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This Week at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market
October 19-24, 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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 Fresh Pumpkin Soup
It's the time of year when pumpkins are plentiful and the cool fall temperatures make soup a great meal. Here is a delicious and nutritious recipe for fresh pumpkin soup from Taste of Home magazine. Come by the Farmers Market this week for some pumpkins for decoration and diet.
Ingredients
8 cups chopped fresh pumpkin (about 3 pounds)
4 cups chicken broth
3 small tart apples, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS:
1/2 cup fresh pumpkin seeds
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
Preparation
In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until pumpkin and apples are tender.
Meanwhile, toss pumpkin seeds with oil and salt. Spread onto an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 250° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside.
Cool soup slightly; process in batches in a blender. Transfer to a large saucepan; heat through. Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds.
Nutritional Information
One serving (1 cup) equals 102 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 567 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fruit |
| Upcoming Events |
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 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!
Saturday, December 5 -
3rd Annual Christmas Craft Show & Sale
 Get ready for Christmas gift giving at our third annual "Christmas from the Heart" Craft Show & Sale. All items, including crafts, baked goods, jams, jellies, pickles, relishes, etc. must be handcrafted or homemade by local residents. Vendor spaces are $5 per space. Space reservations are required and available on a first-come, first-served basis. A vendor/crafter registration form is available online or by calling Carol Shuman at (910) 642-3789. *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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