News from the SFM- August 16, 2013

News from the Salisbury Farmers Market!

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 17th:                                                                              VEGETABLES: Artichoke, Baby Bok-Choy, White Bok-Choy, Bell Peppers,  Cucumbers, Sweet Corn, Eggplant, Garlic, Hot Peppers, Spring Onions, Onions, Red Potatoes, Squash, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Carrots, Green Beans, Lemon Grass, Okra,  Radishes, Spinach, Wax Beans, Purple Beans and much more.   Fruits:  Blackberries, Apples, Grapes, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Blueberries, 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 and local free range eggs.                                                                                 Vendor Updates:   Kristine Turco with How Sweet It Is will not be at the market this Saturday, August 17th.   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.

 

When you buy from a local farmer.....                               *You know where your food comes from, how it was grown and who grew it. You learn how the seasons and weather affects produce available at market.                                                                              *You buy the freshest, tastiest and most nutritious food possible because it is picked with a day of your purchase. Produce is crisp, sweet and alive with flavor. It has not spent days on a truck from some far-flung place.                                                                              *When you buy from a local farmer, you cut out the middleman. There is a short, straight line from farm to your dinner plate. Your support helps sustain local farms and farm families. It helps ensure the future of farming as a vital part of our community.

This Week at the Market:                    Vivian Ray Cooking Demo Vivian Ray, who heads the Livingstone College hospitality management and culinary arts program, will be on site at the Salisbury Farmers Market featuring local vegetables in a cooking and tasting demonstration of her favorite recipes.                                                                                     Ray comes to Livingstone with more than 25 years of experience as a trained chef. Ray also offers interesting tips on cooking and preparing your favorite fruit and vegetable entrees. Sampling is always a treat for market shoppers.