What they call their work
What they do
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 2 activities
- Grow medicinal herbs for product formulationCultivates medicinal herbs including comfrey, calendula, arnica, and CBD-dominant hemp on a farm adjacent to the Round Barn for use in proprietary health products.
- Produce and sell native plant seedlings and medicinal mushroom productsProduces over 80 varieties of seed-grown, locally-adapted native plants for sale to homeowners and land managers, and manufactures triple-extracted medicinal mushroom tinctures using wild-crafted or locally grown mushrooms.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host annual holiday market eventOrganizes and hosts a special holiday market each November as part of its seasonal programming at the Round Barn, providing additional opportunities for local vendors and community engagement.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Host educational workshops and guided walks on fungi and herbal medicineOrganizes and leads guided mushroom walks, medicinal and cultivation workshops, and fungi retreats to educate the public on mycology and natural health practices.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Manage and maintain the historic Round Barn siteProvides for the care, operation, and maintenance of the historic Round Barn in Halcottsville, including preservation and public access through seasonal opening, as part of its mission to support agricultural heritage.
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Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 1 activity
- Operate on-site food service at the farmers marketProvides freshly roasted organic, fair-trade, and Cafe Feminino certified coffee along with hot breakfast and lunch sandwiches at the Pakatakan Farmers Market every Saturday through November.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Operate seasonal farmers and artisans market at the Round BarnHosts a weekly farmers and artisans market every Saturday from May through mid-October, with an extended season through the Saturday after Thanksgiving, at the historic Round Barn in Halcottsville, NY. The market features over 30 local farmers, producers, and artisans and has operated since 1996.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Produce and sell comfrey-based medicinal ointmentsManufactures and sells comfrey-based ointments formulated to address arthritis, joint pain, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, and lymphedema, using herbs grown on-site.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| GEORGIANNA FAIRLIE | Executive Direc | 7 | $7K |
- MADALYN WARREN — Director
- matt white — Director
Who they work with
- Barkaboom Native Plants Partner — Native plant nursery and cut-flower farm partnered with Pakatakan Farmers' Market.
- Cafe Feminino Partner — Source of Fair Trade and Organic coffee beans from female-run cooperatives
- Erpf Catskill Cultural Center Partner — Received donation of the Round Barn and four acres and led its reconstruction in 1988.
- Paypal Partner — Payment processing partner used for accepting tax-deductible financial contributions.
- Route 30 Halcottsville Partner — Market is located on Route 30 in Halcottsville, indicating a geographic and community presence.
- roundbarnmarket@gmail.com Partner — Primary contact email for vendor inquiries and market information
- roundbarnmarket@gmail.com Partner — Primary contact point for vendor application inquiries
How they approach the work
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- Gender-Equity Sourcing in Artisanal Productionmethodology: gender-equity sourcing and artisanal roastingBy sourcing coffee beans from female-run cooperatives and applying artisanal roasting practices, the market advances gender equity in agricultural supply chains, because intentional sourcing empowers underrepresented producers and aligns economic activity with social justice values.
- Historic Preservation as Community Market Infrastructuremethodology: historic-preservation-for-agricultural-useBy maintaining and utilizing the historic Round Barn as a permanent venue, the organization anchors local agricultural activity and community engagement, because repurposing historic structures fosters cultural continuity and provides a stable, identity-rich space for economic and social activity.
- Sustainable and Regenerative Agricultural Practicesmethodology: sustainable agricultureBy prioritizing local, organic, and permaculture-based production methods—including sustainable foraging, native plant restoration, and clean herbal infusions—the market promotes ecological resilience and community well-being, because regenerative practices ensure long-term environmental health and food system sustainability.
- Vendor Incubation for Small-Scale Producersmethodology: vendor_incubationBy providing incubator booths and dedicated onboarding opportunities, the market supports emerging vendors and small-scale producers to enter and sustain operations, because early-stage business support increases vendor diversity and strengthens the local market ecosystem.