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Herkimer County making Farmers’ Market coupons available to seniors

A limited number of Farmers’ Market coupons are still available for Herkimer County seniors.

These coupon booklets have a value of $20 and may be used to purchase produce at any participating Farmers Market.

To qualify, you must be over the age of 60, reside in Herkimer County, and have an income of $1,815 per month or less; $2,456 per month for two-person household.   Continue reading

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Farmers Market coupons available on July 24th

Coupons can be used to purchase fruits and vegetables at any participating Herkimer County Farmers’ Market.

You qualify if you are at least 60 years of age and have a monthly income at or below

$1,815 for a one-person household, $2,456 for a two-person household, $3,098 for a three-person household, or are at least 60 years of age and currently receiving or eligible to receive SSI, food stamps, public assistance, or Section 8 housing subsidy.

Booklets are limited to one per household.

Coupons will be distributed at the Old Forge Farmers’ Market on Park Avenue on Friday, July 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Old Forge Farmers’ Market starting eighth season on June 26

The Old Forge Farmers Market, located on Park Ave., behind the Old Forge Hardware,  will begin its eighth season on Friday, June 26. For the next 16 weeks until October 9—the Market will be open every Friday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Visitors to this year’s Market can expect the return of most of last year’s farm vendors, and some new vendors as well.  Continue reading

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Farmers Mart coupons available for Herkimer County seniors

A limited number of Farmers’ Market Coupons are still available for Herkimer County seniors. These coupon booklets have a value of $20 and may be used to purchase produce at any participating Farmers’ Market.

To qualify, you must be over the age of 60, reside in Herkimer County, and have an income of $1,800 per month or less ($2,426 per month for two-person household.)  Continue reading

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Local produce demonstrations set at Old Forge Farmers’ Market

Personnel of Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Herkimer County Eat Smart NY Program will be available at the Old Forge Farmers’ Market on Friday, August 15 to showcase the benefits of enjoying local produce.

Recipes, food samples, and preservation ideas for using fresh produce will be shared along with the new 2014 Herkimer County Local Foods Map.

For additional information about the Enjoying Local Produce demonstrations at area farmers’ markets, call Cornell Cooperative Extension at (315) 866-7920.

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Farmers Market coupons locally available, Aug. 1

Coupons can be used to purchase fruits and vegetables at any participating Herkimer County Farmers’ Market.

You qualify if you are at least 60 years of age and have a monthly income at or below Continue reading

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