The rain has arrived, but that is actually good news on a Wednesday in June.  It just means the selection at the farmer's markets this weekend will be more robust.   So on a rainy day, we've spotlighted some light reading for you about things going on in Madison County.  Enjoy!
Buy Local Week Kicks off with Fresh Gala (Madison County Courier) This event is quickly becoming one of the best summertime events in all of Madison County.  It highlights farms all week long and celebrates the foods available from our neighbors.

Owera Vineyards is bottling their first crush (Owera Vineyards Facebook Page) Everyone at Madison County Tourism is excited that our first vineyard and winery will have product to sell within weeks.

The Central New York Community Foundation Awards Grants (Oneida Daily Dispatch) The Stone Quarry Hill Art Park receives $15,000 and Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum receives $5,000.

Cazenovia Installs Boulders Along the Lake (Syracuse.com)The battle to keep invasive species out of the lake took another turn as the town limits access at the south shore parking area for boaters and fishermen.

Young Composers Take Part in Cazenovia Counterpoint (Syracuse.com) Many people know about Skaneatales's Chamber Music Festival, but Cazenovia Counterpoint is another great summer arts festival.

And now a new daily feature.  We will also comb the vast resources of You Tube to bring you images of Madison County too: