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CELEBRATING NINE YEARS
Just keep swimming…
Welcome to our March issue, which has
become our annual “Animal & Farm- M A G A Z I N E Cover photo by
ing” issue for the past however many Olivia Valentine
years at this point. I say that lightheart-
edly because this month we celebrate
nine years since Main Street’s first issue
came out! Can you believe that? We’re
nine years old already! That went by
The
Animal
quickly. Phewww! And what a ride it
has been!
In these past nine years we’ve been
so busy learning about- and sharing
stories of and with our local commu-
nities. Much like the communities that
we serve, we too have grown in this
time: in actual magazine size (more
& farming issue
pages) as well as in our distribution,
and then more recently on our website
and social media, and just this year to
our podcast, Main Street Moxie. I talk
about our growth, because all of our
platforms are ways that we try to reach
you, our audience, to share good, posi-
tive stories that we have found such
pleasure and joy in. We always try to CONTENTS
highlight someone or something within
our local community, or stories that can 6| INNER VISION, OUTWARD EXPRESSION 31 | OBLONG BOOKS HAS ALL OF THE
impact our readers and listeners. artist profile animal and farm-related books for
Additionally, all of our content is your enjoyment
brought to you FREE of charge solely 9| FRIENDLY FACES
thanks to our advertisers and spon- 33 | THE PEREGRINE
sors, and so as we celebrate our nine 11 | BIRD MAN
year anniversary, it is not just neces- entrepreneur feature 37 | MEET PATRICIA POWERS, ARTIST
sary but my pleasure to once again say
THANK YOU to every single one of our 15 | DEEP DISH CHOCOLATE PEANUT 41 | THE SIMPLE JOYS
advertisers and sponsors! I don’t have BUTTER COOKIES robert arbor amd jos farm-to-table
enough room here to name them all, baking approach at le gamin
but just flip through these pages, the
pages of our website, or listen to pod- 17 | REAL ESTATE HAS GONE TO THE DOGS 45 | BUSINESS SNAPSHOTS
cast and take a look at these incredible real estate red horse rescue
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products and services, but they are 19 | ORGANIC FARMING IN HUDSON pampered pooch grooming,
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porting our local businesses that are need of a home 46 | MONTHLY ADVICE COLUMNS
crucial to our lives and communities.
Now, this March issue has a very 25 | FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA
specific theme and that is basically – in
a nutshell – animals, farms and food. So
when you flip through the pages you’ll
immediately notice that theme, start- PUBLISHER, EDITOR, ADVERTISING, WRITING, PHOTOGRAPHY, & OTHER DUTIES
ing with the “furrrriendly faces” that are Thorunn Kristjansdottir publisher, editor-in-chief, designer, etc.
all animals this month. We tried to have
Contributing writers:
a mixture of stories for you in the issue,
Betsy Maury | CB Wismar | Christine Bates | Lindsey Clark | Dominique De Vito | Griffin Cooper |
so as not to be too heavy on one of the Ian Strever | John Torsiello | Mary B. O’Neill | Olivia Valentine & Caroline Markonic | Regina Molaro
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ally think it came together quite nicely
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artist profile
INNER VISION,
“To the artist, from Santa.” KK Kozik Armed with a graduate degree from
has fond memories of a childhood Syracuse University, it was time for
punctuated by that Christmas morn- KK Kozik to experience New York
ing when none other than venerable and its magnetic force on American
Saint Nick validated the sensitivity she art. There was but one problem. KK
OUTWARD
had to form, color, and things beauti- was not part of the “in crowd” that
ful. She had been recognized as an populated the ateliers and studios in
artist. The package contained supplies “the City.” As inventive as she is cre-
that have informed her remarkable ative, KK took matters into her own
career. hands and realized that, temporarily
EXPRESSION
Born to parents who were both shut out of the inside tracks of known
academics, KK Kozik (she’s always galleries, she had to find her own
been called by her initials) grew up in “road less traveled.”
