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2015-2016 to Local Food

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Adirondack Harvest is a non-profit organization operating as a program of Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Essex County, NY. It is the largest local food initiative and brand for the Adirondack region, covering 13 counties.

Our mission envisions a picturesque and productive working landscape connecting local farmers to their communities and regional markets. Our goals are: • to increase opportunities for profitable production and sale of high quality food and agricultural products and • to expand consumer choices for locally produced healthy food.

Join Us...

Support the local food movement in the Adirondacks and be part of a regional brand that identifies locally produced products with a beautiful, eye-catching logo. We offer memberships for farmers, processors, stores, restaurants, students and consumer friends. As a member you’ll enjoy our quarterly newsletter with direct marketing information for rural entrepreneurs plus the use of our logo and other promotional items. Business owners receive a page on our top-quality website and promotion through our press releases and events. For more information, or to join, please visit our website or contact us at:

Adirondack Harvest3 Sisco Street, PO Box 388Westport, NY 12993phone: 518-962-4810 x404fax: 518-962-8241info@adirondackharvest.comwww.adirondackharvest.com

www.adirondackharvest.com

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Why Buy Local?Local farmers choose their varieties based on good flavor instead of shipping characteristics

Locally grown food, purchased soon after harvest, retains its nutrients

Support family farms and support your preferred production methods

Conserve farmland and your community

Fewer miles from field to table reduces fossil fuel consumption and resulting air pollution

Less packaging means less waste

Buy in bulk and store foods yourself

Your dollar stays in your community to support other businesses

Look for color coded location dots indicating four Essex County regions: Green = Northwest Blue = Northeast Red = Southeast Yellow = Southwest Look for the Adirondack Harvest logo next to member businesses: a sign of commitment to the promotion and support of local agriculture. Community Supported

Agriculture (CSA) is a business model that directly connects farmers and consumers. Consumers purchase a share of the farm’s harvest early in the year and pick up freshly harvested produce weekly throughout the season.

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What’s In Season? 5 Farmers Markets 6Stores & Restaurants 8Farms & Processors Map 12Farms & Processors List 14Hardiness Zones 19Gardening Opportunities 20Food Pantries 22

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Are your dairy products locally produced? Check the stamped labels on your dairy products. Some milk travels thousands of miles! See the dairy plant processing code circled at left? Look for a code starting with “36” to know that your milk was processed in New York State or “50” if it was processed in Vermont. Often, this milk is from local dairy farms. Or join a dairy CSA!

The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) provides coupons for fresh fruits and vegetables to people eligible for WIC and Senior Nutrition Programs. FMNP coupons are accepted by some farmers at Farmers’ Markets with signs at their booths. Farmers that accept WIC Fruit & Vegetable checks are indicated with “WIC” in their listing. For more information on the WIC program call 518-873-3560 or for Senior FMNP coupons call 518-873-3695. People enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, can use their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards at Farmers Markets that are equipped with EBT machines. Consumers should check at individual markets to determine FMNP, WIC and EBT acceptance.

Getting Started

Need kitchen space to preserve your local harvest?The Whallonsburg Grange Hall has a certified community kitchen

available for rent at low rates with an assortment of equipment on-site for your processing needs. For more information:

call (518) 963-4170 or email ghall@westelcom.com

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Look for these signs at your local Farmers’ Market!

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What’s in Season in the Adirondacks? Note: farmers with season extension and storage may have produce

beyond the range indicated. Look for canned, smoked, frozen and dried products made locally too!

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ApplesAsparagusBeansBeetsBlueberriesBroccoliCabbageCarrotsCauliflowerCornCucumbersEggplantGarlicLettuceMelonsOnionsPeasPeppersPotatoesPumpkinsRadishesRaspberriesRhubarbSalad MixSpinachSquashStrawberriesTomatoes

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WillsboroThursdays, 9:00a-1:00pJune 18 - Sept. 10 Rte 22 across from Johnny’s Smokehouse.FMNP accepted

KeeneSundays, 9:30a-2:00pJune 14 - Oct. 11 Rte. 73 Marcy Airfield, between Keene and Keene Valley.FMNP accepted

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CKeesevilleWednesdays, 10:00a-2:00pJune 17 - Sept. 2 Riverside Park behind the library on Front St.FMNP accepted

Look for farmers that accept FMNP,

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Schroon LakeMondays, 9:00a-1:00pJune 29 - Aug. 31 Town Hall parking lot.FMNP accepted

Ticonderoga AreaSaturdays, 10:00a-1:00pJuly 4 - Oct. 10 Near Walmart entrance 1114 Wicker St.FMNP accepted

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These businesses are members of Adirondack Harvest.

