ITHACA FARMERS’ MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE
September 27, 2008
LAST CHANCE: TO GET YOUR CANDIDACY STATEMENT IN. SO FAR WE HAVE ONLY
TWO CANDIDATES, ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE? I’VE PUSHED THE DEADLINE
UP TO OCTOBER 10TH.
IF YOU ARE AN AG VENDOR AND HAVE ASKED YOUR CUSTOMERS TO BRING EMPTY
EGG CARTONS OR PLASTIC PLANT CONTAINERS TO YOU, PLEASE ASK THEM NOT LEAVE
THEM AT MARKET UNLESS YOU HAVE MADE PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS WITH THEM AND
ARE CERTAIN THAT YOU WANT THEM. THANKS!
HELP NEEDED: WE NEED A FALL NEWSLETTER, IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO CONTRIBUTE
PLEASE CONTACT JEN BOKAER AT bokaer-smith@ecovillage.ithaca.ny.
LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO CONTRIBUTE RECIPES, PHOTOS OF YOUR BUSINESS,
NUTRITIONAL FACTS FOR OUR E-NEWSLETTER. IS ANYONE INTERESTED IN DOING
A VENDOR INTERVIEW MONTHLY?
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
ITHACA FARMERS’ MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE
September 20, 2008
Farmers' Market Peddlers Update...Last Saturday was the 10th Annual
Ride For Life, the largest fundraising event that STAP (Southern Tier
AIDS Program) holds each year. I would like to extend my sincere thanks
to all of you at our market who have supported our participation in this
great community event. Our team this year was comprised of 8 riders,
3 of us directly connected to the market...Paul Tracy (Sacred Seed),
Rachel Ostland (Solas) and Steve Sierigk (Acorn Designs) with others
being Jerry Feist, Jack Vanderzee, Megan Gregory, Warren Rabin and Andy
Larkin. Weather was near perfect for cycling. This is our third year
with an organized market team and I must say that we are recognized and
appreciated for being there not only by STAP but by the community at
large...it certainly takes a lot of effort and planning to do this event
but it is really worth it! Our T-Shirt has been a real big hit this year
and we have sold most of our first run and will be reprinting sometime
soon... many of you wanted sizes that we had sold out of so come looking
again perhaps in October. Many thanks again to Jan Norman (Silk Oak)
as she has generously donated the printing of these not only this year
but since we started our fundraising. Financial totals are still coming
in but it looks like we have topped our best year fundraising as we are
already at $7500 raised with more pledged money still coming in.
I really do appreciate your excitement about and support of the Ride
each year! I keep an e-mail list for interested riders to let them
know about any planning etc that goes on with our team and fundraising
etc. If you know of anyone that would like to join us in the future
send them my way steve@acorndesigns.org or 387- 3424
Thanks Again...Steve Sierigk for The Market Peddlers
Acorn Designs
5066 Mott Evans Road
Trumansburg, NY 14886
NEEDED-VOLUNTEERS: To help with the installation of several bike racks
coming soon to market. Not sure of dates yet, but please let me know
if you’d be interested in this for work hours.
IF YOU ARE AN AG VENDOR AND HAVE ASKED YOUR CUSTOMERS TO BRING EMPTY
EGG CARTONS OR PLASTIC PLANT CONTAINERS TO YOU, PLEASE ASK THEM NOT LEAVE
THEM AT MARKET UNLESS YOU HAVE MADE PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS WITH THEM AND
ARE CERTAIN THAT YOU WANT THEM. THANKS.
ITHACA FARMERS’ MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE
September 13, 2008
Member Relations Committee
Looking for a place to contribute? The newly re-formed Member Relations
Committee will be meeting on Monday, Sept. 15th at 10:30 am. This
committee works on projects which facilitate communication and the
development of relationships within the Market. Come join us with your
great ideas! We will meet at the home of: Courtney Sullivan, 390 Tallow
Hill Rd, Ithaca. Questions? Call Margaret Neher at 277-2428.
FALL NEWSLETTER: We need some fun articles, pictures, recipes, jokes,
and candidacy statements for the Fall Newsletter.