Chester County, PA – Andrew Wyeth “I didn’t have the connections,”
country with its sweeping landscapes. she recalls. “In order to get my work
By the time she was in fifth grade, an seen, I explored showings in alterna-
interview for the Philadelphia Inquirer tive spaces.” These “pop-up galleries”
KK KOZIK allowed her to establish architecture as were the rungs on the ladder that KK
a career goal, so when it came time for used to achieve awareness, recognition
By CB Wismar college, she enrolled at the University and, eventually, a following. “I spent
info@mainstreetmag.com of Virginia, only to take an art class 20 years moving toward acceptance
and have her direction become more and inclusion in New York galler-
narrowly defined. ies,” she recalls with an undercurrent
Art. Art history. Working in the of the tenacity that has moved her
studio. Diving deep into the move- from unwrapping Santa’s gift under
ments and influences that challenged the Christmas tree to being collected,
and encouraged her, KK became represented and recognized across the
enthralled with 19th-century paint- country.
ers – those who blended realism with
impressionism and post-impression- The broader audience
ism. In Degas she found rhythm and of public art
the unusual application of color. In As her art evolved, KK Kozik found
the American landscape painters, opportunities to make public, lasting
Winslow Homer, Grant Wood, and impressions with her work. Light
Fairfield Porter she celebrated the fact boxes of laminated stained glass bring-
that “modernism” had emerged. ing character and whimsy to New
York’s Rockaway Beach subway station
commissioned by the MTA’s Art for
Transit program and a four floor mu-
ral in a circular stairway in the Amelio
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artist profile
Cirio Library at Fitchburg (MA) State News, The New Yorker, and The New
University are two enduring examples York Times.
of her imaginative use of color and
form to entertain and delight. Artist as athlete as writer
When KK is presented in solo Throughout her life, KK Kozik has
shows at noted galleries, the commen- paralleled her prolific art career with a
tary and reviews paint a portrait of the passion and dedication for sports. An
artist that both applauds the complex- avid skier, she’s been the president of
ity of her work and informs the reader the Northwest United Soccer Club,
as to the importance of what they are is a USSA certified race coach, and
experiencing. In a review published in competed in the Ultimate Disc Co-Ed
ARTFORUM, critic Barry Schwabsky National Championships. The passion
commented “…that her works stem for sport runs in the family as her son
from a mental image rather than a is currently enrolled in a ski racing these artists to have a space they can
pictorial concept does not prevent program in Vermont, even though his inhabit with their work and, then,
them from finding their fulfilment stated life goal is to work in biomedi- invite people to come for the experi-
in painting.” The images on linen or cal engineering. ence.” To date, ten projects have been
exotic, handmade papers reflect fanta- KK has served as assistant coach hosted on KK Kozik’s Upper Main
sies and recollections from KK Kozik’s for the Berkshire School Ski Team and street property, ranging from Dan
mind, allowing those impressions to been a coach/instructor at Butternut Devine’s Inside Out NASCAR which
become painted reality. Ski Area in Great Barrington, MA. featured a fully deconstructed, driv-
It was Edward Hopper, the noted With her formal training in art able NASCAR racer reconstructed
American realist painter, who com- history as well as studio art, KK has into a piece of sculpture to Fire and
mented, “Great art is the outward contributed articles to several publica- Ice by Stephen Maine in which the
tions, including COCOA, Brooklyn
expression of an inner life of the artist, artist created a huge mural covering
and this inner life will result in a per-Rail, and this very publication – Main the internal walls for the ice house
sonal vision of the world.” Welcome Street Magazine. With a profound and culminated in cutting up the mu-
to the personal vision of KK Kozik’s interest in music, she’s been able to ral into manageable paintings which Above, top to bot-
tom: Three Bears.
world. engage with and profile bands and were sold. 2019. Oil on linen.
solo performers. “The beauty of this unique space KK Kozik. Photo
Time and place Her wide experience and intel- Jonathan Doster.
and the wildly divergent projects is Opposite page, L-R:
On view at the Warren Family Gallery lectual engagement have also led KK that we’re getting some interesting Call and Respond.
at Berkshire School in Sheffield, MA, Kozik into the classroom at Penn State press coverage for the artists and their 2022. Oil on linen.
Crosswalk. 2021. Oil
until March 5 is a collection of 14 of University, Hofstra University, and work. I’m not an art dealer, merely on linen.
