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  • Kinderhook, NY
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Farm to Table Benefit Dinner at Katchkie Farm

July 6, 2013 from 5pm to 9pm
Please join us on Saturday July 6, 2013 in the open fields of Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, to enjoy a delicious evening on the farm including a pig roast and hors d'oeuvres prepared by local chefs.  The event will begin at 5pm with cocktails and music in The Sylvia Center Children’s Garden, followed by dinner in the fields.  All proceeds from this benefit dinner will go to support The Sylvia Center’s garden to table programs. The Sylvia Center works to inspire children to eat well through…See More
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"Seasonal positions with The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm are still available. See below for links to the job descriptions."
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Fall Harvest Day at Pavilion at Katchkie Farm

October 21, 2012 from 11am to 3pm
FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL - Sunday October 21st 11am-3pm It’s that wonderful time of the year:  the air is crisp and autumnal colors have created a beautiful backdrop for a day in the fields!  Please come to Katchkie Farm on Sunday October 21st from 11am-3pm for our Fall Harvest Festival.  A fun day for children and adults alike, we’ll fire up our wood-fired oven, play games, drink hot cider and dunk for apples.  There will also be face painting, hay rides and MORE!  Pack up a picnic, bring a…See More
Oct 8, 2012
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Communtiy Potluck at Katchkie Farm at Pavilion at Katchkie Farm

September 29, 2012 from 5:30pm to 8pm
In conjunction with the Northeast Organic Farming Association’s Locavore Challenge, The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm is hosting a community potluck as we continue to strive to build community around food.  Create a dish using as many local, organic ingredients as possible and join us at the farm pavilion at 5:30pm to share a delicious meal together.  You’ll also be able to taste your way through the Children’s Garden and meet our chickens and pigs!  We hope to see you there.  Rain or shine.…See More
Sep 25, 2012
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Community Potluck at Katchkie Farm

In conjunction with the Northeast Organic Farming Association’s Locavore Challenge, The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm is hosting a community potluck as we continue to strive to build community around food.  Create a dish using as many local, organic ingredients as possible and join us at the farm pavilion at 5:30pm to share a delicious meal together.  You’ll also be able to taste your way through the Children’s Garden and meet our chickens and pigs!  We hope to see you there.  Rain or…See More
Sep 15, 2012
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Another Week at The Sylvia Center

This week we had several programs, each very different from the others. From teens to summer campers, the Sylvia Center will have interacted with around 100 kids by this week's end!On Tuesday, a small group of teenagers from Albany came to Katchkie Farm. These teens were involved in a "youth organics" summer program, so they already had some gardening experience under their belts. They also had plenty of enthusiasm for and interest in the day's activities. They scuffle-hoed large weedy swathes…See More
Jul 12, 2012
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July at the Sylvia Center

Lately, we have been occupied with multiple farm-to-table education programs for kids, the weekly harvest, and the farmer's market.  Here at the Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm, we call this phenomenon 'July.' It is easy to get overwhelmed by looking at the July chalkboard calendar on the office wall (nearly every day has some sort of color-coded chalk note), but the good humor and 'we're-all-in-this-together' attitude of my co-workers keep spirits high and operations in motion. This week we…See More
Jul 9, 2012
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The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm Seeks: Garden Program Intern and Culinary Program Intern

The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, NY is a non-profit organization focused on inspiring children to eat well through experiences with fresh produce on the farm and in the kitchen.  We are now accepting applications for the following positions for the 2012 growing season (May through October): Garden Program Intern and Culinary Program Intern.Interns are responsible for assisting the Education Director with day-to-day operations of the educational farm and maintenance of the…See More
Jan 5, 2012
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"Getting ready to post our Educational Program Internship opportunities for 2012! Stay tuned..."
Jan 3, 2012
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5th Farm-Based Education Conference at Shelburne Farms

November 3, 2011 to November 5, 2011
It's the 5th Conference!  Have you been at all 5!? Visit the CONFERENCE WEBPAGES to register, view the program, book accommodations, look for roommates and carpools, and more!The goal of the Conference is to provide professional development and support to the farm-based education community. Enjoy three days of workshops, field trips, networking time with colleagues, inspiring success stories, evening…See More
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Organization Name
The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm
City
Kinderhook
State
NY
Zip Code
12106
Current Position Title:
Farm-based education to inspire healthy eating!
Website:
http://sylviacenter.org/
Vision and hopes for the fast-growing movement of farm-based education?
The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm hopes that farm-based education organizations will continue to join forces with health-based organizations in order to inspire children eat well.
What is your favorite childhood farm or garden memory?
When I was a kid, my family had a big garden and something that I really looked forward to was when the pumpkins were ready. The reason this was particularly exciting is because when the pumpkins were small, my Dad gently carved our names in the skin of the pumpkin. A scab of sorts would form to show our names as part of the pumpkin, and as the pumpkin grew, our names got bigger too. I thought this was the greatest thing ever. When it was time to pick the pumpkins, we could each find the one with our name, carry it to the front of the house, and find a spot for it to decorate the porch. Well done Dad!

The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm: Mission Statement

The mission of The Sylvia Center is to encourage healthy eating habits through direct experiences with freshly grown food. The Center stimulates learning through its farm to table programs at Katchkie Farm in Columbia County, the Children’s Learning Kitchen in Hudson Square, New York, and onsite in schools in New York City. We work in partnership with food and health programs that share the belief that children learn by doing and that through collaborating with nature to grow and cook food, they will gain the necessary skills to make informed and positive choices for their health and their environment.

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Community Potluck at Katchkie Farm

Posted on September 15, 2012 at 3:27pm 0 Comments

In conjunction with the Northeast Organic Farming Association’s Locavore Challenge, The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm is hosting a community potluck as we continue to strive to build community around food.  Create a dish using as many local, organic ingredients as possible and join us at the farm pavilion at 5:30pm to share a delicious meal together.  You’ll also be able to taste your way through the Children’s Garden and meet our chickens and pigs!  We hope to see you there.  Rain or…

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Another Week at The Sylvia Center

Posted on July 12, 2012 at 10:00pm 0 Comments

This week we had several programs, each very different from the others. From teens to summer campers, the Sylvia Center will have interacted with around 100 kids by this week's end!

On Tuesday, a small group of teenagers from Albany came to Katchkie Farm. These teens were involved in a "youth organics" summer program, so they already had some gardening experience under their belts. They also had plenty of enthusiasm for and interest in the day's activities. They scuffle-hoed large…

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July at the Sylvia Center

Posted on July 9, 2012 at 1:06pm 0 Comments

Lately, we have been occupied with multiple farm-to-table education programs for kids, the weekly harvest, and the farmer's market.  Here at the Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm, we call this phenomenon 'July.' It is easy to get overwhelmed by looking at the July chalkboard calendar on the office wall (nearly every day has some sort of color-coded chalk note), but the good humor and 'we're-all-in-this-together' attitude of my co-workers keep spirits high and operations in…

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