From Fabia Wargin, Rondout Valley Growers Association’s food-to-pantry coordinator:Here is a photo essay of the corn processing at the Woodcrest Community this past Tuesday. It was a wonderful day. Gill, RO Davenport, Saunderskill and Davenport Farms donated over 4,000 pounds of delicious sweet corn. We completed the processing in 6 hours with the generous assistance of the folks at Woodcrest. A huge thanks to Red, Julian, Vera, Darlene and Travis, and to 40 or so community volunteers who came out to help. We produced over 750 2-pound bags of sweet corn that were frozen and will be distributed over the winter months by FAMILY volunteers to pantries and soup kitchens in the region. Thank you to all involved. Fabia
On Tuesday, September 22nd, over 30 volunteers met at the Woodcrest Community and processed over 4,000 pounds of sweet corn! The corn was donated by RVGA Farmers – Gill’s Farm, Robert O. Davenport and Sons, Saunderskill Farms and Davenport Farms. The event was a huge success and the processing of the corn was completed in just 6 hours with the generous assistance of the folks at Woodcrest. A huge thanks to Red, Julian, Vera, Darlene and Travis, and all of the volunteers who came out to help. We produced over 750 2-pound bags of sweet corn that were frozen and will be distributed over the winter months by FAMILY volunteers to pantries and soup kitchens in the region.
Volunteers Still Needed
Become part of our crew and volunteer to help with the Harvest Dinner. Positions still open on Friday 10/2 for set up and on Sat. 10/3. This is a great way to participate!
Call Susan at 845-657-5701
7th Annual Harvest Dinner and Square Dance!
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 5-9pm at The Norwegian Wood Farm
15 Old Queen’s Highway, Kerhonkson, New York
On top of the amazing menu, the outstanding music and dancing, the great company and the unbelievable setting we are also offering a “Win Local” raffle featuring gift certificates and products from Rondout Valley businesses.
Here is a photo essay of the corn processing at the Woodcrest Community this past Tuesday. It was a wonderful day.
A tree from Veronica’s Garden, a 2 Hour Garden Consultation from Gardenmakers, a Health and Healing Basket from Basket Case, a gift bag from One Body Spa, tickets to Shadowlands Theatre, Wine from Whitecliff Winery, Memberships to The Ridge Gym, Jewelry from Pat Flynn, a Wild Hive Gift Basket, and Chocolates from Lagustas Luscious. Rondout Valley artists Ryan E. Cronin and Bryan Perrin have also donated works. In addition are gift certificates from Rykowski Livestock, Archer Fine Art and Framing, Blue Cashew, The Center for Therapeutic Massage, Accupuncturist, Diane Silverburg, The Gilded Otter, Michael Gold Image Studio, Stone Ridge Skincare, Tech Smiths Computer Repair, Mountain Brauhaus, The Big Cheese and MUCH MUCH more!
Blog Post and Photo Essay about the Sweet Corn Processing Day