The Peddler T-Shirts are in! Our Farmers' Market Ride for Life team
is chomping at the bit to circmnavigate Cayuga Lake by bicycle once
again. Jan Norman from Silk Oak once again donated the T-Shirt printing....they
look great (Thanks Jan!)...this year's shirt is a light purple. We
will have these for sale at my Booth (#11) across from the office.
Market advertizers adorn shirt sleeves and back...cost is $15 all going
to STAP ( Southern Tier AIDS Program). Support our team with this great
shirt.
Thanks...Steve Sierigk
Acorn Designs
ITHACA FARMERS’ MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE
September 6, 2008
Wedding Today
The Peddler T-Shirts are in! Our Farmers' Market Ride for Life team is
chomping at the bit to circmnavigate Cayuga Lake by bicycle once again.
Jan Norman from Silk Oak once again donated the T-Shirt printing....they
look great (Thanks Jan!)...this year's shirt is a light purple. We will
have these for sale at my Booth (#11) across from the office. Market
advertizers adorn shirt sleeves and back...cost is $15 all going to STAP
( Southern Tier AIDS Program). Support our team with this great shirt.
Thanks...Steve Sierigk
Acorn Designs
BOARD CANDIDATES PLEASE DON’T BE SHY!!! COME FORWARD. Attached
are Candidacy Questions. Please, Please-we need candidates!!!!!
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Date: August, 2008
To: All board Candidates
From: Cathy Koken
RE: Statement of Candidacy
Thank you for your willingness to run for the Board of Directors of the Ithaca
Farmers’ Market. We have a great slate of candidates this year.
In order to help our members get to know you, we have composed the following
five questions. Your answers to these questions will form your “Statement
of Candidacy” which will be mailed to all members along with their
ballot.
Again, thank you for taking
an interest in the market. Your participation is very important to
our success.
Statement of Candidacy Questions:
Please describe your participation
in the Farmers’ Market: Name of Business, Business Philosophy
and Products. How long you have been a member, associate or full,
etc.
What is it that you like
most about having your business at the Ithaca Farmers’ Market?
What do you feel are the
most pressing concerns of the Market at this time?
Why are you running for the
board?
Name three goals you want
to achieve during your tenure on the board?
Statements should be no more
that 500 words and emailed to Cathy Koken, at ckoken@ithacamarket.com.
Many Thanks,
Cathy Koken
Market Manager
ITHACA FARMERS’ MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE
August 9, 2008
Wedding Today
The Events Committee wishes to thank all the vendors and our market
manager who helped make the Blueberry Festival possible last weekend.
A Special thanks goes to the vendors who donated prizes for the Marble
Jar, which was out both Sat. & Sun. and received a HUGE amount of
guesses.
In case you’re curious: 2949 marbles, closest guesses were 2932,
2932 (yeah, really, the same number guessed twice), and 2910.
Thanks especially to the vendors who kindly displayed scavenger hunt
items in their stalls with good humor and gave blueberries to the kids;
they seemed to have a great time looking for blue stuff. Next time we’ll
better coordinate the number of blue glass flower vases and blue toenails!
And from everyone at market, THANKS SUSAN-for making a great Blueberry
Festival!
IT’S ROTARY HARVEST TIME!
The Ithaca ROTARY CLUB and the Ithaca City School District are collaborating,
once again, with vendors at the Ithaca Farmers’ Market to provide
fresh fruits, vegetables, and products for five families in the area.
The goal is to provide fresh produce for pre-K families who participate
in the school meal program, which is not in service for these three weeks.
Starting Saturday, August 16th, and running for the following two weeks,
Rotarian Heidi Goldstein of the Organic Farm and Rotarian Carol Travis,
will pick up products starting at 8:30AM.
All donations are greatly appreciated! With a limited budget we can also
reimburse for some products.
Since home deliveries must be made by noon, we do need to collect early.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND PARTICIPATION.
If you have any questions, please see Heidi, at booth #61.
It’s time to start thinking about running for the board! I’ve
attached Candidacy Statement for those that are interested.
