Salisbury Farmer's Market Newsletter- June 1, 2013

Summer Squash, sugar snaps arriving at the market! Darrell Blackwelder/For The Salisbury Post   This may be the last week for strawberries at the Salisbury Farmers Market as the weather warms and the season winds down. Salisbury Farmers Market Manager Harry Agner has this market update for local shoppers:   ·Local summer squash are now here with yellow and zucchini as well as patty pan squash. ·Superior grown cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and lettuces. ·Collards, normally produced in the fall, are now available. ·Asparagus is also available at the market. ·Fresh local garlic. ·Sugar-snap peas are also available at the market this week. ·Goat milk soap for those with skin problems. ·Homemade dog treats are available. ·Home baked goods continue to be a market favorite.   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 temptation is almost overwhelming not to eat a fresh berry right out the container. Be safe and help the vendors by washing all fruit and vegetables thoroughly for consumption.   The market opens at 8 a.m. to noon. The market has relocated to the corner of South Jackson and West Fisher Streets in downtown Salisbury near Rowan Public Library earlier this spring. Go to www.salisburyfarmersmarket.com for more information about the market and its vendors.     Plenty of Annuals Available at the Salisbury Farmers Market this Weekend!       Mark Your Calendars!   Those who sell produce and other items by weight must have their scales certified each year. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture will be certifying weigh scales on Wednesday, June 5, at the Salisbury Farmers Market from 8:30 until 11 a.m. The market is now located on the corner of South Jackson and West Fisher Streets in downtown Salisbury. Scales need to be NTEP approved to be legal for use in North Carolina to comply with laws dictated by the N.C. Department of Agriculture. Contact Richard Sigmond with NCDA at 919-218-3871 should you have any questions concerning your scales or the certification process.

NEW Location and Hours!   The Salisbury Farmers Market will be located this summer at the former Wrenn House Restaurant parking lot located across the street from Rowan Public Library, at the corner of West Fisher and South Jackson streets. The market will continue to operate two days a week, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-noon.       Same Great Vendors!   The market will continue to have the same farmers and vendors selling local produce, meat, flowers, baked goods and handmade crafts. Meet our 2013 vendors.  Check back weekly here  for an update on the market's vendors!    Vendor Applications   The Salisbury Farmers Market is still looking for vendors for the 2012 market season. Vendor applications can be completed through the Salisbury Farmers Market website.  Use this quick link to submit your application today!    Quick Links   Website Contact Us Articles Vendor Applications Market Rules Create a Shopping List