NFDP: Sustaining the American Farm in New York
April 7, 2006
"By training the next generation of regional farmers, NFDP hopes to stem the decline of Northeast farming by preserving farmland, strengthening farmers markets, and expanding public access to locally grown products."
'Field of Dreams', April 2006. A Satya interview with Maria del Pilar Alvarez
An April 2006 Satya article on the decline of the American small family farm, which is struggling to stay in business, focuses on the support of a relatively recent initiative: the New Farmers Development Project (NFDP). NFDP helps immigrants with agricultural backgrounds to explore farming opportunities in New York state.
A collaboration between Council on the Environment of NYC Greenmarket and Cornell University Cooperative Extension, NFDP began in January 2000. NFDP is a collaborative initiative under CUCE-NYC's Urban Agriculture & Markets. The Satya writer interviews a former CUCE-NYC employee, who discusses the initiative's inception and goals.
NFDP workshops by CUCE-NYC
CUCE-NYC focuses on strengthening neighborhood food security through increased access to locally-grown produce and healthy, nutritious foods.
CUCE-NYC is offering a number of upcoming workshops for immigrant farmers. These NFDP workshops offer comprehensive farm and market training for immigrants with an agricultural background who want to farm and market in the New York City area. CUCE-NYC focuses on the horticultural training of new farmers. The focus of the workshops are community sustainability, food production, and accessibility.
Check the CUCE-NYC Event Calendar for information on upcoming New Farmers Development Project (NFDP) events.
Contact: John Ameroso, Extension Associate, (212)340-2967
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