named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Agricultural Education Program
Hands-on learning experiences for K–12 school groups and private organizations, including classroom visits and on-site farm field trips aligned with New York State Next Generation Science Standards.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
CSA Market Card program offering members store credit and discounts on farm goods, supporting local agriculture and funding educational programming.
Farm Animal Yoga
Public yoga sessions held on the farm with rescue farm animals, promoting wellness and community engagement through unique outdoor experiences.
Farm-to-Table Dinners
Seasonal culinary events featuring multi-course meals prepared by guest chefs using produce harvested directly from the farm, paired with wine and farm tours.
Junior Farmers Camp
Seasonal spring and summer camp introducing children to sustainable agriculture, healthy living, and environmental stewardship through hands-on farming activities in the Children’s Garden.
U-Pick Program
Public access to pick-your-own strawberries, flowers, and vegetables, fostering direct connection to food sources and seasonal farming cycles.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 2 activities
- Offers U-pick flower and vegetable programsProvides open-access U-pick opportunities for flowers and vegetables, including a strawberry U-pick program where visitors receive one quart per reservation.
- Operates sustainable farms for education and community engagementManages sustainable farms at Cropsey Community and Depew Farm to promote regenerative farming, environmental stewardship, and healthy living through school-based lessons, community events, and land stewardship initiatives.
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Local Food Market Operation 2 activities
- Operates farm market and CSA programRuns a farm market open Wednesday through Saturday offering local produce and food items, and provides a CSA Market Card that functions as store credit with a 10% discount for members.
- Operates membership program with benefits and discountsOffers a membership program that provides benefits including a 15% discount on CSA Market Card, Junior Farmers Camp, workshops, events, and U-Pick activities; free t-shirts and tote bags; free animal feed during visits; and access to members-only events and early registration.
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County and Regional Agricultural Fair Management 1 activity
- Hosts farm-based events and workshopsOrganizes and hosts recurring events such as farm animal yoga, farm-to-table dinners, and seasonal celebrations like the Mother’s Day picnic, which include educational and recreational components.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Hosts fundraising eventsOrganizes annual fundraising events such as "Sip & Stem" to support farm operations and programming.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Organizes volunteer programs for farm supportCoordinates volunteer activities including planting, harvesting, garden maintenance, animal care support, and farm improvement projects to assist with farm operations.
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Agricultural Training and Education Programs 1 activity
- Provides hands-on agricultural education programs for K–12 students and private groupsOffers on-site farm field trips, classroom visits, and customized farm experiences for K–12 students, families, homeschool pods, scouts, corporate teams, and community organizations to teach sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.
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Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
- Runs Junior Farmers Camp for childrenOperates a hands-on educational camp during spring break and summer that teaches children about sustainable agriculture, healthy living, and environmental stewardship through farm-based activities.
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Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
- Supports conservation through pollinator habitats and Butterfly HouseOperates and maintains pollinator habitats and a Butterfly House as part of its environmental conservation efforts.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Funds education programming through plant salesDirects 100% of proceeds from plant sales to support educational programming for children in Rockland County and surrounding areas.
- Manages farm infrastructure and equipment maintenancePerforms routine maintenance and repairs on farm equipment, infrastructure, and facilities including tractors, irrigation systems, fencing, barns, greenhouses, and drainage systems to ensure safe and efficient operations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$43K
Contributions & grants$43K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$4K
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balance sheet
Total assets$39K
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Net assets$39K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ALEX CHERKEZ — DIRECTOR
- BARRY DORFMAN — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINA PETERSEN — DIRECTOR
- LOIS SCHWARTZ — DIRECTOR
- RICK GUEVARA — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT SIROTA — DIRECTOR
- SUE FERRERI — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Cropsey Community Partner — Co-steward of Cropsey Community Farm with Rockland Community Farm Network
- Depew Farms Partner — Co-steward of Depew Farm with Rockland Community Farm Network
- Jason's Kitchen Partner — Partnered with Chef Jason Ungar of Jason's Kitchen to host a farm-to-table dinner.
- Rooted Legacy Circle Coalition — Donors who include RCFN in their estate plans are recognized as members of the Rooted Legacy Circle.
- Scott & Joe of Nyack Partner — Collaborated to provide curated meals and cheese plates for the Mother's Day picnic event.
- info@rocklandcfn.org Partner — Primary contact email for the organization
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Engaged Agriculture for Land Stewardshipmethodology: community-engaged agricultureBy involving the community in hands-on agricultural activities like volunteering and u-pick programs, the organization fosters connection to the land and promotes sustainable land stewardship, because direct participation builds responsibility and long-term commitment to local food systems.
- Experiential Education through Working Farmsmethodology: experiential-educationBy using working farms as outdoor classrooms, the organization delivers hands-on, standards-aligned education in science and agriculture, because direct experience deepens understanding and connects learning to real-world food systems and community health.
- Farm-Based Wellness Programming for Community Connectionmethodology: animal-assisted_wellnessBy integrating wellness activities such as yoga and animal interactions in farm settings, the organization promotes mental and emotional wellness while strengthening community ties, because shared restorative experiences in nature enhance engagement and belonging.