What's Growin'?
Tomatoes are still growing strong, with many great varieties available. Paste, beefsteak, cherry, grape - you name it and local farms have it! Mix some up into some soups, salads, sandwiches, or simply sliced with salt - buy a few pounds to freeze! And don't forget the Apples!
The farms and businesses listed below are members of SEMAP's Buy Fresh, Buy Local Campaign and Business-to-Business Network. For complete information on these local producers and MANY MORE check out our Online Farm Guide: www.semaponline.org
Examples of products available this week: (Lots more growing!! Check ONLINE FARM GUIDE!)
FRUITS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Apples Cranberries CN Smith Farm, Inc., E. Bridgewater, Ma. (PYO!) Tihonet Village Market, Wareham, Ma. Dartmouth Orchards, Dartmouth, Ma. (PYO!) Cranberry Hill, Plymouth, Ma. Keith's Farm, Acushnet, Ma. (PYO!) Noquochoke Orchards, Inc., Westport, Ma. Peaches & Pears Quansett Gardens, Dartmouth, Ma. (CNG) CN Smith Farm, Inc., E. Bridgewater, Ma . Noquochoke Orchards, Inc., Westport, Ma. Cider
CN Smith Farm, Inc., E. Bridgewater, Ma . ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VEGETABLES----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Beans (Green, String, Pole, Wax) BeetsBillingsgate Farm, Plympton, Ma. Four Town Farm, Seekonk, Ma. The Farmers' Garden, Rehoboth, Ma. Merrylegs Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. Greenleaf Farm, E. Bridgewater, Ma. Ward's Berry Farm, Sharon, Ma. Merrylegs Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. Prospect Hill Farm, Plympton, Ma. (Cert. Organic) CarrotsQuansett Gardens, Dartmouth, Ma. (CNG) Brix Bounty Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. Four Town Farm, Seekonk, Ma. Cabbage & Kale Merrylegs Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. Four Town Farm, Seekonk, Ma. Lanzoni's, Acushnet, Ma. Cucumbers Oakdale Farm, Rehoboth, Ma. Billingsgate Farm, Plympton, Ma. Merrylegs Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. Corn Silverbrook Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. Billingsgate Farm, Plympton, Ma. Tony Andrews Farm, E. Falmouth, Ma. CN Smith Farm, Inc., E. Bridgewater, Ma. The Farmers' Garden, Rehoboth, Ma. EggplantFour Town Farm, Seekonk, Ma. Billingsgate Farm, Plympton, Ma. Noquochoke Orchards, Inc., Westport, Ma. The Farmers' Garden, Rehoboth, Ma. Oakdale Farm, Rehoboth, Ma. Four Town Farm, Seekonk, Ma. Rehoboth Nurseries, Rehoboth, Ma. Lanzoni's, Acushnet, Ma.Sauchuk Farm, Plympton, Ma. Lucky Field Organics, Rochester, Ma. (Cert. Organic) Tavares Hillside Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. Tony Andrews Farm, E. Falmouth, Ma. Tony Andrews Farm, E. Falmouth, Ma. Ward's Berry Farm, Sharon, Ma. Garlic Pleasant Lake Farm, Harwich, Ma. (Cert. Organic)Onions Wishing Stone Farm, Little Compton, RI(CO)Cooks Valley Farm, Wrentham, Ma.Paradise Hill Farm, Westport, Ma. Peppers Billingsgate Farm, Plympton, Ma. Greens, Herbs & Lettuce The Farmers' Garden, Rehoboth, Ma. Brix Bounty Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. Four Town Farm, Seekonk, Ma. The Farmers' Garden, Rehoboth, Ma. Oakdale Farm, Rehoboth, Ma. Great Cape Herbs, Brewster Ma. Sauchuk Farm, Plympton, Ma. Lazy Daze Lavender, Middleboro, Ma. Tony Andrews Farm, E. Falmouth, Ma. Merrylegs Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. Oakdale Farm, Rehoboth, Ma. Potatoes Tripp Farm, Westport, Ma. (Cert. Organic) Brix Bounty Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. Billingsgate Farm, Plympton, Ma. Pumpkins Maplewood Farm, Portsmouth, RI Billingsgate Farm, Plympton, Ma. Sampson Farms, Westport, Ma. The Farmers' Garden, Rehoboth, Ma.
