By Olivia Swanson, Power of Produce Club Lead and Americorps VISTA Volunteer 2022 was the third year CCE has operated the Power of Produce (POP) Club in person; and we’d […]
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New Focus on Cooking From Scratch & Local Ingredients at Plattsburgh City Schools
Plattsburgh City Schools now saves over $100,000 a year by making pizza from scratch instead of buying pre-made frozen pizzas. By transitioning to a food service program that focuses on […]
Why Has the Price of Eggs Increased So Much?🥚
The cost of everything has increased in the past year. But the rise in egg prices has been particularly notable. The average cost of a dozen commercially produced eggs grew by around […]
Upcoming Agritourism Workshops for Farmers
There are two new upcoming programs for farmers to learn more about implementing agritourism activities on their farms. See the two workshop series below: Building an Agritourism Experience on Your […]
Do You Think Beets Taste Like Dirt?
There are many reasons to love locally grown beets, they are affordable, easy to prepare, and available almost year-round. Beets are full of nutrients and vitamins not commonly found in […]
2022 Adirondack Harvest Festival a Success
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County Adirondack Harvest team would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who made the 2022 Adirondack Harvest Festival a success. We […]