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The Davidson Farmer's Market
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 8 a.m.-noon |
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The DFM accepts SNAP, Debit or Credit. Come by the DFM Booth to buy tokens to shop the Market!
The DFM booth is located at the heart of the Market - stop by!
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Help the Market - Volunteer!
An extra-big thanks to last Saturday's volunteers!
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Lost and Found
If you lost it - we may have found it.
Come by the DFM booth.
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| Quick Links Recipes | |
The main ingredients for these recipes may be found at the Market!
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We love dogs!
Help us to keep the DFM dog-friendly by adhering to our Pooch Policies.
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Are you a Growing Kid? | |
If you are a kid and like to plant and grow things...you could be a "Growing Kid" at the DFM. Come sell your home grown fruits and veggies two times during the Market season.
Stop by the DFM booth for more information or Email info@davidsonfarmersmarket.org |
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Cocoon is Trimming em' Up! | |
 Can't see the board? Having trouble identifying produce at the Market? Flicking your head too much? Need a new look?
DFM sponsor, Cocoon Salon, will be at the Market tomorrow offering free bang trims! |
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Chef Kenya Sneaks in Goodness | |
 Sneaky Chef Kenya showed her audience how to hide a few nutritious ingredients in everyday foods, making kids say "yum," and parents feel better about their kids eating it.
Kenya made:
A veggie grilled cheddar cheese sandwich, sweet potatoes with carrot puree and Ketchup with apple puree, honey and cinnamon. Kenya also revealed her secret weapon - fudge brownies with pureed black beans! No way! It's worth a try.
Thank you DFM Vendors for helping supply the demo ingredients: Audrey's Produce for honey crisp apples; Calico Farmstead for the cheddar cheese chunks; Houston Farms for the yellow squash; KC Farms for the Kale.
Thank you Chef Kenya! |
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Singing in the Rain | |
Billy Jones did not let the rain stop him from coming out and singing his groovy tunes last Saturday. He weathered the storm; taking breaks inside Summit when it was raining side-ways, but eventually he would make his way back to the mic.
Market patrons gathered to enjoy Billy - passionate and giving of his time and talent.
Thanks Billy - we love having you at the Market!
You may find Billy and the Birds Nest on Facebook here. Like him! |
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The Community School of Davidson,
Eating in the Community | |
The Community School of Davidson's Eating in the Community Practicum has been busy this semester. They've started their first ever compost, weeded their old garden, planted fall crops with help from "T" at the Bradford Store, explored the Davidson Community Garden, visited Restaurant X for a behind the scenes tour, had a visit from DFM's Chef Vera for a local cooking demo, started the planning process for the high school garden, and more!
The rest of the semester is full of more local fun. Stay tuned for an update! |
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This Week at the Davidson Farmer's Market! | |
We are looking forward to a beautiful Market day tomorrow. Sunny and cool. Agh, sounds nice.
Our loyal vendors and volunteers may still be wringing out their socks from the torrential downpours last weekend. The uncertainty of Mother Nature is felt by all our farmers and producers. Tommy Barbee, Barbee Farms, says, "please thank the folks that braved the elements last week for their support. Farmers work rain or shine and crops must be harvested when ready, not when weather is perfect."
Currently fun events are being planned for the fall and winter. And without completely spilling the beans, you can expect the Winter Tailgate Kick-off to be a Market day you won't want to miss! So make a special note to self - come to the Market Saturday, Nov. 5!
Also be sure not to miss the volunteer/vendor appreciation and community picnic on Saturday, Oct. 22, right after the Market. It's a great time to be close with vendors and fellow Market-goers, while sharing delicious local food! Come celebrate the Market with us! RSVP below.
Grateful Growers will back to Market tomorrow, along with all the DFM vendors displaying their best (Millstone will be back on Oct. 8). Produce farmer's continue to have late summer and fall crops. You'll also find meat, poultry, fish, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, honey, flowers, dog treats, lavender, soap and more! Help welcome first time Market musician Charles Ashley Willimon. See you at the Market,
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Market Events this Week | |
*Music: Charles Ashley Willimon
*WOW: Visit the WOW booth for fun and beautiful leaf crafts for the kids!
*Community Partners: Davidson College Athletics
*Sponsors of the Day: Cocoon Salon, FlatIron and Wooden Stone |
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Save the Date - Annual Community Picnic | |
Please join your DFM volunteers, vendors and community friends for the Annual DFM Community Picnic on Saturday, Oct. 22, immediately following Market take-down at approximately 12:30 p.m. This special event honors all the folks that make the Davidson Farmer's Market come to life - and that means you too!
