Refreshments to follow, Free and open to the public, no RSVP required

In rural communities where soaring land prices threaten the traditional economy, emerging practices in technology, marketing, and ownership are securing agriculture’s future. These innovations are all on display in the Hudson Valley, where longtime suburban development and more recent pandemic-related migration have placed unique stress on farmers and their allies. Join Historic Red Hook for this panel discussion that celebrates local achievements in agricultural stewardship and outlines the progress that still needs to be made.

This panel is held as part of Historic Red Hook’s 2024 Then and Now Festival, which will focus on the farms, food, and families past and present that shape our town’s unique character. For more information visit www.hisotricredhook.org/thenandnow