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Davidson Farmer's Market Newsletter |
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Photo by Patti McKinnon |
SATURDAY, June 26th 8AM - NOON
SWEET CORN, BLUEBERRIES, CANTALOUPES AND WATERMELONS
Summer's bounty has arrived early this year!
See below for easy ways to save sweet corn
and tomatoes to enjoy later...
See below for a full list of vendors and their offerings.
Shop early for the best selection!
*THIS WEEK'S MARKET EVENTS **
The Friends of the Market fundraiser continues this weekend.
Stop by the DFM tent to show your support! You can join the leagues of "sweet peas" that help the market thrive each year, and
receive one of these special t-shirts by local artist Dione Goyette.
 This saturday Davidson's own Robert Lee puts on a Solar Oven demonstration. Come learn how to use solar power to bake everything from cookies to dinner. This is especially fun for kids with an interest in science - they'll make an oven and try it out on some cookies!
Market Sponsors at the market this week include Mi-Connection, McIntosh Law Firm and Littlefish Marketing.
**NEXT WEEK **
CELEBRATE YOUR FOOD INDEPENDENCE!
Chef Michael Henshaw with grilling ideas for your 4th of July Celebration
Music by one-man-band Barrie Howard.
It's the kickoff of our BUY ONE, GIVE ONE fresh food sharing program. See below for more information.
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BUY ONE, GIVE ONE KICKS OFF July 3rd!
With the help of SOSA (The Society of St. Andrews), the Davidson Farmers Market will collect and distribute fresh produce to food insecure individuals and families in Davidson and surrounding communities, each Saturday running July through September.
 During the time of summer's greatest abundance, we can ensure that fresh nutritious food gets where it needs to go. BUY ONE, GIVE ONE will run July through September 2010. Markets all over NC are starting food sharing programs with resounding success.
Last summer, DFM farmers gave over 6,000 pounds of leftover produce which SOSA volunteers distributed to elderly and low-income families in Davidson. A whole lot more was gleaned straight from the farmers' fields -- over 26,000 lbs from Barbee Farms alone.
Here's how it works:
1. Buy produce for yourself, and buy a little extra for someone else. 2. Place it in one of the coolers beside the DFM table
3. Fill out your tax-deductible receipt for the amount you donated and sign the donation book. 4. At market's end, SOSA volunteers pick up the food and take it directly to local churches, Mooresville Christian Ministries and other aid agencies.
Do you have extra produce in your home garden? Bring it to the market and we'll make sure it gets distributed with the rest.
TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE SURE THAT EVERYONE BENEFITS FROM HEALTHY FRESH FOODS FROM OUR LOCAL FARMS
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THANKS TO OUR FRIENDS OF THE MARKET
WE'RE 2/3 OF THE WAY TO
OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL!
The DFM is a community-supported farmers market. The funds for insurance, marketing, educational programs and outreach, tents, tables and supplies and to pay a market manager all come from local businesses, individuals and farmers. It costs about $625 to run each of the 40 markets held year-round.
Your community market: - keeps farmers on their land
- increases the community's capacity to feed itself
- reduces the amount of fossil fuels needed to transport food - increases the availability of healthy food for all
So come by the DFM tent this weekend and give a cash, check or credit card donation. You'll receive the following in return:
$5 to $24 donation - DFM bumper magnet $25 - $99 donation - DFM tshirt $100+ - DFM logo apron Business donors of $150 or more may also receive a link on the DFM website.
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***SAVING CORN AND TOMATOES THE EASY WAY***
FREEZE CORN RIGHT IN THE HUSK on a cookie sheet for 48 hrs.~store in ziplock bag~to serve, husk under cold running water. Remove silks by rotating your hands around the corn. Bring corn to a boil in a pan of water, boil 1 minute, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
Delicious and easy!
FREEZE TOMATOES WHOLE, washed, cored and unpeeled on a cookie sheet. Store in bags. May be peeled when slightly thawed, or used unpeeled.
Great for salsa, soups and sauces.
Adapted from The Beginner's Guide to Preserving Food at Home by Janet Chadwick
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MUSCLES NEEDED- A few more hands make light work taking down the DFM market tents from 12 noon - 12:45 each Saturday. How about once a month?
EARN YOURSELF A BUMPER MAGNET OR TSHIRT, MAKE FRIENDS AND DO SOMETING POSITIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY info@davidsonfarmersmarket.org
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FRESH AT THE MARKET THIS WEEK
Audrey's Produce
Audrey Miller
Mooresville, NC
Blue berries, black berries, some romaine, eggs, and a little squash and cucumber.
Barbee Farms
Tommy, Anna & Brent Barbee
Concord, NC
Squash, zucs, cukes, eggplant, peppers, onions, potatoes, carrots, beets, cabbage, swiss chard, leeks, sweet corn, maybe a few tomatoes, cantaloupes, seedless and seeded watermelons, peaches, and few plums.
Barbee Farms has on-farm pick up during the week. Check the website for availability and give them a call. Gift certificates are available.