KK Kozik’s paintings presented under University of Connecticut. an artist with the space and energy to
the banner of Time and Place. With support these wide ranging talents.”
pandemic cautions in place, access Bringing it all back home Wide ranging talent. That sums up
to the gallery is best made by calling KK Kozik and her family moved the life and work of KK Kozik. •
(413) 229-1265 … but the call and to Sharon, CT, some years ago and
the journey are well worth the mini- discovered on their property an old “Time and Place” is on display at The
mal inconvenience. The landscapes ice house – a small building used Warren Family Gallery at The Berkshire
created by KK are reflective of her for generations to keep ice available School until March 5. Call (413) 229-1265
to set a viewing appointment. KK Kozik’s
continued artistic evolution. “I’m al- throughout warmer months. Often
work can be further explored on her website,
ways pushing things in my paintings,” these small buildings end up a collec- k2kozik.com
she reflects. “I want to discover things tor for garden tools and abandoned Are you an artist and interested in being
we haven’t seen before … to explore boxes of post-move curios that didn’t featured in Main Street Magazine? Send
the dynamic between being the artist find a place in the main house. For a brief bio, artist’s statement, and a link
I am and accepting the challenge to KK Kozik, the space became a chal- to your work through the arts form on our
change. I’m not happy doing the same lenge … and an opportunity. “It’s “arts” page on our website.
old thing.” 12 by 12 and lends itself perfectly to
That dedication to constantly being a project space – a building that
stretching and growing has gar- houses work that can only be done
nered attention to KK Kozik’s work there … work that is conceptual and
throughout her career. Her paintings transient.” And with that revelation,
have been reviewed in such notable ICEHOUSE Project Space became a
publications as Art in America, Art- reality.
“Artists, especially regional artists
don’t have a huge art-going public to
support them,” she establishes as the
premise for the project. “We want
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Corso, otherwise known as an Italian Mastiff hence his mom and dad, but he is also taken care of by his grand- chicken, Hennifer Lopez. Hennifer grew up on Wild
European origins. In the past Cane Corsos were used for parents Sue and Kirk Kneller. Ace was purchased after his Apple Hill Farm in Hudson, NY, and is a Black Sex Link
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loyal, and very alert. Chase and his fellow protection given up his Western roots and is learning how to be an blue green shine to her feathers. Hennifer loves receiving
breeds make great companions and guard dogs. He is also English hunter/jumper. Ace is a registered Quarter Horse table scraps. Her favorites are strawberries and lettuce.
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Bird Man
By Christine Bates
THOMAS JV CULLEN IV OF
TC MANAGMENT AND FALCON
EXCURSIONS, GOSHEN, NY
info@mainstreetmag.com
You and your father are nation- longer scaring them away. Usually,
ally known as falconry experts. we get called in after other traditional
How do you describe your un- approaches have failed or special situ-
usual business?
ations like Manhattan’s Bryant Park
Simply put, our business is birds of where less expensive solutions are
prey. Our activities center around unpalatable.
breeding falcons, owls, hawks, and ea-
gles primarily for zoos and educators; What birds of prey do you fly?
wild bird control using birds of prey; It all depends on what’s needed. We
and, through Falconry Excursions, used Harris hawks to get rid of the
introducing people to these wild birds pigeons that accidentally found their
– both here in Goshen and at special way into Grand Central Station. They
events. We hold five federal and nine were making a mess of the Apple
state permits to operate legally. store. Harris hawks hunt in packs and
The business has grown organically we released three at a time. The birds
and began as a hobby for my parents, were trained to bring the pigeons
both of whom are experienced falcon- straight to the floor and then we
ers. The actual business started when rushed over and took them away for
they were asked to participate in a relocation while they were alive.
bird abatement pilot at JFK Airport in
1996 which generated a lot of public- When did you start Falcon
ity. For two years, 12 falcons and four Excursions?
hawks harassed and scared seagulls Along with my father’s wild bird
from the runways just as effectively as control activities, our bird experience What about special events Above: Tom Cullen
presents his Ver-
netting and shooting, although at a activities also started to grow. Prior to and gigs? reaux Eagle, Vader,
higher cost. From that our wild bird Covid, pest control and our excursion We love to go to weddings. Some- one of his hunting
control business grew gradually into times we’re just there for photo ops birds of prey. Below,
business here in Goshen were equal in left: An Eastern
abatement programs for stadiums, size, but with Covid there were fewer during cocktails, but we also walk Screech Owl is one
power plants, landfills, resorts, wind people leaving food scraps around around with the birds and engage of Falcon Excur-
sions’ native birds.
farms, and, especially, blueberry fields for birds to eat. Businesses tightened wedding guests – it’s a great icebreaker Photos courtesy of
and vineyards. budgets eliminating wild bird control that brings families together. We even Falcon Excursions.
I do a lot of consulting with clients programs – the first thing to be cut offer a bird flying a wedding ring in
in the process of selling our services. from the budget although now we are for the marriage ceremony. We also
The difficulty is that falconers and seeing clients returning. BUT our bird get paid to do demonstrations at
birds have to be on the site every entertainment education business held schools, fairs, and camps. A couple of
day, day after day. The undesirable outside is very strong. Typically, we weeks ago we took birds to Troutbeck
birds return when the hawks are no do three or four shows a day and they in Amenia, NY, for a member-only
are sold out, with weekends booked a event.
month in advance. We’re only a mile Our birds have appeared in many
from Legoland which is great for us. fashion shoots, and animal casting
Breeding of birds is a less important companies contact us for TV and
segment of our business, as both the movies. Our owl was on the TV show
success of a breeding season and the The Blacklist where it was saved from
demand for birds are very unpredict- being eaten. Movie tax credits have
able. We are licensed to breed any brought lots of filming up here, which
kind of bird, except for bald eagles is much better than traveling to New
and golden eagles, and we cross breed York City.
to create the most bad ass hunter pos-
sible by mating a Gyrfalcon from the Continued on next page …
Arctic with a Peregrine Falcon.
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How many birds do you have? someone nearby in case you need help
How long do they live? quickly.
Right now we have about 130, many There are about 250 to 300 licensed
of which will be sold this spring. Year falconers in New York State, and less
round we work with about 20 highly- than 200 are active. Many of them are
trained birds for both abatement and found in the vicinity of universities
shows. with ornithology programs like Cor-
nell in Ithaca or SUNY New Paltz.
Do birds have personalities? Our family has probably sponsored 50
Some birds love to perform in front falconers over the years. Sponsors do
of an audience and, typically, they are not charge apprentices a fee.
not the best at hunting. Owls, unlike Falconry was the sport of kings for
hawks, hunt by ambush and, as a much of its 8,000-year-old history.
result, they tend to be more laid back Only kings could afford the expense
and patient than hawks which are of caring for the birds and their many
high strung. Birds really don’t bond closely guarded secrets. Today interest
with humans except as a source of in the sport has exploded with the
food. They all have names, but they internet, especially YouTube, Insta- Above: A guest at a show at Troutbeck gets to hold a Eurasian Eagle Owl. Photo by
just respond to food. Alex Kania. Below, left: An Artic Gyrfalcon in flight with leather jesses used for tethering
gram, and movies like My Side of the dangling from his legs. Photo courtesy of Falcon Excursions.
Mountain.
How do you become a falconer?
It’s not easy or fast. Anyone inter- Where do you get your falcon?
ested in becoming a falconer must The bird, a Red-tailed hawk or an
first pass a 100-question test given by American kestrel, must come from mews, needs to be ready for the bird. What about your own
the New York State Department of the wild and is free. When it’s time, You can buy a pre-made one for background?
Environmental Conservation. The test usually in the early fall, your sponsor $3,000 to $5,000 or, if you’re handy, Because of my parents I started han-
is given only twice a year and a pass- will show you the proper methods to build one with about $300 worth of dling birds once I could walk. When
ing grade is 80% or over. The state safely capture a healthy raptor. materials. You’ll also need a leather I was just nine years old, I got a 92%
provides a study booklet, and the test Hunting with birds of prey is only falconer’s glove – it goes on your left score on the New York State Falconer’s
covers everything from bird identifica- allowed between October and March hand. These can cost as much as $700 exam – the youngest person ever. I
tion, avian health, and equipment to and each spring the bird you caught or as little as $25 on Amazon. studied zoology at SUNY Oswego and
regulations. Next you have to become in the fall is released back into the later worked with Dr. Heinz Meng,
an apprentice for two years with a wild. How many times a day do you the first person to successfully breed
licensed sponsor who will show you feed the birds? What do they Peregrine Falcons in captivity, and Dr.
how to capture a falcon, care for the What else is required? eat? William Robinson, who is renowned
bird and hunt. It’s important to find An aviary, also called a chamber or They eat once a day unless it’s breed- for trapping and the tagging of rap-
ing season when they can eat two tor species. After college I joined my
or three times a day to stimulate father in this family business.
interaction with birds of the opposite
sex. Their diet consists of chicken, What are your plans for the
rodents, and full-grown quail. business?