They are committed to working with regional producers

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Turtle Island Café3790 Main St., Willsboro(518) 963-7417 turtleislandcafe.com

Clover Mead Café & Farm Store933 Mace Chasm Rd., Keeseville(518) 309-2483 facebook.com/clovermeadcafe

Adirondack Loj1002 Adirondack Loj RdLake Placid(518) 523-3441loj@adk.org

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Generations Restaurantat the Golden Arrow Resort2559 Main Street, Lake Placid1-800-582-5540 golden-arrow.com

Moose Lodge Boathouse & Cafe on the Green at the Whiteface Club & Resort373 Whiteface Inn Ln., Lake Placid(518) 523-2551 whitefaceclubresort.com

Adirondack Chef ServicePhillip Smith, Lake Placid(518) 637-8817 adkchef@live.com

Lake Placid Pub & Brewery813 Mirror Lake Dr., Lake Placid(518) 523-3813 ubuale.com

Green Goddess Natural Market& Scape Cafe Deli & Catering2051 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid(518) 523-4676 greengoddessfoods.com

Rivermede Farm Market1925 Route 73, Keene Valley(518) 576-2021 rivermedefarm.com

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Village Meat Market3609 Essex Rd, Willsboro(518) 963-8612 villagemeatmarket@willex.com

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Reber Rock Farm Store1699 Jersey St. Essex(518) 572-7377 reberrockfarm.com

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Adirondack Meat Company30 Commerce Drive, Ticonderoga(518) 585-BEEF adkmeatco.com

Everybody’s MarketRtes 9N and 22, Westport(518) 962-8350

DaCy Meadow Farm Farm to Table Dining, Lodging & Events7103 NYS Rt 9N, Westport(518) 962-2350dacymeadowfarm.com

Farmstead CateringP.O. Box 30, Essex(518) 265-8570farmsteadcatering.com

Dogwood Bread CompanyThe Old Feed Store, Wadhams!(518) 962-2280 dogwoodbread.com

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Ernie’s Market12 Champlain Ave., Westport(518) 962-4469

The Galley at the Westport Marina20 Washington St., Westport(518) 962-4899 westportmarina.com/galley

Tumble Inn Bed & Breakfast875 U.S. Route 9, Schroon Lake(518) 351-5020 tumbleinn.net

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Chez Lin & Ray’s2264 Lake Shore Road, Essex(518) 963-4024 facebook.com/chezlinandrays

Poco Más Tacos (Food Truck)E’town farmers markets, Ausable Valley Brewing & more. (518) 963-4024 facebook.com/pocomastacosny

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Butternut House FarmJeanne Nichols & Rebecca Bidelspach12215 Rt. 9N, Upper Jay518-946-7654 or 518-946-2530 Seasonal vegetables. Call or stop by to see what’s available.

Forever Wild Beverage Co. Jennifer Jubin PO Box 888, Lake Placid (518) 524-4902jennifer@drinkforeverwild.comThe botanic brew for untamed spirits: handcrafted, wild fermented soda & cocktail mixers. Farmer’s markets & small retailers.

Blue Pepper FarmTyler & Shannon Eaton91 Hazen Rd., Jay(518) 946-7949 bpfarm.orgOrganically-fed, pastured lamb, pork, chicken, eggs. Available on farm.

Prentiss NurseryCarl & Lisa Prentiss479 Valley Rd., Jay(518) 946-2360 prentissnursery.comVegetables, herbs, bedding plants, hanging baskets, perennials. May 1 to July 1, 9:00-5.

Rustic RanchReggie & Ann Whitney14 Bartlett Rd., Keene(518) 837-7137 or (518) 837-7138rusticranch.netMaple syrup. Sold on farm 7 days a week.

