Upcoming Food, Farming, and Cooking Events in Ithaca, Tompkins County, and the Finger Lakes (Winter 2010-11)
Ithaca Winter Market Saturdays from 11am to 2pm at the Women's Community Building on the corner of Seneca and Cayuga Streets.
Winter 2010-2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
December 1, 2010
If you would like your event listed here, please email ithacasfoodweb@gmail.com.
ONGOING MARKETS DURING WINTER 2010-2011:
Ithaca Farmers Market Saturdays at Steamboat Landing from 9am to 3pm (market runs until 12/18).
Winter 2010-2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
December 1, 2010
December 1, 2010
Ithaca Beer Co. & Taverna Banfi Educational Event at the Statler Hotel on December 1, 2010 - 6:00PM to 8:30PM. A Dinner Celebrating Local Food & Beer. Autumn is the time to enjoy hops from Ithaca as Taverna Banfi hosts local brewer Ithaca Beer. The dinner begins with a reception featuring a beer and hors d’oeurves tasting followed by a delicious 3-course dinner paired with beers in Castello Banfi prepared and served by School of Hotel Administration Restaurant Management students. Experience authentic Italian food while learning about Ithaca Beer and the art of pairing food and beer. $45.
December 1, 2010
Movie: Temple Grandin. December 1, 2010 - 7:00PM to 8:00PM at Willard Straight Theatre Cornell. Claire Danes stars in this biopic about Temple Grandin, who is a scientist, innovator, professor of animal science at Colorado State University, renowned animal welfare activist, much-in-demand veteran of the speaking circuit, and arguably the world's most accomplished and well-known adult with autism. Her experience growing up with severe autistic symptoms allowed her unique insights into the behavior of cows and other animals, leading her to her life's work of developing more humane methods and facilities for livestock handling. This Emmy Award-winning biopic from HBO chronicles her life in the 1960s and 1970s, beginning with her high school years and ending after she had established her business, Grandin Livestock Handling Systems. $7.
December 2, 2010
December 2 – 3, 2010. Young Farmers Conference at Terrytown, NY. Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture will present its third annual Young Farmers Conference: Reviving the Culture of Agriculture, a program especially for young and new farmers. This year’s event will be a forum for over 200 participants to learn from agricultural luminaries, peers, and advocacy organizations through workshops, keynotes, and panel discussions. Over two days, participants have more than 40 workshops to choose from, ranging from technical and hands-on to policy, business, and marketing-related sessions. The YFC is a unique opportunity for these new and aspiring producers to learn from leading thinkers in the field and to connect with their peers from across the country. For more information visit http://www.stonebarnscenter.org/young-farmers-conference.
December 4, 2010
Movie: Temple Grandin. December 4, 2010 - 5PM at Willard Straight Theatre Cornell. Claire Danes stars in this biopic about Temple Grandin, who is a scientist, innovator, professor of animal science at Colorado State University, renowned animal welfare activist, much-in-demand veteran of the speaking circuit, and arguably the world's most accomplished and well-known adult with autism. Her experience growing up with severe autistic symptoms allowed her unique insights into the behavior of cows and other animals, leading her to her life's work of developing more humane methods and facilities for livestock handling. This Emmy Award-winning biopic from HBO chronicles her life in the 1960s and 1970s, beginning with her high school years and ending after she had established her business, Grandin Livestock Handling Systems. $7.
December 4, 2010. Beginner Maple Producer. 9am - 11am. CCE Education Center, 248 Grant Avenue, Auburn, NY. The workshop will cover a variety of aspects of maple syrup production including: why make maple syrup, tree identification, tree health, tapping, sap collection and handling, boiling, energy efficiency, finishing and grading syrup, canning, marketing and regulations. This workshop is mimed at the small or beginning maple producer and would be useful to the homeowner looking to tap a few trees in the backyard. The fee is $10 per family. To register or for additional information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga Count at 315-255-1183.
December 11, 2010
Finger Lakes Cheese Trail on October 9, 10, and December 11, 2010. Learn about the wonderful variety of cheeses produced here in the Finger Lakes by visiting our local cheese producers and sampling their products. The Finger Lakes Cheese Trail is a new organization of 10 cheese producers from throughout the Finger Lakes who make artisan cheeses from milk produced at their family farms. Great cheeses are being made, ranging from English style raw milk cheddars, cheese curd, gouda and swiss types from dairy cow milk, to blue cheeses, chevre and feta from goats and sheep milk. Visit our page on the Finger Lakes Cheese Trail and follow the links to the participating farms! http://ccetompkins.org/agriculture/events/finger-lakes-cheese-trail
December 14, 2010
Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference on December 14, 2010 at Cornell. This annual event examines trends and presents forecasts for agriculture in New York. The program will focus on the current situation and outlook for the national economy as well as a fruit, vegetable and horticulture; and dairy and feed grains sessions. Special general sessions on the world outlook and financial situation are planned. The program is presented by the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University. Please contact Carol Thomson at cmt8@cornell.edu or (607) 255-5464 or visit the website at http://aem.cornell.edu/outreach/ag_outlook_conference.php for upcoming registration and program information.
December 15, 2010
4th Annual Renata Wadsworth Pottery Holiday Studio Sale to Benefit Healthy Food For All. Including work made by Renata Wadsworth, Lola Schissel, Sarah Veak and other area potters. When: Wednesday December 15th 5-8pm & Saturday December 18th 11-2pm (Please no early birds! - Great selection reserved for both Wednesday & Saturday!) Where: The Studio at 379 Gunderman Rd. Danby More Info: (607)227-4272 or (607)592-8287
December 18, 2010
Rutabaga Curl at the Ithaca Farmers Market at Steamboat Landing. Last Steamboat Landing market of the Season.
December 18, 2010
4th Annual Renata Wadsworth Pottery Holiday Studio Sale to Benefit Healthy Food For All. Including work made by Renata Wadsworth, Lola Schissel, Sarah Veak and other area potters. When: Wednesday December 15th 5-8pm & Saturday December 18th 11-2pm (Please no early birds! - Great selection reserved for both Wednesday & Saturday!) Where: The Studio at 379 Gunderman Rd. Danby More Info: (607)227-4272 or (607)592-8287
January 15, 2011
IthaCan Event: Stocking Up on Staples. Winter is a great time for stocking up. Building resiliency into your home in the case of temporary or periodic shortages in the delivery of goods or services is something folks often think is a good idea, but don't always get around to doing. With the support of a group, you can take this "to do" off your list, meet some other families in your community and eat scones too. This 2 part workshop will assist you to set up an individualized plan for your household's food staples and then implement it. Learn more and join IthaCan for free to attend this event.
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