My goal is to eventually build a center
How do you learn how to hunt of prey modelled after English centers
with a hawk? where visitors can come seven days a
The hawk teaches you how to hunt week, learn about birds, and watch
and will capture mice, squirrels, and educational performances. •
rabbits. The trick is to make the bird
come back to you. In our family’s his- To learn more about TC Management and
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Chocolate peanut butter cookies
Deep dish chocolate peanut
butter cookies – for two!
We know Valentine’s Day has come
and gone, but here we are with a
dessert for two! How many nights are
you snuggled into the couch, having
finished dinner and dishes but you’re
left wishing you had something sweet?
You don’t feel like making an entire
batch of cookies or cake and the mess
that comes along with it. This dessert
satisfies your sweet tooth without the
dishes or the leftovers to sneak for
breakfast the following day. All you
need is a small bowl and two rame-
kins. Minimal cleanup, big reward.
These cookies come together in
just minutes and can be baked in a
convection toaster oven. Warm and
straight out of the oven, these cookies
have a crispy outside and a soft gooey
center that is just to die for. Though
it is not a large dessert, it is rich and
chocolatey and satisfies that sweet
tooth craving. Enjoy them with ice
cream, whipped cream, chocolate, or
caramel sauce. If you’re up for it, all
the above!
Ingredients In a separate bowl combine the
3 tbs unsalted butter, melted flour, salt, baking soda and give a
1/3 cup of light or dark brown sugar quick stir. Combine the flour mixture
1 egg yolk with the butter brown sugar mixture
½ tsp vanilla and stir until smooth. Stir in choco-
¼ cup + 2 tbs all-purpose flour late and peanut butter chips. Divide
(can substitute GF flour) between two 8-ounce ramekins and
Pinch of salt sprinkle with sea salt (optional).
1/8 tsp baking soda Bake for 18-20 minutes. We take
1/4 cup chocolate and peanut
DEEP DISH
ours out right at 18 minutes as we
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Sprinkling of sea salt (optional) center!
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Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Olivia and Caroline are enthusiastic food-
Melt 3 tbs of butter and then com- ies and bakers who are constantly in the
bine with the brown sugar. Add the kitchen, as well as explorers who create their
own adventures in our area – and did we
egg and the vanilla, mix until smooth.
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Real estate has gone to the dogs
By Griffin Cooper
griffin@mainstreetmag.com
The real estate market isn’t the only homes or tiny houses show off their you are able to
home-related business that is currently work at shows or events, it may be dedicate to your
exploding. With the pet industry beneficial to take a few sample dog new construction
nearing 50 billion dollars, homeown- houses to local conventions in order business, this will
ers are always looking for a way to to show potential customers the qual- affect the stability
make their pets more comfortable. For ity or unique craftsmanship of your of your income.
their part, dog owners are willing to product. Our area is lucky to be home Dog houses are
go the extra mile to protect man’s best to several community-oriented animal fairly simple proj-
friend from the backyard’s outdoor shelters including the Dutchess ects and can usu-
elements. As a result, the market for County SPCA and the Little Guild in ally be completed
expertly-crafted dog houses continues Connecticut. For the potential doggy by someone with
to increase with each passing year and home architect, it might do wonders just basic building
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in rural areas demand is on the rise. for brand recognition to donate a few skills. They’ll take
For the building-inclined, dog houses homes to these local shelters. Dog anywhere from
might be the perfect way to fill a niche houses are doing inherently humane half a day to a few
while turning a small profit. work for our beloved pets, so get- days to complete
ting involved in the local community and can easily be
Steps to consider might be a great way to reinforce the done for under
While it may seem like a business sheltering service you are providing. $100. Conversely,
with a relatively easy point of entry, a professionally-
there are still a few steps one should Growing your business built dog house
follow if they decide to become a dog- One of the attractive aspects of get- costs $310 on
house entrepreneur. Before you even ting into the dog house real estate average. Costs
begin to sell your K-9 abodes, you market is that it might be a profitable could run as low as $70 for a simpler report, “43% of pet owners say they’d
must first obtain the proper license venture that you can take on part installation or hiring a handyman to be willing to move to accommodate
by checking in with your county’s time. However, that doesn’t mean assemble a prefab kit. On the higher their pet, according to the National
business division. Building permits there aren’t other ways to expand your end of the price spectrum, you could Association of REALTORS. What’s
shouldn’t apply to structures like dog business. Dog homes are not the only pay up to $8,340 or more for a high- more, 68% of pet owners surveyed by
houses, however it always helps to construction being done in the pet end, custom model or “dog mansion.” realtor.com say they would pass on
double-check for any local ordinances supply industry. In addition to the the perfect home if it didn’t meet their
or size requirements. Like many busi- homes themselves, consider adding Doggy rentals pet’s needs. Unmarried couples, single
ness ventures, it is important to do accessory products to enhance your Pet homes have become such a part women, and millennials have shown
some market research and assess the dog house business, such as dog-proof of the homeowning lifestyle, that to be the most willing to move for
competition in the area. According to yard fencing, dog beds, attached short-term rental company Vrbo says their pets, according to NAR’s data.”
