Over the past several weeks,
journalist Elizabeth Shestak has taken the time to learn more about both of
these dedicated farmers and has written about them for the Life Stories column
in the News and Observer. This morning, I encourage you to take a moment to
read about these two incredibly hard working farmers and the positive work that
they did to improve their land, small scale agriculture in NC, and the
community.
To honor Steve's life,
his wife, Martha, has set up the Steve
Mobley Small Farmer Scholarship Fund. Contributions can be made
c/o Marie Boyette, BB&T, P.O. Box 464, Louisburg, NC 27549.
TOMORROW AT MARKET
New this week: Persimmons! Both Asian Persimmons and Native
Persimmons will be available. The Native Persimmons will be available for a
shorter amount of time, the Asian varieties will be available through late
November. Also, new this week - a limited quantity or Brussels Sprouts!
The first frost is predicted to happen TONIGHT and may have
already happened further out in the country side! So, this may be the last week
of tender summer vegetables such as eggplants, green beans, zucchini, field
tomatoes, corn, melons, and peppers. Following the frost, we always have
inventive farmers that grow small quantities of these in heated or unheated
greenhouses. So, stock up before they disappear!
Finally, for the next few weeks at the Market's Info Table, we'll
have the remainder of the free packets of pectin and salsa spices that we
received with the Discover You Can grant from Ball Brand Jars this summer.
We'll have them available until they run out so, come by and stock up for
next years preserving projects!
See you at the Market,
Erin Kauffman
Market Manager
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Upcoming
Events
Saturday
October 26th, 10:00-12:00 - Beer Brewing DemoThe folks from Bull City
Homebrew will be on hand demonstrating how to brew seasonal beers. They will
be brewing Pumpkin Ale using Market pumpkins. They will answer your questions
and you can even stir the pot!
Saturday November 23rd, 10am - Chef in the Market! Amy Tornquist & Matt Lardie from Watts Grocery will be cooking and sampling some Thanksgiving-y dishes! Mark your calendars!! TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26th - Pre-Thanksgiving Market, 2-5pm! Stock up with your local needs for your holiday meal. Also, Fickle Creek Farm is now taking orders for Thanksgiving Turkeys. |
Fresh
this Week....
FRUITS: Persimmons
- Native & Asian Varietues, Scuppernong & Muscadine Grapes,
Raspberries, Asian Pears
VEGETABLES: BRUSSELS SPROUTS, CARROTS, FENNEL, DAIKON RADISH, WATERMELON RADISH, Acorn Squash, Arugula, Beets, Bitter Gourd, Broccoli, Bok Choi, Butterbeans, Butternut Squash, Cauliflower, Chinese Cabbage, Cherry Tomatoes, Collards, Cucumbers, Delicata Squash, Edamame, Fresh & Dried Herbs (Basil, Catnip, Dill, Mint, Rosemary, Oregano, Thyme, Sorrel, Parsley, Roselle), Eggplant, Frisee, Galangal, Green Beans, Green Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Gourds, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kale, Kohlrabil, Lambs Quarter, Lettuce, Malabar Spinach, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Okra, Onions, October Beans, Peppers, Potatoes, Pea Shoots, Pumpkins, Purple Hull Peas, Radishes, Salad Mix, Shiitake Mushrooms, Spaghetti Squash, Swiss Chard, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Turmeric, Turnips, Zucchini, and more MEATS AND EGGS: Rabbit, Beef, Bison, Chicken, Duck, Goat/Chevon/Cabrito, Lamb, Pork, Veal, Rabbit Duck Eggs & Chicken Eggs CHEESES:Fresh and aged COW and GOAT milk cheeses. PLANTS: Bedding, House, and Flower Plants. FLOWERS: Tuberose, Celosia, Gomphrena, Dahlia, Zinnia, Mixed BouquetsSPECIALTY ITEMS: RAW HONEY, creamed Honey, Flour, Cornmeal, Grits, Baked Goods including Pies, Breads, Cookies & Pastries, Fermented Foods, Beer, Wine, Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Preserves, WoolCRAFTS: Pottery, Jewelry, Handmade Baskets, Woodwork, Photographs, Hand-dyed Clothing and other items, Handmade Clothing, Goats Milk Soaps, Body Butters, Lotions, Yarn, Roving, and much more...
Produce availability
depends on weather conditions
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