News & Events
Farm to School Recipe Development with Broome Tioga BOCES
The Broome Tioga BOCES farm to school team has been busy lately developing recipes that showcase several prominent New York State produce items. Partners from Rock on Café, Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome Nutrition Program, and our very own Food and Health...
Planting Fest at Tiger Farm 2021
On June 10, 2021 Food and Health Network had the pleasure of attending the Planting Festival, hosted by Tioga Central School District. Tioga school is unique in that it has a farm on site, known as Tiger Farm, that features raised beds, a small orchard, and hoop...
A Fresh Outlook for Rural Food Retail: Business Transitions and Cooperative Ownership
Rural Health Network of South Central New York is pleased to announce our upcoming webinar, A Fresh Outlook for Rural Food Retail: Business Transitions and Cooperative Ownership! The webinar will be hosted on May 25th from 10:00 am to 11:30 am and is the first in a...
Review of the 2021 National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
By Gabrielle Costley The Annual National Anti-Hunger Policy conference hosted by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) and Feeding America was held virtually from March 15th - 18th this year. The conference facilitated a great deal of discussion and education...
Welcome Hannah, Brooke, and Gabrielle!
We are excited to welcome three new members to the Food & Health Network team! Hannah Rion is joining us as our new Farm to School Coordinator. You can reach Hannah at hrion@rhnscny.org! Additionally, Brooke Ward will be serving with us as a Fruit & Vegetable...
Jessica’s Farewell Post
My past 3 months as a Rural Health Network intern have been extremely enjoyable and enlightening. Despite the challenges of working remotely, I have still been able to learn and gain so much perspective on rural culture, as well as create some pretty unforgettable experiences.
Allison Chang Internship Reflection
My past 3 months as a Rural Health Network intern have been extremely enjoyable and enlightening. Despite the challenges of working remotely, I have still been able to learn and gain so much perspective on rural culture, as well as create some pretty unforgettable experiences.
Food Stories: Black Foodways
The Downtown Binghamton Courtyard Market opened for the season on July 7th. The market is a collaboration between the City of Binghamton, Rural Health Network, VINES, and several local businesses. Thomas Lewis, Community Food Coordinator with the Rural Health Network, worked with the city to establish the market as a nonprofit, as well as by providing assistance with outreach,
“Thank You, School Food Heroes!” Video
The Downtown Binghamton Courtyard Market opened for the season on July 7th. The market is a collaboration between the City of Binghamton, Rural Health Network, VINES, and several local businesses. Thomas Lewis, Community Food Coordinator with the Rural Health Network, worked with the city to establish the market as a nonprofit, as well as by providing assistance with outreach,