Logo for Local Foods Weekend Event in September

Save The Date for Local Foods Weekend 2023

Local farmers and food businesses are busy working in the fields and kitchens to bring delicious food to our plates, pantries, and freezers. Whether you make a salad with greens you picked up from a farmer’s market, cook a roast from the farm down the road, or enjoy meals at restaurants sourcing ingredients from our area’s growers, you are participating in our fabulous local food system. 

To highlight these valuable members in our community and give them the credit and support they deserve, join us on September 8th, 9th, 10th, 2023 for the second Local Foods Weekend! The weekend consists of different public events hosted by local farmers and food businesses. It is a 3-day celebration of the products and the people that grow, raise, sell, or prepare food in and nearby St. Lawrence County and is organized by Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County. Every eater can play an active role in building a resilient local food system, and here’s a chance to learn more about the many farmers and food entrepreneurs involved. 

Visit one or more of the 30+ events at locations across St. Lawrence County. There’s something for all interests including children’s activities, special menus, free samples, guided farm tours, workshops, open houses, and more. 

Photo of a woman standing at her market tent with assorted herbs, vegetables, holding sunflowers.
Ashley Campbell of Trout and Heron in Potsdam is ready to welcome visitors to her new educational facilities with garden-centered creative children’s activities during the weekend.

Photo of a man and woman standing in front of a maple syrup evaporator.
New in 2023! With waffles, sausage and lots more visit James and Margaret Finen, for a filling maple inspired breakfast.
Beef cattle standing in pasture.
There’s guided tours at vegetable and livestock farms including the event at Angel Acres Farm in Dekalb where visitors will get to visit their beef cows, go pumpkin picking, and enjoy kids’ activities.
A man weeds a row of lettuce with a hoe.
John Dewar of Village Veggies in Potsdam weeds his head lettuce for sale in multiple places including Potsdam Food Co-op and Martin’s Farmstand. Join John for a hands-on workshop about successful grass mulching in the garden.

Check out all the great folks involved here with more details to come in August and get ready for some fantastic experiences. Let’s support our food businesses!