SKANEATELES, N.Y. — The “Buy Local. Buy Onondaga Grown” campaign is now in its 10th year and encourages the public to choose food and products grown in Onondaga County by more than 570 farm families. Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and the Onondaga County Agriculture Council on Tuesday launched this year’s campaign during a visit […]
SKANEATELES, N.Y. — The “Buy Local. Buy Onondaga Grown” campaign is now in its 10th year and encourages the public to choose food and products grown in Onondaga County by more than 570 farm families. Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and the Onondaga County Agriculture Council on Tuesday launched this year’s campaign during a visit to Anyela’s Vineyards in the town of Skaneateles. Anyela’s Vineyards is also one of the 12 locations opening for a day of agritourism at the 8th annual Harvey Skeele ON Farm Fest, which is set for Sept. 21, officials announced during Tuesday’s event. The full list of locations is available at: http://onondagagrown.com Both McMahon and David Knapp, Onondaga County Legislator and chair of the Onondaga County Agriculture Council, discussed the importance of connecting the public with their food producers: “This year’s campaign highlights the importance of connecting the public directly with their food producers. That connection happens daily at farmers markets, local stores and farmstands, and in many cases — right at the farm in the form of agritourism.” McMahon said in a county news release. “Onondaga County is focused on expanding and strengthening our local agricultural community. Through a multi-media campaign and the ON Farm Fest event, our goal is to inform the public of all the amazing products and experiences available thanks to their local farmer” The “Buy Local. Buy Onondaga Grown.” campaign seeks to educate the community on the health and economic benefits of purchasing in-season produce and other local products. Through radio and TV commercials, social-media posts, and signage, the campaign also highlights specific producers from within Onondaga County, per the announcement. The Onondaga Grown campaign continues to include a regular feature on The Local Show on WSYR Radio (AM 570 and 106.9 FM) on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 7 a.m. The feature involves farmers and businesses discussing the “Buy Local” movement.