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Rockland Farm Alliance Gearing Up for Fall Harvest Fund Drive

From September 26 through October 30 RFA and Cropsey Community Farm looking for volunteers to host a breakfast, lunch, cocktail party or dinner at their home

On Monday, September 26th, George Demarsico, head chef at Xaviars will be preparing food for a fundraising dinner to support local farms. This event will be held at a Cropsey Community Farm Member’s home in Stony Point. Members of the community are welcome.  An approximate donation of $75 will be requested.

Rockland Farm Alliance (RFA) and Cropsey Community Farm are looking for other members of the community to step up to host an event at their home. 

“A contribution of $50 to $100 per person will be the norm, but it’s up to the host or hostess,” explains Donna McClure, Cropsey Community Farm’s CSA member and Harvest Dinner volunteer.

The details of the event are also up to the host, get creative and hopefully “they will come.”

RFA signed a lease with Rockland County and the Town of Clarkstown last year to farm five acres of the former Cropsey Farm in New City.  This farm is the first organic, community supported farm of its size to be started in Rockland County.  Camp Hill Farm is a CSA that was RFA’s first farm in Pomona, NY started by John McDowell, head of the RFA.

For more information, contact Donna McClure at mcclure.donna@gmail.com or by contacting Rockland Farm Alliance http://rocklandfarm.org/.

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Heywood Jablohme May 18, 2013 at 07:17 am
What professional doesn't spend $500 per year on out of pocket expenses related to their jobs?Read More Staples offering 10% (or 5 in some cases) is hardly an example of the community getting involved. Thankfully, there are other examples of the community and PTA's getting involved and providing needed services. Clarkstown and surrounding areas hardly have substantial unmet needs in their classroom, thankfully.
Truth4all May 16, 2013 at 11:37 am
I guess better late than never. LaCorte is serving his 4th year as Mayor and was Trustee for I thinkRead More 4 years before that. This year is the only time he has brought the idea to the village about participating in this program. He is motivated by the opportunity of getting positive press for his County Executive campaign. The village should have been involved in this program ( as well as the Americorps program) long before this. On a positive note, hopefully the Village will continue this worthwhile partnership for many years to come.
Sunny May 16, 2013 at 03:50 pm
Is there an article on patch about it? I am unable to find except on lohud.com
Green Farmer May 15, 2013 at 08:23 pm
Finally!!
b May 15, 2013 at 07:31 pm
Thank God. It's been a long time coming. Finally someone has paid attention.!!! That man has gotRead More to go.
Watchdog May 16, 2013 at 04:37 pm
George, don't you have enough to do straightening out the affairs of Clarkstown. Overtime in theRead More Police Department is rampant and the Town Attorney is out of control. As Tom Nimick says, we need an outside auditor for that operation since taxpayers were abused with the hiring of a political operative Jay Savino who I understand is singing like a canary. Get on the right side George before the FBI comes a lookin" I hear that the Gromack war chest is the first place they are looking for clues. Do the right thing George or you will get trampled with the rest of them.
Tom Nimick May 15, 2013 at 11:12 pm
Congratulations, George. Now about your other responsibilities as a member of the Town Board withRead More primary oversight over budget and expenditures: Won't you be the one to propose the needed audit of the Office of Town Attorney? You know the problems exist - likely you know more about the problems than I do. It is sad to see you silent in the face of the abuse of patronage. When will we hear your voice on it?
Teacher May 16, 2013 at 07:24 am
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