Adirondack Rhubarb TraditionsSue Abbott-JonesP.O. Box 166, Saranac Lake(518) 354-3625 adkrhubarb.comBottled rhubarb products.

Moonstone Farm & ForestKim & Carolyn LaDuke1287 NY Rte#3, Bloomingdale(518) 891-5757 laduke@roadrunner.comAparagus, eggs, rhubarb, squash, some greens, tomatoes, pumpkins, forest products. Open 10-5 Thurs-Sun, or by chance or appointment.

Rivermede FarmRob Hastings49 Beede Lane, Keene Valley(518) 576-2021(farm market) 576-4686(farm)rivermedefarm.comNaturally grown vegetables, herbs, small fruits, potted plants, cut flowers, maple products, baked goods, seasonal items. Farm Market 1925 Route 73, Keene Valley Open year-round.

South Meadow Farm Lodge & Maple SugarworksTony & Nancy Corwin67 Sugarworks Way, Lake Placid(800) 523-9369, (518) 523-9369maplesugarworks.com southmeadow.comMaple products sold on site at sugarhouse, open 24/7. Also at area farmers markets.

Windy Knoll FarmCraig DuMond72 Raybrook Rd., Raybrook(518) 891-4286 dumond@roadrunner.comNaturally raised beef, pasture-raised roasting chickens and pork. Call for availability and hours. Farm-fresh eggs sold at Scott’s Florist in Saranac Lake.

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10Sugar House CreameryMargot Brooks & Alex Eaton18 Sugar House Way, Upper Jay(518) 300-0626 sugarhousecreamery.comRaw milk & farmstead cheeses. Farm store open daily. Keene and Saranac Lake farm-ers markets and area natural food stores.

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Lake Placid SpiritsMike McGlynn lakeplacidspirits.comUsing local cranberries, maple syrup & Northern White Pine in our award winning Blue Line Gin, 46 Peaks potato vodka, P3 Placid Vodka, Alpenglow Cranberry Maple Vodka. Available at local wine & spirits stores, fine restaurants, & pubs.

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Little Black Brook FarmLarry & Meg Stone2103 Haselton Rd., Wilmington(518) 946-2161 littleblackbrook.comGoat’s milk soap, eggs, wool products. No hormones/antibiotics. Sold on farm (call).

AuSable Valley AlpacasJay & Julie Ward57 Howard Heights Lane, Jay(518) 524-0545ausablevalleyalpacas.comAlpacas, show quality and production alpaca breeding stock. Visits by appt.

Ausable Brewing CompanyDan & Dylan Badger765 Mace Chasm Road, Keesevilleausablebrewing@gmail.comLocally brewed beer using local ingredients and served only in-house.Tasting Room open Thursday through Friday 2-8, Saturday Noon-8.

Fledging Crow VegetablesIan Ater and Lucas Christenson122 Robare Road, Keeseville(518) 834-5012fledgingcrow.comCSA and Market farm specializing in gourmet salad mixes, heirloom tomatoes and over 45 varieties of veggies. See our website for more information or to sign up for the CSA. Certified Naturally Grown

Mace Chasm Farm Asa Thomas-Train & Courtney Grimes-Sutton810 Mace Chasm Rd., Keeseville(518) 963-4169 macechasmfarm.com Grass-fed beef, pork, poultry, lamb, eggs, fresh sausages. On farm open 7 days/week, KV, LP, SL farmers markets, CSA, delivery route.

North Country CreameryAshlee Kleinhammer & Steven Googin931 Mace Chasm Road, Keeseville(518) 645-COWS (2697)northcountrycreamery.comCheese, raw milk, yogurt, frozen yogurt. Onsite farmstore & café, CSA, farmers markets, wholesale.

Elfenwood AlpacasSeth & Trudy Rosenblum69 Santo Lane, AuSable Forks(518) 647-2208 elfenwoodalpacas.comAlpaca clothing, yarns and accessories. The Alpaca Shoppe, 13036 NYS Rt 9N in Jay. Call ahead: (518) 578-9057.

