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The Davidson Farmer's Market
~ Open this Saturday~
Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, 9 a.m.-noon
eat local please |
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The DFM is seeking new vendors ~
We welcome you to inquire
Specifically, we are looking for producers of local grapes; local grains including ground cornmeal, wheat and spelt flour and other whole grains; locally grown and produced NC wines; locally made specialty chocolates and hot breakfast foods to be enjoyed at the Market (using local ingredients).
If you produce what we are looking for, please apply. The deadline is Jan. 21.
Application here.
Market guidelines here. |
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The DFM booth is located at the heart of the Market - stop by to buy a t-shirt, magnet or to ask a question!
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Market Recipes | |
(don't be hesitant to make substitutions)
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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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This Week at the Davidson Farmer's Market! | |
Welcome back shoppers and vendors - it's Market time again!
Vendors will be ready to sell at 9 a.m. with collards, onions, beets, carrots, greenhouse Bok Choi, arugula, lettuce, herbs, mushrooms, breads, jams, donuts, salsa, butter, aged cow's milk cheeses, artisan goat cheese, soups, quiches, croissants, honey, red snapper, flounder, pasture raised meats - pork, chicken and beef, pasta, dog treats, lavender and soaps. And..eggs, eggs, eggs!
Tomorrow will be cold and sunny. Bundle-up, bring your shopping bags, grab some java and come to the Market. We'll be waiting for ya!
To make the best use of your time, consider pre-ordering some of your Market goods. These vendors are taking pre-orders:
KC Farm- E ggs, banana bread with pecans, chocolate cakes with chocolate Icing, lemon pound cake. They can be picked up at Gilcrest Farms from Amy Foster The DFM customer survey is here and we need your feedback to help us plan for 2012. Please take five minutes of your time to take this 2011 survey - your input is invaluable.
See you at the Market, |
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Market Schedule | |
January 14 & 28
February 11 & 25
March 10 & 24
New season, 2012, begins Saturday, April 7!
(every Saturday) |
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Show Community Support | |
If you have a local business and want to support your community, consider sponsoring the Davidson Farmer's Market.
To inquire, contact the Market Manager. |
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Ever Seen a 2,000 Pound Bull Jump a Five Foot Fence? | |
Jan. 2, 2012 (Big Oak Farm) - when you have cattle, you completely understand the old saying "the grass is greener on the other side."
Read full story from Mike at Big Oak Farm here. |
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What's Happening at KC Farm | |
We are plowing and disking the ground under for Spring planting; cleaning and repairing equipment/building and ordering seeds and supplies for the upcoming season.
We are still selling eggs if anyone wants to come by the farm....located just three miles from Davidson.
E-mail or call first for pickup.
Thanks, Chris, KC Farm
kcfarm68@gmail.com or 704-807-2900 |
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Giggin' at the Market | |
If you are a local musician looking to share your passion and be known...please contact the Market Manager to be included in the 2012 line-up.
Buy local food and never forget to tip the Market Musicians! |
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Field to Fork Winners | |
Congratulations to the 2012 winning schools that will receive Pizza Gardens that will include nutrition and cooking education and an end-of -the-year pizza party from Fuel Pizza Café.
Get full story here. |
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Best Dish in NC | |
To find out more about a regional restaurant contest for the best menu items created with North Carolina grown products and ingredients - read here.
It's the Best Dish Contest. Entries must be submitted by March 3! |
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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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