Library, Finger Lakes Meat Project to Host Program on Buying Local Meat

Tompkins County Public Library and the Finger Lakes Meat Project will host “How to Buy Local Meat,” a free educational program about selecting and purchasing local meat products, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library's BorgWarner Community Room.

A program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, the Finger Lakes Meat Project offers resources designed to expand the freezer trade by connecting farmers and consumers.

“How to Buy Local Meat” will offer information to help potential buyers make informed choices and learn about where to find meats that best fit the needs of their families.  Participants will also learn more about the Finger Lakes Meat Project, the Ithaca Meat Locker and MeatSuite.com, an online directory of local farms selling meat in bulk.

This program is free and open to the public; however registration is recommended.  To register, call (607) 272-2292.