Asgaard Farm & DairyRhonda Butler & David Brunner74 Asgaard Way, Au Sable Forks(518) 647-5754 asgaardfarm.comFarmstead goat milk cheeses, caramels & soaps, goat meat, grass-fed beef, pastured pork, broilers & eggs. Meat & dairy CSA. Farm store Thur. 2-6, Sat. 10-2 year-round. Farm stays available.

Mulveys’ Adirondack Farm MarketJessica & Barbara Mulvey6177 NYS Rt. 86, Wilmington(518) 946-8375 jessamulvey@gmail.comOrganically grown veggies, local cheeses, jams, honey, syrups, porcupine quill jew-elry, Adk pack baskets. Call for hours.

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Perennial Pursuits FarmLiz & Matt Cauthorn1189 Rt. 9, Keeseville(518) 834-9303Free range rainbow eggs, sour cherries,pears, other fruit, heirloom veggies, tomato & squash plants. Stop by dawn to dusk or self-serve.

Ryan Farm WORKsJean & Terry McMahon561 Point Rd., Willsboro(518) 963-8799Assorted veggies, greens, herbs, perennials, flowers, elderberries,pumpkins/squash. Call for custom picking hours.

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Cedar Bank FarmRick and Kathy Santor1083 Sunset Drive, Willsboro(518) 536-0373Fresh free range eggs, seasonal vegetables raised by organic method. Call for sales

Boquet River Jelly MillScott Sayward 875 Sunset Drive, Willsboro(518) 963-7576 brjellymill@gmail.comMild & spicy jalapeno mustards, whole fruit jams. Local ingr., all natural, no pre-serv. Sold at Meat Mkt.-Willsb., N. Ctry. Coop-Platts., Nori’s-S.L.,farmers markets.

Ben Wever FarmShaun & Linda Gillilland444 Mountain View Dr., Willsboro(518) 963-7447facebook.com/benweverfarmGrassfed beef & lamb, pork, poultry, eggs, honey, trout. 24/7 farmstand. Retail sales. Call before 8pm, email or Facebook.

Carriage House Garden CenterMike and Chris McCauliffe4002 NYS Rte.22, Willsboro(518) 963-4330carriagehousegc@gmail.comVegetables & herbs. Farmers markets & self-serve farmstand.

Woods ‘n’ River FarmDavid & Anne Lincoln647 Sunset Drive, Willsboro(518) 963-4168 woodsnriver@gmail.comPasture raised, grass-fed beef for freezer (whole or half or in 30-pound variety packs). Sales by order only. Call or email.

Reber Rock FarmRacey Bingham, Nathan Henderson, Chad Vogel, Gwen Jamison 1699 Jersey St, Essex (518) 572-7377 reberrockfarm.com. Year-round on-farm store. Pasture-raised chicken, turkey, eggs, veggies, value-added products, maple syrup, sunflower oil, medicinals. Grass fed beef and pasture-raised pork to order. E’town & Wills. farmers markets.

Sunset Farm, Ltd.Donald Bigelow, manager3061 Essex Road, Willsboro(518) 963-4656sunsetfarm@willex.comGrass-fed, hormone-free beef, certified organic eggs, hay & straw. Sales to local stores or by appointment only.

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Harvest Hill FarmMike, Laurie, Liam Davis & Jenny Linger691 Sunset Drive, Willsboro(518) 963-1127 info@harvesthillfarm.comVegetables, fruit, herbs, flowers, eggs, gourmet hardneck seed garlic, & pastured poultry. Self-service dawn to dusk farmstand at Dogwood Bakery, Wadhams.Willsboro farmers market, on farm cut-your-own flowers, & special orders.

Full and By FarmSara Kurak & James Graves319 Leaning Road, Essex (518) 963-7127fullandbyfarm@gmail.comYear-round veggies, beef, pork, chicken, eggs and maple syrup. CSA pick-up on arm, annual and summer shares available.

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Essex FarmMark & Kristin Kimball2503 NYS Rte. 22, Essex(518) 963-4613 essexfarmcsa.comYear-round, full-diet, horse-powered CSA & Farm Store. Seasonal CSA shares. Farm Store open daily 8-6.

