named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Garden
Provides 125+ garden beds for individuals, families, and organizations, with accessible options and a scholarship program to ensure broad participation.
Farm-to-Pantry Program
Distributes fresh produce grown at Pitney Meadows to a dozen regional food pantries and hunger-relief organizations, supported by volunteer coordination and complemented by Harvest Cooking Classes.
Food as Medicine: Clinical
Clinical program in partnership with Saratoga Hospital's Community Health Center, providing weekly food prescription boxes and nutrition education to patients managing chronic disease.
Food as Medicine: Residential
Delivers food prescription boxes and on-site chef-led cooking classes to residents in low-income housing, promoting long-term health and nutrition.
Food for All
Overarching initiative connecting local agriculture to hunger relief and healthcare, delivering fresh, intentionally grown food through multiple program areas.
Sovereign Gardens Initiative
Program focused on food sovereignty, empowering community members to grow their own food and build self-reliance (details limited on website).
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 3 activities
- Operating a 166-acre working farm for agricultural production and ecological stewardshipManages a 166-acre farm in Saratoga Springs, NY, integrating climate-smart crop production, regenerative cover cropping, riparian restoration, and native habitat development to support food production, soil health, and environmental conservation. The farm includes 16 acres of cultivated crops, 30 acres under cover cropping, and 4 acres transitioning to permanent native pollinator plantings.
- Providing sliding-scale and scholarship-supported community garden accessOperates over 125 sliding-scale community garden beds on-site and manages 13 off-site gardens for individuals facing food and housing insecurity, offering scholarships and flexible payment options to increase accessibility.
- Running a pick-your-own Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program with equitable accessOffers a 16-week pick-your-own CSA program from June to October, allowing members to harvest fresh produce directly from fields, with full scholarships and SNAP benefit eligibility ($21/week) to ensure affordability and inclusion.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
- Delivering food-as-medicine programming with clinical and nutrition education componentsPartners with Saratoga Hospital's Community Health Center to deliver weekly food prescription boxes and physician-led nutrition education to patients, combining fresh produce distribution with clinical support to address diet-related health conditions.
- Distributing fresh produce through food access and hunger relief programsProvides over 100,000 nutrient-dense servings annually to more than 2,500 individuals monthly via the Food for All program, distributing farm-grown produce through partnerships with approximately 12 regional food pantries, hunger-relief organizations, and Food for Medicine sites.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosting mission-aligned cultural and community eventsHosts free, family-friendly music programs, poetry series, immersive art experiences, and annual gatherings such as the Fire Feast to connect community, agriculture, and the arts, fostering public engagement and celebration of land stewardship.
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Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 1 activity
- Hosting public trails and connecting regional greenway systemsMaintains two walking trail loops (0.5 and 1.7 miles) with distance markers and connects the farm’s trail network to the Saratoga Greenbelt Trail, linking western neighborhoods to downtown Saratoga Springs, the Railroad Run Trail, and Saratoga Spa State Park.
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Community Composting & Organic Waste Diversion 1 activity
- Operating a community compost program with educational and agricultural integrationRuns a compost program enabling residents to drop off food scraps, which are weighed and logged by participants; the resulting compost is used to enrich soil in community gardens and farm fields, supporting sustainable food production and public education on waste reduction.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Operating a year-round Farm Stand accepting SNAP/EBT and featuring local productsRuns a 24/7 farm stand that sells just-harvested vegetables from its fields and products from over 25 local producers, including pasture-raised meats and seasonal fruit, while accepting SNAP/EBT to expand access to healthy, locally grown food.
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Agricultural Training and Education Programs 1 activity
- Providing year-round agricultural education, workforce training, and volunteer engagementOffers ongoing education and workforce development programs, including hands-on Harvest Cooking Classes at partner sites and a Trained and Recurring Volunteer (TRV) program that engages committed volunteers in seasonal farm operations and land stewardship activities.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Renting farm space for weddings and private gatheringsHosts weddings and other private events on its 166-acre property as part of its mission-driven revenue model, leveraging the farm’s natural and agricultural setting to support financial sustainability.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.52M
Contributions & grants$1.28M84%
Program service revenue$29K2%
Investment income$31K2%
Other revenue$182K
expenses
Total expenses$1.08M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$618K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.60M
Cash$1.23M
Investments$516K
Liabilities$277K
Net assets$4.33M
Liquid reserves19.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +90.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKE MCCONNELL | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $113K |
board members · 12
- ALISA DALTON — DIRECTOR
- BART ALTAMARI — DIRECTOR
- CARLY CONNORS — VICE CHAIR
- GINA MICHELIN — DIRECTOR
- JEN ALEXANDER — CHAIRMAN
- JENNA SCHWARTZHOFF — SECRETARY
- LARRY WOOLBRIGHT — DIRECTOR
- LORI BELLINGHAM — DIRECTOR
- MADISON GOLDFISCHER — DIRECTOR
- SARAH MYTELKA — DIRECTOR
- SHANE ZANETTI — DIRECTOR
- TOM BLISS — TREASURER
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- 2026 Fire Feast Sponsors Partner — Organizations or individuals providing financial support for the Fire Feast event in exchange for brand alignment and recognition.
