Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture

Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture is a nonprofit farm and education center located on a historic estate in Pocantico Hills, New York. Founded in 2004 and operating a four-season, diversified 80-acre farm, Stone Barns Center is dedicated to changing the way America farms and eats by demonstrating the possibilities of ecologically sound agriculture in practice. The center’s farm produces a wide range of vegetables, fruits, herbs, grains, and pasture-raised livestock, all grown using sustainable and regenerative methods that prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and ecological integration. Stone Barns Center is closely associated with Blue Hill at Stone Barns, the celebrated restaurant run by chef Dan Barber, which serves as both a culinary showcase and a platform for promoting the connection between sustainable farming and outstanding food quality. Beyond its farm operations, the center runs extensive education and training programs for farmers, food professionals, and the public, including its Growing Farmers Initiative, which provides multi-year training for new and transitioning agricultural professionals. Stone Barns Center also conducts and publishes research on sustainable farming systems and engages in policy advocacy to promote better support for ecologically responsible agriculture. Its work influences thinking about the future of food and farming at both the local and national level.