onion seed breaking free We've been seeding up a frenzy and filling up the heat mats quickly. Getting geared up for the season has been great in this wonderful weather we've been blessed with compared to past seasons when we still had several feet of snow on the ground.
We are excited to announce this incredible study we'll be working with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County. It's been over a year in the making, but all pieces are in place, and we can finally announce this great opportunity to our CSA community!
There have many studies done linking low income to poor health, whether it be living in a food desert, or simply not having enough money to buy perishable fresh veggies. This 3 year study is designed to gauge the impact on the health of low income families as well as benefits to CSA farmers.
Here is an excerpt from their flyer for this project.
It is for Jefferson County, as that is the extension office who has taken on this research project. However, if you'd like to inquire about making weekly payments with SNAP at any of our other market locations, please contact us!
"Do you want to purchase fresh local produce at a reduced
price?
Research participants needed!
What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?
Participants in CSAs pay for a ‘share’ of a farm’s crops (sometimes called a produce box), and
get fresh produce weekly throughout the growing season.
What is involved?
Participating families will purchase a cost-offset or reduced price CSA share and attend healthy
eating classes to learn how to prepare the produce in the CSA share. They will also be asked to
provide information on what they eat and they will be invited to participate in other data
collection activities. If parents participate for all three years and complete all data collection
activities, they will be compensated $615.
Who is eligible?
Parents of children between the ages of 2 -12 years who live in a household where someone
receives SNAP (Food Stamps) or WIC benefits, have a child enrolled in Head Start, or meet
similar income guidelines, may be eligible to take part in this research project.
What is next?
Please call 607-255-7342 and a member of our research team will provide you with more
details and ask you some brief questions to determine if you are eligible. "
Bees gathering some of their first spring pollen
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