named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)
Offers 18-week and 30-week vegetable share options with drop-off sites in Bradford, Salamanca, Portville, and Olean
Canticle Farm Market
On-farm retail market open weekly selling farm produce, local meats, eggs, breads, cheeses, honey, seeds, and organic soil products
Community Garden
Offers seasonal bed rentals with educational workshops; members grow food for their households and can donate surplus to the food pantry
Franciscan Food Pantry Program
Distributes Certified Naturally Grown produce to food pantries and meal programs including The Warming House, Olean Food Pantry, and Connecting Communities in Action across Cattaraugus County
Workshops & Learning Opportunities
Hosts hands-on educational events on topics like seed starting, foraging, mushroom growing, and ecological restoration
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Local Food Market Operation 2 activities
- Distribute produce through multiple channelsDistributes Certified Naturally Grown produce through the Olean Area Farmers Market, a weekly farm market in Allegany, NY, an on-farm retail market, and drop-off sites for CSA memberships in Bradford, Salamanca, Portville, and Olean.
- Operate on-farm retail marketRuns an on-farm retail market open Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering Certified Naturally Grown vegetables, local meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, maple products, honey, organic soil, compost, and seeds.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 2 activities
- Host educational workshops and learning opportunitiesConducts workshops and events on topics including seed starting, food preservation, wild food foraging, tree restoration, and gardening techniques, often in collaboration with community experts.
- Offer community garden rentals and programmingProvides community garden bed rentals for an annual growing season from April to December, supplemented by educational workshops on growing, cultivating, harvesting, and food preservation for participants.
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 2 activities
- Operate Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programOffers CSA memberships with 18-week and 30-week options, providing weekly shares of produce to subscribers through designated drop-off sites.
- Operate regenerative community farmPractices regenerative agriculture on 7 acres of land at the South Farm, including crop rotation and land-resting practices, supported by five high tunnels for year-round crop production and infrastructure including a barn and upgraded wash station.
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Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
- Develop Riverside Retreats programPlans to launch and operate the Riverside Retreats program, aimed at providing retreat opportunities on the farm grounds.
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Community Composting & Organic Waste Diversion 1 activity
- Manage community compost programOperates a community compost program to support local soil health and reduce waste by collecting and processing organic materials.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Run food distribution programs for food-insecure populationsOperates the Franciscan Food Pantry Program and donates approximately 20% of summer harvest to distribute food to individuals experiencing food insecurity through food pantries, soup kitchens, and community kitchens in Cattaraugus County and neighboring areas.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$403K
Contributions & grants$339K84%
Program service revenue$58K14%
Investment income$6K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$306K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$159K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$519K
Cash$145K
Investments$248K
Liabilities$38K
Net assets$481K
Liquid reserves15.4 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +140.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 9
- Aaron Gies — Chair
- Fr Michael Calabria — Director
- Julia Morgan — Director
- Karie Altman — Director
- Richard Zink — Treasurer
- Sheldon Kenyon — Director
- Sr Judith Terrameo — Secretary
- Sr Kathy Maire — Liason
- Stephanie Beneng — Grower
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Connecting Communities in Action Partner — Receives Canticle Farm produce for distribution through its network of over 20 local pantries in Cattaraugus County.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus/Allegany Counties Partner — Collaborated to create the Olean Area Farmers Market.
- Facebook Partner — Presence on Facebook for outreach and communication.
- Franciscan Food Pantry Program Partner — Collaborates with the Franciscan Food Pantry Program to distribute farm produce.
- Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Government — Ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany
- Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Government — Ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, operating as a faith-based community farm.
- Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Network — Religious congregation that affirmed and supported the establishment of Canticle Farm as a nonprofit community farm.
- Fruition Seeds Partner — Collaborated with Canticle Farm on a seed gifting ceremony.
- Instagram Partner — Presence on Instagram for outreach and communication.
- Olean Food Pantry Partner — Distributes Canticle Farm produce to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in Olean, NY.
- The Warming House Partner — Receives and serves Canticle Farm produce through its community meal program in Olean, NY.
- Twitter Partner — Presence on Twitter for outreach and communication.
- volunteer@canticlefarm.org Partner — Point of contact for volunteer coordination and participation in farm activities.
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-Shared Abundance Model to Promote Food Equitymethodology: community-shared-abundanceBy structuring harvest distribution to include fixed donations and encouraging members to share produce, the farm increases access to nutritious food for underserved populations, because shared abundance reduces food insecurity more effectively than market-only models.
- Education and Engagement Through Accessible Agricultural Practicemethodology: community-engagement-through-agricultureBy offering training and hands-on participation in farming regardless of experience, and through seed gifting and composting initiatives, the farm cultivates a mindful food community because direct engagement fosters stewardship, skill-building, and lasting behavioral change.
- Regenerative Agriculture and Ecological Stewardship as Community Resiliencemethodology: regenerative_agricultureBy practicing regenerative and Certified Naturally Grown agriculture, including buffer zones and pollinator support, the farm builds resilient local food systems and strengthens ecological sustainability, because healthy land is foundational to long-term community well-being and food integrity.