With nearly 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Christopher “Chris” McNally is the president and owner of Falcon Enterprises Associates, Inc., a firm that specializes in helping building owners navigate through the myriad of details associated with construction projects. In addition to his responsibilities at Falcon, Chris McNally supports organizations focused on environmental preservation such as Scenic Hudson.
Established in 1963, Scenic Hudson works to preserve land and farms along the Hudson River Valley. Through its conservation efforts, Scenic Hudson has successfully set aside many thousands of acres of land for parks and has strengthened the region’s natural assets and economy.
One of Scenic Hudson’s key objectives is to preserve farmland in the valley to ensure that the region’s foodshed is secure. A foodshed refers to the geographic area that produces the food for a specific population.
Scenic Hudson performed a comprehensive study to determine the best ways to conserve the Hudson Valley farmland and foodshed. The study, entitled Securing Fresh, Local Food for New York City and the Hudson Valley - A Foodshed Conservation Plan for the Region, provides essential data regarding the most important areas in need of prioritized protection. The plan also details the roles land trusts, governments, philanthropies, and farmers need to play to accomplish the outlined goals.
The prioritization of farmland within the study was determined based on size and soil quality. A total of 167,000 acres of farmland were labeled “highest priority.” Scenic Hudson is calling on New York City officials to participate in foodshed conservation efforts to protect the city’s local food sources.
Established in 1963, Scenic Hudson works to preserve land and farms along the Hudson River Valley. Through its conservation efforts, Scenic Hudson has successfully set aside many thousands of acres of land for parks and has strengthened the region’s natural assets and economy.
One of Scenic Hudson’s key objectives is to preserve farmland in the valley to ensure that the region’s foodshed is secure. A foodshed refers to the geographic area that produces the food for a specific population.
Scenic Hudson performed a comprehensive study to determine the best ways to conserve the Hudson Valley farmland and foodshed. The study, entitled Securing Fresh, Local Food for New York City and the Hudson Valley - A Foodshed Conservation Plan for the Region, provides essential data regarding the most important areas in need of prioritized protection. The plan also details the roles land trusts, governments, philanthropies, and farmers need to play to accomplish the outlined goals.
The prioritization of farmland within the study was determined based on size and soil quality. A total of 167,000 acres of farmland were labeled “highest priority.” Scenic Hudson is calling on New York City officials to participate in foodshed conservation efforts to protect the city’s local food sources.