It's only July, but plans are underway and unfolding for the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York Locavore Challenge, a month-long event that encourages participants to support local organic farmers and producers and to get others on board as well. With this year being the fourth challenge, the focus is shifting from an individual experience to a collective state-wide initiative.
The challenge is simple: eat locally, and attend local events and restaurants that support NYS agriculture. Along the way, NOFA-NY provides a checklist of tasks for you to undertake, including shopping at your local farmers market, making homemade ice cream, and contacting your local politician to inspire awareness and action. It's a fantastic way to get to know the land and people around you.
Registration for the Locavore Challenge is free, and you can learn some cool locavore tips on the way, like swapping out sugar for local honey in your favorite desserts, drinking tasty local beer, and growing your own herb gardens. Perhaps, Geneseo, it's also a great way to prep yourself for your fall produce share ;).
If none of that motivates you, maybe some free tote bags will. At Geneseo, I'm hoping that both students and community will participate in the challenge. I will be tabling and getting people to sign up for the LC on Thursday August 29 at the Geneseo Farmers Market. With some tote bags in which to carry your fresh produce.
And if that STILL doesn't help, then I'm not sure. Perhaps you have no soul? Register now and join locavores across NYS in this growing movement!
Registration for the Locavore Challenge is free, and you can learn some cool locavore tips on the way, like swapping out sugar for local honey in your favorite desserts, drinking tasty local beer, and growing your own herb gardens. Perhaps, Geneseo, it's also a great way to prep yourself for your fall produce share ;).
If none of that motivates you, maybe some free tote bags will. At Geneseo, I'm hoping that both students and community will participate in the challenge. I will be tabling and getting people to sign up for the LC on Thursday August 29 at the Geneseo Farmers Market. With some tote bags in which to carry your fresh produce.
And if that STILL doesn't help, then I'm not sure. Perhaps you have no soul? Register now and join locavores across NYS in this growing movement!
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