AdkAction’s Compost for Good project is joining environmental and recycling businesses, organizations, community groups and individuals around the globe in celebrating International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) during the first week of May. The theme of this year’s Compost Awareness Week is “Grow, Eat… COMPOST… Repeat.” [Read more…] about It’s International Compost Awareness Week
Food
Beer Release Celebrates Erie Canal and Syracuse Brewing History
Talking Cursive Brewing Company and the Erie Canal Museum have teamed up to brew “Good Ol’ Pale Ale” as part of the Erie Eats: The Erie Canal Foodways Project. [Read more…] about Beer Release Celebrates Erie Canal and Syracuse Brewing History
After 93 Years A Man Joins The Adirondack Garden Club
For the first time in its 93-year history, the membership of the Adirondack Garden Club will include a man. Derek Rogers of Willsboro was recently confirmed by the club and will be formally accepted at the annual meeting in May. [Read more…] about After 93 Years A Man Joins The Adirondack Garden Club
New York Sustainable Brewery Summit Planned
Rochester Institute of Technology’s New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) has announced a NY Sustainable Brewery Summit set for May 4th and May 11th, from 1 to 3:30 pm.
The two-part virtual event will discuss sustainability and pollution prevention best practices. [Read more…] about New York Sustainable Brewery Summit Planned
Micro-Grants Assist Environmentally Friendly Adk Farms, Food
In celebration of Earth Day 2021, the Adirondack Park’s largest environmental organization today awarded 21 micro-grants totaling $29,601 to local farmers and value-added food producers, in an effort to build a climate-friendly local economy in the Adirondack Park. [Read more…] about Micro-Grants Assist Environmentally Friendly Adk Farms, Food
Maple Syrup Production Focus of New TAUNY Video
Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY) has announced the release of Yancey’s Sugarbush: First Crop of the Year as part of their Traditions of the Season video series. Yancey’s Sugarbush is a 30-minute documentary that features a family-owned sugaring operation in Croghan, Lewis County, NY, that has been in the Yancy family since 1844. [Read more…] about Maple Syrup Production Focus of New TAUNY Video
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week May 10-23, Kick-Off Party Set
Reservations are now open for the 2021 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, which is set for May 10th through 23rd. From new eateries to familiar favorites, more than 100 restaurants are participating in this annual celebration of the local culinary scene. [Read more…] about Hudson Valley Restaurant Week May 10-23, Kick-Off Party Set
Hadley’s 19th Annual ‘Maple in April’ Festival Next Weekend
The Hadley Business Association’s 19th annual Maple in April Festival has been set for Saturday, April 24th. [Read more…] about Hadley’s 19th Annual ‘Maple in April’ Festival Next Weekend
Small Farms in April in the Nineteenth Century
April is the month when Spring weather typically calls out, “Ready or not, here I come,” and compels nature and humans of New York to come out from winter hiding.
“Happy is the farmer who has got everything ready for the active labors of the coming season. But no matter how thoroughly he is prepared there will always be plenty to do,” the agriculture columnist wrote in the April 25th, 1874 Ticonderoga Sentinel.
The task list was long and varied in the month of getting ready to make hay while the sun shines. [Read more…] about Small Farms in April in the Nineteenth Century
Saratoga And Our Shared Potato Chip History
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has announced a virtual presentation with renowned potato chip historian Alan Richer, set for Thursday, March 25th at 7 pm via Zoom. [Read more…] about Saratoga And Our Shared Potato Chip History