SFM Newsletter- August 30, 2013

Market Update for the Local Shoppers  The farmers at the Salisbury Farmers Market have indicated that they will have the following produce available this Saturday, August 31st:                                                                              VEGETABLES: Artichoke, Baby Bok-Choy, Bok-Choi, Collards, Diakon, Lettuces, Bell Peppers,  Cucumbers, Sweet Corn, Eggplant, Garlic, Hot Peppers, Spring Onions, Onions, Red Potatoes, Squash, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Carrots, Green Beans, Beans, Lemon Grass, Okra,  Radishes, Spinach, Wax Beans, Purple Beans, Beets, Fresh Ginger, Garlic and much more.   Fruits:  Apples, Grapes, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, and Peaches                                                                             Cut Flowers: Beautiful cut flowers continue to be plentiful.                                                                              Assorted Beef, Pork, and Chicken Products Available.   Assorted crafts are available at the market.                                                                                                                                          ADDITIONAL ITEMS: Farmstead Cheese in 1/4 lb. and 1/2 lb. packages, Baked goods, Homemade dog and cat treats, Basil, Salsa, Hot Mustard, Zucchini Relish, Jalapeno Pepper Jelly, Spaghetti Sauce, Bread and Butter Pickles, homemade goat's milk soap, homemade sugar scrubs, homemade lotion bars, homemade hair bows, Alpaca clothing, Designer Chef Aprons, Original Wheat Weaving and local free range eggs.                                                                                 Vendor Updates:   David Correll with Red Barn Market/Correll Farms LLC. will not be at the market until further notice.   The Funky Pepper will Not be at the market this week, please come back to see them on Sept. 7th.                                                                                                                                                    It is important to shop early to get best selection as some items may be limited. Local growers make a special effort to produce clean and safe produce for their shoppers.                                                                               The market is open 8 a.m. to noon. Both senior and WIC vouchers are now being accepted at the Salisbury Farmers Market.

 

Wine Tasting this Saturday, August 31st with Cauble Creek Vineyard   There will be a wine tasting booth at the Salisbury Farmers Market this Saturday. Cauble Creek Vineyard, local producers of muscadine wine, will have wine samples for tasting at the market. Cauble Creek Vineyard has the distinction of becoming the 100th winery in North Carolina, garnering a celebratory visit from Gov. Beverly Perdue in 2011.                                                                             Cauble Creek Vineyard also sells other products such a juices, jellies and salsas from their muscadine grapes, which are grown just a few miles from downtown Salisbury.                         To learn more about Cauble Creek Vineyard Click Here