Glynwood Center

Empower communities to support farming and conserve farmland and model and promote techniques in environmentally sustainable agriculture that farmers and landowners can use to take advantage of new and emerging markets.We work with communities seeking guidance, training, and tools to make effective land-use decisions and create infrastructure that will foster economically viable and environmentally sustainable farming.We have learned the needs of farming communities and the problems they confront by working with hundreds of regional and community stakeholders including farmers, land trusts, and leaders in government and business. In nearly two decades of working with communities, we have developed a unique methodology for helping them to come together to set and achieve their goals.We have earned a reputation as an effective neutral convener of contending community stakeholders, who regard Glynwood as a "safe space" that encourages creative thinking and new approaches.We understand the challenges and opportunities confronted by farmers in the Northeast because we farm our own 225-acre land, demonstrating techniques that enhance the economic viability of environmentally sustainable farming.

The Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming is a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating just and resilient food systems that empower farmers, land, and communities in New York's Hudson Valley and beyond. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, Glynwood supports food and farming changemakers while addressing environmental and social challenges. With a mission to build regional food systems that nourish local communities, Glynwood hosts events such as farm dinners and an annual auction benefit, and offers programs like the Food Sovereignty Fund and Hudson Valley Apprenticeship. Their work fosters collaboration among farmers and advocates, driving real change in the local food landscape. Generated from the website