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Tangleroot FarmAdam Reed & Susan Cerny1835 NYS Rte. 22, Essex518-929-0300 tanglerootfarm.comFresh picked, homegrown veggies, fruits, flowers, free range eggs. Farm stand open daily June - October, dawn until dusk.

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Adirondack Heritage HogsSteve Schaefer26 Clark Lane & 1535 Cty Rte. 10, Lewis(518) 873-2650 adirondackheritagehogs.comRare heritage breeds of pigs, piglets and market weight hogs, USDA cuts, Galloway x Angus grass-fed beef, hay. Call ahead for farm sales.

Decker’s FlatsJim & Ronnie Cunningham2923 Dugway Road, Port Henry(518) 546-33691-888-364-9334Bedding plants and vegetable starts, Christmas trees & greens. Open daily 9-6.

Cheever Country GardensTimothy & Catherine Sprague4644 NYS Rt 9N, Port Henry(518) 546-7935penelopeclown79@yahoo.com Vegetables & vegetable plants, flowers, herbs. Farmstand open daily 10am to 5pm. Closed rainy days. Accepts FMNP.

Domaine Champlain OrchardsJohn, Kathryn & Pauline Cramer5841 NYS Rte 9N, Westport(518) 962-2091 seasonal orchard(518) 962-2346 kathryn.cramer@gmail.comApples sold at orchard, seasonally and by appointment.

Champlain Valley MillingSam Sherman6679 Main St., Westport (518) 962-4711Organic flour from some local grain. Whole wheat and white bread, pastry, spelt, emmer, rye & cornmeal flours. Cracked grains, grain & seed mixes, freekah mix and other misc. Call for sales.

DaCy Meadow FarmDave & Cynthia Johnston7103 NYS Rt. 9N, Westport(518) 962-2350 dacymeadowfarm.comGrass fed beef & pork sold on farm. Also meals and farmstays.See website for hours and events.

Boquet Valley Farm Tim & Sue McGarry2229 County Rte. 10, Westport(518) 962-4331 Honey & eggs sold on farm. Open M-Sat. 9 to 6 year-round.

Juniper Hill FarmAdam Hainer & Melody Horn82 Loukes Lane, Wadhams!juniperhillfarmcsa.comAssorted vegetables, strawberries, sweet corn, flowers, wedding parties. Fully customizable CSA share options, many restaurants and farmers markets.

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Lake, Meadow, and Mountain FarmPeter Zelinski2381 Moriah Road, Moriah(518) 546-9770Eggs, poultry, Christmas trees, wreaths (wholesale & retail). Food sales to natural food stores & restaurants.

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Black Watch Farm Lynn and Mike Wallace56 Elk Inn Rd., Port Henry(518) 572-5293 or (518) 546-3035Jams, jellies, apple butter, corn, carrots, blackberries, green beans, lettuce, eggs,pumpkins & gourds. Sold on farm. Call ahead or self-serve.

Beebe FarmBuck Beebe245 Edgemont Road, Moriah(518) 546-7484Sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, melons, squash, pumpkins. Seasonal self-serve.

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DuShane BrothersWilliam & Todd DuShane521 Hogback Rd., Crown Point(518) 597-3100dushane.bros@yahoo.comGrass-fed beef, local lumber & firewoodCall for sales.

Daughters Five Farm StandAlice Christian & Robert Burroughs67 Wilson Ross Rd, Crown Point(518) 597-4489 allie_christian@hotmail.comA healthy variety of vegetables. Find us at the farmers market.

Sonshine Mountain FarmDoug and Pam Woods99 Russell Street, Crown Point518-597-3575Local raw honey, USDA Boer Goat meat, registered replacement does and kids.

Buster Hill FarmsChris Cannone484 Breed Hill Rd, Crown Point(518) 597-4182brushhog42@gmail.comEggs, lamb, sheep, veggies. Call for sales information.

Gunnison Lakeshore OrchardsHugh & Will Gunnison3208 NYS Rt. 9N & 22, Crown Point(518) 597-9222facebook.com/gunnison.orchardsApples, cider, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, gifts for sale at orchard store.

LedgetopJessica Chevalier177 Lake Road, Crown Point(518) 597-9512Naturally grown veggies, herbs, many heirlooms. Restaurant delivery. Appt. only.

