BUY LOCAL
Buying local isn’t just about supporting your local economy;
it’s about buying the freshest, tastiest food for you and your family! We’re
reaching the height of the farmers’ market season. With six local farmers’
markets and dozens of other farm stands in Clinton County, you have access to delicious
food grown right in your back yard. What better way to feed yourself the daily
dose of at least five fruits and veggies? Here is your summer challenge: stop
by a local market or stand this season and try a new fruit or vegetable!
SHOP SMART
Want to learn more about healthy eating habits? The Clinton
County Health Department is here to help. We’re offering quick, interactive
nutrition education sessions with tips and tricks to select, store, and serve
fruits and vegetables. Participate in one of our learning sessions, and we will
give you a $10 Farm Fresh Cash Card to purchase locally grown fruits and
vegetables at one of the participating farmers’ markets and farm stands. To
schedule a nutrition education presentation, please contact: 518-565-4993.
To find out where to spend your FFC card or for upcoming events,
visit: www.ClintonHealth.org/foodaccess
ANSWER KEY
1.
1,500 miles
2.
35,000 farms
3.
6 (Champlain, Chateaugay Lake, Plattsburgh
Crafters’ & Farmers’ Market, Downtown Rising in Plattsburgh, Rouses Point,
Saranac)
4.
At least 5 servings – more
is better!
5.
Possible answers: blueberries,
strawberries, raspberries, apples, pears, radishes, potatoes, sweet potatoes,
kale, spinach, turnips, swiss chard, carrots, onions, scallions, tomatoes,
corn, beans, peas, peppers, beets, cucumbers, squash, garlic, zucchini,
asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, eggplant, pumpkin, rhubarb,
etc.
