When I visited Portland, OR four years ago one of the things that impressed me most was the amazing farmers' market sited on a campus of Portland State University. When I arrived at Syracuse University the next year all I could think of was how perfect a location it would be for a local market. Tomorrow, thanks to the hard and fast work of folks on campus, I'll get to see my fantasy come true.
Friday, from 11:00 - 3:00 pm the parking lot on the corner of Waverly and Crouse will be turned into the University Community Harvest Farmers' Market. According to the promo materials the market will feature:
"A variety of fresh vegetables, meats and cheeses, maple syrup, honey and other edibles available from CNY farmers and other food providers. Plus information will be available on sustainable agriculture, healthy eating and related topics. Open to the public."
What is especially notable is that the market will feature local products--many of them organic or sustainably produced. In case it isn't obvious--this MUST succeed. There are plans afoot to do this a couple of times per year but I'm certainly hoping on greater frequency. But that will happen only if this goes well. So stop by, check it out, tell your friends, tell your students to get their lunch there, pick up something to make for Saturday's Eat Local Potluck.
I'll be at the information booth to share resources on sustainable agriculture and good food. I hope to see you there!
YAY! Exciting!
Posted by: jen maiser | October 26, 2007 at 01:49 AM
thanks for the info! i was actually able to go. got some tomatoes, and apple fritters. yum! i hope they have it again. :)
Posted by: Emily Hollywood | October 26, 2007 at 02:39 PM
The farmers' market was great! Got some beef and yogurt, plus some yummy fingerling potatoes. Thanks also for coming to the Working Mothers Affinity Group on Thursday.
Posted by: Shelly | October 26, 2007 at 04:01 PM
great post; wish my part of TX had a more pervasive culture of sustainable local agri. i'm inspired to look deeper into my own community's efforts
Posted by: Paul over at soupablog | October 29, 2007 at 10:20 AM
The farmer's market was awesome! I really hope this becomes a regular occurrence on or near campus in the long turn. The turnout was so encouraging, not to mention the sellers were so informative and fun to talk to!
Posted by: bazu | October 29, 2007 at 10:29 AM
Thanks all, for your comments about the market--I'll be sure to pass them on to folks on campus--it would be so great if it were a regular part of our life up here.
Paul--thanks for stopping by! There is so much energy around sustainable food around the oountry that I'd bet things will begin to change where you are too.
Posted by: JenniferBB | November 02, 2007 at 02:14 PM
I just picked up my flyer for the four Univ Community Harvest Farmers' Markets scheduled for summer/fall on the SU campus - whoo hoo! I am SO glad.
Posted by: Shelly | June 13, 2008 at 01:04 PM