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Canandaigua, NY 14424
Phone: 585.394.3977
Ontario County NY Local Food Page
It's time to eat local!
Wow! Look at the colors of local food!
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County is passionate about local foods from farms in and around Ontario County. Learn about ways to include more locally-produced food in your meals, how to buy and use local foods, techniques for preserving foods at home and linking local farms to local markets.
Farmers markets and CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) are two ways for consumers to access fresh, unique varieties of local produce. Click here for more information: Community Supported Agriculture, CSA's in Ontario County
Contact information: Hope Galens Local Food Educator (585) 394-3977 x 408 hsg47@cornell.edu
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A free downloadable guide to local food resources in Ontario County! |
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Local Food: What's in it for you?
The local food movement is a trend that is here to stay! People from all walks of life and all backgrounds are united in their desire to eat healthier, support their local economy and know where their food comes from.
Enjoy Ontario County's bounty of roadside farm stands, weekly farmers' markets, u-pick farms, produce farms, CSA's and livestock farms. Find products such as maple syrup, honey, milk, produce, meat, poultry and eggs to add to your shopping list of local foods.
Eating and purchasing local products will help keep Ontario County in the top 10% of the best places to farm in the United States!
Below is a listing of some websites you might find helpful for researching local food:
Edible Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty
Finger Lakes Foodie
Finger Lakes Visitor's Connection
New York Wine and Culinary Center
Ontario County Agriculture
Eating Local, Eating Well: Preserving Foods from the Finger Lakes
One way of enjoying local foods year round is by preserving them! Methods such as canning, freezing and dehydrating help us capture the freshness and flavor of the Finger Lakes harvest. We are offering a series of classes for both the novice and the experienced home food preserver on a variety of subjects. Classes such as: Intro to Home Food Preservation Methods, Creating Edible Holiday Gifts and more! Check back often to see what classes we have coming up or contact us at 585-394-3977 x408 or email Hope at hsg47@cornell.edu
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Canning Strawberry Jam
Saturday, June 8, 2013
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Geneva Community Center
160 Carter Road
Geneva, NY 14456
June is a time of strawberry socials, strawberry sundaes, strawberry shortcake and other strawberry delights. Whether you pick them yourself, stop at a roadside stand or go to a farmer's market, strawberries are an early summer fruit that is eagerly awaited and truly loved by all. But, their time is limited so why not learn how to preserve them? At this class we will be learning how to can strawberry jam so you can taste that fresh-picked strawberry flavor all year long. Each participant will leave with a pint of fresh, homemade strawberry jam made from local strawberries.
Space is limited, so sign up early!
The fee for this class is $15.00/person and registration is requested by June 6th. Contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 585-394-3977 x427 or
nea8@cornell.edu with your name, address and phone number.
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Canning Strawberry Jam
Thursday, June 27, 2013
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County
480 North Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
June is a time of strawberry socials, strawberry sundaes, strawberry shortcake and other strawberry delights. Whether you pick them yourself, stop at a roadside stand or go to a farmer's market, strawberries are an early summer fruit that is eagerly awaited and truly loved by all. But, their time is limited so why not learn how to preserve them? At this class we will be learning how to can strawberry jam so you can taste that fresh-picked strawberry flavor all year long. Each participant will leave with a pint of fresh, homemade strawberry jam made from local strawberries.
Space is limited, so sign up early!
The fee for this class is $15.00/person and registration is requested by June 25th. Contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 585-394-3977 x427 or
nea8@cornell.edu with your name, address and phone number.
Celebrate Spring with Local Veggies!
Springtime Vegetable Quiche
Crocuses and daffodils are signs of Spring awaited by all. But there are other signs of Spring that many foodies are eager for: early Spring edibles. These include asparagus, greens and rhubarb. Hearty winter fare is replaced with lighter, fresher meals reflecting the overall exuberance that accompanies Spring.
Many Spring edibles like asparagus, spinach, other greens and lettuces pair nicely with year-round local foods such as: meat, cheese, eggs, honey and maple syrup. Our recipe this month, Springtime Vegetable Quiche, uses many of these ingredients. If you prefer a heartier quiche, feel free to add cubed local ham or cooked local bacon to your recipe.
Check produce stands, local farms and grocery stores for local Spring vegetables. They are fresher and more nutritious than ones being shipped here from other countries. But more than that, they are delicious and help build our strong, local agricultural economy.
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Springtime Vegetable Quiche Recipe |
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Ontario County Local Food Library
The Ontario County Local Food Library is designed as a resource for consumers who want more information on items grown and produced locally. Consumers will find information on: when an item is available, where to find it, tips on picking, serving ideas and home preservation tips and links.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Ontario County
480 North Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Phone: 585.394.3977
Fax: 585.394.0377
Email: ontario@cornell.edu
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