Updated: Friday, 22 May 2009, 9:58 AM EDT
Published : Friday, 22 May 2009, 9:58 AM EDT
GASPORT, N.Y. Press release - For the past century Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards has
harvested its own fruits and vegetables to
provide fresh produce and a wide variety of value added
products such as hand made pies, jams, cookies,
cider, fudge and wines.
In the last two years Becker Farms has adopted a field to
table approach with many of its catered events serving items grown
and picked for the occasion right from the farm.
In an effort to increase consumer interest in local
agriculture Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards is pleased to
announce 100 mile radius seasonal meals featuring farm fresh
fruits, vegetables and other agricultural products from across
Western New York or within 100 miles of the farm.
To introduce the 100 mile radius meals program there will be
a press conference on June 4th at 4pm at Becker Farms and Vizcarra
Vineyards. Featured Farms that will be present for the conference
include the following:
Snyder Farms - Lockport, NY
Britt Farms - Gasport, NY
Tripensee Flower Farm - Gasport, NY
Apple Blossom Florist - Medina, NY
Upstate Farm Milk Co Operative - WNY Dairy Farms
Flying Bison - Buffalo, NY
Dewey Produce - Elba, NY
Atwater Dairy Farm- Barker, NY
Johnson’s Greenhouse- Gasport, NY
Tastings- Buffalo, NY
CY Farms - Elba, NY
The conference will include complimentary food sampling and
wine tasting in an open air courtyard and provide an opportunity to
taste food grown from around the region. The kitchen garden, quail
and hen house are open for viewing.
The conference will be held to kick off a series of 100 mile
radius meals that will take place through out the summer. Seating
dates are by reservation only and will be held on the following
dates:
June 12
July 16 & 26
August 16 & 29
September 11 & 12
For reservations go to beckerfarms.com or call 716.772.2211
Becker Farms believes that a farm fresh meal is a very basic
yet integral part of maintaining a strong bond with families and
friends. We believe this philosophy strengthens our communities and
enriches lives. Together we can educate our communities and share a
piece of our beautiful countryside.
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