These web sites provide information on topics related to what we do on the farm and what you can do in our region. In addition, we post links to web sites suggested by our members to give them the opportunity to share information with one another about various activities they are involved in.
FARMING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
Agstewardship.org
The Agricultural Stewardship Association: farmland protection organization for Washington and Rensselaer counties. Site offers information about ASA’s activities and a way to join the organization (thus qualifying for our share discount).
ATTRA.org
ATTRA: a national sustainable agriculture research organization. Site offers research findings, funding information and the national sustainable agriculture internship listing.
CSAcenter.org
The Robyn Van En Center: a national resource for information about CSAs, including a listing of CSAs. Farmandfood.org - Regional Frmr & Food Project: advocates for sustainable agriculture in the Capital District. Site offers information about their activities and programs, as well as a listing of sustainable farms in the area.
www.hort.cornell.edu/soilhealth
Cornell University Soil Health Team: a project developing sophisticated measures of soil health and recommendations for management practices to increase soil health. SARE.org – Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education: provides grants and outreach to help further sustainable agriculture.
LOCAL FOOD AND LOCAL ACTIVITIES
GFFMA.com
Glens Falls Farmers’ Market: producers only market Saturday mornings on south Street. Look for The Alleged Farm stand.
Lewiswaitefarm.com
Lewis Waite Farm: producers of naturally raised beef and pork in Washington County. Go to site for information about buying their products. Orders from Lewis Waite can be delivered to our members at their CSA pick up site.
Localharvest.org
LocalHarvest: national listing of organic growers, producers and farmers’ markets.
The-ice-cream-man.com
The Ice Cream Man: locally produced ice cream. Find out how to get your hands on real, local ice cream (not too far from the farm. The-ice-cream-man.com
Washingtoncountycheese.com
Washington County Cheesemakers: group of artisanal cheesemakers. Learn about the cheesemakers and their annual cheese tour.
Washingtoncountyfair.com
The Washington County Fair – a classic county fair held in Easton every August.
