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This Week at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market
October 5-10, 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 turnips, cabbage, mustard greens, collards, okra, peas, butternut squash, squash, zucchini, sweet onions, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, eggs, pecans, sweet potatoes, 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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 Scalloped Turnips
There are lots of church homecomings, family reunions and other community get-togethers this month. Here is a new and interesting way to prepare one of our favorite fall crops - turnips! Come by the Farmers Market for plenty of fresh fall greens including turnips, mustard, collards, cabbage and kale. Recipe compliments of Taste of Home magazineTime
Prep: 20 minutes; Bake: 20 minutes
Yield 5 servings
Ingredients
3 cups diced peeled turnips
2 cups water
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoons salt, optional
1-1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup crushed cornflakes
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese or grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Chopped fresh parsley, optional
Preparation
Place the turnips, water and sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, for 5-8 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
In another saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and salt if desired until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in turnips.
Pour into a greased 1-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cornflakes and cheese if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Garnish with parsley if desired. |
| 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 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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