GrowNYC has updated our COVID-related safety protocols across Greenmarkets, Farmstands, and Fresh Food Box sites in accordance with new guidelines from the CDC and New York City and State Departments of Health.

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Adult Education: Food Access and Agriculture

In 2021, we offer live, remote learning presentations, in-person tours for adults on a limited basis, and online resources.

Let's Talk Vegetables - Remote Learning Series

Let’s Talk Vegetables is a remote learning monthly series available to senior centers and local community-based organizations serving adults.  For more information or to register your organization, contact: sspodek@grownyc.org.

GrowNYC Tours at Union Square Greenmarket

GrowNYC offers small group tours of the Union Square Greenmarket for senior/older adult centers and community based organizations, with COVID-safety protocols.  Tours can be tailored to the group's areas of interest.  For more information or to request a tour, contact: sspodek@grownyc.org.  (Click here for tours for international delegations and professionals in the field.)

COVID-safety protocols: GrowNYC tour leaders are fully vaccinated.  Unvaccinated tour participants must wear face coverings at all time.  No food or beverages will be sampled, but individuals are invited to purchase items to sample at home.  Maximum group size: 15 participants. 

Health Bucks will be distributed to tour participants at the end of the tour, while supplies last.

 

Remote Learning on Demand 

GrowNYC is excited to announce the selection of Angela Davis as its new Director of Retail Food Access and Agriculture. Angela replaces Michael Hurwitz, who is leaving GrowNYC after nearly 15 years of distinguished service to Greenmarket’s farmers and customers. 

 

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