by
Migliorelli, Kenny, speaker.
Call Number
XX(272680.1)
Publication Date
2015
Summary
Ken Migliorelli is the owner of Migliorelli Farm. Migliorelli Farm is a family-run fruit and vegetable farm located in Northern Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley Region of New York. Originating in the Bronx in 1933 when Angelo Migliorelli first brought the broccoli raab seeds when he immigrated to New York from the Lazio region of Italy. Migliorelli and his son, Rocco peddled their vegetables by horse and cart up and down the Bronx, sun up to sun down. Eventually Co-Op City was to be built therefore pushing the last of the farmers out of the Bronx. Farming was Rocco's passion so he brought his family to the Hudson Valley. Now in its 3rd generation, Migliorelli Farm is growing over 130 different varieties of fruits and vegetables, including the same strain of broccoli raab.
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
1.5794
by
Broadhurst, Jeff, interviewee.
Call Number
XX(272709.1)
Publication Date
2015
Summary
Jeff Broadhurst joined Eat'n Park Hospitality Group as Director of Business Development for Parkhurst Dining Services in 1996, following a 5 year career with Federated Investors in their Chicago and Kentucky markets. In 2002, he was promoted to President of Parkhurst Dining Services, and in 2006, took over the responsibilities of President of Eat'n Park Restaurants. In 2008, Jeff became President and CEO of Eat'n Park Hospitality Group.
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
1.3275
View Other Search Results
by
Greig, Norman, interviewee.
Call Number
XX(272715.1)
Publication Date
2015
Summary
The Greig Farm Market was founded in 1975 and specializes in local produce, local products and fresh baked pies and donuts. During the growing season they offer their own fruits and vegetables, fresh picked daily, as well as produce from neighboring farms. They also carry work by local craftspeople including locally spun wool hats and scarves, woven baskets and handmade pottery.
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
1.0712
by
Osofsky, Rick, interviewee.
Call Number
XX(272678.1)
Publication Date
2015
Summary
In 1941, long before anyone had heard of mega-farms or agri-corporations, the Osofsky family started a small dairy farm in Hudson Valley, NY, naming it for their eldest son, Ronny. Today, the extended family continues to work those same pastures. The farm makes milk products in small batches, delivered at peak freshness, pasteurized and hormone free. Everything on the farm is grown and produced naturally with no additives of any kind.
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
1.0672
by
Hall, John, interviewee.
Call Number
XX(272716.1)
Publication Date
2015
Summary
John Hall represents the University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and serves as County Extension Director in Kent County, Maryland. In 1999, Hall organized a community-based needs assessment discussion group that met bi-monthly. Chesapeake Fields Institute (CFI) evolved from this discussion group in 2000. The community-based group has embraced the mission, 'Preservation Through Profitability'. In 2003, CFI launched Chesapeake Fields Farmers LLC, a for-profit to build the infrastructure necessary to develop value added markets for the region. The LLC, has received two valued added grants and completed a $1 million equity drive. In 2005, Chesapeake Fields Farmers Cooperative was launched.
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
1.0614
by
Warren, Denise, interviewee.
Call Number
XX(272845.1)
Publication Date
2015
Summary
Tom and Denise Warren are the founders and owners of Stone and Thistle Farm. Stone and Thistle Farm is a family farm in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains in central New York state. The farm produces meadow raised lamb, goat, chickens, turkeys, eggs, pork, beef and goat milk. The farm prides itself on offering products with no additives, hormones, antibiotics or drugs.
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
1.0573
by
Glos, Michael, 1971- interviewee.
Call Number
XX(272714.1)
Publication Date
2015
Summary
Michael and Karma Glos began their small, diversified organic farm in Berkshire, New York, located 20 miles east of Ithaca, in 1996. Since then, three of those years have included commercial operations. They specialize in producing free-range organic meat (poultry, pork, beef) and organic herbs and specialty vegetables, and are certified by NOFA-NY Certified Organic LLC. All the vegetables, herbs and poultry are certified; the pork and beef are raised according to organic standards after 6 weeks of age. The Glos' launched their business with no formal training, but relied on a love of farming and their experiences as farming apprentices.
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
1.0538
by
Bittner, Jim, interviewee.
Call Number
XX(272710.1)
Publication Date
2015
Summary
Jim Bittner is a partner in Singer Farms. In addition, he serves as President and General Manager of the operation. Singer Farms is a fruit farm which produces apples, peaches, apricots, plums, cherries and other smaller specialty fruit items.
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
0.9410
by
Kaiser, Harry Mason, interviewee.
Call Number
XX(272717.1)
Publication Date
2015
Summary
Harry M. Kaiser is the Gellert Family Professor of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University. He teaches and conducts research in the areas of price analysis, marketing, industrial organization, policy, and quantitative methods. Professor Kaiser has written 100 journal articles, three books, 17 book chapters, and over 200 research bulletins in these areas. He has received over $7 million in research grants from such agencies as the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets. The primary focus of Professor Kaiser's research has been on the social implications of agricultural demand and supply policies aimed at improving producers' economic welfare.
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
0.0772
Limit Search Results
Narrowed by: