Building Emotional Resilience Against Climate Change

April 13, 2022

Join us on April 28, 2022 at 4:30 PM for a free virtual round-table discussion about climate anxiety between NYC high schoolers and a climate-aligned psychologist.

 

Have you ever stayed up too late reading negative news stories about climate change? Do you feel anger towards people or politicians who aren’t doing enough to stop the devastation the planet faces? Do you worry about how it may affect you or your child’s life? These are all effects of climate anxiety or distress. If you are feeling this way, you are not alone.

Climate anxiety is a "form of psychological distress related to the climate crisis," also defined by the American Psychological Association as a “chronic fear of environmental doom.”

Who is affected by climate anxiety? Anyone aware of climate change and its harmful effects may experience some level of anxiety. Certain groups may face a higher risk of physical and mental health issues due to environmental causes. These groups include those who live in areas prone to extreme weather events, Indigenous people, displaced communities, or adolescents. Recent research has confirmed the phenomenon that many of us know to be true.

A 2021 study published in The Lancet found high rates of negativity and hopelessness regarding climate change among youth. The 10-country survey of 10,000 youth aged 16-25 asked how they felt about climate change and their government’s response to it. Nearly 60% said they felt ‘very worried’ or ‘extremely worried’ about climate change, and 45% of participants said that their feelings about climate change impacted their daily lives.

The breadth of this study demonstrates that while climate worries can feel isolating, there are many people worldwide that are facing similar struggles.

New York City’s climate forecast includes longer, hotter, and more frequent heat waves, sea level rise, and more extreme flooding. These impending problems have led to documented cases of climate anxiety in NYC. There are actions you can take to protect your health considering the issue of climate change. A new area of therapy has even emerged to tackle the issue.

Climate-aware therapists are professionally-trained psychotherapists who recognize that the climate crisis is both a global threat to all life on Earth and a deeply personal threat to the mental and physical well-being—the sense of safety, meaning, and purpose—of each individual, family, and community on the planet.

Therapy is only one solution of many for combatting climate anxiety. You have a chance to hear directly from a climate-aligned therapist about concrete ways to cope with climate anxiety and a greater understanding of the mental health struggle associated with a warming planet. On April 28, 2022 at 4:30 PM, GrowNYC will be moderating a conversation between NYC high school students and Dr. Wendy Greenspun, clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst who serves on the board of directors of the Climate Psychology Alliance–North America.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from NYC high schoolers about how they are experiencing climate change and a professionally trained psychologist on ways to deal with it. If you are someone who may be suffering from climate anxiety or are concerned that your students or children are, consider tuning in on April 28.

We hope to see you there!

GrowNYC Virtual Seasonal Job Fair on April 4th

March 15, 2022
Posted in GrowNYC

Every day, GrowNYC employees see first-hand the impact they have on the environment and the lives of New Yorkers in all five boroughs. We’re a non-profit organization founded 50 years ago, and we operate farmers marketsFarmstandsFresh Food Box sitesfood scrap collections, and more.

We hire many seasonal staff starting in the early spring. If you are interested in working for this dynamic organization to provide fresh food for all and reduce New York City's carbon footprint, join our job fair and meet our team!

At the GrowNYC Virtual Seasonal Job Fair, you will meet staff from each of our programs, hear more about seasonal jobs available at GrowNYC, and get a chance to ask questions about working with GrowNYC.

GrowNYC Seasonal Job Fair
Tuesday, April 4th
6-7pm
FREE event, please register here.

Job Requirements:

  • We are looking for early-risers who can work outside in various weather conditions and lift heavy equipment.
  • Age 18+
  • Available May - November, including weekend days

Additional Skills Valued (but not required):

  • Proficient in languages other than English
  • Valid New York State Drivers license, and an interest in driving in NYC

GrowNYC positions (seasonal and otherwise) and Greenmarket farm and farm stand job opportunities are posted here: 
GrowNYC job opportunities and Greenmarket farm and farm stand job opportunities.

Notice of Voluntary Recall, Ronnybrook Farm Ice Cream

February 15, 2022
Posted in GrowNYC

GrowNYC has received notification from Greenmarket producer Ronnybrook Farm that due to the possibility of contamination they are voluntarily recalling the following products sold at their farm stand and other retailers within expiry. 

  • Ronnybrook Ice cream all flavor pints & 3 gallon tub (all effected products will have the manufacturing plant number “CT121” or “CT#121”) 

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with these products. This is a voluntary and precautionary recall. 

These products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Consumers who have purchased products listed above are urged to return these products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-772-6455.

