Mobile food pantry addresses rural ADK food insecurity
How a Warren County nonprofit is bringing food to people’s doorsteps
Farms and food
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Maple producers go with the flow
By Mike Lynch
Sap started flowing in early February in the High Peaks region.
Key to farming in the Adirondacks? Resiliency
With years of Adirondack growing seasons under their belts, these farmers are finding solutions for problems old and new.
Annual Bike the Barns event brings attention to Adirondack agricultural heritage
By Holly Riddle
Annual Bike the Barns event brings attention to Adirondack agricultural heritage
No small potatoes for this Adirondack farm family
Tucker Farms grows deep roots in the region
How big is too big? Small farms lay bare the struggles they face
By Tim Rowland
Essex County farm owners get candid about difficulties in growing pains, finding the right scale, maintaining profitability
Fighting food insecurity with CSA shares
AdkAction invests in food programs
New grocer provides taste of Old World flavors
Mini Euromart brings hard-to-find continental cuisine staples to the Adirondacks.
Survey: Eaters look to buy local during pandemic
By Melissa Hart
Adirondack Harvest wanted to gauge people’s desire to source more food that’s locally grown and produced, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization posted a survey, which generated 162 responses. Here are some key take-aways: People were asked where they are buying local food (people could choose all that applied to them). About 70% of people…
Want to farm? Here are 2 opportunities
By Melissa Hart
Local farms hiring for 2020 season If you are interested in getting involved in farm work, two great local farms recently posted job announcements. In AuSable Forks, the historic Asgaard Farm & Dairy is recruiting a full-time farmer, with duties that include livestock management, fieldwork and participating in the daily milking rotation. The ideal candidate…