Farming & Open Space http://www.redhookconcerns.com Whether you are a farmer, or someone who recently moved to Red Hook, it can be agreed that farms are Red Hook's most valuable asset in both beauty and value. Agriculture is the industry of Red Hook. Agri-tourism alone brings millions of dollars into the local economy. daily 1 2005-09-15T21:59:15Z Rhinebeck deals with open space, affordable housing http://www.redhookconcerns.com/all-news/rhinebeck-deals-with-open-space-affordable-housing RHINEBECK - Town Board member Dod Crane has proposed forming an Open Space/Affordable Housing Committee to review needs in those two areas under the town's Comprehensive Plan. No publisher William J. Kemble, Correspondent Daily Freeman Open Space Rhinebeck Town Board Comprehensive Plan 2008-08-27T18:26:56Z News Item Transfer tax spending is committee's focus http://www.redhookconcerns.com/all-news/transfer-tax-spending-is-committees-focus-1 The first meeting of Red Hook's Community Preservation Fund Committee occurred last Thursday night at 7:30 at Red Hook Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting was to create a plan for investing transfer tax funds in the Town of Red Hook. No publisher Jan Larraine Cox , Staff Reporter Gazette Advertiser Open Space Town Board Red Hook Comprehensive Plan 2008-08-27T18:35:51Z News Item $40,000 to help Tivoli buy land for park - Scenic Hudson grant will cover fees for CSX deal http://www.redhookconcerns.com/all-news/40-000-to-help-tivoli-buy-land-for-park-scenic TIVOLI - A $40,000 grant from Scenic Hudson will help the village complete the purchase of property for a riverfront park. No publisher Rasheed Oluwa Poughkeepsie Journal Waterfront Tivoli Scenic Hudson 'Green' Planning Hudson River 2008-08-07T15:56:14Z News Item Local farmers markets 'typically self-regulating' - Agencies ensure laws are followed http://www.redhookconcerns.com/all-news/local-farmers-markets-typically-self-regulating Every week, farmers, bakers, artists and other vendors fill tables at more than a dozen markets around Dutchess and Ulster counties. No publisher John Davis Poughkeepsie Journal Living 'Green' Farming Local Economy 2008-08-04T13:45:53Z News Item State funding announced for community gardens http://www.redhookconcerns.com/all-news/state-funding-announced-for-community-gardens NEW PALTZ - A new grant program that will strengthen community gardens was announced Friday with the first grant being presented to the Community Garden at SUNY New Paltz. No publisher Mid-Hudson News Network Copyright © 2008 Mid-Hudson News Network Living 'Green' Farming NY State 'Green' Planning 2008-07-27T14:35:15Z News Item Lawmakers protect two farms in Red Hook http://www.redhookconcerns.com/all-news/lawmakers-protect-two-farms-in-red-hook RED HOOK - Plans to protect two more Red Hook farms from development have moved forward with Dutchess County legislators approving a $1.6 million bond for the purchase of development rights to seven Dutchess County farms. No publisher Patricia Doxsey, Freeman staff © Daily Freeman 2008 Open Space Dutchess County Legislature Planning Red Hook Hot Topic 2008-07-18T13:48:25Z News Item 4 Red Hook farms join land preservation effort - Scenic Hudson secures agreements http://www.redhookconcerns.com/all-news/4-red-hook-farms-join-land-preservation-effort RED HOOK - Four farms in the northern section of the Town of Red Hook will remain for generations to come, thanks to an agreement between Scenic Hudson and the town. No publisher Rasheed Oluwa Poughkeepsie Journal Conservation Easments Red Hook Open Space Senic Hudson Hot Topic 'Green' Planning 2008-07-18T13:48:24Z News Item Dutchess considers bonding for more open space preservation http://www.redhookconcerns.com/all-news/dutchess-considers-bonding-for-more-open-space POUGHKEEPSIE – Since Dutchess County began its open space preservation program a number of years ago, it has preserved a dozen properties and the county administration has asked the county legislature to consider bonding for $1.6 million for additional properties. No publisher Mid-Hudson News Network Copyright © 2008 Mid-Hudson News Network Environment Dutchess County Legislature Dutchess County Open Space Preservation 2008-07-18T13:48:23Z News Item Red Hook real estate tax beats projection - Money going to open space protection http://www.redhookconcerns.com/all-news/red-hook-real-estate-tax-beats-projection-money RED HOOK - Nearly a year since it took effect, a controversial real estate tax is beginning to pay dividends in the Town of Red Hook. No publisher Rasheed Oluwa Poughkeepsie Journal Open Space Hot Topic Taxes Red Hook 2008-07-18T13:48:07Z News Item Scenic Hudson purchases 102 acres of Mount Merino to save Olana’s view http://www.redhookconcerns.com/all-news/scenic-hudson-purchases-102-acres-of-mount-merino GREENPORT — In a continuing effort to protect the view from the Olana State Historic Site, Scenic Hudson has acquired 102 acres of land on the summit and along the ridge of Mount Merino, the organization announced Friday. No publisher Christine D’Agostino Register Star Open Space Scenic Hudson Preservation 2008-07-18T13:48:16Z News Item Community Garden thrives at Bard http://www.redhookconcerns.com/all-news/community-garden-thrives-at-bard Paul Marienthal, director of the Bard College Trustee Leader Scholars, calls the Community Garden "his gift back to the college. No publisher Jan Larraine Cox, Staff Reporter Gazette Advertiser Farming Hot Topic Living 'Green' Cost of Living Bard College 2008-07-18T13:48:13Z News Item Trail master plan being urged for Hyde Park http://www.redhookconcerns.com/all-news/trail-master-plan-being-urged-for-hyde-park HYDE PARK - As inevitable expansion continues to alter the town's look and feel, devising a comprehensive trail master plan is important for the present and future of the town, Kathleen Davis of the Recreation Department told the Town Board at a recent workshop meeting. No publisher Matthew Renda , Special to the Freeman3 Daily Freeman Open Space Hyde Park Town Board 'Green' Planning 2008-07-18T13:48:19Z News Item A bounty of fruits, veggies fills market http://www.redhookconcerns.com/all-news/a-bounty-of-fruits-veggies-fills-market HUDSON — The ribbon was cut on the ever-expanding Hudson Farmers’ Market’s 11th season Saturday. Wielding the scissors was Mayor Rick Scalera, as a number of farmers, vendors, customers and friends looked on. No publisher John Mason Register Star Slow Food Living 'Green' Farming Hudson Farmer's Market 2008-07-18T13:48:19Z News Item Main attraction -- Farmers' Market returns to city, begins new programs http://www.redhookconcerns.com/all-news/main-attraction-farmers-market-returns-to-city "$15 in fresh produce was given away on Friday," said Susan Grove, manager of the City of Poughkeepsie Farmers' Market, and Poughkeepsie Farm Project (PFP) executive director. No publisher Billie Dunn Dutchess Beat Hot Topic Living 'Green' Farming Local Economy Poughkeepsie 2008-07-18T13:48:18Z News Item Good growing times for farm markets http://www.redhookconcerns.com/all-news/good-growing-times-for-farm-markets The local-food movement and increased fuel costs could boost farm market sales this season. No publisher Sarah Bradshaw Poughkeepsie Journal Kingston Local Economy Living 'Green' Hot Topic Farming Rhinebeck 2008-07-18T13:48:17Z News Item