Annual Dinner Highlights
Jake's on the Water served 82 GardenShare supporters a delectable family-style meal that exemplified the bounty of our local food system. Chef Taillon and our local farmers proved once again that when the North Country weather hands us it's worse, they rise to the challenge! We are still talking about that dessert!
Carol Pynchon, GardenShare Board President, served as Master of Ceremonies, welcoming speakers Becky Allen (GardenShare), Chef Josh Taillon (Jake's on the Water), and Lee Van de Water (Potsdam Food Co-op).
Mary Ellen Carvel and Sue Hayden spearheaded the silent auction whose offerings, based on the bidding activity, were highly desirable.
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Thank you to our volunteers and auction donors for your ongoing contributions. A very special thanks to our Presenting-level event patrons:
- Stauffer Farms
- St. Lawrence Health Systems
Thanks also to Friends of this event:
- St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union
- Luna Boutique
- Nature's Storehouse
- Jake's on the Water
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GardenShare Staff
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Kathryn Farr, Lisbon, began as GardenShare Outreach Coordinator last month. We caught up with her recently to ask her these questions:
What drew you to GardenShare?
Any organization with the word “garden” in it catches my eye. As a former farm kid and avid gardener, the fact that GardenShare connects local people and growers/farms greatly appealed to me.
What do you hope to accomplish while at GardenShare?
I hope to help get the word out about the available resources for food and food assistance.
What are you hobbies: My hobbies vary, based on the weather/season: Cooking, reading, gardening, remodeling decrepit houses, herding cats.
If you could do or be anything else, what would it be? Why?
I would own a saloon, back in the Wild West, because Miss Kitty made it look so easy and fun.
Favorite song, book, or movie?
My favorite movie is “The Last Picture Show” (1971). Filmed in black and white and scored with Hank Williams, Sr., songs, life in this small Texas town was hardly dull circa 1950.
Share something about yourself that few people know?
I can, with nearly 100% accuracy, determine the correct size Rubbermaid container needed to store leftovers.
If you could have dinner with anyone, fictional, real, living or dead, who would it be and why?
I would have dinner with Martha Stewart so that she can show me in person how to correctly fold fitted sheets.
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Farmers Markets Updates
Stop by one of these farmers markets for fresh produce, eggs, meat, herbs, baked goods, artisan crafts and more. All locations accept the following forms of payment:
- EBT (SNAP/EBT cards)
- FMNP (Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (WIC) checks)
- Debit and credit cards
- St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging coupons (Senior FMNP)
The
Double Up Food Bucks program provides additional funds for SNAP customers during July through October. For every $2 of SNAP benefits customers spend, customers get $2 of free tokens to spend on any New York-grown fruits and vegetables, up to $20 per day. Learn more at the
Field & Fork Network.
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We asked Paul Hetzler, Horticulture and Natural Resources Educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County, that same question.
Paul stated that the growing season is indeed late this year as compared to historical averages. Blooming black locust trees are an indicator that we have reached 450 growing-degree days. Although this typically occurs at or near the beginning of June, it did not occur until the third week of June this year.
As many of us know, some crops can germinate in cool soils: Brassicas, onions, and peas will germinate at 45-50 degrees F. Normally by the end of May, soils are warm enough to sprout corn, beans, and squash, which need soil temperatures of 60-70 F. This year, however, a lot of warm-season crop seeds simply rotted in the ground due to both cool temps and excess moisture. Many beans, and even peas, have needed replanting, and damping-off has also been much worse than usual.
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The 5th annual Fight Hunger 5K will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2019. This year's event will be held in conjunction with Cycle ADK's Harvester ride and will start and end at Fobare's Fruits in Rennselaer Falls. The morning ride and 5K will be followed by an afternoon festival featuring barbecue, beer, and live music. Look for registration information by the end of July on our website and Facebook page.
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"Friend of the Market" Volunteers Needed
Do you enjoy spending time at the market? Do you want to help make sure the market is a success in your community?
If you answered yes to the above questions, we have the volunteer position for you!
We are looking for "Friend of the Market" volunteers to help make sure customers can use their debit, credit and SNAP cards at the market, and take full advantage of cost saving incentives while increasing sales for our local farmers. The Friend of the Market volunteer will assist the market manager in operating the EBT (electronic benefits transfer) device and answers customers questions regarding various incentive programs.
We'll provide orientation, training, materials and guidance to make sure you are comfortable in your role as a Friend of the Market volunteer, and are a vital contributor to the market's success.
For more information, please contact our Outreach Coordinator, Kathryn Farr, at 315-261-8054 or kathryn@GardenShare.org.
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Which of the following contains the most protein?
A) Collard greens
B) Green peas
C) Potatoes
D) Squash
One cup of cooked peas has 8.6 grams of protein!
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How many flowers must honeybee workers visit to make one pound of honey?
A) 100,000
B) 500,000
C) One million
D) Two million
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