Hello, everyone. We hope you
are enjoying this wonderful weather and that everyone will join us for the
freshest flavors at our weekly Pathfinder Produce market at the Village Commons
this Thursday, from 1 to 5 p.m. Our fresh fruit and veggie offerings
include lots of New York state grown items … YUM!
Below, my colleague Martha Spiegel
provides an update on what to expect for produce availability in the weeks
ahead.
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As the growing season in the north comes to a
close, we depend more on our neighbors to the south for our fresh produce. As
we have seen in the news over the past weeks, the hurricane season has hit that
region harshly, especially Florida and southern Georgia, and this will have an
effect on the prices and selection at Pathfinder Produce. Our market partners
have sent us updates on what to expect going forward.
Some of the effects of the storms on crop
production remain to be seen. Many mature crops in Georgia have survived, but
the yield could be less than normal. The next month or so will be
unpredictable. In the longer term, there are likely to be shortages, and thus
higher prices, on crops that are typically started in plant houses and then
transplanted in the fields, since many of these growing structures were damaged
or destroyed.
At Pathfinder Produce, we do our best to bring
you the best selection at the best prices. We ask your patience over the next
several months as some items may see price increases, and some items may not be
available in the usual quantities. Please consult our price lists every week
for the most current information in order to plan your purchase.
The good news is that our Hoop Houses are still
producing wonderful veggies that come to you fresh-picked! These items include
eggplant, garlic, green beans, lettuce, sweet peppers, Swiss chard, and several
varieties of tomatoes and herbs. Be sure to check these out—they are displayed
with a “PV Grown” sign in the market. We are so grateful to the John Ben Snow
Memorial Trust, the American Heart Association-Greater Utica Division, and the
Otis Thompson Foundation, as their generous grants enabled Pathfinder Village
to open two new hoop houses in the last year and increase our home-grown
selection at Pathfinder Produce.
Until next time, eat well and be well,
Martha (and Lori)
