Greetings!   

The USDA recently sent out a press release saying that more farmers markets are expanding to winter operation. The Emporia Farmers Market is proud to be leading the way in our second season of year-round operation. We are fortunate to be a part of a community that believes in good food and believes in supporting the local farmer. 

We would like to take a moment to thank YOU, our loyal market customer, for another great year for the Emporia Farmers Market. We are excited to be able to start 2012 the right way with another Indoor Winter Market this coming Saturday, January 7, starting at 10 am. Friends of the Farmers Market are preparing some delicious homemade soups for lunch and we will enjoy the music by Jane McCoy and Bill Ihling.

2012 is a significant year for the Emporia Farmers Market as it marks our 30th year of operation. We've come a long way since that first season in 1982 where a dozen vendors sold a total of $4,789 in produce.

We are in the midst of planning our calendar of events for the year. We'd love to have your input. If you have ideas for events or would like to participate as a market vendor or volunteer, now is the time to get in touch. Email me at emporiaFM@gmail.com with your thoughts and input. 

Also, please watch your inbox for some news on EFM email newsletter list cleaning. We will be updating our free e-newsletter options and clearing out some of the email addresses which are likely out of date. Your reply will be requested soon, so please watch for that to arrive as a separate email.

See you Saturday!  

December 17, 10am-12:30pm 

We had our largest Indoor Winter Market to date, in terms of total sales, at the new winter market location on Saturday, December 17. The Emporia Humanitarian Center was a great location and we greeted many market shoppers, both new and familiar faces.  

15 vendors had the following produce & goods for sale:

Fresh Farm Eggs

Local Honey

Romaine Lettuce, Spinach, Turnips, Green Onions

Mixed Greens, Radishes, Kale, Arugula

Mustard Greens, Baby Carrots

Apples & Apple Cider

Jams & Jellies, Apple Butter

Peppernut Cookies (Pfeffernusse!)

Cookies, Cinnamon Rolls, Tea Rings, Pecan Rolls

Sunflower Wheat Bread, Pies, Muffins

Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Yeast Free Baked Goods

Homemade Lotions, Lip Balms & Soaps 

Baby Quilts, Lap Quilts, Gift Boxes

Tree Ornaments, Floral Arrangements, Wreaths

Crafts, Candles, Decorative Magnets 

See more photos of the first Indoor Winter Market and more on our Facebook page. 

Join us in welcoming our newest vendor: Flavoricious, a gluten free, dairy free and yeast free alternative in baked goods.

Vendor Websites

Flavoricious

The Karr Orchard

Just Picked Farms 

Kuchera Rub 

Interdependent Web  

Pendarvis Photography and Art

If you are a vendor who has news you would like to share, please email Tracy at emporiaFM@gmail.com or leave a message on the market office machine at 620-343-6555. Newsletter deadline is noon on Monday of each week.

Also, feel free to send me your website address or links to pages on Local Harvest or other local foods directories. 

Emporia Granada's 2012 Bridal & Prom Expo is open from 1 to 4 on Saturday, January 7.

 Have you checked out the courses being offered at Community Connections this season? What a great resource for Emporia. Be sure to check out their many offerings. 

2012 Walk Kansas will start on March 18th and run through May 12th. Start putting your team together!

Emporia Chamber Calendar

Emporia Gazette Calendar

The Indoor Winter market is brought to you via a generous gift from the Emil Babinger Charitable Trust

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Thanks also to the market's lead sponsor

1st & 3rd Saturdays

10 am - 1 pm

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Shop early for the best selection!

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NOW AT

NEW LOCATION

215 W. 6th Ave.

Emporia

Humanitarian 

Center

Thank You to our Farmhands

The Market could not run without you!

Winter Market & Vision Card Enhancement Sponsor:

The Emil Babinger Chartiable Trust

Facilities Sponsors:

The City of Emporia

Lyon County K-State Research & Extension

Flint Hills Music

Media Sponsors:

KVOE

The Emporia Gazette

The Flint Hills Shopper

Community Partner & Event Sponsors:

Country Mart North

EFM burrito fundraiser sponsor

Emporia Main Street 

Flint Hills Community Health Center

Emporia Area Local Food Network 

Helpful Harvesters:

James & Kay Calvert 

The Henrikson Team 

James & Theresa Muckenthaler 

Simmons Law Office 

Don & Ruth Wise

Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce

Emporia Main Street

Our Local Food - Twin Rivers

Kansas Farmers Markets

Farmers Market Coalition