FOR SALE Ford Aerostar All Wheel Drive Minivan - extended body. New front
brakes, inspected, air works great, automatic trans, low mileage (107
K) for a 15 year old. Some rust, no back seats. Great for hauling lots
of stuff or for winter rat - great in snow!!!!. See Amy Hnatko in booth
#40
Cooperative Extension and Ithaca Farmers’ Market Harvest Sampler
On August 16th Cooperative Extension is promoting a two day farm tour
and we are hosting the dinner at market from 6-9 PM.
After the tour, participants are invited to enjoy a sampling of foods
from Ithaca Farmers’ Market vendors.
I’m looking for food donations, in exchange for work hours or payment.
No volunteers yet?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! We need more food!
It’s time to start thinking about running for the board! I’ve
attached Candidacy Statement for those that are interested.
Date: August, 2008
To: All board Candidates
From: Cathy Koken
RE: Statement of Candidacy
Thank you for your willingness to run for the Board of Directors of the
Ithaca Farmers’ Market. We have a great slate of candidates this
year. In order to help our members get to know you, we have composed
the following five questions. Your answers to these questions will
form your “Statement of Candidacy” which will be mailed
to all members along with their ballot.
Again, thank you for taking an interest in the market. Your participation
is very important to our success.
Statement of Candidacy Questions:
Please describe your participation
in the Farmers’ Market:
Name of Business, Business Philosophy and Products. How long you have
been
a member, associate or full, etc.
What is it that you like
most about having your business at the Ithaca Farmers’ Market?
What do you feel are the most pressing concerns of the Market at this
time?
Why are you running for the board?
Name three goals you want to achieve during your tenure on the board?
Statements should be no more that 500 words and emailed to Cathy Koken,
at ckoken@ithacamarket.com.
Many Thanks,
Cathy Koken
Market Manager
ITHACA FARMERS’ MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE
July 27,2008
Wedding Next Saturday
Artist’s Market Tomorrow
The Farmers' Market Peddlers are putting together ads for their T-Shirt
fundraiser. This is the Market "Team" that represents us
in the annual Ride for Life, a major community fundraising event for
STAP (Southern Tier AIDS Program).This is a great way for market to
interface with the community. We are asking for Farmers' Market vendors
to take out ads on the shirt (recommended donation is $50). The shirt
is our major team fundraiser this year as each rider commits to raising
$500 for STAP. I have approached many of you personally about the ads...
so this is a reminder to anyone who I might not have spoken with. We
will be closing the ad space by the end of July so we have plenty of
time to print and market the shirts which become another part of our
fundraising.
By the way I have some shirts left over from last years ride (mainly larger
sizes) which I have been selling from my booth....these are $15 and again all
proceed go to STAP. So far we have 7 confirmed riders... market vendors involved
are Rachel Ostland (Solaz), Cheryl Barton (Bellwether), and me, Steve Sierigk
(Acorn Designs). A few more are on the fence but it is a big commitment...date
of the Ride is Sept 13. If anyone knows of any shortcuts around Cayuga Lake
please let me know!
Thanks all of you have who have helped us in the past and thank you in advance
for your support this year!
Any questions?...Steve Sierigk, “The Commissioner!” Booth #11 (Acorn
Designs)
Cooperative Extension and Ithaca Farmers’ Market Harvest Sampler
On August 16th Cooperative Extension is promoting a two day farm tour and we
are hosting the dinner at market from 6-9 PM.
After the tour, participants are invited to enjoy a sampling of foods from
Ithaca Farmers’ Market vendors. IFM is renowned for farm fresh foods
and great prepared foods featuring cuisines of the world including Asian, Cuban,
Indian, Greek, Mexican, and more. If you want macrobiotic, we have that too.
And to complete the meal, there will be wines and deserts from IFM vendors.
Sampler tickets can be purchased with your farm tour ticket.
Cost is $10/person for farm tour participants…wear your I Love Local
Farms button.
Children under 10 - $5 each
Open to the public for $15/person
Advance registration requested.
