Farmers' Market Demonstrations
We’re coming back to the market!
In partnership with the Urban Farmers’ Market project, Food Bank of Central New York is excited to continue hosting Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables (JSY) workshops and recipe demonstrations at the Syracuse Downtown Farmers’ Market in Clinton Square. This initiative cultivates nourished communities through promoting the benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables at farmers’ markets to inspire healthy habits using fresh seasonal produce.
Every Tuesday from July 12 through September 20, our JSY Community Nutrition Educators will prepare delicious recipes using local farmer fresh produce from the market. Workshop sessions start hourly, 10:00 am through 12:00pm, and run about 40 minutes in length.
Workshop topics include: making the most of food budgets, preparing foods in a safe manner, meal planning tips, storing and preserving produce to reduce food waste, how to cut the salt and creative ideas for drinking healthier beverages. Each workshop provides practical nutrition information using USDA-approved lesson plans.
Each attendee will receive a recipe sample, colorful recipes and handouts, a useful kitchen item, and $4.00 in farmers' market Health Bucks coupons to be used to purchase locally-grown produce at the market.
For more information, please contact Debra Mimaroglu, Community Nutrition Manager, at (315) 437-1899 ext. 275.
Date |
Workshop |
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July
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Shopping at the Farmers' Market |
July
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Fruits & Vegetables |
July
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Reducing Food Waste; Storing Fruits & Vegetables |
August 2 |
A Balanced Plate |
August 9 |
Food Safety |
August 16 |
Cut the Salt, Not the Flavor Sodium, found in salt, is essential for good health, but only in small amounts. Eating more than is recommended can have negative health consequences. We will discuss common sources of sodium in the typical American diet, reasons for limiting sodium intake, and share ideas for other spices and herbs can be used to create flavor. |
August 23 |
Becoming a Mealtime Wiz There are many benefits of planning your meals and no one right way to do it. We will share helpful strategies to incorporate meal planning into our schedules and discuss how staple foods along with seasonal produce may be used to create easy and inexpensive meals. |
August 30 |
Portion Sizes Portion Sizes have gotten larger in recent years, which means that it has gotten easier to eat more than we need. We will share tips for estimating portion sizes and how to pay attention to feelings of hunger and fullness. |
September 6 |
Healthy Beverages Just as there is no one right way to eat, there is no one right way to stay hydrated. We will discuss strategies for developing a hydration plan to meet different age and lifestyle needs. |
September 13 |
Physical Activity We know exercise is good for us, but do you know why? We will discuss the many ways that exercise makes us feel better and share ways to stay motivated to move more. |
September 20 |
Beans |