According to Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service, this April was the wettest that the area has seen since 1859. May came in at 1.64 inches wetter than average, he added. When asked how the rain was affecting his farm’s crops, Jeff Halstead of Halstead’s Harvest summed it up with: “One word. Terrible.” Other farmers, all across the county, feel the same way.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County, in collaboration with the Soil and Water Conversation districts of Onondaga and Oswego counties, will be providing a workshop on April 9 to educate agricultural producers on different strategies in incorporating intensive rotational grazing on their farm.
Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County, the market will be held at the Mexico VFW on Scenic Avenue, just north of the village. Visitors to the market will discover great holiday gifts from local agricultural producers. And, they will have the opportunity to speak directly to the farmers present at the market.
This week’s Oswego Farmers’ Market will add a little Irish flavor to the evening as members of the Oswego Hibernians Club will be on hand selling their famous corned beef sandwiches.
The heat and humidity didn’t deter Oswegonians from purchasing their favorite fruits, vegetables and sweets or just meeting their friends downtown. Thursday was SUNY Oswego night at the market and many college students were among the dozens of market-goers.
Located in downtown Oswego on West First Street, between Bridge and Oneida streets, the farmers’ market offers a great selection of farm fresh fruits, and vegetables with new items and vendors added weekly as more produce comes into season.
The Oswego Farmers’ Market continues July 22 with a live performance from Oswego’s own Doc Apple.
The Oswego Farmers’ Market continues on June 24 from 4 – 8 p.m. on West First Street, between Bridge and Oneida streets. This week will be Polish Night at the market.
The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce Oswego Farmers’ Market continues June 17.
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