Harvest of the Month

Indigenous people living in what is currently the Northeastern United States and Southeastern Canada have been harvesting maple for thousands of years. Today, New York State is the second-largest producer of maple syrup in the United States, producing 820,000 gallons of syrup per year.

The United States accounts for only 4% of the world’s winter squash growing. Many veggie growers In Upstate New York also grow winter squash. Winter squash is rich in fiber, vitamin A, which promotes healthy vision, and C, which promotes a healthy immune system. When roasted, the edible seeds are a healthy source of healthy mono- and poly-unsaturated fats.