Company Contact Information:
Ronnybrook Farm Dairy 
1-800-772-6455

View the full Ronnybrook Farm Voluntary Product Recall details here.

New York Seafood Week!

January 31, 2022
Posted in Greenmarket

March 7-11 we are celebrating New York fish and shellfish and all are welcome!

New York Sea Grant, in collaboration with industry, academic and other professional seafood stakeholders, including GrowNYC, will host its 2022 New York Seafood Summit in-person and virtually.

The goal of the summit is to convene a group of enthusiastic professionals with vested interest in seafood to build active communications between the various sectors of New York's seafood industry. Each year at the summit we try to highlight some of New York’s bountiful seafood supply and introduce participants to the delicious, diverse, and versatile seafood’s available locally. 

Participating Restaurants
If you are a chef/restaurant interested in highlight New York fish or shellfish on your menus March 5-11, we'd love to promote you! Sign up here

Reverence, Harlem 
Greenwalk Trout Minuite

232 Bleeker, West Village
Grilled Sea Bream with Green Curry and Crepes

Cookshop, Chelsea
Long Island Skate, Sorana beans, Wild Mushrooms
Oyster Pond oysters, Orient, NY

La Vara, Cobble Hill
Skate Wing on the bone with Ajada; Whole Fluke with Refrito de Ajo; Squid and Hake Rossejat

Saint Julivert, Cobble Hill 
Scallop Tacos; Squid a la Plancha; Hake Pot Pie; Skate on the bone

Troutbeck, Amenia, NY
Hudson Valley Fisheries Steelhead Trout Toast; Clam Tagliatelle

Seafood Summit Schedule 
Participants must register in advance for panels and discussions. Registration information here.

Monday, March 7, 2022
2PM - 5PM

Urban Aquaponics
International Foodservice and Restaurant Show - Javits Center, 429 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
In-person Event, REGISTER HERE and HERE
Participants must also register via the International Foodservice and Restaurant Show website, use the code SEAFOOD for a free registration.

Tuesday, March 8, 2022
2PM - 5PM

New York Fisheries
Cornell Cooperative Extension - 423 N. Griffing Ave. #100, Riverhead, NY 11901
In-person Event, REGISTER HERE 

Wednesday, March 9, 2022
2PM - 3:30PM

New Yorks Emerging Seaweed Sector
Virtual Event, REGISTER HERE

Thursday, March 10, 2022
1PM - 4PM

Land Based Recirculating Aquaculture
Culinary Institute of America - 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY 12538
In-person Event, REGISTER HERE 

Friday, March 11, 2022
2PM - 3:30PM

New York’s Commercial Fisheries
Virtual Event, REGISTER HERE

We hope to see you at the 2022 Seafood Summit!

You can check out a news archive that highlights previous seafood summits.

Also, there's a story map highlighting the New York Seafood Summit, which began in 2016 as a means of highlighting seafood efforts across New York and provide an opportunity for cross sector collaboration.

GrowNYC Grainstand Closing

December 8, 2021
Posted in Greenmarket



For the past 10 years, GrowNYC has worked to build a marketplace for local grains. We've served as an essential value chain coordinator, convener, and market booster behind the resurgence of small grains in the Northeast. 

We are so proud of the work we've done, and the fact that local grains are now widely available in many locations throughout the City, and in many of the breads and baked goods you eat everyday. 

We regret to inform our community that at the end of December we'll be closing the GrowNYC Grainstand and Craft Beverage Pop-Up

GrowNYC always intended the Grainstand as a temporary springboard for the Northeast grains movement (a definitive success!), but maintaining our own retail stand at markets sometimes pushed our operations capabilities to the limit and it is no longer logistically feasible for us to maintain the program. GrowNYC will continue to champion regional grains, within our organization and in partnership with the many stakeholders we’ve developed over the years. We are working with these partners to identify additional retail opportunities for local grains.

Below you will find a list of all the businesses where you can find your favorite regional grains and beans, both at NYC retail locations and online.

Beginning in the new year, GrowNYC's work with local grains will be exclusive to our wholesale division. For inquiries about wholesale orders please contact grains@grownyc.org 

Without you, the success of this endeavor to make regional grains available, so important to healthy systems, both human and environmental, would never have been possible. Thank you! 


GrowNYC Grainstand Producers 
Angelica Mill
Castle Valley Milling
Champlain Valley Milling
Farmer Ground Flour
Gianforte Farm
Peter & Hanna Martens Farm/ Lakeview Organic Grain
Maine Grains
Sfoglini Pasta
Small Valley Milling
Wild Hive Farm


Grains and beans sold by Greenmarket farms:
Availability of grains and of beans from these producers is seasonal and quantities and varieties are limited.

