By Allyssa Hardiman of St. Lawrence Nurseries Do you want to spend more time outside? Grow your own food? Eat healthier? Make memories with your kids? Reduce your carbon footprint? Support small businesses? Connect with Mother Nature? Plant a tree! As the saying goes, the best time to plant an orchard was 10 years ago, […]
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Another Successful Season for the Power of Produce Club!
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 call it another successful season. We were able to take our program even further offering more hands-on lessons and activities, expanding to a new farmers’ […]
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 cooking from scratch and local ingredients, the food service team at Plattsburgh City Schools is supporting local farmers and saving taxpayers money while increasing the […]
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 50% in the past year, compared to a 12% increase in price for chicken, and a 15% increase in milk prices. In the Adirondacks, a […]
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 Farm This is one of three courses offered as part of the 2023 Ag & Food Producers Academy. Participants can sign up for 1, 2 or all […]
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 other vegetables. According to the Cleveland Clinic, they are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties. But, for many reasons, beets have earned […]
