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This Week at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market
November 23-28, 2009 |
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Welcome to this edition of our Columbus County Community Farmers Market E-newsletter.
Happy Thanksgiving from Your Friends at the Columbus County Farmers Market
It is especially appropriate during this season of Thanksgiving, that we give thanks for our many blessings. The Columbus County Community Farmers Market has been richly blessed this year with an ever increasing number of loyal patrons, friends and supporters. We want to take this opportunity to say "thank you" for helping to make our 2009 season our best ever! We wish you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
The Farmers Market will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and will reopen on Saturday, November 28.
Friday is "Thank a Farmer Day" in North Carolina
 As North Carolina families plan their upcoming Thanksgiving dinner, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler would like them to remember the people who help make it possible: farmers. "Chances are pretty good that when you sit down for your Thanksgiving meal, you'll be enjoying some food produced right here in North Carolina," Troxler said.
"One out of every seven turkeys cooked at Thanksgiving will come from North Carolina. We also supply enough pork products for one out of every four families in America, and one out of every 13 eggs comes from North Carolina."
In recognition of farmers' contributions to the state and nation, Governor Bev Perdue has proclaimed Friday, Nov. 20, as "Thank a Farmer Day." Click here to read a copy.
"As consumers, we all have a lot to be thankful for when it comes to our agricultural community," Troxler said. "We are fortunate to live in an agriculture-rich state that produces so many different commodities. Our farmers also contribute mightily to our state's $70 billion agribusiness industry, which plays a critical role in our state's economy.
"The holiday season is the perfect time to support our farmers by visiting farmers markets or looking for North Carolina foods at the grocery store."
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| What's Available This Week |
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Normal hours of operation at the Columbus County Farmers Market are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. During this time of year, the greatest variety of locally grown, farm fresh products is on Saturdays.
 There should be a good variety of locally grown, farm fresh fruits and vegetables including collards, turnips, cabbage, mustard greens, eggs, pecans, sweet potatoes, 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 Potato Biscuits
 Over the past few weeks, we have shared a number of sweet potato recipes. Columbus County (and our surrounding area) is a large producer of sweet potatoes. This week, as we celebrate Thanksgiving, here is another simple, delicious recipe from Taste of Home magazine. Come by the Farmers Market this week to pick up some fresh, local sweet potatoes.
18 servings
Ingredients
2 cups self-rising flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
4 to 5 tablespoons milk
Preparation
In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening and sweet potatoes until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in enough milk just until dough clings together. Knead lightly on a floured surface. Roll dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-in. biscuit cutter and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Nutritional Information
1 serving (1 each) equals 115 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 180 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein |
| Upcoming Events |
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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 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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