Valley View Farm228 NYS Rte 9N, Ticonderoga(518) 585-6694Pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, raspberries. When each is in season, June to fall frost, 9-4.

Drinkwine’s ProduceHenry DrinkwineStreetroad, Ticonderoga(518) 585-6346 hdrinkwine@nycap.rr.comVegetables, produce, hanging baskets,bedding plants, herbs, garlic, cut flowers. Farmstand 10-6, farmers markets, stores.

Adirondack Buffalo CompanySteve & Dorreen Ossenkop3187 Blue Ridge Road, North Hudson(518) 532-9466adirondackbuffalocompany.comBison meat, fresh produce, baked goods, gourmet foods. Open seasonally 10 to 6. Call ahead in off-season.

Betty’s Funny FarmElizabeth LeMay676 14th Rd., Minerva(518) 251-2929 bettysfunnyfarm.comHomemade jams and jellies sold on farm. Call for more info.

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It’s About Thyme FarmSteve & Diane Colletti32 Smith Rd., Olmstedville(518) 251-5297 itsaboutthymefarm.comCut your own veggies, produce, pumpkin picking, bedding plants & baskets, peren-nials, herbs, trees, bushes. Open daily 9-5, May-Oct. Farmstand 24/7 self-serve.

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map for Essex County

Hardiness ZonesEach USDA planting zone has its own schedule for sowing seeds. If you’re new to vegetable gardening, you’ll want to know that there is a right time to sow each variety of vegetable seed. By following the zone chart for both cool and warm season vegetables, you’ll be sure to sow your seeds in the

correct window of time, enabling optimum sprouting and yield. And don’t forget, the seeds you pick are also important. Even if you are an old

hand in the vegetable garden, the USDA zone planting chart will be a useful tool for organizing your spring and summer vegetable planting.

For more information visit planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Source: Agricultural Research Service, Oregon State University, PRISM Climate Group

Average Annual Extreme Minimum Temperatuatures 1976-2005

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LewisCommunity GardenFirst Congregational Church, Route 9, Kathy Linker, 873-6493 (7 plots, fruit trees, herb bed, elevated & raised beds)

MinervaCommunity Garden & Minerva Central School Garden, 1466 Cty. Rte. 29, Olmstedville,Kate Smith, 251-2037

NewcombNewcomb Community Garden, Marcy Lane, Lorraine Miga, 582-2402 (10 beds)

North ElbaLake Placid Community Garden, Old Military Road, Mike Farrell, 523-9337, mlf36@cornell.edu, (38 plots)

Crown PointCommunity Garden, Health Ctr., Tara Peters, 955-6077

ElizabethtownCommunity Garden, Elizabethtown Social Center 11 Lawrence Way, Jared, EtownGarden@gmail.com (8 plots, 1 elevated bed)

EssexCommunity Garden, behind Town Hall, Louis Comeau, 963-4003 (12 elevated beds)

JayCommunity Garden, Grove Street, Carol Hackel, 647-2204 (15 plots)

KeeneCommunity Garden, Marcy Field, Jim Herman, 576-9791 Keene Valley Central School Garden, 33 Market Street, Bunny, bunnygoodwin49@gmail.com

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Currently there are 16 community gardens and 5 school gardens established within Essex County. These gardens are designed for you to learn and grow your own food. Please contact the garden

coordinator in your area to get involved and connected.

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Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work, & Play Essex County Public Health Department - Preventive Services, PO Box 217, 132 Water Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932 Phone 518-873-3500 Fax 518-873-3507 www.co.essex.ny.us/PublicHealth/

St. ArmandBloomingdale Elem. School Garden, 79 Canavas Ave, Saranac Lake, Jennifer Perry, 588-2965

Common Ground Garden,Saranac LakeAndrea Audi, 617-875-0579www.slgarden.com (33 plots)

Schroon LakeCommunity Garden, next to theGlens Falls National Bank, Main St., Sharon Piper, 532-7042 (22 plots, 3 elevated beds)

Schroon Lake Central School Garden 1125 U.S. 9, Danielle Fosella, 532-7164

TiconderogaCommunity Garden, First United Methodist Church, 1045 Wicker St., Betty Rettig, 585-7247 (~16 plots)

