Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation

10/05/2026

After 105 years in the Hudson Valley, the Bartolotta family of Klein's Kill Fruit Farms recently powered up a brand-new, state-of-the-art apple grader to keep up with their growing harvest. It's the culmination of a massive $2.7 million overhaul, made possible by funding and support from HVADC. Now the new packing house is helping the farm meet modern food safety standards, move more fruit, stretch its packing season and lay the foundation for the next generation. Read the full story in a recent HVADC Cultivator story at https://www.hvadc.org/news-22/hvadc-client-klein%E2%80%99s-kill-fruit-farms

10/01/2026

For nearly three decades, Dorothy Suput has dedicated herself to helping farm and food businesses go from niche to necessary. From her early days founding The Carrot Project to co-founding the Agricultural Viability Alliance alongside HVADC Executive Director Todd Erling, Dorothy has been a vital force in the agribusiness sector. Today, she is bringing that same rigor and long-term vision to HVADC as an independent consultant, helping us streamline our Business Technical Assistance (BTA). Learn more about Dorothy’s current work with HVADC in a recent HVADC Cultivator story at https://www.hvadc.org/news-22/hvadc-people-dorothy-suput

09/11/2026

Part of our crew was recently featured in Chronogram's September 2026 issue’s Hudson Photo Shoot with other makers and shakers from Hudson. Say “hey” to Duane Stanton, Channon Greer and Taylor Mignone; our team behind the scenes of grants, lending, and business technical assistance. They truly ‘embrace’ the agribusinesses that we work with.

08/31/2026

If you would like to learn more about the NYS Dairy Modernization Grant Program Round 2, join the Farm and Food Growth Fund on September 9 for Open Business Hours: presentation and Q&A.

We will be hosting Open Business Hours to answer questions about Round 2 of the NYS Dairy Modernization Grant Program on Wednesday, September 9 at 12:00 p.m. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BKj430MKQcKDnLxmJAnuBA #/registration

08/20/2026

Our affiliate organization the Farm and Food Growth Fund is now administrating Round 2 of the NYS Dairy Modernization Grant Program for NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets. This round opens $8.5 million in funding for dairy producers of all sizes.

We're excited to share that $8.5 million is now available to dairy farmers and cooperatives through Round 2 of the New York State Dairy Modernization Grant Program! 🐮

The program, which is administered by the Farm and Food Growth Fund helps New York’s dairy farmers and agricultural marketing cooperatives expand on-farm milk storage capacity and supports projects that will improve the transportation and storage of milk, particularly during emergency events.

Last June, funding was awarded to 103 dairy farms and cooperatives across the state through the program. We encourage all eligible farmers to apply to this opportunity! Learn more about the program and how to apply here: https://www.ffgrowthfund.org/dairy-modernization

08/03/2026

If you are looking for volunteer opportunities this summer, our FeedHV program is seeking folks to help out with the upcoming rescues at the county fairs.

07/31/2026

One of the hallmarks of HVADC programs is collaboration – across our lending and grant programs. In this clip, the NYS CDFI Coalitions speaks to how CDFIs partner with municipal agencies to deliver funding.

In March, 2026, NYS CDFI Coalition brought together two of the most...

07/29/2026

"You feel like you're in a community where you're seen and appreciated and supported." That's how one Ulster County farmer described what recent grant support meant to his business. In Part 2 of our series on the Ulster County Farm Viability & Sustainability Grant Program, managed by HVADC, meet five more local farms building stronger, more resilient operations. Read about their stories in a recent HVADC Cultivator article at https://www.hvadc.org/news-22/hvadc-program%3A-ulster-county-farm-viability-%26-sustainability-grants-(part-2)

07/28/2026

Helping to further strengthen processing capacity for NYS producers, the application period for the NYS Meat Processing Expansion Grant Program Round 2 is now open. HVADC is administrating the program on behalf of the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets. Application deadline is September 23, 2026. Learn more in an HVADC Cultivator article at https://www.hvadc.org/news-22/hvadc-program%3A-nys-meat-processing-expansion-grant-program

07/17/2026

From Ben Franklin being the father of micro-loans to the last ten years of growth and impact, the success of CDFIs is based upon innovation and collaboration – helping underserved populations find alternative financing. HVADC’s core competency is serving agribusinesses, and through our certified CDFI Agribusiness Loan Fund we help farms and food producers throughout the region. Learn more at https://www.hvadc.org/agribusiness-loans

In March, 2026, NYS CDFI Coalition brought together two of the most...