an article from Biz Fluent you should, feed, and even water bowls. Offering it has seen a 40% increase in demand
“Assess the competition by researching a delivery could be profitable if the for pet-friendly vacation homes on its There’s a market for everything
the dog-house market in your area as costs are manageable. If the majority platform. Recently, the company has Dipping your toe into the doggy real
if you were a customer interested in of your customers are local, consider even launched vacation homes de- estate market, though evolving, could
buying a dog house. Identify what is implementing an installation service signed specifically for dogs. According prove to be a profitable venture for
available, in what price range, with for those located within a reasonable to Realtor Magazine, “Vrbo commis- the right kind of contractor. You can
what special features. Make note distance. Track demand and manage sioned five limited-edition dog- put as much time into the business
of what segment of the dog-house inventory carefully so that you will be houses inspired by the platform’s most as you’d like. If you like the work and
market has not yet been adequately able to provide quick turn around on popular rental types. The doghouses have some initial experience, you can
addressed in your area.” orders. include a luxury chalet with a cozy start small and manage all aspects of
After you’ve completed the ap- While adding more service op- fireplace for naps; a beach cottage the business on your own. Addition-
propriate research and identified the tions for customers can absolutely with a rooftop checkerboard; a trendy ally, you’re performing an understated
most profitable sectors in your area, grow your business, keep in mind rustic A-frame; a modern ranch house community service for homeowners
design a few plans for different types that generally the gross margins for with a water and food station; and everywhere. Even for the intermediate
of potential dog houses. It may help your dog house business are typically a mid-century bungalow with a dog carpenter who might be looking for a
to even consult with a local veterinar- around 65%, which can make it more pool and garden.” way to create in their spare time, dog
ian to ensure the plans you’ve created challenging to incur new expenses The pandemic has accelerated the houses could be a great way to earn
are in fact safe for dogs. Much in the and maintain profitability. Naturally, transformation of homeowners into some passive income while helping to
way those who build prefabricated depending upon how much time pet owners. According to the same shelter our furry friends. •
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18 MAIN STREET MAGAZINEfarming
Organic Farming in Hudson
By Regina Molaro
info@mainstreetmag.com
Hudson, NY, also renowned as The rabbits are raised using a wire/
“Upstate’s Favorite Downtown” is a pasture hybrid method. The poultry
riverside town that is home to 7,000 and pig feed hails from Stone House
diverse residents. Its urban center Grain in Hudson and the rabbit feed
boasts over 300 independently-owned from Lutz Feed in Oneonta.
shops, bars, bakeries, and restaurants. Gilbert is credited for selecting the
Its burgeoning new economy is rooted Letterbox name, which proved to be
in food, the arts, and culture. an ideal moniker for the destination.
In 2014, Letterbox Farm, a “It’s just a silly, flexible name that
collectively-owned and operated com- doesn’t highlight any one individual
mercial farm opened in Hudson. It or any one facet of the farm. It al-
was founded by farmer and researcher, lowed the business to evolve – which
Faith Gilbert, who is the author of it has done, and hopefully will con-
free publications, Cooperative Farm- tinue to do for many years to come,”
ing, a how-to handbook on forming says Nichki Carangelo, farmer/part-
collaborative farm ventures and A ner, Letterbox Farm.
Guide To Sharing Farm Equipment. She is also the author of Rais-
Initially founded as a 2-acre hand- ing Pastured Rabbits For Meat – An
scale market garden, Letterbox went All-Natural, Humane and Profitable
through some early changes when Approach to Production on a Small
livestock farmers Nichki Carangelo Scale and 21st Century Pastured Poultry
and Laszlo Lazar started working with – a Letterbox Farm Enterprise Guide,
Gilbert the following year. The trio of which is available for free on the Let- ber of the land management team. Photos with this
article depict the
farmers worked alongside one another terbox website. This year, long-term team member, people, animals
for several seasons and collectively had According to Carangelo, who also Maggie Reileingh has taken on the and products at
Letterbox Farm.
a hand in shaping Letterbox into the manages the retail marketing, Gilbert’s role of vegetable manager. The entire Photos courtesy of
diversified farmscape it is today. tenure with Letterbox Farm recently team is eager to see what Reileingh’s Letterbox Farm.
