Posts Tagged ‘farming’

Last week in Newark, I had an amazing experience with my consulting group, The Strategic Planning Pros – while working with one of our clients. We specialize in the nonprofit world and have recently been involved with organizations in farming and food insecurity—think RISE and Edgemere Farm. Strategic planning is essentially setting an organization’s North Star goal—a bold vision for the future. We help clients craft a 3–5-year plan that outlines clear objectives and also provides a detailed roadmap to achieve them. It’s about balancing resource allocation with the needs, wants and aspirations […]

Located on 385 Beach 45th St. in Far Rockaway, the Edgemere Farm is a market garden for new and experienced farmers. Many local business such as Goody’s, Uma’s and Claudette’s have plots here, growing their produce locally. I’ve been hearing great things about the dinner nights at the Edgemere Farm. We ordered tickets and finally visited last Thursday. The first thing I said after walking in was “Why is this the first time I’ve come all summer?” We checked in and found a table. They go fast, so come early. To save […]

We recently learned that there’s a farm share organization close by – Glendale Community Supported Agriculture. It started in 2010 partnering with Garden of Eve Organic Farm in Riverhead, NY. Together, they provide Queens residents with 24 weeks of farm fresh veggies, fruits, flowers, eggs, monthly meat shares and bi-weekly cheese shares. If the concept of a cheese share isn’t amazing enough for you, there’s also a coffee share program from Brooklyn Roasting Company! This is important folks – there’s only a few more days to sign up (deadline is May 31st, 8pm.) Click […]