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Pumpkins, Peppers and Potatoes: Here’s What’s Harvested at Cornell Farms
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New York’s hidden cornucopia can be found within walking distance of Cornell — 11 small farms spanning 325 acres, featuring hundreds of varieties of produce.
The Cornell Daily Sun (https://cornellsun.com/tag/harvest/)
New York’s hidden cornucopia can be found within walking distance of Cornell — 11 small farms spanning 325 acres, featuring hundreds of varieties of produce.
If you’re searching for a slice of calm during the early school months at Cornell, I’ve got the perfect remedy: October. Think back to the first week of the month—the crisp weather, fall events, and vibrant orange leaves. While fall is beautiful on any university campus, Ithaca, with its local farms and big harvest season, sets Cornell apart, especially during this time of year.
The Sun spoke with vendors at this year’s annual Apple Harvest Festival, affectionately known as “Applefest,” held from Sept. 27 to Sept. 29 in downtown Ithaca.
Even amid a frost-induced weak apple harvest and Homecoming festivities, this year’s Applefest saw a successful turnout.
From carnival games to face painting, mittens to knitted crop tops and apples to mac and cheese, Apple Fest offered fun and food for everyone there.