Call 272-2292
Send payment to
CCE Tompkins County, 615 Willow Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850
I’m looking for food donations, in exchange for work hours or payment.
I need volunteers to help with during the evening, This is a good way to earn
work hours.
FOR SALE Ford Aerostar All Wheel Drive Minivan - extended body. New front
brakes, inspected, air works great, automatic trans, low mileage (107
K) for a 15 year old. Some rust, no back seats. Great for hauling lots
of stuff or for winter rat - great in snow!!!!.
CAR FOR SALE: 2000 CAMRY LE
76,000 MILES, 4 DR. AUTO.,LOADED, ONE OWNER, $8000
For more info. Contact Lesia or Gary Van Houten
Natural Beginnings
607-272-1137 lv. message or email charlie060@netzero.net
ITHACA FARMERS’ MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE
July 20,2008
Thanks to all that have offered to share for the Artist’s Market
next Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAPPY GRASSROOTS!
The Farmers' Market Peddlers are putting together ads for their T-Shirt
fundraiser. This is the Market "Team" that represents us in
the annual Ride for Life, a major community fundraising event for STAP
(Southern Tier AIDS Program).This is a great way for market to interface
with the community. We are asking for Farmers' Market vendors to take
out ads on the shirt (recommended donation is $50). The shirt is our
major team fundraiser this year as each rider commits to raising $500
for STAP. I have approached many of you personally about the ads... so
this is a reminder to anyone who I might not have spoken with. We will
be closing the ad space by the end of July so we have plenty of time
to print and market the shirts which become another part of our fundraising.
By the way I have some shirts left over from last years ride (mainly larger
sizes) which I have been selling from my booth....these are $15 and again all
proceed go to STAP. So far we have 7 confirmed riders... market vendors involved
are Rachel Ostland (Solaz), Cheryl Barton (Bellwether), and me, Steve Sierigk
(Acorn Designs). A few more are on the fence but it is a big commitment...date
of the Ride is Sept 13. If anyone knows of any shortcuts around Cayuga Lake
please let me know!
Thanks all of you have who have helped us in the past and thank you in advance
for your support this year!
Any questions?...Steve Sierigk, “The Commissioner!” Booth #11 (Acorn
Designs)
Cooperative Extension and Ithaca Farmers’ Market Harvest Sampler
On August 16th Cooperative Extension is promoting a two day farm tour and we
are hosting the dinner at market from 6-9 PM.
After the tour, participants are invited to enjoy a sampling of foods from
Ithaca Farmers’ Market vendors. IFM is renowned for farm fresh foods
and great prepared foods featuring cuisines of the world including Asian, Cuban,
Indian, Greek, Mexican, and more. If you want macrobiotic, we have that too.
And to complete the meal, there will be wines and deserts from IFM vendors.
Sampler tickets can be purchased with your farm tour ticket.
Cost is $10/person for farm tour participants…wear your I Love Local
Farms button.
Children under 10 - $5 each
Open to the public for $15/person
Advance registration requested.
Call 272-2292
Send payment to
CCE Tompkins County, 615 Willow Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850
I’m looking for food donations, in exchange for work hours or payment.
I’ll be talkin to you.
FOR SALE Ford Aerostar All Wheel Drive Minivan - extended body. New front
brakes, inspected, air works great, automatic trans, low mileage (107
K) for a 15 year old. Some rust, no back seats. Great for hauling lots
of stuff or for winter rat - great in snow!!!!.
CAR FOR SALE: 2000 CAMRY LE
76,000 MILES, 4 DR. AUTO.,LOADED, ONE OWNER, $8000
For more info. Contact Lesia or Gary Van Houten
Natural Beginnings
607-272-1137 lv. message or email charlie060@netzero.net
ITHACA FARMERS’ MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE
July 12, 2008
WEDDING TODAY
ATTENTION ALL ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: You no longer need to attend a Sunday
market if you attend the preceding Saturday market.
FOR SALE Ford Aerostar All Wheel Drive Minivan - extended body. New
front brakes, inspected, air works great, automatic trans, low mileage
(107 K) for a 15 year old. Some rust, no back seats. Great for hauling
lots of stuff or for winter rat - great in snow!!!!.
