Winter 2026 Newsletter
Hello, neighbors! Spring is just around the corner, and we're buzzing with excitement at Newburgh Urban Farm & Food. This season brings fresh opportunities to connect—from our popular Flower CSA (sign up before April 1!) to our 10th Anniversary Urban Farming Fair. We're also thrilled to share some incredible biodiversity findings from Downing Park Urban Farm.
In this newsletter >
Flower CSA Sign-ups are open!
Urban Farming Fair Saturday April 25
Cary Institute and Scenic Hudson Collaboration
Update from the Newburgh Food Project
2026 Blooms for Food
FLOWER CSA
Bouquets for up to 32 weeks from mid-April to November. Choose from weekly, biweekly or monthly subscriptions starting at $85.
Memberships are limited. Sign up by April 1.
All profits support growing food for donation at the Downing Park Urban Farm.
Save the date for the
10th Anniversary
Urban Farming Fair
Sat., April 25 | 12-4pm
Downing Park Urban Farm
with special guest
Arm of The Sea Theater
performing
DIRT: The Secret Life of Soil
(performance at 1pm - Learn more)
What's Wild at the Farm: Biodiversity Study Results
Downing Park Urban Farm partnered with Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and Scenic Hudson to document wildlife on the farm. Wildlife cameras captured 9 species including Red Fox, Raccoon, Skunk, and Opossum, while bird surveys identified 6 species. Community scientists logged 113 species through iNaturalist. Best of all? No mosquitos or ticks were found! View wildlife photos →
Newburgh Food Project Update
The Newburgh Food Project is entering its action phase, moving from planning to implementation with four focused working groups to strengthen Newburgh’s food system. These groups are:
Emergency Food Access: Supporting pantries and the emergency food network
Transportation: Tackling barriers to food access
Growing & Preparing Food: Helping residents gain skills and resources to grow and prepare food
Compost: Diverting food waste and expanding food waste solutions
The Compost and Emergency Food Access groups are already active and welcoming new members. We’re also seeking participants to help launch the Transportation and Growing & Preparing Food groups. Each group will unite residents, partners, and organizations to address challenges and develop practical, community-driven projects.
If you have lived experience, professional expertise, or a strong interest in these areas, please consider joining.
For more info or to get involved, contact Ilyana Campos at ilyanac@nuffi.org.
Thank you for staying up-to-date.
We look forward to seeing you at the Urban Farming Fair April 25! In the meantime, stay engaged by supporting our work. Every donation brings us closer to our goal of Nourishing Newburgh.
