New Yorkers Invited to Take a Big Apple "Crunch" to Benefit Farmers During Harvest Season | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

"From the Hudson Valley to the Finger Lakes and the North Country, apple orchards hum with activity as farmers gather the fruits of their labor. This year, the call to action is clear: take a bite, share a photo, and show support for local agriculture. The 13th Annual Big Apple Crunch, presented by the New York Apple Association (NYAA) in partnership with the FarmOn! Foundation, invites New Yorkers to join a statewide celebration that's as delicious as it is impactful."

"What makes this year's celebration even more exciting is the introduction of the FarmOn! Victory Garden Scholarship Award. Schools and organizations that register for the Crunch Challenge have the chance to win a $1,000 grant to start or enhance a school garden program. The scholarship, funded by the New York Apple Association, supports educational initiatives that teach young people how to grow and appreciate fresh, local produce while promoting lifelong habits of healthy eating."

"The Big Apple Crunch isn't just about enjoying one of New York's most iconic fruits-it's about strengthening the connection between communities, schools, and farmers. Since its inception in 2012, the event has become a fall tradition that unites millions across the Empire State. Participants of all ages are encouraged to take a big bite of a New York-grown apple and share the moment on social media using #BigAppleCrunch, spreading awareness about the importance of buying local and supporting family farms."

Every October New York State hosts the Big Apple Crunch, encouraging residents to bite New York-grown apples and promote local agriculture. The annual event spans the Hudson Valley, Finger Lakes, and North Country and invites individuals, families, schools, and organizations to participate by taking a bite and sharing on social media with #BigAppleCrunch. The 13th Annual Big Apple Crunch partners the New York Apple Association and the FarmOn! Foundation. Registered schools and organizations can compete for the FarmOn! Victory Garden Scholarship Award, a $1,000 grant to start or enhance school garden programs that teach youth to grow and appreciate fresh local produce.

Read at stupidDOPE | Est. 2008