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This Week at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market
July 27-August 1, 2009 |
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Welcome to this edition of our Columbus County Community Farmers Market E-newsletter.
More  Local Publicity!
Check out the full page feature on the Columbus County Community Farmers Market in the Thursday, July 27, Living Section of our local newspaper, The News Reporter.
A special thanks to Ray Wyche and Mark Gilchrist, both regular patrons at the Market, for the great publicity for our Market.
Back-to-School Fun Day
Be sure to mark your calendars for the Kid's Back-to-School Fun Day on Saturday, August 15, from 8:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. Admission is free. The event will include children's games, activities and prizes, free school supplies, free health screenings, and much more for the entire family. All prizes and giveaways are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
The Farmers Market invites other community organizations that serve children and families to participate by calling (910) 840-6743 or emailing info@columbuscountyfarmersmarket.com to sign up. |
| What's Available This Week |
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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 boiled peanuts, 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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Tomato Pie
There is an abundance of the iconic summer fruit available at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market. Pick up some of those nutritious and delicious tomatoes this week and enjoy a tasty tomato pie recipe from Country Woman magazine. Time
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.
Yield
8 servings
Ingredients
1-1/4 pounds plum tomatoes (about 5 large), cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
Place half of the tomatoes in pastry shell. Top with onions and remaining tomatoes. Sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper. Combine mayonnaise and cheese; spread over tomatoes, leaving 1-1/2 in. around the edge. Sprinkle with bacon and Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.
One serving: 1 piece; Calories: 222; Fat: 15 g; Saturated Fat: 5 g; Cholesterol: 17 mg; Sodium: 392 mg; Carbohydrate: 18 g; Fiber: 1 g; Protein: 5 g |
| 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. |
| Vote for Columbus County Farmers Market |
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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! |
| Follow Us on Twitter; Visit Us on Facebook |
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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.
Click here to follow ccfarmersmarket on Twitter
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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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