local food

GAP Trail Town Fall Summit

On October 27th, the Trail Town Program held its annual Fall summit at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Cumberland, Maryland. Just over forty business owners, community members, and volunteers from several of the Trail Towns came to the summit. After the introductions Courtney Mahronich, one of the Student Conservation (SCA) Trail Town Outreach Corps Fellows, gave an update on … Continue reading

Tis’ the Season for Fresh Goods from Farmers’ Markets

On Saturday, June 14th, the West Newton Farmer’s Market held their opening day festivities for the community. There were a variety of activities that took place in Simeral square ranging from children’s activities, a USA Flag Ceremony, music, and a variety of vendors to shop for local food from at the farmer’s market. Connellsville started their farmers’ market on July … Continue reading

Tis’ the Season for Fresh Goods in West Newton

On Saturday, June 14th, the West Newton Farmer’s Market held their opening day festivities for the community. There were a variety of activities that took place in Simeral square ranging from children’s activities, a USA Flag Ceremony, music, and a variety of vendors to shop for local food from at the farmer’s market. The children’s activity for opening day played … Continue reading