GardenShare News
6/20/2008
EBT Dollars Doubled!
A new program at the Canton Farmers’ Market enables EBT/food stamp shoppers to double their buying power of locally grown food this summer.. more...
6/09/2008
2008 Local Food Guide
GardenShare's annual guide to the best food born and raised in St. Lawrence County is now available. more...
4/10/2008
Barbara Damrosch
The New Strategies Project of the NYS Farm Viability Institute is sponsoring a three-day event celebrating the progress of farmers and community in establishing direct marketing connections. "Local Foods Connections: Opportunities and Challenges in the North Country" will bring Barbara Damrosch, author of "The Garden Primer," and Shannon Hayes, author of "Grass-Fed Gourmet," to three venues in May. more...
4/9/2008
GardenShare is co-sponsor of the upcoming conference,The Role of Adirondack North Country Foods in Community & Economic Development to be held on April 18th, 2008 at the W!LD Center in Tupper Lake, NY.. more...
3/9/2008
On April 3, GardenShare will host a forum to present its proposal to build a refrigerator/freezer storage facility where area farmers can store produce and meats for sale throughout the year. more...
3/3/2008
Bion's St. Lawrence County Project
The GardenShare board of directors has adopted a statement on the proposal from Bion Environmental Technologies to develop an integrated beef cattle and renewable energy project here. more...
2/28/08
NOFA-NY North County CSA Gathering Canceled
The North Country CSA Gathering scheduled for Saturday, March 1 at North Country Community College in Malone, NY has been canceled due to winter weather. more...
11/23/07
Gardenshare is the recipient of the inaugural Exemplary Service Award given by the Canton Community Fund. more...
8/23/07
Annual Local Harvest Dinner
Chef and food historian Amy Trubek will be the featured speaker at GardenShare's annual Local Harvest Dinner on Friday, September 14, at the Parishville Fireman's Hall. more...
2/16/07
Free Guide to CSA Farms
GardenShare's current newsletter explains the delicious benefits of Community
Supported Agriculture and includes a complete guide to CSA Farms in the North
Country and the Adirondacks. To request your free copy, email info@gardenshare.org
For more about CSA Farms, click
here
Each time you sit down for a meal, make room for these eight hands at your table:
The Farmer's Hands: Support Local Farms
Shop at farmers' markets. Ask your supermarket to sell locally grown food. Join a food co-op where your voice will be heard on food issues. Grow fruits and vegetables in your own backyard or in a community garden. Buy shares in a Community Supported Agriculture program, which links consumers directly with local growers.
The Cook's Hands: Celebrate Local Foods
Learn to prepare regional cuisine. Eat fresh foods from a local farm, not processed foods from a box. Vary your diet according to what fruits and vegetables are in season. Support restaurants that offer locally grown food on their menus. Encourage schools and colleges to serve locally grown food in their cafeterias.
Your Neighbor's Hands: Cultivate Community and Generosity
Invite friends over for a "slow food" meal. Share your garden harvest with a food pantry. Eat meals with your family. Lobby legislators for public policies that benefit people living on low incomes. Talk with your friends, your family, and your coworkers about food and hunger issues.
Your Own Hands: Eat Mindfully, with Gratitude
Educate yourself about our local food system. Join an anti-hunger organization. Celebrate the beauty of food by bringing a simple artistry to your table. Be aware of how your food choices matter. Commit yourself to buy, prepare, and eat food responsibly. Cultivate a grateful heart for the food you receive.
Request a colorful "8 Hands at Your Table" table tent by emailing info@gardenshare.org. Be sure to include your name and address.
