Local

Director of Sustainability, John Pumilio, discusses his experience installing solar panels at his home in Madison County. Not only has the investment paid off in just five years, but also he has confidence in the fact he has no electricity bill and is producing no emissions when he turns the light on.

For the past 11 years, Johanna Bossard has been a teacher and mentor at Hamilton Central School, empowering students to engage with nature and the environment through her agriculture education classes.

Open Farm Day is a beloved annual event in Madison County featuring local businesses and their farm-fresh products. This year, more than 20 local farms welcomed members of the community so they could learn about farm practices, peruse local goods, and enjoy the natural beauty of upstate New York.