The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County began distributing boxes of food on March 12 as part of the Grow Chautauqua food distribution program. Community Food Systems Educator Linnea Haskin gives us the details. … [Read more...]
Grow Chautauqua Food Distribution Events Underway
A program that brings boxes of locally grown and sourced foods to the Chautauqua County community has returned. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County officials said the New York Food for New York Families ‘Grow Chautauqua’ food … [Read more...]
With Incoming Trump Administration, Questions Are Being Raised About Immigration
With a new administration being sworn in on Monday, the question has been raised about what will happen to asylum seekers in the United States. President-Elect Donald Trump is expected to issue a flurry of executive orders aimed at speeding the … [Read more...]
50,000 Pounds of Food Distributed Through Grow Chautauqua Pilot Program
The Grow Chautauqua pilot program has distributed over 50,000 pounds of food to Chautauqua County communities so far this season. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County oversees the program, which is funded by the USDA and NY State … [Read more...]
Linnea Haskin To Coordinate NY Food For NY Families Program In Chautauqua County
Former Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Haskin has joined Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Nutrition Program. Haskin will be employed as a Food Resource Educator for the Grow Chautauqua Food System Program. The … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Public Market Has New Director
A new person will be heading up the Jamestown Public Market this summer. St. Luke's Episcopal Church announced that Nick Weith will start in the position January 15. He replaces Linnea Haskin, who resigned in October after leading the program … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Haskin Resigns
Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Haskin has announced her resignation. The Jamestown Public Market Advisory Board sent out a letter to Public Market Supporters, vendors, and CSA members about the news, saying Haskin has, "served this role … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s, Jamestown Public Market Hosting Food System Expert, Author Mark Winne
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Jamestown and the Jamestown Public Market will host Food System expert and author Mark Winne in Jamestown this weekend. Mark Winne has worked for 50 years as a community food activist, writer, and trainer. From … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Mark Winne and Linnea Haskin – September 7, 2023
We talk to Food Systems Expert and author Mark Winne and Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Haskin about Mark's upcoming visit to Jamestown. … [Read more...]
New Neighbors Coalition Seeking Volunteers, Donations To Support New Families in Jamestown
The New Neighbors Coalition is seeking volunteers and donations to help support new families in Jamestown. The coalition, based out of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, is working with Buffalo-based Journey’s End Refugee Resettlement agency, which is … [Read more...]
