October 2021

In recognition of Indigenous Peoples Month, we're highlighting those who inspire us every day to learn more about Indigenous foodways and environmental practices.

Learn more:

Munsee Three Sisters Medicinal Farm
Vincent Mann of the Ramapough Lenape people spoke at the 2019 Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group conference. You can read his remarks and the backstory of the tribe's struggles in New Jersey, as well as a recent story highlighting the Munsee Three Sisters Medicinal Farm which he founded.
Iroquois White Corn Project
The Iroquois White Corn Project puts the aspirations of the Haudenosaunee people at the heart of the project; by passing on cultural wisdom to future generations; ensuring healthy, culturally appropriate food is produced sustainably; and contributing to the health and well-being of the community.
I-Collective
The I-Collective is a group of indigenous chefs, activists, herbalists, and knowledge keepers who work to create new dialogue that preserves historical indigenous traditions and promotes community resiliency. Their multimedia cookbook A Gathering Basket was released this year.
Gather Film
A film about the movement of Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political, and cultural identities through food sovereignty, while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide. Available for streaming.
NDN Collective
NDN Collective is an Indigenous-led organization dedicated to building Indigenous power. Through organizing, activism, philanthropy, grantmaking, capacity-building, and narrative change, NDN Collective is creating sustainable solutions on Indigenous terms. Required Reading: Climate Action and Indigenous Solutions is a roadmap, published by NDN Collective, that hones in on why Indigenous peoples must lead through the heart of the climate crisis.

GrowNYC

Thanksgiving is just around the corner—November 25th, to be exact—and turkey orders are already filling fast! Find out below what local farms are bringing pasture-raised Thanksgiving turkeys to your neighborhood Greenmarket.

You can also find the freshest side dish ingredients such as Brussels sprouts, carrots, fennel, winter squash, potatoes, apples, pears, herbs, honey, maple syrup, pre-made pies, butter, and cream. In addition to those items, don't forget GrowNYC Grains flour for all your baking needs, and craft beverages -- we have beer, spirits, and hard cider made from 100% locally-grown ingredients. As well as pickles and condiments for your leftover turkey sandwiches, and much more.

Dipaola Turkey
Breed: Broad Breasted White (parts and sausage also available)
Where to order: Online at www.dipaolaturkeyfarm.com/thanks-giving/
Where to pick up:

79th Street Sunday, 11/21
97th Street Friday, 11/24 †
Abingdon Square Saturday, 11/20
Brooklyn Borough Hall Saturday, 11/20
Carroll Gardens Sunday, 11/21
Columbia Sunday, 11/21
Cortelyou Sunday, 11/21
Forest Hills, 11/21
Fort Greene Saturday, 11/20
Grand Army Plaza Saturday, 11/20

Greenpoint Saturday, 11/20
Inwood Saturday, 11/20
Jackson Heights Sunday, 11/21
Tribeca Saturday, 11/20
Union Square Wednesday, 11/24
St George Saturday, 11/20

† Market open Wednesday before Thanksgiving for pick-ups.

Fiesty Acres Farm
Breeds: Black Spanish, Bourbon Red, Narragansett, & Broad Breasted White
Also available -- guinea hens and quail.
Where and how to order: Limited availability of turkeys available for purchase at Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket, 11/20
Where and when to pick up: Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket on Saturday, 11/20
feistyacres.com

Green Table Farms
Breeds: Mixed Heritage Breed
Where and how to order: Preorder now to reserve your Thanksgiving Turkey on Fellow Farmer.com. The deposit will process for the weekend you place your order but pick up is only on Saturday November 20. The final charge is processed at the time of pick up and for the actual size. Please note in the comments how many guests you will be serving and we will do our best to accommodate your preferred size. We expect the birds to range from 9 - 15 pounds.
Where and when to pick up: Union Square Greenmarket on Saturday 11/20, (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
fellowfarmer.com/producer/green-table-farms

Halal Pastures Farm
Breeds: Broad Breasted White
Where and how to order: Available for purchase at 92^nd Street Greenmarket Sundays or 57^th Street Greenmarket Wednesdays or order online at www.halalpastures.com/turkey/
Where and when to pick up: 92^nd Street Greenmarket on Sunday, November 21, or 57^th Street Greenmarket on Wednesday, 11/24
halalpastures.com/turkey/

Ramble Creek Farm
Breeds: Broad Breasted White
Where and how to order: Union Square Greenmarket Fridays; 97th Street Greenmarket Fridays, or Call Josh to order at 518-769-0897 or order online at www.ramblecreekfarm.com
Where and when to pick up: Union Square Greenmarket on Tuesday, 11/23, or 97th Street Greenmarket Wednesday, 11/24
ramblecreekfarm.com

Violet Hill Farm
Breed: Broad Breasted White
Where and how to order: Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays, McCarren Park/Greenpoint Saturdays or order online at www.violethillfarm.com/turkey-2021
Where and when to pick up: Union Square Greenmarket or McCarren Park/Greenpoint Greenmarket on Saturday, 11/20, or Union Square Greenmarket Wednesday, 11/24
violethillfarm.com/turkey-2021

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Come out and hear Jazz Foundation musicians playing at GrowNYC Greenmarkets!

The Jazz Foundation of America, a non-profit organization based in Manhattan, provides retired professional jazz musicians with the opportunity to continue performing.

Through their "Gig Fund," the Jazz Foundation produces free, “pop-up” performances for underserved audiences. The shows take place in public spaces as opposed to traditional and costly venues, and engage new audiences who would not otherwise have the chance to hear these accomplished players. We are thrilled to announce the schedule of performers coming out to GrowNYC Greenmarkets.

FALL SCHEDULE JAZZ FOUNDATION
AT GROWNYC GREENMARKETS

October 9	57th Street Saturday Greenmarket	Will Terrill Band
October 10	92nd Street Sunday Greenmarket	Rick Fiori Band
October 12	Brooklyn Borough Hall Tuesday Greenmarket	Band TBD
October 14	Myrtle-Wyckoff Thursday Greenmarket	Jerry Griffin

Presented in partnership with the Jazz Foundation of America, with partial support from the National Endowment for the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council

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