|
The Davidson Farmer's Market
Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, 9 a.m.-noon
Holiday Market ~ bring local food to your table |
|
|
|
***********************************
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!
*********************************** |
|
Follow us on Facebook
| |
|
|
Join the DFM Mailing List
***********************************
Help the Market - Volunteer!
*********************************** |
|
Quick Links Recipes | |
The main ingredients for these recipes may be found at the Market!
Ask our DFM farmers and vendors how they cook their foods ~ it's a great way to connect, share and learn! *************************************** |
|
We love dogs!
Help us to keep the DFM dog-friendly by adhering to our Pooch Policies.
**********************************
|
|
What's a Food Warrior?
Realtimefarms.com | |
The Real Time Farms Food Warrior Program is an educational internship program that enlists participants to help document the food web. Each warrior visits farms, food artisans and farmers markets documenting growing practices and taking photos and videos. They also have a chance to publish stories to our blog and get involved in their local food communities.
Read more. |
|
CSD Hosts 2nd Annual Alternative Gift Fair
Christina Ritchie Rogers, DavidsonNews.net | |
Students at the Community School of Davidson High School hosted the 2nd annual Gifts for the Greater Good "donation fair" Friday (12/9)) in support of local nonprofit organizations. Each high school advisory group selected a nonprofit, and at the fair students provided information about and collected donations for their nonprofits.
Full story here.
|
|
|
|
This Week at the Davidson Farmer's Market! |
There's no chance you can come to Market tomorrow and not feel holiday cheer. There will be Christmas tunes, produce, greenery, meats, fish, pasta, cheese, eggs, breads, donuts, cookies, honey, soaps, lavender and more!
As you're doing your food shopping, think about the people in your life that would appreciate a local gift. Specialty items may be found at the Market and promised to be made with love.
Mike with Big Oak says, "this is the last chance to get our beef jerky for stocking stuffers and we will have a good supply of standing rib roasts for your Christmas holiday prime rib. I will have recipes on how to prepare them."
Mark and Sarah with Millstone say, "we'll have Sara's selection of Crusty White, Sour Dough, Tuscan, Whole Grain and Stuffed Breads, Beer Bread Sticks, Rustic Fruit Tarts, Croissants and other surprises."
Rita with the Lavender Garden says, "I will bring to market on Saturday: Lip Balm, Lotion, Dead Sea Salt Scrub, Linen Spray, Moisturizing Mist, Dried Lavender Bundles and Soaps."
Grab a mug of Summit Coffee and head out to the Market
for your Imhoff Donuts and Millstone Croissants. Gilcrest is back! And Ms. Betty will be back with her basket bouquets of greens and pecans. Visit the Barbee booth too for pecans. And come early for eggs! Fill your Market bags with seasonal goods for your holiday meals.
And don't hesitate to connect with farmers during the week. Just ask for their business cards or contact the Market Manager.
This week's Market Offerings here!
Send out the old year and ring in the new year, eating smart ~ healthy and local!
See you at the Market,
|
|
Are you a Musician? |
 | |
Billy Jones |
Are you a local musician looking to showcase your talent and give to your community?
The Market is in search of musicians for the new Market season, starting April 2012.
|
|
From the Composting Lady |
 I said earlier that to have great compost you need 4 basic ingredients: air, water, browns (leaves, etc.) and greens. Greens are your kitchen scraps. And I should clarify here that I mean kitchen scraps that have no animal byproduct or protein. So your veggies, fruits, coffee grounds, tea bags, rinsed out egg shells, plain pasta, bread crusts- things like that. I like to say "If it comes from the Earth, it can go back to the Earth" in the form of greens for your compost.
What about newspaper or junk mail?, you ask. Well, yes sir, you can compost those. It's a great way to reduce and recycle. Just tear up the pieces of paper and throw it in the compost. More next time. But till then- Happy Composting! Cheers! ~The Compost Lady |
|
Give me a Beet |
Why eat beets? Check out the benefits and see why you should be stocking-up this winter. Read here. |
|
Mecklenburg County Cooperative Extension Services
Dec. 2011, Kristin Davis | |
Before we start a new year, let us reflect on the impacts of this year's programs. After a six year hiatus due to budget cuts, the Family and Consumer Sciences program returned to Mecklenburg County in July 2010. The program now consists of the following focus areas: Local Foods, Food Safety, Home Food Preservation and the Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (Adult & Youth 4-H).
|
|
Last Day to Buy Your Pea Pod Ornament | |
Only $10 for a handmade, signature DFM pea pod ornament. Each 7", ceramic ornament is unique, made by a local artist and DFM volunteer.
Visit the DFM when you arrive. Only a dozen a left! |
|
|
|
|
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, flowers and more!
This Week's Market Offerings Here!
If you have questions about the Market please contact the manager here or call 704.400.0880.
|
|
 |
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. |
|
|
|
|
