This article appeared in the August/September 2014 issue of Organic Hudson Valley. Erich McEnroe discussed the turkeys raised on McEnroe farms in the fall, and now he has expanded on the topic to talk about the importance of composting to an organic farm. In addition to turkeys, McEnroe Farm raises beef, pork, lamb…
This article first appeared in the June/July 2015 issue of Organic Hudson Valley. The Hudson Farmer’s Market was originally set up to fill a void in the area that was due to the absence of a grocery store in downtown Hudson. Today, there is still a void of places to buy healthy, high-quality, affordable food…
This article first appeared in the June/July 2015 issue of Organic Hudson Valley. Henry Klimowicz makes art out of cardboard, an unexpected concept, yet beautiful in practice. He uses the cardboard to build pieces that are in tune with nature, using its inspiration to create their unique look, something Klimowicz feels people can relate to.…
This article first appeared in the June/July 2015 issue of Organic Hudson Valley. People with elderly relatives in need of care face many challenges, both logistical and emotional, especially for those whose relatives need higher levels of care, sometimes requiring a nursing home, something most elderly people fear. Bob Novak is trying to change all…
This article first appeared in the April/May 2015 issue of Organic Hudson Valley. Glynwood’s farm, located in Cold Spring, New York, carries on a tradition of conservation started by the Perkins family in the 1920s when they owned the farm. Prior to their ownership, it had been a functioning farm since the 1700s. “When the…
This article first appeared in the April/May 2015 issue of Organic Hudson Valley. History does not contradict positive, sustainable, and organic environmental practices. The historic Thayer Hotel at West Point is a testament to that, encompassing sustainable practices without losing any of the historic appeal of such a notable establishment. We are “proud of the…
This article first appeared in the December 2014 issue of Organic Hudson Valley. New York is the third largest wine producing state in the country, and the Hudson Valley, in particular, is one of the oldest and best-known wine regions, with a focus on premium boutique farm wineries. Nostrano Vineyards is a new winery that…
This article appeared in the August/September 2014 issue of Organic Hudson Valley. A direct link can be found under ‘Links to Articles.’ Gabrielle Vallarino makes jewelry using natural stone designs that are very tactile and materials that come directly from nature. Her love of creating jewelry came out of a background in painting and…
This article appeared in the Poughkeepsie Journal in August 2014. A direct link can be found under ‘Links to Articles.’ Randi Zinn and Allison Gould are both longtime yoga practitioners and teachers. After having children, they realized that mothers would benefit from having a space that allowed them to refocus on themselves through yoga.…
Liam Neeson is urging the U.S. government to pass stricter gun laws to prevent school massacres, such as the kind we have become all too familiar with. In an interview with the British magazine Radar, Liam called U.S. gun laws “crazy.” He spoke about the matter in more detail with the British newspaper the Independent.…
Karen Fredrickson 