Contact Amy Hnatko, Booth 40 9 EMAIL: ash@ashnatkodesigns.com or call
607-756-6509.
CAR FOR SALE: 2000 CAMRY LE
76,000 MILES, 4 DR. AUTO.,LOADED, ONE OWNER, $8000
For more info. Contact Lesia or Gary Van Houten
Natural Beginnings
607-272-1137 lv. message or email charlie060@netzero.netcharlie060@netzero.net
THIS TUESDAY AT DEWITT PARK----THE DOWNTOWN ITHACA ALLIANCE: is putting
on a Downtown Office Worker Appreciation Week from July 21-26. The
focus of the event is getting office workers out to experience downtown
in the middle of the day. They would like to focus on the farmers market
on Tuesday.
with a band, a semi-acoustic Yardvarks, play from 12-1:30pm and free
lemonade and watermelon. They will publicize it as A Picnic in the
Park and encourage the office workers to visit the market on that day
and buy their lunch or brown bag it. If any of the market vendors would
like to do
something special for the event that would be great.
The event is being promoted to all Downtown Office Workers of which
there are about 3,500.
AG VENDORS, FRESH CHECKS ARE HERE: For every EBT sale of 5.00 or more
you can offer your customer a 5.00 fresh check coupon. Customers are
allowed only one coupon per market day, but may receive a coupon on subsequent
market day.
ALL FRESH CHECKS ARE REDEEMABLE THRU THE FARMERS' MARKET FEDERATION OF
NEW YORK, THE FUNDING IS FROM HUMPTY DUMPTY INSTITUTE. YOU MUST ENDORSE
EACH CHECK, OR USE YOUR FMNP STAMP ( SEE THE BACK OF THE CHECK) AND MAIL
THEM TO THE FEDERATION, ALONG WITH A FEDATION REDEMPTION FORM WHICH I
WILL PROVIDE YOU . CHECKS WILL BE CUT TO YOU FROM THE FEDERATION OFFICE
AND MAILED IN A TIMELY FASHION---------------------------------DO NOT
TAKE THE CHECKS TO THE BANK WITH YOUR FMNP COUPONS.
THE FRESH CHECK PROGRAM IS GOOD FROM JUNE 1ST TO NOVEMBER 15TH.
I think the best way to handle this would be for you to mention this
promotion to you customer and at which time they can get 5.00 worth of
FREE produce. If they purchase something less than 5.00, you are not
to give them change. All the coupons must be accountable, as monthly
reports are to be filed with the state and federal agencies. Please feel
free to ask if you have any questions.
Cooperative Extension and Ithaca Farmers’ Market Harvest Sampler
On August 16th Cooperative Extension is promoting a two day farm tour
and we are hosting the dinner at market from 6-9 PM.
After the tour, participants are invited to enjoy a sampling of foods
from Ithaca Farmers’ Market vendors. IFM is renowned for farm fresh
foods and great prepared foods featuring cuisines of the world including
Asian, Cuban, Indian, Greek, Mexican, and more. If you want macrobiotic,
we have that too. And to complete the meal, there will be wines and deserts
from IFM vendors.
Sampler tickets can be purchased with your farm tour ticket.
Cost is $10/person for farm tour participants…wear your I Love
Local Farms button.
Children under 10 - $5 each
Open to the public for $15/person
Advance registration requested.
Call 272-2292
Send payment to
CCE Tompkins County, 615 Willow Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850
I’m looking for food donations, in exchange for work hours or payment.
I’ll be talking to you.
ITHACA FARMERS’ MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE
July 5,2008
WEDDING NEXT SATURDAY
Happy Anniversary Maryrose!!!!!
IN AN EFFORT TO SAVE TREES THE UPDATES WILL BE EMAILED
WEEKLY AND POSTED ON THE WEB SITE. I WILL ALSO HAVE A FEW PAPER
COPIES AT THE OFFICE ON SAT AND SUN.
ASSOCIATES: YOUR SUNDAY BOOTHS HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED.
SEE ME IF I FORGOT YOU