for and challenges to building “a just and sustainable food system,” which is central to the mission of the PFP. In three thematic modules, we will critically explore key food and farming issues, as well as alternatives for transforming the food system.  Each module will comprise four weeks discussions on Wednesday evenings, starting on the dates indicated  below:

Spring Module: Politics of Seeds begins on April 21

Summer Module: Organic and Beyond begins on July 21

Fall Module: Rethinking Food in a Time of Crisis begins  on October 6

Other Events

Friday, April 16th: Sustainable Agriculture in Nicaragua

Saturday and Sunday, April 24th and 25th: Hudson Valley 40th Anniversary Earth Day Celebration

Saturdays, May 15th and 22nd: PFP Open House and Plant Sale

Fundraising Events

Bowl-a-Thon: 5-week discounted pottery classes on Tuesdays, 5:30-8:00 pm - learn ceramics while making contributing to Soup-a-Bowl!  Three 2010 sessions will be offered at Barrett Clay Works starting March 2, May 4 and June 29. 

A Seat at the Table: This inaugural 5-course local food feast in the PFP farm fields will be held on July 17, 2010.

Soup-a-Bowl 2010: The third annual luncheon featuring local soup, pottery and live music will be held on September 11, 2010.

Create your own event to support the PFP - contact us for more information on hosting a Share the Harvest Dinner or Event!

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