Interview With Michael Cyr

Michael Cyr- Director of Marketing at Skinny Pancake

1. How did the Skinny Pancake get involved with VCGN’s “Day in the Dirt”? We've been working with Vermont Community Garden Network for a couple years now. They're a wonderful organization and Jess is a wonderful person to work with. So when Day in the Dirt asked us to provide some food for the event, we were happy to help out! 
2. What do you do to help out at this event/what do you provide? We've donated compostable wares and food the past two years. We've tried to participate by getting in the Dirt the past two years but because it's a busy early summer weekend, we often don't have the staff available to volunteer. Maybe this year! 
3. Why did you think it was important to get involved with this community event? We love our non-profit partners and having a community presence, especially one such as this that works to help people eating food grown close to home.  
4. Why do you think supporting local community gardens is important? We believe in increased local food consumption. In order for the state to reach the goal of 10% local food consumption, that goes beyond people just shopping at co-ops and going out to local food restaurants. Community gardens, especially in more urban environments, are a key component to getting all folks eating local!