Sauchuk Farm, Plympton, Ma. TomatoesTony Andrews Farm, E. Falmouth, Ma. Billingsgate Farm, Plympton, Ma. CN Smith Farm, Inc., E. Bridgewater, Ma. Squash & Zucchini (and Winter varieties!) The Farmers' Garden, Rehoboth, Ma. Billingsgate Farm, Plympton, Ma. Eldredge Farm, Brewster, Ma.Greenleaf Farm, E. Bridgewater, Ma. Lanzoni's, Acushnet, MaLanzoni's, Acushnet, Ma. Sauchuk Farm, Plympton, Ma. Merrylegs Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. Tony Andrews Farm, E. Falmouth, Ma. Noquochoke Orchards, Inc., Westport, Ma. Tripp Farm, Westport, Ma. (Cert. Organic)Oakdale Farm, Rehoboth, Ma. Ward's Berry Farm, Sharon, Ma. Prospect Hill Farm, Plympton, Ma. (Cert. Organic) Quansett Gardens, Dartmouth, Ma. (CNG) Tripp Farm, Westport, Ma. (Cert. Organic) Tony Andrews Farm, E. Falmouth, Ma. Wishing Stone Farm, Little Compton, RI (CO) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Eldredge Farm, Brewster, Ma. Oake Knoll Ayrshires, Foxboro, Ma.Greenleaf Farm, E. Bridgewater, Ma. Paskamansett Dairy, Dartmouth, Ma.Merrylegs Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. (Duck Eggs!) Prospect Hill Farm, Plympton, Ma. (Cert. Organic) Artisanal Cheeses - New Flavor! Quansett Gardens, Dartmouth, Ma. (CNG) Shy Brothers Farm, Westport, Ma.Silverbrook Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. Wishing Stone Farm, Little Compton, RI (CO) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VALUE-ADDED, BAKERY & SPECIALTY ITEMS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Honey Baked Goods (and so much more!)E.&T. Farms, W. Barnstable, Ma. The Artisan Bakery, LLC, Rochester, Ma.Hana's Honey, Westport, Ma. Artisan Swirls Bakery, Kingston, Ma. Wishing Stone Farm, Little Compton, RI (CO) Ever So Humble Pies, E. Walpole, Ma.BBQ & Hot Sauces Jams & Jellies (made w/ local fruit!!)Walters Specialties, Kingston, Ma. The Chatham Jam & Jelly Shop, Chatham, Ma.
Tripp Farm, Westport, Ma. (Cert. Organic)Ice Cream Walters Specialties, Kingston, Ma.Cafe Arpeggio, New Bedford & Fall River, Ma. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLOWERS & NURSERY ITEMS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Large Variety of Flowers & Plants Hydrangeas & ZinniasAvant Gardens, Dartmouth, Ma. Billingsgate Farm, Plympton, Ma. Lanzoni's, Achusnet, Ma. In the Weeds Flower Farm, Brewster, Ma.Lazy Daze Lavender Fields, Middleboro, Ma. Merrylegs Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. Nessralla's, Marshfield, Ma. Rehoboth Nurseries, Rehoboth, Ma. Rehoboth Nurseries, Rehoboth, Ma. Seven Arrows Farm, Attleboro, Ma. SunflowersTranquil Lake Nursery, Rehoboth, Ma. Billingsgate Farm, Plympton, Ma. Maplewood Farm, Portsmouth, RI
Soil, Compost, etc. Pleasant Lake Farm, Harwich, Ma. (Cert. Organic)Avant Gardens, Dartmouth, Ma. Tony Andrews Farm, E. Falmouth, Ma. CN Smith Farm, Inc., E. Bridgewater, Ma. Rehoboth Nurseries, Inc. Rehoboth, Ma. Ginko Trees (and much more!) Great Cape Herbs, Brewster Ma.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BEER & WINE----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Beer WineBuzzards Bay Brewery, Westport, Ma. Newport Vineyards & Winery, Middletown, RICape Cod Beer, Hyannis, Ma. Running Brook Vineyards, N. Dartmouth, Ma. Sakonnet Vineyards, Little Compton, RI Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery, Westpot, Ma.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NON-EDIBLE EARTH FRIENDLY PRODUCTS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------All-Natural Soaps, Candles & Much More! Tinctures, Tonics, & Herbal RemediesEarth Sisters Herbal Products, Rochester, Ma. Great Cape Herbs, Brewster Ma.E.&T. Farms, W. Barnstable, Ma.
Market Bags, Rain Barrels, & More! Great to Be Green, Inc., Swansea, Ma.
Please Remember....
For complete information on all these farms (and MANY others),
plus MORE produce in season, check out our Online Farm Guide at www.semaponline.org |
Cookin' Local!
Try this cool little number in your Fall picnic basket!
Apple Salad
Serves 4
4 local apples, cut into ˝ inch pieces
˝ cup raisins
˝ cup celery, cut into small pieces
˝ cup walnuts, chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
˝ lime, juiced
˝ teaspoon salt
Pinch of white pepper
1 - In a large bowl, mix apples, raisins, celery, and walnuts. Sprinkle with lime juice.
2 - Add mayonnaise, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Enjoy!
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Local Events!
Septemeber & October are FILLED with great local events and happenings! Check one out each weekend. Also, be sure to scan our Online Farm Guide to look for other great farms and their upcoming activities.
SEPTEMBER
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BRIX BOUNTY FARM - Know Your Vegetables!
