Farmer-Centered Co-Design

Provides general operating support grants to Cephalonia Botanica to advance sustainable food systems.

Finances research at King's College London on the health benefits of organic food and the toxic effects of glyphosate residues.

Conducts work to enhance agricultural practices and field conditions for the cultivation of castor oil plants, supporting improved yield and sustainability in production.

Funds innovative initiatives through contributions from Visionaries Circle members, with donations starting at $20,000 per year, to support transformative work in sustainable agriculture and food culture.

Operates a monthly on-site market from April through December offering seasonal produce, meat, eggs, seedlings, and cut flowers. Offers free campus entry and retail discounts through a library pass program available at 13 local public libraries.

Manages over 450 acres of state park land through multi-species rotational grazing and invasive species control using goat herds. Converts land to native warm season grasses and conducts ecological monitoring in partnership with Rockefeller State Park Preserve and external conservation researchers.

Operates a membership program that includes waived admission fees, discounts on dining and retail, monthly newsletters, complimentary tote bags, and exclusive access to Member Thursdays featuring discussions with cooks and farmers. Offers professional and commercial photography sessions for a fee.

Operates an on-farm research and demonstration site that brings together farmers, chefs, scientists, and eaters to develop and share regenerative agricultural practices. Conducts trials on crops such as cane sorghum and upland rice in collaboration with academic and culinary partners.

Runs a cafeteria market and dining program that serves breakfast, casual lunch trays, and family-style community dinners using seasonal ingredients from the farm and regional producers. Offers pre-ordering of fresh bread, eggs, and pantry items, and sells produce, meat, eggs, flowers, grains, preserves, and picnic supplies.

Provides free digital guides via Bloomberg Connects featuring research updates, interviews with farmers, chefs, and ecologists, and explanations of agricultural practices. Includes historical context about the Stone Barns campus and its buildings.

Offers guided campus tours, Open House events, Culinary Demonstrations, Botanical Beverages programs, Seasonal Workshops, and Community Table dinners to educate the public about ecological food systems, regenerative agriculture, and seasonal cooking. Programs are held on-site and designed to engage visitors with farmers, chefs, and researchers.

Provides education, training, and advisory services for aspiring and existing farmers to adopt agroecological and climate-resilient farming practices. Offers hands-on learning opportunities and collaborates with mission-driven farms and food producers.

Delivers daily operations and technical assistance in both Spanish and English, employing bilingual staff to serve diverse farming communities.

Works with partners to develop a carbon-neutral, affordable housing model for farmers and farm workers.

Hosts community events including skill-building workshops, vegan brunches, group hikes, and celebrations focused on learning, agricultural professional development, and the history and culture of the Black diaspora.

Operates the E.J. Szulwach Community Garden on 0.25 acres of Black Dirt soil, offering plots of 100 square feet for $30 per year ($25 for seniors and disabled individuals), with members allowed to lease up to 8 plots annually from March 1 to January 31.

Provides long-term, secure tenure and leased infrastructure space to early-stage farmers on Black Dirt muckland soils; supports over 34 agricultural businesses through 18 long-term leases totaling 210 acres. Requires organic and regenerative farming practices across all tenant farms.

Provides fiscal sponsorship for The Institute of Mindful Agriculture (IMA), supporting its work in regenerative agriculture, food sovereignty, and spiritual ecology.