The farm specializes in the small- came to a close, but Gilbert has re- version of the Letterbox garden looks
scale, organic production of vegeta- mained on board for other initiatives. like.
bles, greens, herbs, and flowers. It also As many as ten team members
raises meat birds (chickens raised for New team, new model work for Letterbox during the height
meat), laying hens, hogs, and rabbits Letterbox Farm’s current ownership of the season. The staff roster includes
on its plot of land that spans across 64 structure now resembles more of a Jae – a young, energetic teammate
acres. Its land runs through pictur- traditional family farm than a co-op. who has a degree in the culinary arts
esque scenes – from fields and woods “Letterbox remains the combined and a ton of hospitality talent. He
to ravines and mountainside areas. effort of an invested team. We have has channeled new creativity into the
been blessed to host many talented farm.
farmers over the past nine years and Another stellar team member is
this farm is an ever-evolving reflec- Theo, who has a knack for organi-
tion of the team that stewards it,” says zation, an incredible attention to
Carangelo. detail, and a passion for community
Lazar is also a key member of the outreach. “This year, Letterbox will
Letterbox team. He grew up farm- be a reflection of all these extraordi-
ing, is a Vo-Ag Center graduate and nary talents as well,” says Carangelo.
former FFA (Food For America) English sheepdogs, Moo and Daphne,
president, and spent six years as a park are the farm’s unofficial farm greeters.
ranger for the Army Corps of Engi-
neers. As Letterbox Farm’s equipment Continued on next page …
manager, he is also an integral mem-
MAIN STREET MAGAZINE 19farming
Food shopping made simple team also works with local restaurants
Foodies may order foods in advance and distribution companies such as
via online shopping, but they’re also the Good Food Farmers Network – a
welcome to personally stop by to shop farmer-owned venture dedicated to
the inviting farm. The on-site farm connecting members with farmers.
stand will re-open in May and will re- The Columbia County-based business
main in operation through December. delivers fully customizable orders to
“Our favorite way to sell our food is people’s homes or offices.
through our ‘full diet CSA’ (Com-
munity Supported Agriculture) – a Farm events
subscription service for food,” says Since people have generally taken
Carangelo. It offers whole meals for as a hiatus from lavish farm dinners
little as $59 per week. Customers are thanks to the pandemic, Letterbox has
invited to sign up in advance. Once moved away from hosting weddings.
they’re in the system, the team at A new plan is in the works – the team
Letterbox will assemble a collection of is eager to host a series of more acces-
the farm’s organic vegetables, greens, sible community events for 2022.
and eggs as well as the customer’s The roster of events includes fun
choice of pasture-raised meats, mush- movie nights out on the farm in July,
rooms, or fish to be picked up weekly August, and into September. Let-
or every-other-week. terbox will also host a series of dinner
A Summer Share membership is pop-up events. Although the dates
offered from June through October of the movie nights are subject to
while a Three Season Share delivers change, the current calendar includes the 64-acre property. Located just two of the farmers is combined. Gilbert
food to members from April through July 1 and 15 as well as August 5 and miles from busy downtown Hudson, aims to provide a 10-15% overall cost
December. Payments can be made in 19, and September 2. In May, the Let- the five-bedroom home sits on the savings to participating farms, while
advance or can be made via automatic terbox team will be asking its audience working organic farm, which is brim- retaining as minimal a percentage as
installments. Customers may also uti- of community members to select the ming with flowers, vegetables, pigs, possible to cover operating costs.
