Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation

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...

07/15/2026

HVADC has been a certified CDFI since 2023, as one of the few in the region with a specific focus on agribusiness. Our Agribusiness Loan Fund provides alternative credit instruments for those businesses which may not be able to access capital through traditional institutions. The New York State CDFI Coalition tells the story of why the CDFI Fund was built, who built it, and what it has delivered.

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

07/02/2026

Sarah Chien didn't come to agriculture through a family farm or a degree. She came through a Brooklyn rooftop garden, a series of apprenticeships and a determination to build something of her own. Today, she runs Dirt Dance Farm in Kingston, growing specialty Asian vegetables and expanding access to culturally meaningful food. With support from HVADC's business technical assistance services, she developed the business plan and financial tools to help move her farm forward. Read her story in an HVADC Cultivator article at https://www.hvadc.org/news-22/hvadc-client%3A-dirt-dance-farm.

07/01/2026

Better Cheese - Stronger Businesses: On a commercial sheep dairy in the Hudson Valley, a new batch of whole-milk sheep ricotta came together just a little bit better this spring. Several hours north, another creamery plans the layout and flow for a major expansion. Both businesses benefited from the same HVADC initiative: a specialized business technical assistance program designed to connect dairy producers with highly targeted expertise. The cohort included Willow Pond Sheep Farm, North Country Creamery and Berle Farm. Read about how the right advice at the right time is helping these New York dairy businesses thrive in an HVADC Cultivator article at https://www.hvadc.org/news-22/hvadc-program%3A-specialized-business-technical-assistance-for-dairy-farmers.