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In the news: “CNY Regional Market pulls back the curtain to show deteriorating infrastructure.”

In the news: “CNY Regional Market pulls back the curtain to show deteriorating infrastructure.”

by Avalon Gupta VerWiebe | Aug 8, 2023 | In the News

On Thursday, August 4th, 2023, the CNY Regional Market hosted a tour for political representatives, media, and county agricultural partners. The event took place with partnership from SOFSA, the New York Farm Bureau, and Onondaga Grown. The event took place at the...
In the news: “Onondaga Grown campaign kicks off 9th year of promoting local farms”

In the news: “Onondaga Grown campaign kicks off 9th year of promoting local farms”

by Alexander Warshal | Jul 3, 2023 | Food Policy, In the News

A recent news article SOFSA’s plans to bring transportation solutions to the 2023 OnFarm Fest. Now in its ninth year, the OnFarm Fest allows the public to tour farms to learn about the diverse forms of agriculture in the county. This year, SOFSA will work to provide...
In the news: ‘JUST SURVIVING’: The end of pandemic SNAP benefits has pushed Syracuse toward a hunger crisis

In the news: ‘JUST SURVIVING’: The end of pandemic SNAP benefits has pushed Syracuse toward a hunger crisis

by Maura Ackerman | May 22, 2023 | Food Policy, In the News

A recent article in The Daily Orange chronicled the impact of the end of a pandemic-era boost to SNAP assistance. The enhanced benefit ended in March, leaving consumers with less to spend on food each month and leading to even longer lines at area food pantries....
In the news: “State Budget Helps Expand Double Up Food Bucks NY – Funding helps combat food insecurity and supports New York farmers“

In the news: “State Budget Helps Expand Double Up Food Bucks NY – Funding helps combat food insecurity and supports New York farmers“

by Maura Ackerman | May 16, 2023 | Food Policy, In the News

SOFSA was featured alongside our partners at Field & Fork Network for advocacy to support Double Up Food Bucks NY, which supports people using SNAP to purchase more local fresh fruits and vegetables through a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $20 a day. With...
In the news: “Farming for good: Tips for signing up for a CSA program”

In the news: “Farming for good: Tips for signing up for a CSA program”

by Maura Ackerman | May 3, 2023 | In the News

A recent news article touted the opportunity for consumers to join a CSA (or Community-Supported Agriculture) program this season. According to the USDA, a CSA consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes...
In the news: “Syracuse’s refreshed zoning ordinance draws praise, criticism as it heads to final approvals”

In the news: “Syracuse’s refreshed zoning ordinance draws praise, criticism as it heads to final approvals”

by Avalon Gupta VerWiebe | Mar 31, 2023 | In the News

SOFSA Director Maura Ackerman was recently featured on WAER 88.3 in their coverage of the ReZone Syracuse hearing that took place on Tuesday, March 28th 2023. SOFSA community liason Rhonda Vesey and Food Access Healthy Neighborhoods Now! (FAHNN) Chairperson also spoke...
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  • In the news: “CNY Regional Market pulls back the curtain to show deteriorating infrastructure.”
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