1.23.2011

Chobani Champions Day, Norwich NY

What a great day! The YMCA welcomed us, along with more than 400 children and parents, to use all areas of the facility. We had a day jam-packed with fitness, fun, and of course healthy treats. keep reading

2.5.2011

Makeover My Heart, Utica NY

The Mission of Makeover My Heart is to raise awareness about women and heart disease. Chobani donated yogurt for the breakfast and provided free samples throughout the day. keep reading

3.4.2011

Heart Run & Walk’s Health & Fitness Expo, Utica NY

Chobani was one of hundreds of vendors at Utica College in Utica, NY. We were on site to hand out free samples and nutritional information to the community. keep reading

3.5.2011

America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk, Utica NY

Joining more than 8,000 walkers and runners, we were on site to hand out Chobani at the finish This Utica event served raise awareness and money to support the American Heart Association. keep reading

3.19.2011

Kid's Walk in Utica, NY

Held at Proctor High School, this event served to raise money for the fight against child obesity, in conjunction with the American Heart Association. keep reading

5.7.2011

Chenango County Expo & Job Fair in Norwich, NY

Chenango County Community Expo & Job Fair: On May 7th inside the Giant's Warehouse, 5176 County Road 32 in Norwich, NY, Agro Farma will be participating in the 1st Annual Chenango County Community Expo & Job Fair keep reading

5.18.2011

Health & Nutrition Expo at Edmeston Central School in Edmeston, NY

The Health & Nutrition Expo at Edmeston Central School is an afternoon health fair for the students to enjoy healthy food and at the same time learn how to eat healthy and what it means to have a healthy lifestyle. There will be healthy food vendors set up around the gym and the students will also have a chance to have some hands on experience with cooking healthy food. keep reading

6.3.11

Farm Fest 2011 in Marcy, NY

We attended Farm Fest this year, held annually to promote local agriculture, at the Dinitto Farm in Marcy, NY. Alongside students and community members, we had a set up to hand out samples throughout the duration of the event. keep reading

6.5.11

Tour de Cure in Saratoga Springs, NY

This will be the first event officially sponsored by our Shepherd's Gift Foundation, and what a great one it will be! The ride will take place at Saratoga Springs High School in Saratoga Springs, NY, and we'll be there alongside the action with cups o' CHO for the riders. keep reading

6.10.11

Special Olympics in Utica, NY

We're looking forward to supporting the mission of the Special Olympics of New York in providing year-round sports training and athletic competition through a variety of Olympic-style sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. keep reading

7.8.11 - 7.10.11

Boilermaker in Utica, NY

We're excited to be a part of one of the top races in North America! The 34th running of the Boilermaker 15k Road Race will take place on Sunday, July 10th and we're honored to be a $25,000 sponsor. keep reading

7.9.11 - 7.10.11

Gus Macker Basketball Tournament

Chobani Champions was a proud sponsor this year of the Gus Macker tournament. With over 430 3-player teams competing on basketball courts on downtown streets, and over 10,000 spectators, there were plenty of taste buds to please with our yogurt. keep reading

7.9.11

Pathfinder Village Summer Concert Series

Hip hip hooray for Chobani parfaits! We joined the residents of Pathfinder Village for a wonderful evening of music, dancing, and of course, good eats. keep reading

7.21.11 - 7.24.11

Bluegrass Festival

Bring the entire family to the Norwich Bluegrass Festival! This 4 day event is jam-packed with great music, and we'll be setting up shop to join in the fun. Come by and see us for your free cup o' CHO! keep reading

7.22.11

Chobani Champions Field Celebration in New Berlin, NY

Chobani Champions Field Day Celebration: Assisting with the New Berlin Little League field was a no-brainer for us. As soon as Millennia Entertainment and Mayor Terry Potter brought this project to our attention, we were ecstatic about instituting a new, state-of-the-art field, soon to be entitled the "Chobani Champions Field." keep reading

8.4.11 - 8.7.11

Hamilton Film Festival in Hamilton, NY

Hamilton Film Festival: Discover a little piece of Hollywood in the small town of Hamilton! We'll be sponsoring this year's Slater Brothers' Hamilton Film Festival, honoring the local film community in Central and Upstate New York. keep reading

8.6.11

Otsego County Fair in Morris, NY

You can always count us in for a fair! Along with our truck full of deliciousness, we'll be joining more than 5,000 attendees at the Ostego County Fair. Hope to see you there! keep reading

8.13.11

Chenango County Fair

It just wouldn't be summer without the Chenango County Fair, and we sure are looking forward to it! this year, we're sponsoring the Entertainment Tent, where fair goers can find talent, fun, and of course, free cups o'CHO. Hope to see you there!

