How Do We Create a Hunger-Free Community?
December 5th
What if Poughkeepsie was known as a food city?
Think about the example of Beacon that has worked intentionally to make their City vibrant through the arts. What if we built on Poughkeepsie’s...
The PFP’s City Seeds Project
December 3rd
By Barbara Lindsey*
I am a fortunate volunteer this fall with PFP’s City Seeds project, led by PFP Educator, Jamie Levato, and assisted by Vassar PFP intern, Hillary Lyons. Students who sign up...
Share Your Feedback with Us!
December 2nd
It's not too late to share your input on the 2011 season - please take a few minutes to complete our member survey online!
We Are So Grateful for All Your Support
December 2nd
By Susan Grove
As we reflect on the past season, with its unpredictable weather and ever-changing financial climate, we are grateful for the most steadfast element of our environment – you! ...
Apprentices Past and Future
December 1st
Vegetable farming makes me appreciate winter more. I don’t relish the dark and cold, but it is very satisfying to have a point in the year where we can say “we did it!” There is a satisfaction...
PFP Seeks Apprentices and Interns for 2012
November 21st
The PFP’s Farming for the City program provides participants with hands on experience growing food and providing education and outreach to the community; weekly trainings and field trips; and...
Who Owns Seeds?
October 27th
Seeds are a public good and should be collectively owned and controlled. 3/4 of the world's farmers save their seeds and/or grow local varieties. At least 1.4 billion people depend...
