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Rediscovering the Northeast's Forgotten Crops
Mon 6:00 PM
Farm.One, 625 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA
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Join us for an evening celebrating climate-adaptive perennial crops of the Northeast. Focusing on blackcurrants and tree nuts, we'll hear from two brands working to establish and grow the market for products made from these crops. As climate pressures increase, farmers look to supplement low profits, and consumers prioritize functional ingredients, there are many reasons to celebrate these crops and their stewards: These crops are hardy, thrive in our region, and are inherently sustainable Focusing on regional production enables shorter supply chains and closer relationships between farmers, processors, and consumers They produce high quality and nutritious ingredients with broad applicatio…