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This Week at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market
September 28-October 3, 2009 |
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Welcome to this edition of our Columbus County Community Farmers Market E-newsletter.
 Visit the Farmers Market this week for a variety of locally grown, farm fresh fruits & vegetables (see list under What's Available below).
Southeastern Community College Offers FARMS Courses
Southeastern Community College now enrolling Continuing Education classes through Project Skill-UP Columbus FARMS - Fostering Agriculture Resources for Money and Success! Courses this fall include plant micropropagation and REAL (Rural Entrepreneurship Through Action Learning) training. For more information, please call the Columbus County JobLink Career Center at (910) 642-7141, ext. 261. Click here to download a flyer.
The project received funding from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. |
| 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 variety of locally grown, farm fresh products.
 There should be a good variety of locally grown, farm fresh fruits and vegetables including collards, okra, peas, butternut squash, zucchini, sweet onions, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, eggs, pecans, sweet potatoes, pears, Japanese persimmons, pumpkins, gourd crafts, handcrafted jewelry, jams, jellies, pickles, honey, honey soaps, baked goods, 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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Sweet Potatoes & Pears
October is usually the start of sweet potato harvest and this is an interesting recipe combination to try this fall. Come by the Farmers Market for some fresh, locally grown sweet potatoes - you might also find some fresh pears if you'd rather use fresh than canned. Recipe compliments of Simple & Delicious magazine
Yield 8 servings
Ingredients
9 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 4 medium)
4 cups water
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) pear halves, drained
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation
Place the sweet potatoes in a shallow 3-qt. microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 18-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients; beat until combined.
Nutritional Information
One serving = 3/4 cup; Calories: 286; Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Sodium: 84 mg; Carbohydrate: 57 g; Fiber: 5 g; Protein: 3 g |
| Upcoming Events |
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 Saturday, October 17 -
Sweet Potato Day
Come celebrate the local sweet potato harvest with free samples, recipes & nutritional information.
 Saturday, November 14 - Collard & Cornbread Day Enjoy a taste of a local favorite - homemade collards & cornbread plus recipes & nutritional information.
Saturday, November 21 -
4-H Centennial Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the 100th birthday of the 4-H program in North Carolina!
*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. |
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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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