- ANCA’s Compost for Good Partner — Provided consultation in the development of the Community Compost Program.
- Bethlehem Municipal Compost program Partner — Served as a model for the Community Compost Program at Pitney Meadows.
- CREATE Community Studios Partner — Organization participating in the community garden program at Pitney Meadows Community Farm.
- City of Saratoga Springs Government — Supported the Community Composting project through the Participatory Budgeting process.
- Farmstead Catering Partner — Collaborates on catering and hosting weddings and gatherings at Pitney Meadows Community Farm.
- Food for Medicine Partner — Collaborates on clinical and residential sites to provide fresh produce to individuals in need.
- Hortense and Louis Rubin Community Health Fund of The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Funder — Provides a three-year grant to support the expansion of the Food as Medicine: Clinical program.
- Improv Spaces Partner — Co-presents "Go Between, A Ritual for Listening to the Land," an immersive artistic experience rooted in land and collective listening.
- Improv Spaces Partner — Collaborates with Improv Spaces on "Go Between," a ritual performance for listening to the land.
- LifeWorks Community Action Partner — Organization participating in the community garden program at Pitney Meadows Community Farm.
- MLK Saratoga Partner — Organization participating in the community garden program at Pitney Meadows Community Farm.
- Natural Resources Conservation Service Partner — Collaborated with NRCS to plant over 1,500 trees along a 4-acre riparian corridor.
- Participatory Budgeting Committee Government — Funded the Community Composting project through the Participatory Budgeting cycle.
- SNAP Government — Partners with SNAP to allow beneficiaries to use benefits toward CSA membership.
- Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Partner — Trail system is designed to connect with and complement the Saratoga Greenbelt Trail.
- Saratoga Hospital's Community Health Center Partner — Collaborates on the Food as Medicine: Clinical program, delivering food prescriptions and physician-led nutrition education to patients.
- Saratoga Pride Partner — Organization participating in the community garden program at Pitney Meadows Community Farm.
- Saratoga Senior Center Partner — Organization participating in the community garden program at Pitney Meadows Community Farm.
- Sustainable Saratoga Partner — Co-leads the Community Compost program with Pitney Meadows Community Farm, including delivering required compost training.
- Unlimited Potential Partner — Organization participating in the community garden program at Pitney Meadows Community Farm.
- neighboring farms Partner — Partners with neighboring farms to offer pasture-raised meats and seasonal fruit at the Farm Stand.
strategies · 5
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.
- Closed-Loop Community Composting Systemmethodology: closed_loop_systemBy operating a community composting program with required education and on-site reuse, the organization reduces waste and closes nutrient loops, because connecting waste reduction to local food production reinforces environmental stewardship and builds circular local systems.
- Community-Engaged Stewardship Modelmethodology: community_engaged_stewardshipBy involving community members as co-stewards through volunteerism, education, and direct participation in farming, the organization strengthens both ecological resilience and social cohesion, because collective care for the land fosters shared responsibility, belonging, and long-term sustainability.
- Ecosystem-Based Farming for Soil and Community Healthmethodology: ecosystem_based_farmingBy using minimal tillage, raised beds, crop rotation, and organic practices without certification, the organization protects soil health and microbial life, because healthy soil is foundational to a resilient food system, productive agriculture, and long-term environmental and community well-being.
- Food-Is-Medicine Integrationmethodology: food_is_medicineBy distributing fresh produce through clinical and residential Food for Medicine sites, the organization addresses food insecurity as a health intervention, because access to intentionally grown, nutritious food improves health outcomes and treats diet-related illness.
- Honor-System and Pick-Your-Own Access Modelsmethodology: client_choice_modelBy using an honor-system distribution model and a pick-your-own share program, the organization promotes dignity, trust, and personal connection to food, because direct participation and self-directed access increase engagement, reduce stigma, and deepen understanding of food production.