These events are open to anyone who is interested. NOTE: Community members or others who cannot access CORE can contact Macoskey Center at (724) 738-4050 or macoskey.center@sru.edu to register for the composting workshop. Events in Slippery Rock University’s Food Justice Series are co-sponsored by Macoskey […]
Category: Food Production – Distribution
All material associated with local food production and distribution.
Food Justice Series continues: “Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story”
Slippery Rock University’s Food Justice Series will continue Tuesday, November 12 with a screening and discussion of the film “Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story” at the Robert M. Smith Student Center Theater from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM. The documentary focuses on food […]
Food Justice Series Planned at Slippery Rock University
The Robert A. Macoskey Center for Sustainable Systems Education and Research at Slippery Rock University will host a series of presentations and workshops this fall related to issues of food justice. Topics, dates, and other details appear below. Community members are welcome to attend these […]
Slippery Rock Farmers Market opens May 18th!
Supporting local growers and makers, the market features seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked goods and prepared foods, and unique hand-crafted items for body and home. Local musicians, kids’ activities, and informative displays are scheduled throughout the season, to make the market a […]
Local Foods Through the Winter!
As local outdoor farmers markets wind down for the season, here’s how you can continue to eat local, seasonal and sustainably-grown produce and other farm products throughout the winter: Northwest Pennsylvania Growers Cooperative is a group of 19 farms from Butler, Mercer, Lawrence, Crawford, Clarion, […]
Slippery Rock Community Farmers and Makers Market Opens for the Season May 6th!
Slippery Rock Community Farmers’ and Makers Market will open for the 2017 season on Saturday, May 6th at Rock Falls Park (on Route 173 just south of Slippery Rock). Get to know the folks who grow your food and create various handmade items, each Saturday from […]
Slippery Rock Slow Food December Event
Join Slippery Rock University’s Slow Food chapter on Thursday, December 1st from 6:00 until 9:00 PM at the Sustainable Enterprise Accelerator, 165 Elm Street in Slippery Rock. Community members, as well as students, are welcome to attend. A Chili cook-off is the theme for this […]
Slippery Rock Farmers’ Market Vendors and Volunteers Wanted
Slippery Rock Community Farmers’ Market is gearing up for the 2016 season, which will begin May 7th and continue through the end of October. A planning and organizational meeting for the upcoming season is scheduled for Thursday, April 14 at 6:30 PM at the Ginger […]
March Slow Food Event Features Wine and Cheese
Join Slippery Rock University’s Slow Food chapter on Thursday, March 31st from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the Sustainable Enterprise Accelerator, 165 Elm Street in Slippery Rock. Community members, as well as students, are welcome to attend. This month’s theme is “Let’s get cheesy.” Participants […]
Find fresh, high quality local foods throughout the winter!
Although most seasonal farmers’ markets have closed, Northwest Pennsylvania Growers Cooperative offers opportunities to purchase local foods, including fresh produce, high-quality meat and eggs, and value-added products throughout the winter months: Winter CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) shares are available, along with several additional meat options, for pickup twice […]