8.13.11

Unadilla in New Berlin, NY

Unadilla has been promoting professional motocross races. Several hundred thousand spectators have witnessed their events live, and several million more have watched them at home on TV. keep reading

8.27.11

New Berlin Youth Days in New Berlin, NY

This year, the village of New Berlin celebrates the 50th anniversary of Youth Days, a family oriented carnival and celebration. Appropriately, the theme of the event will be "As Good as Gold." keep reading

9.10.11

Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival in Norwich, NY

Look out, Chenango, we're unleashing our community's culinary skills! As a sponsor of the 17th annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival, we'll be setting up the "Chobani Culinary Court" where chefs can come to show of their talents. keep reading

9.24.11

Walk to End Alzheimer's in Saratoga Springs, NY

In our 5th walk this year in support of alzheimer's disease, we'll be parked at the finish line, anxiously awaiting walkers with more than 1,600 cups o' CHO! keep reading

9.24.11

Day of Caring with the Chenango United Way in Norwich, NY

Our team of volunteers had such a great time at this event last year, we're back again to lend a helping hand! keep reading

10.21.11 - 10.22.11

Special Olympics of New York Fall Games

Let the games begin! Team Chobani gathered in Glen Falls, NY as a proud Silver Sponsor of the Special Olympics of New York Fall Games. Athletes, coaches and families from across New York State united to compete in Olympic-style sports: bocce, cycling, equestrian, softball, soccer, and golf. Our volunteers enjoyed a truly inspirational day of soccer competition, building bonds with the determined athletes. The Special Olympics New York is the #1 Special Olympics program in North America and the 6th largest in the world, and we're honored to be a part of it. keep reading

10.23.11

A Run for their Life

On October 23rd, over 800 runners laced up for the inaugural “A Run for their Life” race in Syracuse, NY to benefit the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund. Chobani was at the finish line to cheer runners on in the 5K and 15K races with a congratulatory snack. A cup of CHO is the perfect addition to a finisher’s medal, while supporting a ‘nothing but good’ cause! A Run for their Life is the only breast cancer run held in the Syracuse area, and all proceeds from the event go directly to SUNY Upstate Medical University. keep reading

10.29.11

13th Annual Pumpkin Festival

We had a blast at the 13th Annual Pumpkin Festival in Norwich, NY on October 29th. Local families stopped by the Carnival Community Tent to enjoy cups of Chobani, complete with granola toppings for a healthy DIY parfait. In between bites of CHO, kids and adults enjoyed a haunted house, children’s train ride, palm readers, face painting, a YMCA Halloween Parade and more! keep reading

10.10.11 - 11.12.11

Chobani Champions Food Drive Challenge

Be a champion in your neighborhood! We took to ours with the 2nd annual Chobani Champions Food Drive Challenge. 7 local schools participated in the challenge this year, rounding up non-perishable goods for those in need in our community. A bit of healthy competition was in play, as each classroom worked to acquire the most food items before the second annual “Giving to Goodwill” food drive at the Norwich Family YMCA on November 12th. During the food drive any item donated by children participating in the challenge was counted as “double the points.” keep reading

11.12.11

2nd Annual Chobani “Giving to Goodwill” Food Drive

The second annual Chobani Food drive took place at the Norwich Family YMCA on Saturday, November 12th. Community members dropped off food items from 10am to 12pm, and we delivered all donations to the local food pantry in Norwich. The food drive also marked the completion of the “Chobani Champions Giving to Goodwill Challenge” for 7 local schools. Chobani, coffee and fresh fruit fueled our amazing community members helping us do ‘nothing but good’! keep reading

11.12.11

Chobani First Shot

We had a slam dunk day at the Norwich Family YMCA on November 12th! The Norwich Varsity Girls Basketball Booster club hosted a free basketball clinic open to girls in 1st through 8th grade, encouraging fun and building confidence through sports and staying active. With Chobani, granola, fruit and water on hand, the girls were fueled all day. Swoosh! keep reading

11.20.11

30th Annual Norwich Family YMCA Turkey Trot

Gobble, gobble! We’re fans of working up a good appetite, especially before a big Thanksgiving feast. Chobani Fit sponsored this year’s 5K run/walk on November 20th at the Norwich Family YMCA, and our very own employees, friends and family members sweated it out on the course. The event started with a ‘Neighborhood Fun Run’ for kids, with a Chobani Champions lunchbox for the winner. Enjoy those ‘nothing but good’ cups, runners and walkers! You deserve it. keep reading

9.2010

New Berlin Fire Department Donation

Agro Farma donated $6,192.20 to the local New Berlin Fire Department. The donation was used to purchase equipment needed for the fire crew to properly respond to emergencies in the New Berlin area. keep reading

9.25.2010

Cheango County Day of Caring: September 25, 2010

The local United Way in Norwich asked Agro Farma to participate in their Chenango County Day of Caring project. Agro Farma put a team of employees together and volunteered at the local Big Brother, Big Sister program. keep reading

10.1.2010

Food Drive: October-November 2010

In August 2008, the local Jewish Center of Norwich was badly vandalized and caused $200,000 in damage. To date, there are still many aspects of this historical structure that stand in disrepair. Chobani decided to organize a food drive for the community and tie it in with the Jewish Center. We decided that we would have 2 local schools donate food for the local food pantries and also have a drop off location at the Jewish Center to bring people there. keep reading

12.2010

Reece's Rainbow Project: December 2010

Pathfinder Village partnered with Reece's Rainbow, a public charity which promotes the international adoption of children with Down Syndrome. Pathfinder Village is a wonderful local residential community in Central New York dedicated to children and adults who have Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. The funds raised by the Reece's Rainbow project help sponsor the adoption of waiting "angels." Agro Farma & Euphrates, Inc. were asked by Pathfinder Village to take part in this project and we said yes right away! keep reading