Grains/Flour
Lani's Farm
Oak Grove
Wildcraft Farm

Dry Beans
Mountain Sweet Berry Farm
Quarton Farm
Norwich Meadows Farm
Amoon Farm
Wood Thrush Farm
Rooted Family Farm
J&A Farm
Good Find Farm
Lani's Farm

 

 

 

 

GrowNYC Appointed to Food Policy Transition Team for Mayor-Elect Adams

December 7, 2021
Posted in GrowNYC

We are proud to share some news!

Angela Davis, GrowNYC's Director of Retail Food Access and Agriculture, GrowNYC Board Member Liz Neumark, founder and CEO of Great Performances, beloved NYC catering and creative arts company committed to environmental stewardship and social responsibility, and Mark Izeman, Senior Attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), have all been selected to serve on the food policy transition team for Mayor-elect Adams. 

Transition teams are comprised of "experts, advocates and leaders committed to working together to improve New York City and prepare the Adams Administration to deliver for New Yorkers on Day 1." 

See below for the full press release, issued by the office of the Mayor-elect. 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: evan@pythiapublic.com and (917) 715-9265

Adams Transition Announces Members, Committees

New York, NY -- Mayor-elect Eric Adams’s transition organization announced its committees and members today, unveiling a diverse, talented group of hundreds of experts, advocates and leaders committed to working together to improve New York City and prepare the Adams Administration to deliver for New Yorkers on Day 1.

Many of the transition committees have been working and collaborating over the last month since Adams was elected to conduct City agency reviews, identify and interview candidates for key appointments, and develop policy priorities. The full list of transition committees and members can be found here on the Adams transition Web site. New members are still being added as work continues.

“This unprecedented collection of great minds and hard-working New Yorkers will prepare my administration for success because they represent the many backgrounds and views of our great city, and they are committed to working together toward its bright future,” Mayor-elect Adams said. “Each committee has been tasked with a specific set of goals and responsibilities to ensure we are ready to lead on Day 1. If we are going to tackle the many challenges in front of us as a city, the advocacy, nonprofit and business worlds must all be at the same table, working in collaboration--and that is exactly what this transition is doing. And the transition of this city to a safer, healthier, more prosperous New York will continue after January 1st—so I hope to continue to lean on this group of experts and advocates after I have taken office.”

The Adams transition is led by United Way of New York City CEO and President Sheena Wright and nine co-chairs who represent the breadth of diversity and talent in New York City, including top leaders from the worlds of government, labor, business and advocacy. Katie Moore is executive director of the transition. Meaghan Brown is chief operating officer.

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2021 Holiday Schedule - Greenmarkets, Farmstands, Fresh Food Box, Food Scrap and Clothing Collections

December 5, 2021

Christmas and New Years are right around the corner and markets are abundant with all of the ingredients you need for delicious meals and celebrations. Some scheduling changes will take place due to the holidays, see below for full schedule. 

Please note, food scrap and clothing collections remain the same for regularly scheduled market days, unless otherwise noted. 

*Market days with an asterisk mean it's a special market, rescheduled so that customers have an opportunity to shop for ingredients.

Monday, 12/20
Union Square, MHTN, open 8am-6pm 

Tuesday, 12/21: 
*Union Sq Greenmarket (Saturday producers), MHTN, open 8am-6pm (LESEC will be collecting food scraps)
Bowling Green Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-5pm
Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket, BK, open 8am-3pm  
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Fresh Food Box, MHTN, open 2:30pm-6:30pm (must order and pay for box on 12/14)
*CPC Fresh Food Box, BK, open 12pm-3pm (must order and pay for box on 12/15)

Wednesday 12/22:  
Bartel-Pritchard Greenmarket, BK, open 8am-2pm 
Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-4pm 
Tribeca Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-3pm 
Union Square Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-6pm 
Uptown Grand Central Fresh Food Box, MHTN, open 3pm-7pm (must order and pay for box on 12/15)
Morris Heights Health Center Fresh Food Box, BX, open 3pm-6pm  (must order and pay for box on 12/15)
Madison Square Park Food Scrap Drop-off, MN, open 8am-1pm
Mott Haven Food Scrap Drop-off, BX, open 9am-12pm
Morrisania Food Scrap Drop-off, BX, open 10am-1pm

