By Emma Crowningshield, Americorps VISTA Volunteer. 2023 Marked the fourth consecutive year of hosting the Power of Produce (POP) club in person, and once again, it was a triumphant season. […]
Harvest Blog
Blue Pepper Farm Offers a Glimpse into Adirondack Farm Life at Farmstay
When signing the mortgage paperwork a decade ago for land in the Town of Jay that would become Blue Pepper Farm, Tyler Eaton had a thought. He and his wife […]
Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers’ Market Celebrates 25 Years of Bringing Local Food to Warren County
The Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers’ Market is celebrating its 25th season this year with full line up of special events, live music and activities for their community. In 1998 Warrensburgh Beautification […]
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 see child nutrition in schools […]
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 to prepare. They’d won that […]
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 comes to their annual budgets. […]
