Course: WVA 103 Fermentation Methods

Reading

Hawthorne Valley Farm

In this reading assignment, students will visit and read about the Hawthorne Valley Farm in Ghent, NY.  Hawthorne Valley Farm has produced high quality, biodynamic and organic foods, since 1972. The 400-acre biodynamic farm includes dairy cows, vegetables, a creamery, organic bakery, sauerkraut cellar, farm store, multiple restaurants, a natural foods store, and an online store with a wide variety of fermented food products. Hawthorne Valley Farm uses land stewardship principles and sustainable farming practices that promote agriculture and agriculturists throughout culture and society. Students are asked to read about the vision and mission of the farm and the wide variety of products that are produced.

Click here to access the Hawthorne Valley Farm website.