Poughkeepsie Farm Project Inc

“The form 990 return, including all schedules, was circulated to the members of the board, as well as the finance committee, prior to its submission. Board and committee members were requested to review the document and to provide feedbaack. Feedback was compiled and circulated to the board members; consensus was reached and was incorporated into the return.”

“Each year, the secretary provides members of the board of directors and year-round staff of the organization, as well as non-director members of committees of the organization's board of directors with the policy statement, a disclosure form, and a current list of the organizations with which the poughkeepsie farm project does substantial business. In this context, "substantial business" means in the amount of 10,000 or greater. All information provided in response to this request shall be held in confidence by the persons referred to in the next sentece unless the best interests of the poughkeepsie farm project to dictate otherwise and except as required by the law. The secretary of the board will compile the results of the disclosure process, providing information to the chair of the board and the executive director.”

“The poughkeepsie farm project makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The poughkeepsie farm project is a non-profit organization that works toward a just and sustainable food system in the mid-hudson valley by operating a member-supported farm, providing education about food and farming, and improving access to healthy locally-grown food.”

“Volunteers provide assistance to the organization by weeding, harvesting, washing produce, and perform light office duties as needed.”