Grown In Lewis County, New York

Lewis County, New York - "Come Garden with Us"

(Information obtained from Cornell Cooperative Extension Service of Lewis County, New York)

A Little About Our County Lewis County, New York is located halfway between the St. Lawrence River and the New York State Thruway, Lewis County is bordered on the west by the Tug Hill Plateau and on the east by the Adirondack Forest Preserve. It is a rich land of prosperous farms, quiet woodlands, clear streams and lakes, and clean air.

Our abundant, clean water is some of the best in the world. There are over 2,000 miles of rivers and streams and many lakes in Lewis County, most originating in the Adirondack Mountains.

A land where honest, friendly people go about their business with a cheerful word for the passerby.

Let us give you a word about our home-grown healthy Lewis County products.

Farmer's Markets
The Lewis County Farmers' Markets enterprising producers sell directly from their trucks to consumers. Consumers will marvel at the array of fresh produce "Grown In Lewis County" and well built "Made in Lewis County", crafts.

If you would love to grow your own fruits and veggies, and can't seem to find the time perhaps the farmer's
markets can help. Buy fresh, home "Grown in Lewis County" produce from local producers throughout the summer and early fall from our farmer's markets.

Gardening
Consider raising fresh, nutritious, home grown vegetables,fruits & Herbs in your backyard.

Planning is so important to the success of your garden. You need to consider Planting & Harvesting Dates along with growing factors that may be found in the Planting Chart. Being proactive by reviewing the Garden Problem Guide and Composting Instructions can contribute to your success. Now, it is time to Harvest your prize vegestables.

For additional information and assistance contact your local Cornell Cooperative Extension Office.

How Green is My Garden
Dolores De Salvo writes and produces a popular radio show How Green is My Garden. The show covers all aspects of home gardening.

Dolores is the Nutrition Community Educator Coordinator - Eat Smart New York for the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County, New York.

e-Commerce-Food Products & Producers Our growers and producers now have an unprecedented opportunity to capture market shares once reserved only for chain supermarkets by selling at farmers' markets & by the use of e-commerce. Visit our CATALOGonline store for Lewis County growers and producers of the following products: Baked Goods, Candy, Dairy, Herbs, Meats, Maple, Organic, Vegetables & Fruits.

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Nutritious Dining
It's helpful for families to eat together. So much can happen around the table, with a variety of Recipes, using fresh food "Grown in Lewis County". Family togetherness in a caring atmosphere can be more "nutritious" than just food eaten alone in front of the television or somewhere else. One has more of a tendency to eat a balanced meal when eating at the table.

Our locally grown foods have high Nutritional Benefits,so make sure your meals are served with lots of fresh locally grown veggies & fruits. Also serve locally baked whole-grain bread items with milk at every meal.

Other Products - "Grown in Lewis County" Our timber furnishes an excellent wood supply for our wood products manufacturers. Our maple syrup industry produces the best maple products in the world. Our forests are also known as the land of the great outdoors.
In Lewis County visit businesses in the wood products categories below that are dependent on our forest, "Grown in Lewis County": Baskets, Bowling Pins & Alleys, Cabinets / Furniture, Crafts, Logs-Lumber-Fire Wood, Millwork, Pallets, Paper, Tree Farms, Wood Fence.

County of Lewis Industrial Development Agency (LCIDA),
P.O. Box 106, Lowville, NY 13367 (315) 376-3014 lcida@lcida.org
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