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200
Farmers
100,000+
Pounds of Produce Harvested Yearly
14,000
Individuals Access Food Grown at PFC
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PFC News
12/3/2025 Buffalo Bills Foundation announces 2025 Community Honors award winners
December 3, 2025 by Buffalo Bills
2025 Foundation MVP presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield BCBS: Providence Farm Collective
Providence Farm Collective was awarded the 2025 Foundation MVP, a true champion for food justice, cultural preservation, and community empowerment in Western New York...
11/06/2025 State Agriculture Department Announces $2.5 Million Awarded to Urban Farms and Community Gardens Across the State
November 6, 2025 by NYS Department of Ag & Markets
State Agriculture Department Announces $2.5 Million Awarded to Urban Farms and Community Gardens Across the State
Funding for the program was included in the Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 Enacted Budgets and builds on Governor Hochul’s commitment to increasing affordability and food access for all New Yorkers...
11/14/2025 Providence Farm Collective Launches Inaugural Thanksgiving Market
November 14, 2025 by Buffalo Rising
Providence Farm Collective Launches Inaugural Thanksgiving Market
When Providence Farm Collective (PFC) first constructed its new barn at 5701 Burton Road in Orchard Park, there were many reasons to celebrate. One of those reasons is now coming into focus, as the Collective has announced its inaugural Thanksgiving Market in its onsite PFC Farm Store, which is located inside the barn....
10/28/2025 Erie County invites residents to compost their jack-o-lanterns
October 28, 2025 by WGRZ
Erie County invites residents to compost their jack-o-lanterns
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Erie County is asking residents to drop off their pumpkins and gourds after Halloween at one of their eleven Pumpkin Collection for Composting sites. The sites will be open November 7-9. Residents are asked not to bring bleached or painted pumpkins, candles, decorations, corn stalks, or hay bales...
10/06/2025 Harvesting Hope: Where Community and Compassion Grow
October 6, 2025 by BTPM - NPR
Harvesting Hope: Where Community and Compassion Grow
Providence Farm Collective’s Executive Director, Kristin Heltman-Weiss, and Deputy Director, Hamadi Ali, sat down with Jay Moran on Buffalo Toronto Public Media’s What’s Next? to discuss the latest updates on our federal lawsuit and exciting developments happening at the farm...
10/27/2025 Providence Farm Collective Leadership to Join “Small Farmer, Big Voice” Summit
October 27, 2025 by Buffalo Rising
Providence Farm Collective Leadership to Join “Small Farmer, Big Voice” Summit
On Tuesday, October 28, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. ET, Providence Farm Collective’s (PFC) Executive Director and Deputy Director will participate in the Small Farmer, Big Voices Summit. The Summit, which shines a spotlight on the ups and downs of small farming, will discuss innovative farm programs. Participants will get regulatory guidance, and learn about nutrient density testing...
09/23/2025 Events/FestivalsJoin Providence Farm Collective for Harvest & Gratitude
September 23, 2025 by Buffalo Rising
Join Providence Farm Collective for Harvest & Gratitude
On Saturday, September 27, Providence Farm Collective – the organization that provides farmland and farming resources to immigrants and refugees – will be hosting Harvest & Gratitude...
08/28/2025 Providence Farm Collective Awarded Round 3 Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant
August 28, 2025 by Buffalo Rising
Providence Farm Collective Awarded Round 3 Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant
Further protecting New York’s agricultural industries and vulnerable families, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that more than $1.12 million has been awarded to 25 farmers’ market organizations statewide. This funding – an increase of more than $870,000 over last year’s awards – is intended to enhance infrastructure, reach more consumers, and advance a resilient food supply chain...
08/28/2025 Deputy Director Hamadi Ali Elected to Erie County Farm Bureau Board
August 28, 2025 by Buffalo Healthy Living
Providence Farm Collective Deputy Director Hamadi Ali Elected to Erie County Farm Bureau Board
Providence Farm Collective (PFC) is proud to announce that Deputy Director Hamadi Ali has been elected to serve on the Board of the Erie County Farm Bureau. In this role, Ali will bring the perspectives of refugee, immigrant...
Judge halts termination of Providence Farm Collective’s federal grant amid legal challenge
August 28, 2025 by WIVB
Judge halts termination of Providence Farm Collective’s federal grant amid legal challenge
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — In May, Providence Farm Collective (PFC), a 37-acre nonprofit farm in Orchard Park, had its $750,000 federal grant pulled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The organization filed an appeal against the termination, and now, its leaders said they’ve won a significant legal battle. A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction, temporarily halting the termination...
Court restores federal funding to Providence Farm Collective after DEI cancellation
August 24, 2025 by The Buffalo News
Court restores federal funding to Providence Farm Collective after DEI cancellation
A federal judge ruled that the United States government must reinstate a grant to an Orchard Park farm after it was terminated as part of President Trump's crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion – widely known as DEI – programs...
Court order allows Providence Farm Collective to keep its federal funding — for now
August 16, 2025 by Buffalo Toronto Public Media
Court order allows Providence Farm Collective to keep its federal funding — for now
Providence Farm Collective must keep receiving federal grant money while its lawsuit works its way through the court system, a federal judge ruled Thursday...
