named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
ASLF Apprenticeship Program
Provides fully paid one-month apprenticeships for young adults to live and work on sustainable farms across the United States, focusing on agriculture, food systems, and community engagement.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Agricultural Producer Education & Support Networks 1 activity
- Conducts research on regenerative agriculture and cheese productionConducts multi-year research on the state of regenerative agriculture in New York State and has authored educational publications such as "The New Rules of Cheese," which covers cheese selection, tasting, pairing, history, and production methods.
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Virtual Education Continuity Programs 1 activity
- Conducts virtual cheese tastings with tasting kitsHosted virtual cheese tastings during the pandemic, distributing curated tasting kits to participants to engage them remotely in cheese education and appreciation.
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Shared Kitchen Incubator for Food Entrepreneurs 1 activity
- Facilitates post-apprenticeship investments in community-anchored businessesSupports alumni of its apprenticeship program by facilitating investments to launch small, community-anchoring food and agriculture-related businesses.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Funds scholarships for students in cheesemaking and related fieldsOffers the Daniel Sokoloff Memorial Scholarship to support students pursuing education and training in cheesemaking and related food system disciplines.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Operates retail, wholesale, and online cheese distributionRuns a retail shop in Chelsea Market offering grilled cheese sandwiches, cheese trays, and craft beverages; operates a warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn for wholesale and mail-order distribution; and ships cheese nationwide through an online store to supply restaurants and consumers.
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Produces and distributes organic crops from urban rooftopsAnnually produces over 100,000 pounds of organic crops on urban rooftop farms and donates 30–40% of the harvest to community members at no cost through partnerships with community-based organizations.
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Youth Workforce Development in Food & Environment 1 activity
- Provides paid monthlong apprenticeships at sustainable farms for young adultsOffers fully paid, one-month apprenticeships for young adults to live and work on sustainable farms, primarily during the summer months (June to September), with opportunities in the United States and internationally, including in Spain. Apprentices engage in hands-on agricultural work such as harvesting produce, greenhouse tasks, supporting CSA operations, and animal husbandry, including small-scale cheesemaking.
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Youth-Led Student Publications 1 activity
- Publishes apprentice-created storytelling contentProduces and publishes creative works including stories, artworks, poems, music, videos, and zines created by apprentices based on their field experiences, such as the Second Annual Storytelling Zine and the 2023 season of multimedia content.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$704K
Contributions & grants$687K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$17K
expenses
Total expenses$1.01M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$189K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$131K
Cash$42K
Investments$100
Liabilities$451K
Net assets$-320K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +21.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- CATHERINE GREELEY — TREASURER
- EMILY PEARSON — SECRETARY
- HERBERT EISENBERG — DIRECTOR
- JOIE- JAGER HYMAN — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH KAISER — DIRECTOR
- PAMELA SAXELBY — VICE PRESIDENT
- PATRICK MARTINS — PRESIDENT
- RALPH BUMBACA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 136
Who they work with
- ASLF Farms Partner — Network of sustainable farms that host apprenticeship programs.
- Anishinaabe Agriculture Institute Partner — Host organization for ASLF apprenticeship program
- Anishnaabe Agriculture Institute Partner — Indigenous-led agricultural training institute that previously hosted an ASLF Legacy Apprentice.
- Avenue 33 Farm Partner — Host farm providing apprenticeship training in urban agriculture and regenerative soil practices.
- Avenue 33 Farm Partner — Urban farm in Los Angeles hosting ASLF apprentice returning home to learn sustainable land stewardship with community focus.
- Big Picture Farm Partner — Host farm offering apprenticeships in goat dairy operations, cheese making, and rotational pasturing.
- Blackeyed Susan Sheep Dairy Partner — Host farm providing hands-on training in sheep husbandry and dairy production including cheese, yogurt, and gelato making.
- Blackeyed Susan Sheep Dairy & The Von Trapp Farmstead and Mad River Taste Place Partner — Host organization for ASLF apprentice Allison Sirota's apprenticeship.
- Blackeyed Susan’s Sheep Dairy Partner — Host site for ASLF apprenticeships in sustainable dairy farming.
- Blue Acres Aquaculture Partner — Aquaculture operation hosting ASLF Legacy Apprentice passionate about feeding her community through sustainable methods.
- Blue Acres Aquaculture Partner — Host site for ASLF apprenticeships focused on oyster and kelp aquaculture.
- Blue Hill at Stone Barns Partner — Chef Dan Barber featured a cheese plate named after Anne Saxelby, highlighting American cheeses alongside European classics.
- Brooklyn Grange Partner — Host farm for ASLF apprenticeship program
- Brooklyn Grange Partner — Host site for ASLF apprentice August Lange's one-month apprenticeship.
- Brooklyn Grange Partner — Host site for ASLF apprenticeships in urban rooftop farming.
- Brooklyn Grange Partner — Rooftop farming partner offering apprenticeships in urban vegetable production and sustainable green infrastructure.
- Brother Nature Partner — Urban farm partner offering apprenticeships in salad mix and herb cultivation, orchard maintenance, and urban homesteading practices.
- Brother Nature Produce Partner — Partner farm hosting ASLF apprentice with background in WWOOF volunteering and sustainability education.
- Buyers Edge Partner — Collaborates with the Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund in support of its programs.
- CM Cow Partner — Collaborates with the Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund in support of its programs.
- Cato Corner Farm Partner — Early professional experience where Anne Saxelby learned raw milk cheese production, forming foundational knowledge for her career.
- Cato Corner Farm Partner — Family-owned dairy farm partner where apprentices learn raw milk cheese production using grass-fed Jersey cow milk.
- Cato Corner Farm Partner — Host site for ASLF apprenticeships in sustainable food production.
- Catskill Wagyu at Hilltop Farm Partner — Host farm for ASLF Legacy Apprentice providing training in cattle care and small-batch cheesemaking.
- Catskill Wagyu at Hilltop Farm Partner — Host farm providing comprehensive apprenticeships in pastured Wagyu beef raising, dairy operations, and small-batch cheesemaking.
- Catskill Waygu at Hilltop Farm Partner — Apprentice Kristen Thesing created work inspired by time at Catskill Waygu at Hilltop Farm in Accord, New York.
- City-As-School Partner — Partner organization supporting ASLF apprentices
- College Bound Opportunities Partner — Partner organization supporting ASLF apprentices
- Consider Bardwell Farm Partner — Apprentice Zoe Groder created work inspired by time at Consider Bardwell Farm in West Pawlett, Vermont.
- Consider Bardwell Farm Partner — Host farm for ASLF apprenticeship program
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strategies · 4
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.
- Experiential Learning for Food System Leadershipmethodology: experiential learningBy funding immersive, hands-on apprenticeships in sustainable agriculture and artisanal food production, the organization develops future leaders, because experiential learning creates stronger personal and professional investment in transforming food systems.
- Farmer-Led Cultural Shift in Agriculturemethodology: cultural-shift-through-farmer-mentorshipBy training young adults through mentorship with sustainable farmers, the organization promotes a cultural shift toward slow, quality agriculture, because learning directly from practitioners instills values and practices that challenge industrial food norms.
- Immersive Apprenticeship Modelmethodology: immersive apprenticeship modelBy placing young adults in paid, hands-on apprenticeships on sustainable farms, they gain practical skills and personal inspiration to lead community change, because direct experience fosters deeper connection to land, food systems, and community responsibility.
- Interest-Aligned Apprenticeship Placementmethodology: interest-aligned placementBy matching apprentices to host farms based on shared values and interests, the program increases engagement and learning outcomes, because alignment between apprentice and farm culture deepens commitment and relevance of the experience.