Betty's Blooms
Betty Brown
Davidson, NC
Assorted cut and potted flowers and plants
Big Jim's Produce
Jim and Chris Arthurs
Troutman, NC
Seasonal produce including peppers, tomatoes, eight-ball squash and zucchini, several types of cucumbers, loaf breads, pound cakes and fruit preserves.
Mike Todd and Pat Roberts
Sherrills Ford, NC
Fresh ostrich eggs (while supplies last), ground ostrich, italian sausage, breakfast sausage, necks (great for soups & stews!), soaps and dog bones.
Big Oak Farm (see article above)
Mike Smith
Denver and Kannapolis, NC
We have decided to take the weekend of the 4th off. Some of our kids are planning on coming into town that weekend and we really want to have some quality time with them. We will be at the market this weekend so if you have grilling needs stock up this weekend. We will try to come loaded for bear. Come early to make sure you get what you need. You can also place a pre-order and we will have it packed and ready to go when you get there. Can't wait to see you on Saturday. Thanks.
Email your order by 7pm and we'll have it ready for you Saturday: mikesmith1859@yahoo.com.
by Lucille will have a selection of organic artisan baked goods, with many wheat free options including organic breads,muffins, scones, cookies, cinnamon rolls, a variety of granolas and Lucille's Signature Jams.
Calico Farmstead Cheese
Jackie and Larry Gerringer
Gibsonville, NC Butter, fresh and aged cows' milk cheeses - ricotta, queso fresca, havarti, Colby, aged cheddar, mozzarella, farmer cheese, fromage blanc, feta, camembert, cheese curds, skillet cheese, and farm fresh eggs.
Chef Charles CateringChef Charles Semail
Charlotte, NC
In addition to his regular charcuterie fare, Chef Charles will have New Fresh Homemade Sausage (Great for Summer Cookouts!), Provencal Chicken Sausage with Fresh Herbs, Roman Chicken Sausage with Fresh Grated Parmesan, Fresh Chorizo, Merguez - North African Beef and Lamb Sausage, Dried and Cured Spanish Chorizo. Chef Charles 2 Go is now open in Davidson at 300 Mock Circle next to the Ada Jenkins Center - 11am to 7pm M-F (cash only). Pick up a menu at the market! See the Davidson News.net article about the opening.
Coldwater Creek Farm
Brad Hinkley and Eric Williamson
Certified Organic squash, collards, flowers, zucchini, garlic, garlic scapes, swiss chard. Cackleberry Farms aged and fresh cheeses and eggs.
Correll Farms
David and Cheryl Correll
Cleveland, NC
We will have Fresh Sweet Corn!! Field Grown Tomatoes (Heirlooms, Reds, Yellow, Green for Frying, and Romas)!!!! Cherry and Grape Tomatoes, Artichokes, A few Raspberries and Blackberries, Bell Peppers, Mini Bell Peppers, Assorted Hot and Sweet Peppers. A few Brussel Sprouts, Eggplant (Italian, Japanese and Mini), Squash (zucchini, yellow, patty pan, papaya pear), Cucumbers, Fresh Garlic. You can find us next to the Town Hall Parking Lot.
We also have beautiful Orchardgrass hay available at the farm, why not let your horses eat local as well!! Please e-mail or talk to us at the market if interested. correllfarm@yahoo.com
Elliott Apiary
John Elliott
Davidson, NC
New crop of local honey
The Elma P. Lomax Incubator Farm
Jane Henderson, Lynn McDougal-Fleming and others
Cabarrus County
Dragon tongue and filet beans, more freshly dug potatoes, lots of basil, arugula, assorted cukes and squash, carrots, cosmos, and hopi red dye amaranth (anybody work with naturally dyed fibers?) some of jane's gladiolus...all organically grown from start to finish from the Elma C. Lomax incubator farm
Gilcrest Natural Farm
Gil and Amy Foster
Iron Station, NC
Gilcrest Natural Farm will have fabulous pasture raised chicken and beef. We will have, Beef: Steaks (Ribeye, NY Strip, Filet Mignon, Sirloin, Flank, Cube. Roasts (Chuck, Brisket, Sirloin Tip, London Broil. Good Stuff (Ground beef, Stew Beef, Liver, Dog Bones. Soup Bones, Breakfast Sausage, Jerry's Beef Jerky and our delicious deli products. Chicken: Whole Chickens, Split Breast, Leg Quarters, Wing Packs, Necks and backs for stock, and Livers.
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This Saturday, Grateful Growers Farm will feature great stuff for the grill for your Memorial Day celebration: unseasoned ground pork for the best burgers ever, bratwurst, Italian sausage, chops, ribs, and hams and shoulders for BBQ. In addition, we'll have uncured bacon for fabulous BLTs, breakfast sausage, shanks, backbones and more.
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Half Moon Gardens
Tricia and Patrick Poitras
Mooresville, NC
Perennial and herb plants, and handmade soaps
Henry's Wholesome Foods
Henry Imhoff and Family
Cleveland, NC
This week we will bring 60% whole wheat bread, honey oat bread, cinnamon rolls, cookies, fresh doughnuts, zucchini bread, and green beans!