Thursday 12/23:  
Bowling Green Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-5pm
Columbia University Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-4pm
Tucker Square Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-5pm
East Harlem Health Action Center Fresh Food Box, MHTN, open 2:30pm-6:30pm
Norwood Farmstand, BX, open 9am-3pm (Farmstand open, No Food Scrap Drop-off)
145th Street Food Scrap Drop-off, MN, open 7:30am-12pm
181st Street Food Scrap Drop-off, MN, open 7am-12:30pm
Crown Heights Franklin Ave Food Scrap Drop-off, BK, open 8:30am-11:30am
Prospect Heights Food Scrap Drop-off, BK, open 8am-11am
Kew Gardens Food Scrap Drop-off, QNS, open 9:30am-12:30pm
Wilson Ave Food Scrap Drop-off, BK, open 9am-1pm

Friday 12/24:
97th Street Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-2pm
East 96th Street Food Scrap Drop-off, MHTN, open 7:30am-11:30am
Union Square Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-6pm 
CLOSED Crown Heights Farmstand (No Farmstand; No Food Scrap Drop-off)
CLOSED Montiefiore's Bronx Health Collective (No Farmstand; No Food Scrap Drop-off)
CLOSED Fordham Plaza Food Scrap Drop-off
CLOSED New Roots Community Farm Food Scrap Drop-off
CLOSED Cypress Hills Food Scrap Drop-off
CLOSED Corona Food Scrap Drop-off
CLOSED Parkchester Food Scrap Drop-off
CLOSED William B. Washington Memorial Garden Food Scrap Drop-off

Saturday 12/25: 
All Greenmarkets, Farmstands, and Fresh Food Box locations closed. No clothing or food scrap collections.

Sunday 12/26: Most Sunday Greenmarkets open, some with limited attendance. Please check individual market webpages for farmer attendance.
79th Street Greenmarket, MHTN, open 9am-4pm (No Clothing Collections)
Carroll Gardens Greenmarket, BK, open 8am-2pm (No Clothing Collections)
CLOSED Columbia University Greenmarket (No Greenmarket, No Food Scrap Drop-off)
Cortelyou Greenmarket, BK, open 8am-2pm
Forest Hills Greenmarket, QNS, open 8am-3pm
CLOSED Jackson Heights Greenmarket (No Greenmarket, No Food Scrap Drop-off)
Tompkins Square Greenmarket, MHTN, 9am-4pm (No Clothing Collections)

Monday, 12/27
Union Square, MHTN, open 8am-6pm 

Tuesday, 12/28: 
*Union Sq Greenmarket (Saturday producers), MHTN, open 8am-6pm (LESEC will be collecting food scraps)
CLOSED Bowling Green Greenmarket
Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket, BK, open 8am-3pm  
CLOSED Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Fresh Food Box

Wednesday 12/29:  
Bartel-Pritchard Greenmarket, BK, open 8am-2pm 
Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-4pm 
CLOSED Tribeca Greenmarket
Union Square Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-6pm 
CLOSED CPC Fresh Food Box
CLOSED Uptown Grand Central Fresh Food Box
CLOSED Morris Heights Health Center Fresh Food Box
Madison Square Park Food Scrap Drop-off, MN, open 8am-1pm
Mott Haven Food Scrap Drop-off, BX, open 9am-12pm
Morrisania Food Scrap Drop-off, BX, open 10am-1pm

Thursday 12/30:  
CLOSED Bowling Green Greenmarket
Columbia University Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-4pm
Tucker Square Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-5pm
CLOSED East Harlem Health Action Center Fresh Food Box
CLOSED Norwood Farmstand (No Farmstand; No Food Scrap Drop-off)
145th Street Food Scrap Drop-off, MN, open 7:30am-12pm
181st Street Food Scrap Drop-off, MN, open 7am-12:30pm
Crown Heights Franklin Ave Food Scrap Drop-off, BK, open 8:30am-11:30am
Prospect Heights Food Scrap Drop-off, BK, open 8am-11am
Kew Gardens Food Scrap Drop-off, QNS, open 9:30am-12:30pm
Wilson Ave Food Scrap Drop-off, BK, open 9am-1pm

Friday 12/31:
97th Street Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-2pm (Food Scrap Drop-off open 8am-12:30pm)
East 96th Street Food Scrap Drop-off, MHTN, open 7:30am-11:30am
Union Square Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-6pm 
CLOSED Crown Heights Farmstand (No Farmstand; No Food Scrap Drop-off)
CLOSED Montiefiore's Bronx Health Collective (No Farmstand; No Food Scrap Drop-off)
CLOSED Fordham Plaza Food Scrap Drop-off
CLOSED New Roots Community Farm Food Scrap Drop-off
CLOSED Cypress Hills Food Scrap Drop-off
CLOSED Corona Food Scrap Drop-off
CLOSED Parkchester Food Scrap Drop-off
CLOSED William B. Washington Memorial Garden Food Scrap Drop-off

Saturday 1/1: 
All Greenmarkets, Farmstands, and Fresh Food Box locations closed. No clothing or food scrap collections.