WillsboroChamplain Valley Senior Community, 10 Gilliland Lane,518-817-9108 (elevated beds)

Florence Hathaway Park Community Garden, Town of Willsboro, Ashley Ryan Blanchard, 963-8933, (5+ rows/plots)

WilmingtonCommunity Garden, 7 Community Center, Gail Mitchell, 946-7910, (14 plots, 2 elevated beds)

Youth Garden, Town Park, Kate Sears, 946-7197 (3 plots)

Community Food Shelves & Pantries

ChesterfieldACAP Outreach ProgramFirst United Methodist ChurchFront St., KeesevilleM 8:30-10am, Tu 8:30-noonCindy Cobb, 873-3207JCEO Food Pantry*1908 Route 22, KeesevilleM-F 8:30-4pmLaureen Rock, 834-9043

Crown PointEcumenical Food PantryMethodist Church, Crown PointTh 9:00-11amKathy Hyatt, 597-3225Patricia Sawyer, 597-3927

ElizabethtownACAP Food Pantry*7572 Court St., ElizathbethtownM-F 8:30-4pmCindy Cobb, 873-3207E’town Community Food ShelfChurch of the Good Shepherd16 William St., ElizabethtownM & Th 5-7pm 873-2509

Families First Food Pantry196 Water St., ElizabethtownM, W, F 9-NoonPeter or Donna, 873-9544

JayJay Food Pantry*11 School Lane, AuSable ForksM-F 8-4:30. Call first.Carol Hackel, 647-2204JCEO Food PantryBlack Brook Town HallM-F 8:30-3pmMelissa Walton, 647-5411

KeeneKeene Food Pantry*Keene LibraryW 9-6Carol Fish, 576-4405

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Throughout Essex County more people are turning to food pantries and emergency food programs to feed themselves and their families. You can make a difference! Adopt-a-plot at a nearby garden or plant a row in your garden. Team up with a friend, neighbor or another group and create food. All vegetables and fruits are welcome. Bring your donation to a food pantry or food program near your community. Please call location first to make drop off arrangements. See participating pantries on next 2 pages*

Or visit the Creating Healthy Places tab on www.co.essex.ny.us/PublicHealth/

MinervaMinerva Food Pantry*Town Hall Basement5 Morse Memorial Hwy., Minerva2nd & 4th Tu monthly 3-4:30pmTown Hall, 251-2869

MoriahTown of Moriah Food Pantry*St. Patrick Parish Center18 St. Patrick Place, Port HenryW 10-NoonMelinda Morin, 942-6521

NewcombFood CollectorsMethodist Church, NewcombCall for hoursMary Pound 582-3211 & 582-2421

North ElbaLake Placid Ecumenical Food Pantry*St. Agnes Church basement6 Hillcrest Ave., Lake PlacidF 9-NoonLinda Shaw-Young, 523-9620

St. ArmandSt. Paul’s Assumption*7 Cold Brook Rd.,Vermontville2nd Th of month. Call firstMary Ellen Keith, 891-1619Sherilia O’Neil, 891-3119Saranac Lake Ecumenical*Food Pantry, Bloomingdale & Church Streets, Saranac LakeSat 10-Noon Ann Coney 891-7325

SchroonSchroon Lake Food Pantry*11 Broad St., Schroon LakeTu & Th 10-NoonDenise Paradis, 532-7737 ext 10

Community Food Shelves & Pantries

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TiconderogaTiconderoga Food Pantry*First United Methodist Church1045 Wicker St., TiconderogaM, W, F 11-NoonMargaret Beuerlein, 585-7995

WestportWestport Food PantryFather McCarthy Hall6605 Main St., WestportCall first please.Nona Hoskins, 962-4448Sue Frisbie, 962-2371

WillsboroWillsboro Food Pantry*39 Clarence Oliver Dr, WillsboroM-F 9-3pm, call first.Maureen Moynan, 963-7809

WilmingtonJay Wilmington EcumenicalFood Pantry at the Whiteface Community Methodist Church*1169 Haselton Rd., WilmingtonTh 4-6pmDon Morrison, 946-7192

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