Our vision is for a prosperous Hudson Valley community consciously investing in resilient agriculture and viable local food systems.
Our mission is to provide innovative solutions that create dynamic agricultural entrepreneurship, support sustainability and climate resiliency and enhance economic growth in the Hudson Valley. Through improving equitable capital access and business technical assistance for agricultural and food entrepreneurs, HVADC is committed to presenting programming and lending programs that are inclusive of low-to-moderate income and underserved communities.
COVID-19 Resources
New Guidance on Reopening Horticulture Businesses by Region - as of 5/14/20
Please read even if you are already open!
Phase One includes Agriculture – which includes Greenhouse, Nursery and Floriculture Production. It also includes delivery, curbside, and in-store pickup service only for Florists and Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores.
** If you have both types of operations, the safety plan is the same
but read both interim guidance documents as there may be differences**
All businesses, including essential businesses, must develop a COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan – even if you have already been open!
Frequently Asked Questions
https://esd.ny.gov/nyforward-faq
My business was previously allowed to operate because I am providing a support function to an essential business. However, I am not in a Phase 1 industry or region. Am I allowed to continue operating?
Yes
If I am an essential business, am I subject to the new operating requirements detailed in the Guidance?
Yes
Greenhouse, Nursery and Floriculture Production
The Guidelines – what is mandatory and what is recommended
https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/NonFoodAgriShortGuidelines.pdf
Interim Guidance for Non-food Related Agriculture Activities
Business Reopening Safety Plan
Florists and Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores
The Guidelines – mandatory vs what is recommended
Interim Guidance for Curbside and In-Store Pickup Retail Business Activities
Business Reopening Safety Plan
Hudson Valley AgriBusiness
Development
Corporation
507 Warren St.
2nd Floor
Hudson, NY 12534
Tel 518.432.5360
Fax 888.317.5556