Hippie Kitchen
Dawn Beltrami
Cornelius, NC
Hippie Kitchen will be away for four weeks beginning June 26th and returning July 24th
Herr's Fresh Flowers
Jefferson and Nyia Herr and family
Vale, NC
Seasonal flowers. Custom bouquets available.
Bobby and Patsy Houston
Huntersville, NC We'll have corn, beets, squash, zucchini, potatoes, green beans, a tiny bit of okra, red and white onions, basil plants, garlic and a few peppers! Thanks for shopping with us! See you on Saturday!
Kannapolis, NC
Chard, garlic, red carrots, mixed herbs, and gourds.
KC Farm
Chris and Kristi Goodrum
Mt. Mourne,
Corn, Peppers, Tomatoes, Broccoli, Cucumbers, Radishes, Blackseed Simpson Lettuce, Butter Crunch Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Kale, Collard Greens, Rape Greens, Swiss Chard, Red/Yellow/White Onions, Squash, Zucchini, Bannana Bread with Pecans, Chocolate Cakes and Lemon Pound Cakes. We will also be offering CSA's if anyone is interested for 2010. We will also be offering produce everyday starting June 1st at our "Certified Roadside Farm Market" by the State of NC Dept. Of Agriculture. Go to NCFarmFresh.com and type in KC Farm in Iredell County for directions and hours.
Landis Gourmet Mushrooms
John Herron
Landis, NC
Fresh and dried oyster and shiitake mushrooms and floral bouquets (tussie mussies).
The Lavender Garden
Rita Rodelli
China Grove, NC
Lavender astringent, grill bundles, bath crystals, aftershave, spa lotions, soap, and essential oils, as well as lavender wands and 4 thieves vinegar.
The Pasta Wench
Andrea Morrell
Deep Gap, NC
The Pasta Wench offers handmade pasta and ravioli in the following varieties: Ravioli-
Portabello asiago with vidalia. Fire roasted garlic with spinach, Goat cheese with sundried tomato, Smoked gouda, Courviosier Lobster, Spinach portabello with walnut.
Fettuccini-Spinach, Basil, Cracked black pepper, Roasted tomato. There will also be several gluten-free fettuccini flavors this week!
Sweetcakes
Brenda Lord
Cornelius, NC
Sweetcakes will return July 3rd.
Twin Oaks Farm
Greg Hartsell and Tim Sloop
China Grove, NC
Greenhouse tomatoes, lettuces, onions, vegetable plants, asparagus and strawberries.
The Farm at Weathers Creek
Susan Campbell
Cleveland, NC
Weathers Creek will be back with more hydrangea bouquets, onions, variety of herbs and more.
Wild Turkey Farm See us at our new spot near Town Hall
Lee and Domisty Menius
China Grove, NC
704-202-9348
We'll be there Saturday and this week we'll be restocked on pork chops and hotdogs. We'll also have plenty of 100% our grass fed beef hamburger patties which are perfect for the grill.
As usual, from our own Bershire Pork selection: chops, tenderloin, ribs, ham, 6 kinds of breakfast sausages, 2 kinds of bratwurst, 3 kinds of Italian sausages, chorizo, seasoning meats and fresh rendered lard made from our pasture raised hogs. Our 100% Grass Fed Angus beef will be available- No Grain Fed At All. For those adventurous cooks come by and pick up a pack of ground or stew goat meat. There will also be plenty of our fresh free range eggs available so come by and load up. All of our products are 100% Rowan County Born & Raised.
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Wooden Stone Gallery showcases furniture, pottery, kitchenware, home decor, gifts and jewelry in a wide variety of media, including ceramics, wood, glass, metal, and fiber. Featuring over 400 artists, Wooden Stone strives to support the efforts of American craftspeople who design and create quality-made fine, functional art. Wooden Stone has galleries located in Davidson and Southpark.
They are very committed to serving to community in a variety of ways including donating to the Davidson Farmer's Market. Their support helps bring the DFM to you each week.
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WE THANK OUR SPONSORS
MI-Connection Davidson Lands Conservancy DavidsonNews.net
McIntosh Law Firm JJ Wade Agency Wooden Stone Gallery
Chef Charles Catering Littlefish Marketing
Mayes, Wilson and Associates Lake Norman Embroidery Knox Realty 'Cats on Main Jorel Association Management Zimmerman Family Wellness Lake Norman Embroidery and Screen Printing Baybridge Management Cocoon Salon Fifi's Fine Resale John Marshall Custom Homes Bragg Financial
Wellbeing Natural Health
Farm Bureau of North Mecklenburg Lake Norman YMCA
Davidson Family Medicine The Cycle Path
Davidson Village Inn Lake Norman Realty
Nucentric Solutions Davidson Chocolate Company
Money With a Mission-First Affirmative Financial Network
Our Town Cinemas Snap Fitness WDAV
PiEs - Project for Innovation, Energy and Sustainability
Smarthinking PR Sandy and Rex Kragh and Family
Know Your Farms, LLC Pilates Studio at the Lake
Main Street Books Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce
Market Properties Barker Designs
With in-kind support from: Brenda Pressley, CPA, PA
5th/3rd Bank Town of Davidson
Robinson, Bradshaw and Humphrey
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