Adirondack Harvest

Using SNAP/FMNP Benefits

Where to Buy Local Food Using SNAP/FMNP Benefits

Did you know that you can use your food assistance benefits, like SNAP and P-EBT, to buy local food? And, most farmers’ markets and some retailers offer programs like Double Up Food Bucks that match SNAP dollars spent on fruits and vegetables. Learn more here.

Harvest of the Month

Bringing Back Local Wool & Fiber

Fiber farmers artists, small business owners and community activists have joined forces to raise awareness and create networks to support bringing more local wool from pasture to home. Read more in the Adirondack Almanack here.

Support the 2023 Harvest Festival

Support the 2023 Adirondack Harvest Festival!

Since 2017 it’s been the goal to keep this event free to attend and accessible to a wide range of people. Thank you for helping us celebrate our agricultural community again this year. For each $50 donation, donors will receive a complimentary 2023 Adirondack Harvest Festival t-shirt!

Support the Festival Here

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Sign Up to Learn How to Support Your School to Serve More Local Food

Learn more about how you can support more local food being served at schools in your community here.

The Future of Farm to School in the Adirondack Region

Most local activists will tell you they’re not out to save the world. Julie Holbrook and K’Cee Leavine will admit to no such thing. They ...
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Better Quality Food is Key for Helping Students Thrive

By Tim Rowland Supporters of Farm to School had battled the conventional wisdom that food in its natural state was too costly and too hard ...
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Local Food Saves Area Schools Money

By Tim Rowland If children can be particular when it comes to food, school administrators, out of necessity, can be just as fastidious when it ...
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Juniper Hill Farm | Wadhams, NY

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littleGrasse Foodworks | Canton, NY

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Green Goddess Natural Market | Lake Placid, NY

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Adirondack View Vineyard and Lavender

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Meier's Artisan Cheese

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Health Food, Healthy People | Local Food at Adirondack Medical Center

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Harmony Hill Farmstead | Meet the Maker

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Local Food On the Menu at Adirondack Medical Center

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The Good Bite Kitchen

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Boquet Valley Farm & Apiary

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Sugar House Creamery

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Underwood Herbs

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Ledge Hill Brewing Company

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8487 U.S.Route 9, Lewis, NY 12950

Phone: (518) 962-4810

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