CIDER IN THE CITY

Cider Week NYC: October 21 - 30

The 6th annual Cider Week NYC lasts 10 days in various locations throughout the city, connecting cider makers from New York State–and select pioneering “guest cideries” outside the state–to buyers from top restaurants, bars, and retail shops, as well as the general public.

The success of Glynwood's Cider Project has galvanized a regional craft cider industry in the Hudson Valley that continues to grow exponentially, including the formation of the first-ever New York Cider Association.

Farm Business Applications Due 12/1

Glynwood’s Hudson Valley Farm Business Incubator (HVFBI) is an ideal stepping
stone for farmers ready to build their own farm enterprises. We offer access to
low-cost land, equipment, infrastructure and housing. By working one-on-one with farmers on business and financial planning, technical skills and eventual land tenure transition, the HVFBI is taking a longer view on supporting a new generation of farmers in the region, equipping participants with the tools and guidance to get there.

Visit our website for more information and to apply. Initial applications are due December 1, 2016, with the 2017 program beginning in early May.

A Personal Appeal from our Farm Crew

While our growing season is winding down, this is a crucial time of year for us. Right now, our vegetable crew is busy planting cover crops–a critical part of our soil improvement work. We are also piloting new innovations to help us extend our winter CSA season and double the number of winter shares available this year, including a new cooler inside our root cellar with four distinct temperature zones and new “low tunnels” in our CSA field that will allow us to grow hearty winter greens. These techniques, which are used on few farms in our region, are important training tools for our apprentices.

Learn more from our Vegetable Production Manager, Jarret Nelson, about the incredible volume of work that is being accomplished, and how a tax-deductible donation from you provides additional support for these efforts.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Last Family Farm Tour of the Season!

Our next Family Farm Tour is Tuesday, October 18 at 3:45pm. This one-hour sensory tour will be led by children's educator Barbara Sarbin of Something Good in the World, a nonprofit that specializes in farm-based education for school-aged children. Advance ticket purchase is required.

Save the Date: The Drunken Pumpkin

Saturday, November 19 at Fishkill Farms

In celebration of the Hudson Valley’s homegrown flavors, chefs and cider makers join forces for a novel tasting event at Fishkill Farms. Utilizing this year’s Kitchen Cultivars crop of Long Island Cheese Pumpkins, culinary pros will serve a variety of unique, seasonal dishes alongside dozens of locally produced hard ciders. Buy them by the bottle for a perfect Thanksgiving pairing.

Early bird tickets are available now!

FRESH FROM GLYNWOOD

Did you know you can buy Glynwood's produce, meat and eggs a la carte? Our Farm Store is open Tuesdays and Fridays, 3-6pm and Saturdays, 9am to 1pm until November 11, after which we'll have seasonal products available at our Farm Office during our winter sales hours. Customers can also pre-purchase meat and eggs year-round through our online store for pick-up at either Glynwood or the nearby Garrison Café.

Sign up here to receive our weekly Fresh from Glynwood newsletter to stay informed on our farm product sales (and eat well).

RULES OF THE ROAD

A quick reminder that we are a working farm with daily agricultural operations that continue regardless of guests on the property. We ask that visitors are mindful of farmers at work, tractors on the move and all animals on the property. For everyone’s safety, please adhere to our STRICT 20 MPH speed limit on Glynwood Road, parts of which are one-way only. Farming vehicles and incoming cars always have the right of way. For more information on visiting our farm, please visit our website.