Hudson Valley Food Hub Bags $826,000 in State Grants

The funds aim to boost entry into healthy, local products for end users in New York. The Hudson Valley Food Hub works in partnership with over 60 New York state farms from 19 counties.

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Programs that operate or provide information and services related to the development of an integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a site-specific application that will, over the long term, satisfy human food and fiber needs, enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agricultural economy depends, make the most efficient use of nonrenewable resources and on-farm resources and integrate natural, biological cycles and controls, sustain the economic viability of farm operations, enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole. Alternative Farming; Biodynamic Agriculture; CSA; Community Supported Agriculture Program; Ecofarming; Ecologically Sound Farming; Environmentally Sound Farming; Natural Foods; Organic Farming Programs; Organic Foods; Organic Gardening Assistance; Regenerative Agriculture; Sustainable Farming

Programs that provide access to free or low-cost food products by distributing groceries and providing meals. Food Assistance Programs

Programs that provide access to free or low-cost food products. Baby Food Suppliers; Brown Bag Programs; Commodity Distribution; Emergency Food; Food Aid Programs; Food Banks; Food Baskets; Food Clearinghouse Programs; Food Closet Programs; Food Gleaning Programs; Food Lines; Food Pantry Programs; Food Supplement Distribution; Food Vouchers; Groceries on Wheels; Grocery Vouchers; Sack Lunches/Dinners; Surplus Commodity Distribution

Programs that focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of a community or neighborhood and improving the quality of life for all. Community Building; Community Capacity Building; Community Development and Improvement; Community Development Block Grants; Healthy Communities Community Economic Development Programs that provide technical assistance and funds to help communities retain and recycle income within the community by investing in the development of local institutions and businesses. Business Growth; Business Loans; Economic Growth; Economic Transformation; Real Estate Organizations; Socioeconomic Development; Technology Transfer; Transfer of Technology; Urban Enterprise Zones

Programs that provide information and services that endeavor to improve food resources and to ensure that the basic nutritional needs of the community are met.

Programs that provide technical assistance and funds to help communities retain and recycle income within the community by investing in the development of local institutions and businesses. Business Growth; Business Loans; Economic Growth; Economic Transformation; Real Estate Organizations; Socioeconomic Development; Technology Transfer; Transfer of Technology; Urban Enterprise Zones