lize the “flex credit,” which is allotted movies, using a bracket style voting chickens, and rabbits. Letterbox Farm is also on the
to each member at the beginning of system. Think March Madness-style Ideal for families and groups, farmer advisory board of the Hudson
the season. It offers enticing eats such voting for movies. guests are welcome to prepares meals Valley CSA Coalition – a collab-
as grass-fed lamb or fresh steelhead “We are also hoping to host a few in the large, open kitchen or barbe- orative effort of CSA farmers in the
trout and lox. Each week, members local food trucks on our farm this cue under the twinkling stars. While Hudson Valley who share a common
receive a list of what’s available. summer, but we have not sorted out there, they can also visit the animals, desire to bring the CSA experi-
Letterbox’s food collection is also the details yet,” says Carangelo. or lounge by the fire pit. Guests have ence to more of their neighbors and
available for purchase at two farmers People are also invited to go spend private access to the entire house and community members. Inspired by
markets – one in Rhinebeck and the the night at Letterbox. A spacious the farmhouse yard along with shared Wisconsin’s FairShare CSA Coalition,
other in Bronxville. The Letterbox 19th-century farmhouse is situated on use of the open fields and woods. One the Hudson Valley CSA Coalition is
hundred percent of the earnings from a network facilitated by Glynwood. It
the accommodations are used to sup- has amassed more than 100 farms in
port and sustain Letterbox Farm. this region and the list continues to
grow. Letterbox is also on the advisory
Research initiatives board of Hudson Valley Livestock
Ongoing research always depends Producer Network. •
on who is working at Letterbox and
which interests are nearest and dearest To learn more about Letterbox Farm, you
to their hearts. Since Gilbert is an ex- can call them at (203) 560-0322, visit the
cellent organizer, she piloted and con- farm at 4161 Route 9, Hudson, NY or visit
them online at www.letterboxfarm.com.
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cost savings program. In an effort to
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24 MAIN STREET MAGAZINEfuture farmers
Future Farmers of America
By Patrick Hancock
info@mainstreetmag.com
In the January issue of Main Street local chapters. Chapters can be found
Magazine Dutchess County Legisla- in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the
tor, Gregg Pulver, indicated that the US Virgin Islands. [Indeed, ten FFA
FFA organization (Future Farmers of chapters are less than 35 miles from
America) played a crucial role in his Millerton, NY, where this magazine is
development as a leader. We hear of published].
the “farm-to-table” movement, the “FFA is not just for students who
desire for fresh/local food and the want to be production farmers; FFA
need for local farms to flourish. In also welcomes members who aspire to
these pandemic times with supply careers as teachers, doctors, scientists,
chain snags, we see a renewed interest business owners, and more. The new
in home gardening and home food name reflects the growing diversity
production generally. We observe the and new opportunities in the industry
aging of our farmer population. Who of agriculture.
will provide our food in the future? “FFA continues to help the next
FFA can help meet these needs and generation rise up to meet those
more. But what is FFA? challenges by helping its members to
develop their own unique talents and
What is FFA? explore their interests in a broad range Individualized experiences
Historically, the organization was of agricultural career pathways. So Given the breadth of interests that fall
known as Future Farmers of America. today, we are still the Future Farmers under the FFA umbrella, it is easy to
Recognizing that its mission was of America. But, we are the Future tailor a chapter’s activities to the local
much broader than production agri- Biologists, Future Chemists, Future student body. This enables students
culture, it was renamed in 1988 and is Veterinarians, Future Engineers, and to create an individualized experi-
now called the National FFA Orga- Future Entrepreneurs of America, too. ence. Just as agricultural enterprises
nization. The question of “What is Today, the National FFA Organi- and natural resource issues vary from
FFA?” can be further addressed cour- zation remains committed to the region to region, so does the emphasis
tesy of National FFA headquarters. individual student, providing a path of FFA chapters around the nation.
“FFA provides the next generation of to achievement in premier leadership, In my lifetime, dairy farming has Above top to bot-
tom: Members of
leaders who will change the world. personal growth, and career success become less prevalent in the region. the Pine Plains FFA.
Founded in 1928, FFA is the pre- through agricultural education. Our However, greenhouse, floriculture, Members of the
mier youth organization preparing BOCES FFA, above
members live the motto Learning to and landscaping businesses are on the and below, left.
members for leadership and careers Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live increase. FFA chapters adjust.
in the science, business, and technol- and Living to Serve. FFA members rise
ogy of agriculture. Total member- to the challenge of service embracing Fun Fact: It doesn’t have to be rural …
ship is just over 735,000 students members of all walks of life united the largest chapter in New York State is
nationwide who are part of 8,817 through FFA.” in Queens (NYC) at John Bowne High
School.
All FFA members are encouraged
to pursue a Supervised Agricultural
Experience. This “hands on” com-
ponent of education puts classroom
learning into practice. It could be an
internship or employment at a local
farm or agriculturally-related business,
research-based in which the student
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