The MOST opens new Onondaga Grown exhibit in partnership with the Food Bank of CNY
(WSYR-TV) — There's always fun to be had at the Museum of Science and Technology in downtown Syracuse. Starting this weekend, visitors will have the chance to learn about food grown right here in Onondaga County while they explore the museum.
It's part of a new partnership with the Food Bank of Central New York focused on agriculture. Our Tim Fox took us to the MOST for a live look ahead of the new exhibit's unveiling.
Tim spoke with Lauren Kochian, MOST president/CEO, Dr. Emily Stewart, MOST senior director of Education & Curation and Karen Belcher, executive director of the Food Bank of Central New York.
The GROW exhibit will feature brand new 2,500 square foot installation on the museum's mezzanine focused on agriculture and food systems in Central New York.
It will also feature a six-stall farmer's market where visitors can 'buy' apples, corn, eggs, maple and dairy products along with seasonal items. Instead of a currency check out, the scanned items will provide food and nutrition information. In addition, there will be a tractor and trailer photo opportunity where visitors learn about food distribution.
The tactile crop field will showcase the 'three sisters', which originated within our local Indigenous communities. This summer, the GROW food distribution center will open, teaching visitors how items go from farms to mass-produced food.
The GROW exhibit grand opening is this Saturday, March 29, at the MOST.
There will also be a food drive to benefit the Food Bank of CNY this Saturday and Sunday.
Learn more at MOST.org.
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