named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Grow & Preserve Education
Advises individuals and groups on growing and preserving their own fresh produce as part of its food security outreach.
Produce Distribution Program
Distributes fresh vegetables and fruit grown on-site free of charge to food-insecure individuals through partner agencies including food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, refugee and veteran groups across five counties in Central New York.
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers in farm operations from May 1 to October 31, with opportunities Monday through Saturday for planting, harvesting, and other farm tasks.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Grows, harvests, and donates fresh produce to individuals facing food insecurityGrows, harvests, and distributes fresh vegetables and fruit free of charge to individuals facing food insecurity in five counties in Central New York. All food produced is donated.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Provides agricultural advice and support to othersProvides guidance to others on growing and preserving fresh produce, supporting capacity building in sustainable farming practices.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$133K
Contributions & grants$99K74%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$10K7%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$156K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$79K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$348K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$348K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +156.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- CHARLES VANBUSKIRK — TRUSTEE
- DAVID ARONSON — TRUSTEE ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER
- DOUGLAS FALCON — TRUSTEE
- KATIE MARKSTEIN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- civic organizations Partner — Partners with civic organizations to enhance food security and broaden impact.
- farmers Partner — Collaborates with local farmers to improve food security and expand donation reach.
- food pantries Partner — Distributes fresh produce through food pantries serving individuals in Central New York.
- local organizations Partner — Collaborates with local organizations through board member connections to support outreach and operations.
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-Driven Governancemethodology: community-driven governanceBy integrating diverse non-agricultural skills and lived experience into leadership and decision-making, the organization fosters inclusive governance that reflects community needs and strengthens program relevance and trust.
- Donation-Based Agricultural Modelmethodology: full-donation agricultureBy harvesting and donating all food directly to the community, the organization ensures equitable access to fresh produce for people in need, strengthening food security without market barriers.
- Strategic Community Partnershipsmethodology: community_partnershipsBy partnering with farmers, food pantries, and civic organizations, the organization amplifies distribution reach and efficiency, ensuring more people in need receive fresh produce through coordinated networks.