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Join us this Thursday, May 16th at 2:30pm for a free Zoom webinar presented by Our Wicked Fish founder and director, Amanda Davis, as she shares her report on the History and Future of Shucked Oysters. This report was researched and authored by Amanda Davis and was done through a partnership between Our Wicked Fish, Woods Hole Sea Grant, and Barnstable County's Cape Cod Cooperative Extension. Our Wicked Fish is a Massachusetts nonprofit that reconnects chefs and consumers to their local seafood options. You can learn more about Our Wicked Fish on their website ourwickedfish.com. The report summary: Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, over 90% of the oysters in Massachusetts were eaten raw in the half shell at restaurants. When restaurants closed during the pandemic, oyster growers in Massachusetts did not have alternative markets for their whole unsold oysters. Meanwhile, other states in the U.S. had already established a diversity of products that incorporated shucked oysters. This webinar will summarize The History and Future of Shucked Oysters - a four-part report that details the history of oysters and provides suggestions on how the Massachusetts oyster industry could diversify markets and be more resilient to future market disruptions. This webinar will highlight key aspects of oyster history and culture that should be avoided, recreated, and celebrated, to ensure Massachusetts oysters are enjoyed in a variety of ways well into the future. Register for this webinar at https://loom.ly/PEB5FZA Questions? Contact Tara Racine at tara.racine@capecod.gov or 508-375-6695. This free webinar is part of a Buy Fresh Buy Local Cape Cod speaker series that was made possible through support and a funding from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.

In my latest article for Valley Table, I wrote a comprehensive guide to blueberry picking in the Hudson Valley. I interviewed farm owners to gather tips and tricks for picking the best blueberries and discussed how this year’s weather has impacted the crop. If you're in the Hudson Valley, check out the list of farms below for a fun weekend activity!

It’s been more than a month since my last adventure, but I'm back in action! Right now, I'm in New Orleans, just in time for the last peak month of crawfish season. Crawfish season here is a great case study for how market research can shape business strategies. Just as locals eagerly await the start of crawfish season, businesses can leverage market insights to tailor their offerings to match trends, preferences, and consumer behavior. By understanding the peak demand periods for crawfish, businesses can fine-tune their supply chains, pricing, and marketing tactics to make the most of this seasonal opportunity. As always, if you ever need help strategizing, Fieldwork is there for you! #facetofacemrx #foodie #marketreseach #marketingresearch

This is the environment my dulcimer and I will be part of today, May 29 - at the weekly Montgomery's Inn Farmers' Market, in the village of Islington, Etobicoke (silent 'k'), southwest Toronto. Can you imagine a lovelier setting for a market? It's so inspiring, too, to see the piles of fresh produce from southern-Ontario farmers, and lovingly-made baked goods, jams, sauces and prepared foods...as well as the incredible bake-oven bread made right in 19th-century Montgomery's Inn (there's a modern kitchen!) Montgomery's Inn Farmers' Market, every Wed. 2-6 pm, at 4709 Dundas St. W. https://lnkd.in/dCTuFTA7 and https://lnkd.in/gm5rRbx9 (I took these pics last year.) #farmersmarkets #torontofarmersmarket #ontariofarmersmarkets #etobicokeontario #historicsites

Unsettling fact: Most grass-fed beef organ meats go to landfills to rot. Why? Several reasons: #1- White folks like me don't know that those organ meats are the most nutrient-dense parts of the animal, so we don't buy it #2 - Black and brown folks who do know that organ meats are super valuable often don't have access to grass-fed beef for lots of reasons #3 - It's hard for grass-fed meat processors to get the equipment and labor required to prepare these organ meats for sale So what are we going to do about it? We're going to throw a party! If you are a big thinker who loves food, and will be in Colorado this January, come join us! We're bringing together ranchers, meat processors, food entrepreneurs, investors, and scientists to learn about this problem, eat some tasty food prepared by Chef Edwin Sandoval of Xatrucho, and start building some businesses to solve this circular economy problem. Because if we want regenerative ag, we've got to be regenerative consumers! Register here for your ticket: https://lnkd.in/gvHz2zjm Fun Fact: You may be wondering what the largest beef processors do with these organ meats. They have enough economies of scale that they can actually save these meats from landfills by cleaning them and sending them to countries who value them. They've pioneered access to these important meats for a long time. Thanks CSU Spur, Colorado State University, the Meat Summit, the International Livestock Forum, and others for your support of Colorado's ranchers!

Here is our tip #4 on how to identify fresh fish! If the fisherman/woman allows you to touch the fish prior to buying, check if the body is firm! Gently touch the fish to check if the body bounces back (i.e., no fingerprints observed). If it bounces back, you can be sure the fish is fresh! #fresh #fish #tip #inseason #seafood #pick #right #4

🌽 Discover what's in store at the Wakefield Farmers Market this week! 🍅 Don't miss the fresh produce, local goods, and unique crafts waiting for you. Want to know more? 🛍️ Check out my blog post #newblogpost #WakefieldFarmersMarket #LocalProduce #SupportLocalCheck out my blog post https://wix.to/1szIX3r #newblogpost

It is best to present fish for sale in its freshest form whenever possible. Because when the fish starts going bad, the price in the market falls #FreshFish #QualityFish #MarketPrices #FishMarket #MarketDemand #MarketTrends

Do you want some decluttering tips from our awesome Professional Organizer, Sandra? Look below!!! Let us know in the comments if you implement any of these systems. :) #professionalorganizing #declutter #declutteryourlife #declutteringtips #organizedaf

We made this video to advertise the RedBird Farms giveaway! If you're ready to start the summer season off right, click the link below & enter to win a Weber Grill. https://buff.ly/4a9TcHi While you're at it, pick up some RedBird Farms chicken...Yum!! #topfoxmarketing #marketingagency #websitedevelopment #redbirdfarms