Sunday 1/2: All Sunday Greenmarkets open, some with limited attendance. Please check individual market webpages for farmer attendance.
79th Street Greenmarket, MHTN, open 9am-4pm (No Clothing Collections)
Carroll Gardens Greenmarket, BK, open 8am-2pm (No Clothing Collections)
Columbia University Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-4pm (No Clothing Collections)
Cortelyou Greenmarket, BK, open 8am-2pm
Forest Hills Greenmarket, QNS, open 8am-3pm
Jackson Heights Greenmarket, QNS, open 8am-3pm 
Tompkins Square Greenmarket, MHTN, 9am-4pm (No Clothing Collections)
Bensonhurst Food Scrap Drop-off, BK, open 9am-1pm

 

Deck the Halls - Christmas Trees + Holiday Wreaths at Greenmarkets

November 29, 2021
Posted in Greenmarket

Your locally grown Christmas trees, wreaths, and boughs will stay fresher longer and smell amazing. A list of markets where you can stock up on holiday greens follows:

Durr Wholesale: Wreaths (Union Square Greenmarket Saturday) 
Big Yellow Sun Farm: Wreaths (Union Square Greenmarket Saturday)
Lebak Farms: Wreaths and boughs (Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket Saturday)
Luna Family Farm: Wreaths and bouquets (Stuyvesant Town Greenmarket Sunday; Union Square Greenmarket Wednesday & Saturday)
Mountain Sweet Berry Farm: Wreaths, garland, and princess pines (Union Square Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday)
Rexcroft Farm: Wreaths (Fort Greene Greenmarket Saturday) 
River Garden: Dried flower wreaths (Union Square Greenmarket Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday)
Stokes Farm: Herb wreaths (Tucker Square Greenmarket Thursday and Saturday; Union Square Greenmarket Saturday)
Van Houten Farms: Trees and wreaths (Union Square Greenmarket Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday)

GrowNYC Gift Guide

November 28, 2021
Posted in Greenmarket

Holiday gift shopping for the Greenmarket lover is made easy with this list of popular holiday gifts from Greenmarket producers. 

GREENMARKET GIFTS
Greenmarket Merch: Tote bags (many farmers also tell totes!), reusable produce bags, 2022 calendar
Greenmarket Tokens: Wooden tokens can be purchased in $5 increments at the information tent at any Greenmarket using a credit or debit card. Tokens can be used like money at most vendors. 

SELF CARE
Soaps 
Sachets, Salves, Lip Balms, Lotions, and Body Oils
Beeswax Candles 
Wool Apparel, Yarn, Hats, Scarves
Herbal Tinctures, Teas, and Tisanes 

DECOR
Wreaths
Decorative Garlic Braids 
Poinsettias, Paper Whites, and Orchids
Succulent & Cactus 
Farmstead Wool Blankets and Wall Hangings 

TO DRINK
Hard Cider
Wine
Beer and Spirits from GrowNYC's Craft Beverage Pop-up
Egg Nog
Spirits: Gin, Corn Whiskey, Vodka, Unaged Single Malt Whiskey
Bitters

TO EAT
Jams and Preserves
Farmstead Cheeses
Honey 
Herb Wreaths 
Cookies, Pies and Baked Goods
Maple Syrup, Maple Cotton Candy & Maple Candies
Popcorn
Chicken Liver Bourbon Pâté 
Soppressata and Cured Chorizo
Duck Salami and Prosciutto 
Bison Jerky from Roaming Acres 
Dried & Smoked Chiles & Powdered Spices 

Please note, not all of these items are sold at every market location so check the producer line-up to see what products are available at your local Greenmarket.

Donate a Bag this November

November 27, 2021
Posted in Greenmarket

Greenmarket is partnering with City Harvest, Food Bank of New York City, Community Fridges in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx, and other local food rescue organizations to help feed New York City's hungry men, women, and children this Thanksgiving. 

At the markets listed below, buy an extra bag of fresh produce while you shop and donate it at the Market Information tent. 

Monday, November 1
Food Bank of New York City
Union Square Greenmarket

Wednesday, November 3
City Harvest
Union Square Greenmarket

Friday, November 5
Food Bank of New York City
Union Square Greenmarket

Saturday, November 6
City Harvest
Union Square Greenmarket

Sunday, November 14
City Harvest
77th Street Greenmarket

Wednesday, November 17
Food Bank of New York City
Dag Hammarskjold Greenmarket

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