“Harvest Fest” at Blue Hill Farm

There's nothing like eating newly harvested fruits and vegetables. Whether from your own backyard, farmer's market, CSA, food co-op or any other local progressive food source, nothing beats consuming local ingredients at their peak.

Today, I attended Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture's 7th annual Harvest Fest at Blue Hill Farm in Tarrytown, New York.  Festivities at this well-attended event included a farmers market with delicious food from local purveyors, hayrides around the property, live music, theatrical performances, workshops on food and farming, a chefs vs. farmers tug-of-war contest (the farmers won), and their seasonal pie contest with The New York Times food columnist, Amanda Hesser as one of their judges.

What's happening in your community?  Do you have access to farm fresh produce?  If not, join a food co-op or CSA, and if there's none in your neighborhood, start one!