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The Davidson Farmer's Market
~ Open this Saturday~
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, 9 a.m.-noon
Come to Christmas in Davidson and vote for you favorite holiday tree -
The Davidson Farmer's Market tree!
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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!
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Your time, creativity, generosity, happy spirit and determination make good things happen!
The Market succeeds with your help! |
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Market Recipes | |
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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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NC Farmer's Market Study
NC State Economist Nov./Dec. 2011 | |
FARMERS' MARKETS IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA: Who's Buying and Who's Selling? Read here.
Article by: Mitch Renkow, Professor and Extension Specialist and Nicholas Georgiade, Graduate Research Assistant
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Doug's Turnip & Apple Pie | |
This delicious creation comes from Doug Crawford from the Lomax Incubator Farm.
Certainly after a week of no pie, you're ready for more!
Find your favorite simple apple pie recipe. Doug uses the Betty Crocker recipe from the red and white cookbook.
First, do this. Slice turnips crossways (similar to apple slices) and place them in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tbs. honey (agava/corn syrup whatever sweetener you have) and 1 tbs. veg oil. Toss. Place on a cookie sheet and roast for 15 minutes in a hot oven - 450 degrees.
Let the turnips cool for a minute and add to the cut up apples and spices recommended in your cookbook and follow your own recipe. When placing the mixture (apples/turnips) in the pie crust add a teaspoon or more butter to the mix - the turnips will need the moisture if apples are firm.
And Doug's no-fail pie crust (a food processor is key) by Martha! Right here.
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This Week at the Davidson Farmer's Market! | |
Welcome back shoppers and vendors!
Be aware of road closings because of the Christmas parade - see info and links below. There will be plenty of delicious local food at the Market tomorrow morning. You'll find produce, herbs, eggs, meat, poultry, fish, cheese, breads, donuts, cinnamon rolls, honey, greens, squash, and more! The Lavender Lady and Essential Soap Co. have perfect gifts and stocking stuffers. Visit their booth for a sample and a sniff. Give local this year! Buy two Market tokens, a lavender candle, peppermint honey lips and a handmade pea pod ornament. A perfect gift - for your special someone and your community.
Ms. Betty will be back to Market tomorrow. Stop by and see her. She'll have pecans and greenery! The North Mecklenburg Co. Christmas Parade is at 1 p.m. tomorrow afternoon. Be sure to start your morning with Market shopping, in time to find a good spot on Main Street to watch the parade. If you are able - walk or ride your bike to town. Parking will be limited and certain roads will be closed. Please plan ahead and view here for road closings.
Christmas in Davidson continues tonight and tomorrow night, 6-9 p.m. Don't forget to check out the DFM holiday tree on the Village Green.
Forecast shows sunny and mid-40's during Market hours. Bundle-up and stock-up on your local staples and goodies.
See you at the Market, |
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Market Schedule
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December 3 & 17
January 14 & 28
February 11 & 25
March 10 & 24
New season, 2012, begins Saturday, April 7!
(every Saturday)
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Holiday Pea Pod Ornaments This Saturday | |
Stop by the DFM booth this Saturday to buy your pea pod ornament for the holidays! Only 49 pea pods to be sold at $10 each. 
These handmade, ceramic glazed pea pod ornaments are 7" long, made by a very special artist and Market volunteer.
Show your support of our local food system and buy this cute pea pod for a friend or yourself.
If you would like to pre-order your pea pod ornament, contact the Market Manager here. |
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From the Barbee's | |
Last year at this time we saw temps in the low twenties which destroyed all green things outside. Prepare market-goers, that outside green doesn't last forever, so enjoy while it is here.
We'll have kale, arugula (primo this week), bok choi, swiss chard, collards, spinach, head lettuce and salad mix lettuce. The full list of Market offerings is here.
Also, if there is something different that you would like for next year, talk to Tommy. This is the time of year that we are planning next years' crops. We are not afraid to try new and different things. Let us know what you would like to see.
~ Barbee Farms |
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2012 Field to Fork Program Call for Applications | |
The 2012 Field to Fork Pizza Garden Program application is ready! This six-month partnership (January-June) with CMS elementary classes addresses childhood obesity through hands-on learning of gardening, nutrition, and healthy eating.
Project partners include: CMS, Mecklenburg County Fruit & Vegetable Coalition, Charlotte Green, and Fuel Pizza Café. 14 Schools will be selected to participate.
The program application, further details about the program and school eligibility are located at this link |
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Holiday Wreaths at the Market | |
The Davidson Rotary's Fundraiser will bring them to Market tomorrow, selling North Carolina locally grown, handmade wreaths. |
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Visit Ms. Betty | |
This fall the Xtreme Lacrosse Team volunteered for Market set-up and take-down. They were quite taken with Ms. Betty and spent a lot of time helping her and talking with her before the Market opened (it's still dark!). One of the boys said he found a new grandmother.
In addition, as one Lacrosse mom reported, "the boys jumped in the truck after Market set-up and said 'that was fun!' So, apparently volunteering at the Market really does feel good!"
Welcome back Ms. Betty! |
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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, pasta, cheeses, artisan breads and sweets, prepared foods, ready-to-eat foods, honey, dog treats, lavender, soaps and more!
If you'd like to connect with a vendor, see last week's Market offerings here. If you need additional contact information or have questions
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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