The main course and beverages will be provided. Please bring a dish to share. If your last name begins with a-k, bring a side dish. If your last name begins with l-z, bring a dessert.
Hope to see you there! RSVP here. |
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Essential Soap Essentials |
 Essential Soap grew out of Phyllis Rollins' and Linda Alley's passion for natural wholesome skin care products. Essential Soap Company is committed to all natural, hand made products. We use locally grown herbs to infuse many of our oils, local honey and beeswax. All of our products use pure essential oils and contain no hydrogenated oil or animal fats. We have a general line of bath and hand soaps as well as our specialty soaps, Hair Heaven Shampoo Bar - the perfect solution for your carry on travel needs; Twinkle Toes Pumice Foot Soap - to smooth and soften your feet as it cleans. When you follow with our new shea butter foot cream, Sole Solution, it's like getting a pedicure at home every day. But don't stop with your feet and hair. Our Essential Sea Salt Scrub will leave your skin fresh and silky smooth. Follow that with one of our after bath oils or one of our fabulous creams and your day will be made. We also have Facial bars, Honey Lips Lip Balm, Essential Cleanse, Dream Cream whipped shea butter, Honey Hand Cream and after bath oils. Stop by our booth and sample any of our products or just smell the wonderful scents of our Essential Soaps.
Phyllis, Essential Soap |
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Composting with the Compost Lady | |
Compost. Do you know what it is? Some call it "black gold". It's rich, dark brown, earthy, course and crumbly soil-like substance that used to be your old grass clippings, leaves and food scraps. It doesn't smell bad, but oh-so fresh, like earth in the spring time waking up after a long cold winter. In short, I think it's a mini miracle. One that will happen completely on it's own in nature over many many years, but also a miracle that you can be a part of by creating and sustaining a compost bin in your own backyard.
Finished compost can be used in your yard, garden or house plants. It is a way to save money and recycle, it adds nutrients and natural fertilizer to your soil, it conserves water, reduces soil diseases, and these are just some of the benefits of maintaining your own compost bin.
To learn more about home composting, the Seeds Community Garden at St. Alban's Church in Davidson, is offering a free composting class October 15, and November 5 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. You will receive a hands on experience with setting up a compost bin, literature on how to maintain and use compost and a wire bin to put in your own backyard.
I hope to see you there!
Cheers~
The Compost Lady
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Stargazing at Fisher Farm | |
Join the DLC, the Physics Department from Davidson College and the Charlotte Astronomy Club at Fisher Farm Park for another night of Stargazing on Saturday, Oct. 14, starting at 8 p.m. and ending at 9:30 p.m. Find out more here. |
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The Animals we Eat | |
Kristie Middleton will speak about "The Animals We Eat: Improving the Quality of Their Lives." Middleton is the Humane Society of the United States' manager of corporate policy and supply chain strategy. Free. 7 p.m. in the Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room. Refreshments will be provided. For more information call 704-894-2095. |
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Fresh at the Market this Week | |
You may expect the Davidson Farmer's Market to be stocked with local, fresh produce, meats, fish, cheeses, artisan breads and sweets, prepared foods, ready-to-eat foods, honey, dog treats, lavender, soaps, flowers and more!
For a list of this week's offerings - contact the Market Manager here.
This week's offering are listed right here.
If you have questions about vendors or general Market questions, please contact the manager here or call 704.400.0880.
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Thank you DFM Sponsors
DavidsonNews.net, Media Sponsor
Wooden Stone Gallery, Flatiron Kitchen & Taphouse, Mi-Connection
5th/3rd Bank (office space); Baybridge Management, Inc.; Bragg Financial; Brenda Pressley, CPA, PA; Campania Cafe; 'Cats on Main; Cocoon Salon; Davidson Chocolate Company; Davidson Family Medicine; Davidson Lands Conservancy; Davidson Village Inn; Downtown Davidson Inc.; Edmond Morgan Massage School; Home Carolina; Ingersoll Rand; JJ Wade Agency; John Marshall Custom Homes; Know Your Farms; Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce; Lake Norman Realty; Lake Norman Embroidery and Screen Printing; Lake Norman YMCA; Little Fish Marketing; Main Street Books; Mayes| Wilson & Associates, LLC; McIntosh Law Firm; North Carolina Medical Specialists; Our Town Cinemas; PiEs - Project for Innovation, Energy and Sustainability; PostNet Davidson; Prudential Carolinas/Mary Lib Richards and Julie Lopez; Robinson, Bradshaw and Humphrey; Sandy and Rex Kragh and Family; Smarthinking PR; The Cycle Path; The Stewart Group; The Village Store; Town of Davidson (market site and storage); and Triple Play Farm. |
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