One of the obstacles people working in public health and local food activism encounter when trying to promote healthy eating is the costs associated with buying fresh produce. Many people recognize the value and would love to add more locally grown … [Read more...] about AdkAction program boosts access to locally grown produce

Event coming up Sept. 21 at Essex County Fairgrounds The nonprofit Adirondack Harvest is hosting a harvest-themed festivals featuring food, farmers, and fun, taking place Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport. The … [Read more...] about Adirondack Harvest Festival kicks off fall

Did you know that Saturday, Oct. 12 is National Farmer’s Day? According to the website NationalDayCalendar.com, National Farmer’s Day was once called Old Farmer’s Day, and it has deep roots that go back to when agriculture was much more common in … [Read more...] about Essex Farm celebrates National Farmer’s Day

Tour day coming up Labor Day Weekend Have you been meaning to check out Essex Farm but haven’t had the chance, there’s an opportunity to spend some time at this Champlain Valley landmark farm the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend (Aug. 31). A … [Read more...] about A day at Essex Farm

The folks at Farmstead Catering at Echo Farm in Essex are celebrating the fall harvest with an Adirondack long table dinner. The Farm, which specializes in farm-to-table catering, will be harvesting from the surrounding fields and transforming … [Read more...] about Local food dinner at Echo Farm

Grassroots efforts gain ground with fresh options for park food deserts By Melissa Hart Adirondack communities are tackling a grocery divide. Drive around the park and, upon quick glance, it appears much of the health and wealth of a … [Read more...] about From farm to hamlet