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Volunteering at the Market is fun!

Thanks to Dan Redinger for being a great summer intern!! 

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DFM Totes Now For Sale!

We have just received a new batch of burlap DFM totes.  We only have a limited supply this week, so be sure to come by the DFM table and buy one. With the Davidson Farmer's Market logo on one side and "Fresh and Local" on the other, this is something that all our regular Market patrons need. Stop hassling with carrying your food items in multiple bags, and instead use this large and sturdy tote to make your shopping experience easier and more fun! $30 each.

Composting Classes at the DFM

 
 Last Saturday, the Basic Composting and Waste Reduction Class was a hit! Lots was learned and shared.

The next class (with FREE starter materials and guide) will be offered at the Market on Sat., Sept. 22, 9-9:45 a.m.

Herbs, herbs, herbs

Cris Herron with Cotton Mill Mushroom Farm, located across from the Calico Booth, carries a variety of herbs this time of year - and throughout the year. Some herbs are special order, but Cris regularly brings seasonal herbs - making all dishes come to life.

View Cotton Mill Mushroom Farm's seasonal herb collection right here.

Growing Kids Club

This week our Growing Kids Club Kids will begin planning (and maybe planting) the fall garden. 

Kids Club is from 8-11 a.m. Stop by anytime!

Be sure to check the Growing Kids Club Garden. Water the plants, pick some weeds and see if you can find some ready-to-pick tomatoes,cucumbers or zucchini!

Next Kids Club will meet on Sat., Aug. 18.

This Week at the Davidson Farmer's Market

There's no two ways about it, some of the past couple weekends have been hot ones with temperatures continually getting in the 90's.  However, this weekend is calling for slightly cooler temps in the mid 80's and scattered storms. 

But while most of us are trying to escape the humidity, heat, and constant looming thunderstorms, our farmers still are working hard in their fields, pastures and kitchens.  This is their life and their passion. Coming to the Market to deliver their product to you - the customers, that admire and carefully select their tomatoes, corn, peaches, melons, meats, cheeses, eggs, fish and honey - makes them happy, proud and satisfied; a firm reminder of why they do what they do.

Important Announcements For This Week:

* KC Farm will not be at Market in the morning.

* Barbee Farm will have boxes of canning tomatoes for sale. And for the next few weeks you may pre-order to be sure you get some!

* Twin Oaks will have green beans and blueberries!

* Tommy Barbee will be hosting two Corn Canoodling educational sessions tomorrow, at 9 and 10 a.m., near his booth (on the grassy corner).

Aug. 5-11 is National Farmer's Market Week. Celebrate the Market and our farmers who hold the knowledge of the land - that's been passed down from generation to generation. Learn - grow - eat! 

Rain or shine, we'll be at the Davidson Farmer's Market!

Print a full list of Market offerings right here.

See you at the Market,

Market Manager

Market Events this Week

* Chef Demo: 9 & 10 a.m. with Chef Vera

*Music: By Elizabeth Mills

Chef Vera and

Chef Vera is back this week making Zucchini, Yellow Squash and Quinoa Salad with Hazelnuts.

This seasonal quinoa dish will surely be delicious! Come by the demo tents at 9 and 10 a.m. to sample and receive a take-home recipe.

Educational Event

Corn Canoodling - How Does it Happen?

This Saturday, Tommy Barbee of our very own Barbee Farms, will be giving an entertaining and informative session on "Corn Canoodling- How Does It Happen."  Tommy and his assistant Shawn, an Agricultural major from NC State University, will be giving a tutorial on the corn creation process. Learn everything you need to know about corn, from how kernels form to how weather affects the plants.  He will be giving his session twice this Saturday at 9 and 10 a.m. just to the left of his vendor booth.  Come by and learn some new info on corn and have some fun at the same time!

Salsa Showdown was Flavory!

By: Dan Redinger, Davidson College 2013 & DFM Summer Intern

Last Saturday the DFM battled Mother Nature to see who could bring the most heat by having the Salsa Showdown again for the third year in a row.

Our four contestants arrived at the Market bright and early to receive their market cash, so they could get the best ingredients the vendors had to offer in a bout of competitive shopping. The Market vendors were extremely helpful in providing their insight in order to let contestants know about what tomatoes, peppers, and other elements would aid them in perfecting their salsa craft.

As the market crowd (as well as the humidity) increased over the course of the morning, the contestants went to their stations and began to bring their recipes into fruition. While most people continued to shop, our busy salsa making contestants were working feverishly, bringing professional cooking techniques, a few family secrets, and even child labor to the table. Once salsa making had ceased, it was apparent that a wide variety of salsa had be concocted, ranging from fruit to the traditional hot and spicy blend.

Finally, the salsas were ready to be tasted and judged by the both refined and unrefined palates of our DFM patrons who took their opinions to the voting box. Organic chips were donated thanks to the local Harris Teeter. The final tally was close, and after confirming the results, two Davidson College students, Claire Naisby and Emma Park, won the bragging rights of being able to say that they have the "Best Salsa in Davidson!"

We congratulate the winners and thank everyone for their involvement! We can't wait for next year's showdown, and look forward to our next batch of contestants and their salsas.

Recipes will be posted in next weeks newsletter.