NORWICH – The Chenango County Farm Bureau will celebrate all things grown local at a “Savor the Flavor of Chenango” fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at The Artists’ Palette on 6167 State Route 12 in Norwich.
The soiree will feature local cheese, yogurts and wines for sampling; an exhibit and auction of locally-produced art work; and delightful food prepared on site by the executive chef of the Chobani Yogurt Kitchen, Chef Jason.
“It’s a chance to raise funds for the Bureau’s activities, some of which is donated to other non-profits, as well as an opportunity to highlight products produced in Chenango County and the surrounding areas,” said Farm Bureau President Bradd Vickers.
A local guitarist will strum easy-listening music early in the evening. Later, special guest Susan Arbetter of the Albany “Capital Pressroom” and WCNY, will speak and her husband Bill Danielson, a nature writer, will be signing his latest book.
Tickets are available to those 21 years of age and older from The Artists’ Palette (244-1445) or the Chenango County Farm Bureau office (334-6061).
Jill Kraft, owner of the art store and gallery space, said she brainstormed with Vickers on ideas for a benefit for the local Farm Bureau, and suggested something jazzier than the ice cream socials of past years.
