Local News: Nonprofit to help start-up farms, build food processing center

The Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corporation today is announcing a new plan to boost local farms and market Hudson Valley foods.

The nonprofit received a federal funds appropriation from Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) that will help build a food processing center and a cold storage facility on Route 209 between Kingston and Ellenville. The group serves farms in Ulster, Orange, Dutchess and Columbia Counties, and will also offer financing, client networking and assistance programs for start-up farms.

The intent to to help produce and market Hudson Valley foods to New York City and the metropolitan area.