Next Week is National Farmers Market Week

National Farmers Market Week - August 7-13
Be sure to visit your local farmers market and say thank you to the farmers, other vendors, and especially the volunteers who make it possible.
  • Canton - at the village park, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00 to 2:00
  • Gouverneur - at the village park every Thursday from 9:00 to 2:00 
  • Hammond - at the Hammond Museum every Wednesday from 3:00 to 6:00
  • Massena - at Danforth Place, Sundays and Thursdays 10:00 to 2:00
  • Potsdam - at Ives Park every Saturday from 9:00 to 2:00
What might you find at a Farmers Market in August?  Apples, beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, herbs, leeks,melons,  onions, peas, peppers,potatoes, radishes, spinach, summer squash, swiss chard, tomatoes, and turnips are all likely.  In addition, the markets frequently have other food, such as maple syrup, honey, and baked goods, and also local wine and craft vendors.  

Remember that debit and credit cards and SNAP EBT cards are welcome at all the Farmers Markets in St. Lawrence County.

Special events this month include free yoga on Fridays at the Canton market and free tai chi on Saturdays at the Potsdam market.  Check it out!

CSA Bonus Bucks
CSA Bonus Bucks

GardenShare's CSA Bonus Bucks program helps lower-income families purchase shares in Community Supported Agriculture farms.  This year, we had requests for $590 more than we had raised for the program and so have started a crowd-funding campaign for those last few dollars.

To date, we have $300 raised toward our $590 goal.  Go here to add your donation - any amount will help!
2nd Annual Fight Hunger 5K

Save the date!     September 11, 2016

Race - Fun Run - Walkathon
At the Remington Trail in Canton
Registration at 12:30 PM, Walkers leave at 1:00, Runners leave at 1:30

More information
News in brief
  • Volunteers still needed for a variety of projects, including that we are pulling together a committee for next winter's Trivia Night!  Go here for more information.
  • Thank you to our summer interns, Amanda and Hogan, and best wishes in your next endeavors!
  • Did you read Amanda's "Farmer Friday" profiles on our blog this summer?  If not, go here.
  • Look for a paper newsletter in your mailbox soon!

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