Join us on September 9th, 10th, and 11th for Local Foods Weekend, with events hosted by over 30 different food producers and businesses throughout St. Lawrence County and its neighboring areas. You can attend one, a few, or try to make it to all of the different events.
The Weekend’s events range from tours to tastings to kid-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone. Come out and participate in this exciting 3-day celebration of the products and the people that grow, raise, sell, or prepare food in and nearby St. Lawrence County.
Our rural food system is powered by many hard working farm suppliers, growers, retail stores, cooperatives, and restaurants, along with local organizations and customers. Explore our foodshed and discover the diversity of products created in the North Country.
See the individual event listing on the Local Foods Weekend Blog Page HERE. Events can be viewed via the online map, which includes the ability to filter the types of events and days of individual events. You can see photos and read the bios of all the businesses and farms participating or you can read the brochure of event listings for a complete list of options!
This event is associated with the Extension exhibit In Season: Our Rural Food System in Photos on display at Traditional Arts of Upstate New York (TAUNY) in downtown Canton from May 14-October 29, 2022. Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County aims to foster a unique weekend experience with dozens of different activities that entice the community to dive into the rich local offerings.
Lauren grew up in neighboring Vermont exploring and loving the green mountains and vast landscapes. Her undergraduate degree made her appreciate the communities that surround local foods and a Master’s Certificate in Food Studies from the University of Southern Maine made her want to pursue a career in the food system. In 2021 and 2022, she was the Local Foods Marketing and Development Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County.