named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Farm-to-Institution
Supplying schools and other institutions with locally grown organic produce, including partnering with young Amish farmers in the region
Farmer Incubation
Training the next generation of farmers through hands-on experience and support in agroecological practices and sustainable farm management
Mutual Aid Distributions
Fundraising and purchasing food from partner farms to donate to mutual aid groups across the Catskills, Hudson Valley, and NYC, supporting food-insecure communities
Star Route Farm
An agroecology-centered farm growing culturally relevant, nutrient-dense food with a mission to donate 70%-100% of its produce to food-insecure communities
The 607 CSA
A multi-farm community-supported agriculture program delivering weekly vegetable shares and add-ons from over 40 regional farms to more than 30 locations in the Catskills, Hudson Valley, and New York City
West Branch Commons
A land access initiative creating a 287-acre community land trust in Delancey, NY, offering long-term, affordable ground leases to QTBIPOC farmers, with shared infrastructure and educational opportunities
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Agricultural Training and Education Programs 3 activities
- Incubate farmers through training programsRuns a farmer incubation program to train the next generation of farmers, providing educational opportunities for beginning and aspiring farmers in the region.
- Model agroecological farming practicesOperates an agroecology peasant farm using ecologically sound and sustainable methods to demonstrate sustainable food production and model food sovereignty.
- Provide land access for QTBIPOC farmers through community land trustDevelops a 287-acre community land trust to provide long-term, affordable land access to QTBIPOC farmers through ground leases; plans to host 4–8 farmers at a time and support educational opportunities for beginning and aspiring farmers.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
- Distribute food through mutual aid and wholesale partnershipsConducts weekly mutual aid food distributions by purchasing food from partner farms and providing food pantries with a line of credit to order from a wholesale catalogue; distributes approximately 100 food boxes monthly to families in Delaware County in collaboration with Delaware Opportunity.
- Distribute local food to K-12 schoolsDistributed over 30,000 pounds of local food to K-12 schools during the 2022-2023 school year through farm-to-institution programs.
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 2 activities
- Distribute produce from Star Route Farm to food-relief groupsDistributes 70%-100% of vegetables and grains grown at Star Route Farm as free produce to food-insecure populations through food-relief partnerships.
- Operate multi-farm community-supported agriculture (CSA) programRuns a whole-diet CSA program offering diverse vegetable shares and add-ons from over 40 regional farms and food businesses, distributing food weekly to over 30 locations in the Catskills, Hudson Valley, and New York City from June through November.
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Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
- Facilitate New York State's first Agrarian CommonsSupports the creation of New York State's first Agrarian Commons at River Haven Farm to advance equitable land access for historically marginalized communities.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Operate farm stands at community eventsRuns farm stands at community events to distribute food and engage the public.
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Local Food Systems Development 1 activity
- Operate food hub connecting farms to marketsManages food hub operations that connect small farms to regional wholesale markets, SNAP-enabled retail CSAs (including The 607 CSA and Choy Commons’ Asian Vegetable Club), farm-to-institution sales, mutual aid, pantry partnerships, and food-as-medicine programs, including shared logistics and trucking coordination.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Support regional land access initiatives and community land trustsIncubated West Branch Commons, now an independent community land trust, and continues to support its development; facilitates broader regional land-access initiatives to support agricultural development and community stewardship of farmland.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.77M
Contributions & grants$739K42%
Program service revenue$1.02M58%
Investment income$260%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$1.80M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$695K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$310K
Cash$76K
Investments$0
Liabilities$238K
Net assets$72K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +25.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA WONG | DIRECTOR | 40 | $47K |
| FRANCIS YU | COEXECUTIVE | 40 | $47K |
| TIANNA KENNEDY | COEXECUTIVE | 40 | $47K |
board members · 7
- AMY CRAWFORD — DIRECTOR
- BARI ZEIGER — VICE PRESIDE
- DR JULIAN L WAKINS — PRESIDENT
- JESSICA FUJAN — TREASURER
- REBECCA MORGAN — SECRETARY
- SHERYLL DURRANT — DIRECTOR
- YUKA HONDA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 91
Who they work with
- Agrarian Trust Partner — Partner in facilitating the creation of New York State’s first Agrarian Commons at River Haven Farm
- American Farmland Trust Partner — Partner in facilitating the creation of New York State’s first Agrarian Commons at River Haven Farm
- Atina Foods Partner — Farm partner of Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- BT Boces School System Partner — Partner in distributing local food to K-12 schools
- Bakers Grimm Partner — Farm partner of Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- Berry Brook Farm Partner — Farm partner of Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- Black Yard Farm Partner — Farm partner of Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- Bread and Life Partner — Wholesale partner receiving products from Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- Breezy Hill Farm Partner — Farm partner of Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- Brooksvale Bee Co. Partner — Farm partner of Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- Brushland Eating House Partner — Wholesale partner receiving products from Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- Burn Ayr Farm Partner — Wholesale partner receiving products from Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- Catskill Food Company Partner — Farm partner of Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- Charlotteville General Partner — Wholesale partner receiving products from Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- Chicory Creek Farm Partner — Farm partner of Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- Choy Commons Partner — Listed among allies and supporters of the organization.
- Choy Commons’ Asian Vegetable Club Partner — SNAP-enabled retail CSA focused on Asian vegetables, coordinated through CAA's food hub operations.
- Churchtown Dairy Partner — Farm partner of Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- Cowbella Creamery Partner — Farm partner of Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- Crespell Partner — Farm partner of Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- Crystal Valley Farm Partner — Farm partner of Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- Currant Cassis Partner — Wholesale partner receiving products from Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- DCMO Boces School System Partner — Partner in distributing local food to K-12 schools
- Dandelion Wine Partner — Wholesale partner receiving products from Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- Delaware Opportunity Partner — Collaborates to distribute organic food boxes to families in Delaware County.
- Dragonfly Pond Farms Partner — Farm partner of Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- East Branch Farms Partner — Farm partner of Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- East Brook Community Farm Partner — Farm partner of Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- Echo Orchard Partner — Wholesale partner receiving products from Catskills Agrarian Alliance
- Elsewhere Farm Partner — Farm partner of Catskills Agrarian Alliance
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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.
- Agroecology-Centered, Farmer-Led Production Networksmethodology: agroecology-centered farmingBy modeling agroecological farming and farmer-led collaboration—aligned with global peasant movements—the organization builds regional food system resilience, because ecological stewardship and decentralized control reduce environmental harm and increase community autonomy.
- Client-Choice Model in Food Distributionmethodology: client-choice pantryBy allowing food pantries to self-select items through a line-of-credit system and wholesale catalog, the organization increases dignity and utilization, because client-driven selection respects local needs and reduces waste compared to top-down distribution.
- Food Sovereignty through Community Self-Determinationmethodology: food_sovereigntyBy enabling communities to define and manage their own food systems using ecologically sustainable practices, the organization produces more resilient and culturally appropriate food access, because community-led design ensures relevance, equity, and long-term sustainability.
- Structural Justice via Land and Market Access for Marginalized Producersmethodology: worker_cooperative_principlesBy providing QTBIPOC farmers with affordable land access through community land trusts and cooperative governance, and by connecting small farms to institutional markets, the organization disrupts extractive food systems, because equitable access to land and markets enables economic self-determination and shifts power within the food system.