Nutrition

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Welcome to our Food and Nutrition pages! Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County offers free or low-cost educational workshops, applied research projects, and lots of useful information on food-related topics from food safety and nutrition to healthy eating on a limited budget. Explore our links, check out our upcoming events, then give us a call!

After reviewing our offerings, fill out our online Referral Form to request to attend a class or download a paper copy of our Referral Form.

Creating healthy environments where the healthy choice is the easy choice is important to our health and well-being!

Check out the Day to Day Eats blog!

Contact

Amanda Root
Director of Operations/ Nutrition, Parenting, Taste NY & Fort Drum Issue Leader
arr27@cornell.edu
315-788-8450 ext. 273

Last updated September 22, 2022

Nutrition

2022 Jefferson County Local Food Guide

Find locally grown and produced products in our online, interactive version of the Jefferson County Local Food Guide, visit www.jcnylocalfoods.org.

Download a PDF version of the 2022 Jefferson County Local Food Guide.

Locate farmers' markets, farm stands, CSAs, wineries, local meats, etc. and click on the links to learn more about your producers!

Are you interested in being added to the online version of the Jefferson County Local Food Guide? Fill out the form to be added!

Testimonials

"I am more aware of my choices. I look for healthier options. I have started stretching and doing smaller activities more often."

"I am more aware of labels. I'm trying to add workouts, meal planning, and more."

"(I now) think about what foods will be better for me and my children. Look at labels before just picking up whatever I wanted. Try and think of healthier choices in food when it comes to preparing."

"(I am) better at selecting proper whole grain items and selecting more fruits."

Advisory Committee

Carmelita Britton, CCE Board of Directors Member
Corey Campbell, Jefferson Community College
Angel Carter, North Country Family Health Center, WIC
Scott Connell, Copenhagen Central School
Dori-Ann Froelich, Jefferson County Office for the Aging
Michelle Graham, Watertown Family YMCA
Tracy Leonard, Credo Community Center
Mike Lumbis, City of Watertown
Faith Lustik, Jefferson County Public Health
Kaitlyn Mesler, North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council
Lori Starr, Fort Drum Army Substance Abuse Program
Rebecca Toomey-Redmore, Community Member