Orchard Park farm files lawsuit against federal government over DEI grant termination
June 28, 2025 by Natalie Brophy
Orchard Park farm files lawsuit against federal government over DEI grant termination
Providence Farm Collective in Orchard Park is suing the federal government over the government's cancellation of a grant deemed to be funding a diversity, equity and inclusion – widely known as DEI – program...
Rooted in Resilience: Providence Farm Collective’s New Challenge
May 5, 2025 by WBFO
Rooted in Resilience: Providence Farm Collective’s New Challenge
Recently, the organization received unexpected news from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: a grant contract has been terminated just as the growing season begins. Jay Moran sits down with Hamadi Ali, Markets Manager at Providence Farm Collective, and Executive Director Kristin Heltman-Weiss to discuss the impact of this development—not only on the organization, but on the communities they serve...
Federal grant pulled from local farming collective over alleged DEI violations | News 4 Buffalo - WIVB
May 6, 2025 by Dillon Morello -WIVB
Federal grant pulled from local farming collective over alleged DEI violations | News 4 Buffalo - WIVB
Providence Farm Collective (PFC), a 37-acre nonprofit farm located in Orchard Park, recently received notice from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that its $750,000 grant — currently in its second year — would be terminated...
Orchard Park's Farm Collective grant canceled due to 'DEI' - Buffalo News
May 6, 2025 by Buffalo News
Orchard Park's Farm Collective grant canceled due to 'DEI' - Buffalo News
An Orchard Park farming collective saw its federal grant funding terminated last month after the government determined the money was being used to fund a diversity, equity and inclusion – widely known as DEI – program...
USDA terminates PFC’s grant contract
May 15, 2025 by Orchard Park Bee
USDA terminates PFC’s grant contract
Providence Farm Collective is in a scramble
following the unexpected termination of a
grant contract by the United States
Department of Agriculture on April 25. The
grant is reported to have been terminated due
to concerns with diversity, equity and inclusion...
Local farming collective appeals grant termination after alleged DEI violations
May 21, 2025 by WIVB
Local farming collective appeals grant termination after alleged DEI violations
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Providence Farm Collective (PFC) in Orchard Park filed an appeal last Thursday of a grant termination by the federal government, where it cited concerns of discriminatory practices associated with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives...
Providence Farm Collective takes action on USDA grant termination
May 22, 2025 by WBFO
Providence Farm Collective takes action on USDA grant termination
A local non-profit that connects communities with rural farmland is pushing back against the cancellation of its federal grant funding. Providence Farm Collective is appealing the U.S. Department of Agriculture's determination that the Collective's Incubator Farm Program is "a DEI initiative and, therefore, discriminatory and unconstitutional."
'It's really scary': Providence Farm Collective fights back after losing major USDA grant
May 23, 2025 by Althea Castro de la Mata
'It's really scary': Providence Farm Collective fights back after losing major USDA grant
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) — A $750,000 federal grant that supported a Western New York farm program has been cut by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Providence Farm Collective is fighting back...
'It's heartbreaking': USDA terminates crucial funding for Providence Farm Collective
May 6, 2025 by The Jaurdyn Johnson
'It's heartbreaking': USDA terminates crucial funding for Providence Farm Collective
Frustration is growing among farm owners in Orchard Park after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) terminated a $750,000 grant intended to support training for immigrant and refugee farmers....
providence-farm-collective-orchard-park-water-access-lawsuit
Jan 20, 2025 by The Buffalo News
Providence Farm Collective Orchard Park Water Access Lawsuit
According to the lawsuit – filed Jan. 13 by Providence Farm Collective against the Town of Orchard Park, town engineer Wayne Bieler and the Erie County Water Authority – the town’s actions have prevented Providence Farm Collective from using the new barn because...
Orchard Park farm finally gets access to public water after suing town
Apr 6, 2025 by The Buffalo News
Orchard Park farm finally gets access to public water after suing town
Providence Farm Collective will have water for its new barn in time for the upcoming growing season following months of back-and-forth with the Town of Orchard Park...
‘It’s an impossible situation for us’: OP farm concerned its new facility still doesn’t have access to water
‘It’s an impossible situation for us’: OP farm concerned its new facility still doesn’t have access to water
ORCHARD PARK N.Y. (WIVB) – A local farm’s dream of expanding production is drying up after farmers say their new barn still does not have access to running water...
'I hope this has a happy ending': Providence Farm Collective's new barn faces water supply delay
Nov 20, 2024 by WKBW TV
'I hope this has a happy ending': Providence Farm Collective's new barn faces water supply delay
The Providence Farm Collective's new barn remains without water as they await approval from the Town of Orchard Park...
'A wonderful space': Providence Farm Collective opens new barn for preparing produce
Nov 15, 2024 by Maki Becker
'A wonderful space': Providence Farm Collective opens new barn for preparing produce
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) — A big red barn now stands at the Providence Farm Collective in Orchard Park, representing a new phase in the farm's mission...
OP resident honored with Women in Leadership Award
Oct 03, 2024 by Orchard Park Bee
OP resident honored with Women in Leadership Award
Providence Farm Collective’s executive director, Kristin Heltman-Weiss of Orchard Park, was recognized by the Buffalo Niagara Chapter of NYS Women’s Inc. as part of their Women In Leadership Awards on Oct. 2 at the Buffalo Niagara Chapter’s October meeting...
