NY Small Scale Food Processors Association
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NYSSFPA Board Contact Information

Officers

President - Kathrine Gregory - MiKitchen1866@aol.com
Treasurer - Kathrine Gregory - MiKitchen1866@aol.com
Secretary - Deb Krajcik - GreatDay2054@gmail.com

Main contact email: info@nyssfpa.com

Marketing and Communications Committee

CHAIR POSITION - Dacotah Rousseau - Dacotah@downtoearthmarkets.com
Deb Krajcik - GreatDay2054@gmail.com
Andy Dufresne - and48333@windstream.net
Beth Linksey - BethLinskey@gmail.com

Education Committee

CHAIR POSITION - Stephen Hadcock - seh11@cornell.edu
Beth Linskey - bethlinskey@gmail.com
Stephen Hadcock - seh11@cornell.edu
Maria Grimaldi - pantherrock@hughes.net
Wendy Shutter - WShutter@arcofcs.org

Membership Committee

Bob Bleistein (Chair) - bobb@ClassicCoverage.com
Dacotah Rousseau - Dacotah@downtoearthmarkets.com

Members at Large

Rebecca Montero - rebecca@spread-mmms.com
Wendy Hunt - Wendy@Cadefarms.org

Mi Kitchen Es Su Kitchen
Kathrine Gregory
NY, NY
(212) 452-1866
mikitchen1866@aol.com

Founder/Director of a consulting firm servicing non-profit organizations nationwide, specifically for creation of Kitchen Incubators. These facilities contain fully equipped cooking spaces rented on an as-needed basis. In addition to the manufacturing space the food-preneurs are offered professional advices on how to grow their business, ultimately leading to community prosperity.
Categories: Kitchens and Restaurants, Incubator Kitchens
Women of Food
Deb Krajcik
Cranford, NJ
908-931-0603
GreatDay2054@gmail.com

Women of Food is a professional resource focused on the food and hospitality industries. We strive to provide information and encouragement while adding a touch of fun along the way. We share job opportunities 'we are not a job board' and educational events. Feel free to share your resources by going to our Facebook page.
Categories: Consultant
Down to Earth Markets
Brenda Ryan
Ossining, NY
914-923-4837 x205
Brenda@downtoearthmarkets.com

Down to Earth Markets bring together two kinds of vendors: local farmers and area food makers who source locally. By incorporating qualified producers into our markets, we expand upon the traditional farmers market. More local food entrepreneurs find a venue to sell their products directly to shoppers. In turn, shoppers benefit by discovering a greater offering of local foods at the markets. Best yet, regional agriculture thrives, as more businesses source from area farms.
Categories: Administrative, Farmer Market
Concord Grape Belt Heritage Asso. Inc
Andrew Dufresne
Bemus Point, NY
716-326-2003
info@grapediscoverycenter.com

The Lake Erie Grape Discovery Center is the official visitors center for the NYS Lake Erie Concord Grape Belt Heritage area. We support and promote the grape and wine industry. Visit us and hear about all things GRAPE!
Categories: Beverages
Beth Linskey
NY, NY
917-449-5056
BethLinskey@gmail.com

Beth Linskey owned and operated Beth's Farm Kitchen, a Jam company using locally grown produce and providing co-packing services. Beth has been a member and board member of NYSSFPA since its inception. The Fulton Stall Market in New York City is Beth's newest project with Bob Lewis. Beth consults with value-added producers to bring their products to market.
Categories: Educator, Consultant
CCE CAAHP, CCE Columbia Greene Counties
Steve Hadcock
Hudson, NY
518-380-1497
SEH11@Cornell.edu

Steve Hadcock is an Extension Educator working with agricultural entrepreneurs in a six county region. Steve assists those interested in food processing to understand the regulations they have to operate under, how to conduct market research and financing. Steve has 35 years of experience providing technical assistance and education.
Categories: Educator
Farm to Market Consultant
Maria Grimaldi
Livingston Manor, NY
(845) 820-2903
pantherrock@hughes.net

Maria Grimaldi is an educator in agricultural production, food processing and commercial kitchen development in the Catskill/Hudson Region of New York State and stands ready to assist aspiring food entrepreneurs in the development of a product or a build-out for food processing.
Categories: Kitchens and Restaurants, Administrative
Eastern Classic Coverage, Inc.
Bob Bleistein
Bethpage, NY
516-320-8120 or 888-833-8120
BobB@ClassicCoverage.com

Eastern Classic Coverage offers insurance services that cater to every aspect of your business We provide insurance and risk management services that ensure lifestyle and business success. Let the knowledgeable and experienced staff at Eastern Classic Coverage and our partners help you design an insurance program to your specialized, unique needs.
Categories: Administrative
Spread-mmms, LLC
Rebecca Montero
Brooklyn, NY
917-727-8116
info@spread-mmms.com

Spread-mms is a line of small batch, artisanal olive tapenade & sassy savory spreads that are handmade in Brooklyn. Our bold, brazen adventurous flavors are designed to bring fun & flair to your table.
Categories: Jams and Jellies, Pickles and Condiments, Sauces and Dressings, Hand Made Items, Wholesaler, Snacks
The Center for Agricultural Development & Entrepreneurship (CADE)
Wendy Hunt
Oneonta, NY
607-433-2545
WendyHuntCPA@gmail.com

CADE is a non-profit in Oneonta who services all of NY. Our mission is to increase the number and diversity of successful farm enterprises and related businesses. CADE works to build a vibrant food system, where locally owned agricultural businesses thrive. CADE offers incubator services and programming to support this mission.
Categories: Non-Profit