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This Week at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market
July 13-18, 2009 |
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Welcome to this edition of our Columbus County Community Farmers Market E-newsletter.
 Columbus Industries Day at the Farmers Market!
Thursday was an exciting and enjoyable day as more than 75 individuals from Columbus Industries in Whiteville, visited the Columbus County Farmers Market.
In addition to learning more about the Farmers Market and how food is grown and sold locally, the group of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness and substance abuse issues enjoyed homemade peach and blueberry ice cream. Each person also received a Farmers Market souvenir and a copy of the current issue of Farmers Market News.
Mark your calendar now for our next special event - Kids "Back-to-School" Fun Day on Saturday, August 15, 2009 (see Upcoming Events below). |
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The Columbus County Farmers Market is open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7:00 AM until 12:00 Noon with a large variety of farm fresh products.
 There should be a good variety of locally grown, farm fresh fruits and vegetables including blackberries, blueberries, peaches, plums, cantaloupes, watermelons, beets, broccoli, butterbeans, cabbage, carrots, collards, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, okra, peas, scallions, squash, zucchini, sweet onions, mustard greens, turnips, radishes, rutabagas, potatoes, peppers, sweet corn, tomatoes, eggs, pecans, herbs, gourd crafts, handcrafted jewelry, jams, jellies, pickles, honey, honey soaps, baked goods, fresh cut flowers, and more!
For more information, including a list of special events planned throughout the year, visit the Market website at www.columbuscountyfarmersmarket.com. You may also subscribe to weekly email updates of produce availability, recipes, and happenings. |
| Recipe of the Week |
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Southern Fried Okra
Okra is one of those southern delicacies that can be prepared in a variety of ways. This week's recipe features the tasty, deep-fried okra that is considered a local favorite. Be sure to use the fresh, locally grown okra available at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market. This side dish recipe is from Taste of Home magazine. Time
Prep & Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield
2 servings
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh okra
3 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic herb seasoning blend
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying
Additional salt and pepper, optional
Directions
Pat okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, seasoning blend and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk, then roll in cornmeal mixture.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry okra, a few pieces at a time, for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired. |
| Upcoming Events |
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 Mark Your Calendars for Kid's "Back-to-School" Fun Day on Saturday, August 15, 2009
Enjoy free homemade ice cream, children's games & activities, prizes; free school supplies.
Community service and nonprofit organizations are invited to set-up display tables to distribute information, provide health & wellness screenings, and other public service activities.
WTXY 1540 AM will be on site during the morning event for a live remote broadcast!
*All events are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Samples and give away items are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
More Information Coming Soon on National Farmers Market Week, August 2-8, 2009.
Columbus County Community Farmers Market will join markets around the country in celebrating the annual National Farmers Market Week as proclaimed by United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. |
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 The popularity of farmer's markets continues to grow around the country and lots of national organizations are doing their part to recognize and promote the importance of local food! As a result, the Columbus County Community Farmers Market is participating in two national contests!
Thank you for your support of the Columbus County Community Farmers Market! Please share this information with your friends, family and neighbors and encourage them to vote as well! |
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The Columbus County Community Farmers Market is now on Twitter & Facebook! Visit us on these "social networking" sites and stay up-to-date with the happenings at your local farmers market.
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The Columbus County Farmers Community Market is located at 132 Government Complex Road in Whiteville, North Carolina near the Department of Social Services. Normal hours of operation are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 7:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. The Market features farmer-grown, farmer-sold products. Member's farms are visited periodically to assure that all items sold are locally grown by the seller and are of the highest quality.
If you have any questions, please ask any of our vendors, or call Kipling Godwin, Marketing Consultant at (910) 840-6743.
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