How to Buy Local Meat Thursday, May 14, 6:30-8:30 pm Tompkins County Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca
Many consumers are confused by claims like "grass-fed," "natural," and "organic" and are unsure of how to use the various cuts of meat. Come to this FREE workshop to learn more about buying locally raised meats. The class will include an overview of the claims and terms used in meat marketing by Matt LeRoux and short presentations by some local livestock farmers that raise and sell meats. Participating farm are: High Point Farms (beef), Sabol's Farm (pork), Glenwood Farms (bison), BWW Farm (goat), Ellis Hollow Farm (lamb), Quinn's Irish Hill Farm (poultry) and Kingbird Farm (organic). Admission is FREE (but please preregister so we can prepare sufficient handouts) by calling Tompkins County Cooperative Extension at 607-272-2292. Questions may also be directed to Matt LeRoux at [email protected]. _______________________________________________
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