HVADC recently awarded $4.25 million through the Meat Processing Expansion Grant Program it is administrating for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. https://t.co/XYpumWdOst
HVADC’s involvement in the Hudson Valley Food System Coalition recently took Deputy Director Mary Ann Johnson to the Regional Food Policy Council Community of Practice event at Ohio State. https://t.co/y16G5a2NZA
HVADC is still accepting applications for the Meat Processing Expansion Grant Program, but the deadline is next week – June 21. Learn more at: https://t.co/vwXGZsx24o
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HVADC is now administrating the $5 million Meat Processing Expansion Grant Program for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Learn more at https://t.co/cA87evJwh1
Act Now: Farm to School is a win-win-win for farmers, healthy kids, and local economies! Contact your state representatives today to ask them to support more #NYFood4NYKids in the #NYBudget. https://t.co/OOpwSLZwam #FarmtoSchool
CCE Sullivan County is an invaluable partner to HVADC, collaborating to offer BTA to farms and food businesses in the Sullivan community, developing programming, and addressing food insecurity issues. Learn more in the June 2022 HVADC Cultivator at https://t.co/mGNu1ANPLu
Elizabeth Druback-Celaya the Director of Strategic Initiatives for Hudson River Housing Inc. has joined the HVADC Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Advisory Group. Meet Elizabeth in the June 2022 HVADC Cultivator https://t.co/D9aNPPLeRI
HVADC recently facilitated a grant for Letterbox Farm in Hudson through the New York Grown & Certified program. This diverse farm operates as a cooperative which raises vegetables, herbs, flowers, pork, chicken, eggs, and rabbit. https://t.co/sJul5HExTF
Early HVADC BTA Client Noble Pies is really on the move. With a second store now open in Rye, a second QVC appearance, and plans for additional growth to meet demand, and we share their updates in the HVADC Cultivator https://t.co/EiM06bmsQb
Through the HVADC Agribusiness Loan Fund, Murray’s Chicken in Fallsburg received a $100,000 loan to help build a new poultry barn. Learn about Murray’s in the May issue of the HVADC Cultivator https://t.co/x6KzmteMI7
HVADC is participating in the FEED webinar series presented by the Albany SBDC. Read more about program led by Donna Williams, Client Advisor at Albany SBDC in the May issue of the HVADC Cultivator. https://t.co/8LZBHp17EF
HVADC client Hearty Roots Farm in Clermont decided to acquire a New York State Grown & Certified designation, and turned to HVADC for the funding they needed to achieve that certification. Learn more at https://t.co/fEr5GYAAGN
Mountain Winds Farm’s recently worked with HVADC to position its maple syrup operation for future generations and increased production. Learn more about the assistance that HVADC provided in the April HVADC Cultivator https://t.co/GROjVK4zr2.
On April 25, HVADC leadership and Hudson Valley Food Systems Coalition will present an important information session on the New York Climate Act. Learn more in the April HVADC Cultivator at https://t.co/qGn8Gc0FVP
Albany Small Business Development Center, Cornell AgriTech, TasteNY and HVADC are offering a FEED - Food Entrepreneur Educational Development webinars beginning April 28 – and 8 week program. Learn more at https://t.co/r65sLy1dc6
HVADC and the Hudson Valley Food System Coalition present a free virtual info session on the New York Climate Act, now in public comment. Monday, April 25 at 6:30 pm. Register at https://t.co/II3DytVHTf