Press Releases
Sep 13th 2011
September 13, 2011 – Stone Barns Center’s 8th Annual Harvest Fest on October 1, 2011
Harvest Fest is a community celebration of the farm at its most fruitful. Festivities for the whole family include live music featuring Dan Zanes & Friends, a farmer market with delicious seasonal fare, hayrides, farm demonstrations, wonderful adult and family workshops, and a fantastic raffle …
> Read more
Aug 10th 2011
August 10, 2011 – Fred Kirschenmann Receives Leadership Award from James Beard Foundation
The James Beard Foundation Announces Recipients of Inaugural Leadership Awards Stone Barns Center’s Board President Fred Kirschenmann Recognized Among 10 Visionaries – including First Lady Michelle Obama – Who Are Creating a More Healthful, Sustainable, and Safe Food World. Read full press release
Apr 5th 2011
March 25, 2011 – Terrain Partners with Stone Barns in Support of Sustainable Agriculture
Terrain, the home and garden store from Urban Outfitters Inc. will honor Earth Day by holding a fundraiser to benefit the work and mission of Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture. Read More: Full Press Release
Sep 17th 2010
September 17, 2010 – First Lady Michelle Obama to Visit Stone Barns Center
First Lady Michelle Obama will host a special event for the spouses of Chiefs of State and Heads of Government participating in the United Nations General Assembly at Stone Barns Center, a nonprofit farm and education center located 25 miles north of New York City. …
> Read more
Aug 6th 2010
August 5, 2010 – Stone Barns Center’s 7th Annual Harvest Fest to be Held Saturday, October 2, 2010
Harvest Fest is a community celebration of the farm at its most fruitful! Festivities for the whole family will include live music, a farmers market, hayrides and games from 10AM to 3PM at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, located just 45 minutes north …
> Read more
Apr 14th 2010
April 14, 2010 – Fred Kirschenmann, SBC Board President, Wins NRDC “Growing Green” Award
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) announced yesterday that Fred Kirschenmann, President of Stone Barns Center’s Board of Directors, has been selected as a 2010 “Growing Green Awards” winner. Read more: Kirschenmann Wins NRDC “Growing Green” Award
Mar 31st 2010
March 2009 – SBC Names Jill Isenbarger as Executive Director
Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture announced the appointment of Jill Isenbarger as Executive Director. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Isenbarger served as Chief of Staff for The Nature Conservancy, the world’s leading conservation organization. Read more: Stone Barns Names New ED
Mar 2nd 2010
March 2, 2010 – SBC Container Garden Demo & Fundraiser to Open New Chipotle in NYC
Chipotle, the popular burrito eatery, will open its newest New York City restaurant on Thursday, March 18 at 117 East 14th Street, near Irving Place. To mark the occasion, Chipotle will throw a pre-opening fundraiser on Wednesday, March 17 from 5–8PM with all proceeds benefiting the …
> Read more
Nov 1st 2009
November 1, 2009 – SBC Announces 2nd Annual Young Farmers Conference
This December, Stone Barns will present the second annual Young Farmers Conference: Reviving the Culture of Agriculture, a program designed especially for young and new farmers. Building on the success of the first conference in 2008, the 2009 Young Farmers Conference will provide an opportunity …
> Read more