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Our People

Hawthorne Valley is a community of approximately 150 year-round and seasonal employees across its many initiatives. To learn more about our staff and faculty, please visit the links below:

  • Staff Directory
  • Board of Trustees 
  • Hawthorne Valley Farm
  • Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School
  • Alkion Center for Adult Education
  • Center for Social Research
  • Farmscape Ecology Program
  • Adonis Press

 

 

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My what big horns you have! 🐮 Did you know that My what big horns you have! 🐮 Did you know that cow horns have blood flow and are connected to the sinus system of a cow? This passageway allows for air to circulate through the bone. Horns can also help cows regulate their body temperature and improve digestive well-being. Thank you to Lappy for modeling for us and @brighidcaillean for the photo! #cowednesday ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
On overcast wintery days, you might enjoy paying a On overcast wintery days, you might enjoy paying attention to the patterns of tree silhouettes against the sky. Can you discern the general branching patterns of different tree species? Can you see how each individual tree fills the sky in its own way, depending on its growth history and its neighbors? #farmscapeecology
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness - only light c "Darkness cannot drive out darkness - only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate - only love can do that." ~ Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today is not just a day of remembrance, but a day to learn and act. The ongoing pursuit of justice, both in our country and politics as well as our local food systems and communities is ever-evolving and necessary work. Thank you to MLK for these reminders, and today we remember your humility and sacrifice in doing the good work.
Cheese with a view 🧀 We're at Union Square till Cheese with a view 🧀 We're at Union Square till 6, and Inwood and 82nd Street for a few more hours! For a full schedule and to pre-order in advance, follow the link in our bio ☝️
Friends and patrons of Hawthorne Valley: One of th Friends and patrons of Hawthorne Valley: One of the Hawthorne Valley Farm Store staff members has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual is asymptomatic and has been quarantined since January 8th after they found out they were potentially exposed to the virus. As they weren't showing any symptoms, the identified exposure window is the morning of Friday, January 8th. Extensive contact tracing is underway internally as well as with the Columbia County Department of Health. Individuals identified to have had close contact with the positive case are also getting tested and quarantining. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The store continues to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily, as has been our protocol since the onset of the pandemic in March. Hawthorne Valley’s main priority is the health and safety of their team and the customers we serve. We have taken extraordinary steps to keep everyone as safe as possible. Rest assured that we are following and exceeding all the guidelines set by the CDC regarding COVID-19, which include regular sanitation of commonly used surfaces, a strict facial covering requirement throughout the building, and social distancing when possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Since RG19 started nearly two years ago, it has be Since RG19 started nearly two years ago, it has been prioritizing the needs of community members who are experiencing food insecurity by offering fresh, quality, locally-grown, and organic foods through its tiered Fair Pricing System. The Fair Pricing System creates a middle ground between emergency food and full priced grocery stores - allowing more people to feed themselves with dignity by choosing the price they can afford. While RG19's Fair Pricing System does not replace the emergency food system, the COVID-19 Pandemic has underscored the crucial role that it can play in increasing food for vulnerable residents of the county, while also prioritizing local farms and producers 🛒🥬 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In May of this year, RG19 rolled out a new, rural distribution program to better serve low-income households and community members at risk of food insecurity through Columbia County. Since then, nearly 400 rural distribution orders have been filled, 65% of which were purchased at the lowest-priced tier. While rural distribution began with door-to-door delivery, it has already expanded to include a curbside pick-up option in New Lebanon. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Rolling Grocer 19 is a project of Hawthorne Valley Association. Give them a follow @rolling_grocer_19 and follow the link in our bio to view our Annual Report and learn more about their work!
We know the real reason you’re here is for the c We know the real reason you’re here is for the calf photos, and we don’t blame you one bit. This week we would like to introduce you to this fresh face, Peanut. Peanut is the new (and first!) calf born to Pippin 🐮 Happy #cowednesday! Thank you to @brighidcaillean for the shot.
In our region, Black Bears spend much of the winte In our region, Black Bears spend much of the winter sleeping. However, they do occasionally wake up to look for food, defecate, or if they sense danger. The Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program recently found fresh bear tracks in the snow and set up a motion sensor video camera nearby. Here is what was recorded 🐻 #farmscapeecology

Our Initiatives

  • Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School
  • Hawthorne Valley Farm & Farmer Training
  • Hawthorne Valley Farm Store
  • Children’s Programming
  • Alkion Center for Waldorf Teacher Education
  • Center for Social Research
  • Farmscape Ecology Program
  • Walking the Dog Theater
  • Adonis Press

About Hawthorne Valley

Hawthorne Valley Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit made up of diverse initiatives committed to the renewal of soil, society and self by integrating agriculture, education, and art.

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327 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075
Phone: 518-672-4465
info@hawthornevalleyassociation.org

Our Initiatives

 

  • Hawthorne Valley Association
  • Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School
  • Hawthorne Valley Farm & Farmer Training
  • Hawthorne Valley Farm Store
  • Children’s Programming
  • Alkion Center
  • Center for Social Research
  • Farmscape Ecology Program
  • Walking the Dog Theater
  • Place Corps at Hawthorne Valley

Recent HVA News

  • Hawthorne Valley Farm’s Spencer Fenniman talks dairy farming with New York Times
  • Hawthorne Valley Farm expands vegetable production with installation of greenhouses
  • Hawthorne Valley Alumni & former Apprentice address local food insecurity
  • Hawthorne Valley board member receives prestigious Heinz Award
  • New sculpture ‘Flight’ on display near Farm Store
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