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 What does the organic standard really mean? What are some options for eating more local on a budget? Is there a difference between pastured and free-range poultry?

While staying true to the "roots" of this program, this year we are excited to present an expert panel of local farmers led by moderator Neil Miller of Farmshed CNY to answer your local food and farming questions. A scrumptious dinenr crafted by Chef Luke Houghton using locally-sourced ingredients will follow.

Moderator

Neil Miller, Farmshed CNY 

Panelists

Darren Maum, Organic Inspector

Allan Gandelman, Main Street Farms

Lindsey Jakubowski, Kriemhild Dairy

Anton Burkett, Early Morning Farm

JW Simmons, Shotwell Brook Farm

Dinner prepared by

Chef Luke Houghton

Executive Chef Luke Houghton began his culinary career at age16 while attending high school and also capitalized on opportunities to spend time throughout Europe. After spending 2 years as a baker in Skaneateles, Luke began a 5 year stint as Executive Sous Chef at Skaneateles’ 4-star, 4-diamond rated Mirbeau Inn and Spa in 1999. He joined the Savannah Dhu Culinary Team in 2004 and helped make significant efforts in upgrading the quality of the fare and overall dining experience. Luke directed the experiment station at Savannah Dhu which included cheese making, gardening (which included aquaponics), sausage making, canning, food photography and website design. He also handled meat processing, butchering and preserving. Luke has now created Pure Catering and Events, which specializes in the planning, managing and operating of high quality events throughout Central New York and the Finger Lakes Region. He also provided consulting services as Chef for Anyela’s Vineyards in Skaneateles, where he has developed sprawling vegetable gardens, food and wine pairings, and a full service event venue. In 2013 Chef Luke Houghton also acted as the Executive Chef for the Beavine Chop House and Wine bar. Building the entire operation from its construction in 2011 till its opening in August of 2013.

 

Featured Farms, Sponsors & Producers

 

 Drover Hill Farms

www.droverhillfarm.com

Dutch Hill Maple

Early Morning Farm

www.facebook.com/EarlyMorningFarm

Elderberry Pond Restaurant

www.elderberrypond.com

Farmshed CNY

farmshedcny.com

Flour City Pasta

www.flourcitypasta.com

Forty Weight Coffee Roasters

www.fortyweightcoffee.com

Greyrock Farm CSA
 www.greyrockfarmcsa.com

Horsford Farms

www.facebook.com/HorsfordFarms

Kriemhild Butter

  www.kriemhilddairy.com

Lockwood Lavender Farm
 lockwoodfarm.blogspot.com

Main Street Farms

www.mainstreetfarms.com

Monarch Farm

www.monarchfarmny.com

Owen Orchards

www.facebook.com/OwenOrchards

Pure Catering & Events

Salvere Farm

www.facebook.com/pages/Salvere-Farm

Shotwell Brook Farms

https://www.facebook.com/shotwellbrook.farms

Stones Throw Farm

www.stonesthrowfarms.com

2 Kids Goat Farm

  www.facebook.com/2KidsGoatFarm
 

and more to come!

  photography byEmily Gokey