Fall Workshops & Discussion Groups - September through December 2008
858 Tucker Road, Dartmouth, MA / 508.992.1868 / http://brixbounty.blogspot.com/Farmers Derek & Katie Christianson wish to invite folks interested in local sustainable agriculture, (and much more!) to join them on Mondays and Tuesday evenings this Fall. Full schedule of workshops and discussions can be found on their Farm Blog page, along with where to find their fantastic and nutrient-rich vegetables and herbs. Learn/discuss topics like Soil Testing, Cover Crops & Composting, Nutrient Density in foods, and more! Get to know your neighbors while learning about growing food in Southeastern MA, and how it can effect the globe.
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EARTH SISTERS HERBALS SOAP CLASSES - Make soap with local ingredients!
515 New Bedford Rd., Rochester, MA / 508-577-2152 / earthsisters@comcast.net
Call or email for full details and schedules.
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HARWICH CRANBERRY FESTIVAL - All September!
Celebrate Cape Cod cranberries and beyond! Click here for a full schedule of events all month long including Craft Shows, Carnivals, Pancake Breakfast, Beach Party, Parades & Fireworks!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DUXBURY AG. DAY - Sept. 20th, 11:00 - 3:00pm @ O'Neil Farm 146 Winter St. Duxbury Ma.Barnyard animals, Local Food & Fun and MUCH MORE! Visit this working farm and celebrate Duxbury's Agricultural Past and Future!
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CHEFS TABLE EVENT: Delicacies of the Mushroom Harvest
September 20, 2008, Plymouth MA / Info & reservations: 508-747-4148September
is mushroom harvest time! Chef Philippe delights your palette with
locally grown mushrooms such as Hen of the Woods, not to mention
Truffles, Porcini,& Portabellos. They all make an appearance at
this months sumptuous Chefs Table. Join us for this luscious
five-course mushroom extravaganza. Wine paired with each course.
Enjoy dinner and the live classical music from harpist, Shelly Otis.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT DINNER - An Evening to Share our Local Harvest
September 22, 6:00-9:00pm @ Mill Wharf Restaurant, Scituate Harbor
- Sample dishes prepared by
favorite local restaurants - Watch cooking demonstrations
including artistic vegetable
carving - Select the best chowder on the
South Shore - Taste a selection of local wines
and beers - Spend an evening with friends
and support the NSRWATickets:
$60 per person. To purchase, call Debbie Cook at (781) 659-8168 or e-mail debbie@nsrwa.org
You can also fill out a registration form and mail or fax it with your payment.
Space is limited and no tickets will be sold at the door.
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CLASH 2008 - 3rd Annual Cape Land & Sea Harvest Event - Sept. 25th - 28th
A Salute to Fishing, Farming, and all things Cape Cod / http://www.capecodclash.org/
CLASH
is a weekend long celebration of the rich fishing heritage and abundant
local foods of Cape Cod. 2008 will mark the third year of this popular
and growing event.
This year will include: Lots of Local Food at your favorite Cape Restaurants, Farm & Winery Tours, Water Activities, Educational Sessions, and MUCH MORE, all across Cape Cod!
(See website for a complete list all activities and times.)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MIDDLEBORO HARVEST FEST - SEPT. 27th 9-4pm, Middleboro Town Hall
Celebrate Middleboro and its rich agricultural harvest at Middleboro's Harvest Fair. Lots of local food, farmers market, pony rides and other fun activities for the whole family! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BARNSTABLE HARVEST FEST - September 27th & 28th @ The Barnstable County Fairgrounds /
Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm / Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Farmers Market, Arts & Crafts Show, Master Gardners Soil Testing Clinic, Garden Tours/The Crookerd Path, Pony Rides, Pedal Tractor Pulls, Barnyard Animals, Hay Rides, Food & much more....
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MARTHAS VINEYARD LIVING LOCAL HARVEST - SEPT. 26 & 27TH
Living Local Harvest Fest Promotes Island Self-Reliance
Discussions on self-reliance, especially in food and energy production and how Islanders can help nurture their economy, environment, and community. Pot luck dinner, movies, panel discussions, local performers and more! For more information, head to: http://vineyardvoice.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WORKING WATERFRONT FESTIVAL - September 27 & 28th, New Bedford, MA
Celebrate Commercial Fishing, America's Oldest Industry! http://www.workingwaterfrontfestival.org/
Join us in New Bedford, America's largest commercial fishing port,
to learn about the men and women who harvest the North Atlantic. Walk
the decks of a scalloper, dine on fresh seafood, mend a fishing net and
watch a Coast Guard rescue demonstration. Experience the workings of
the industry which brings seafood from the ocean to your plate. - Tour commercial fishing boats, tugboats, Coast Guard Vessels and historic vessels.
- Listen to the fishing community share stories of their lives, skills and experiences.
- Watch demonstrations of net mending, trap making, fish filleting and more.
- Enjoy performances of music, dance, poetry, and theater.
- Hear maritime authors read from their works.
- Try your hand at knot tying, net mending and other skills - AND MUCH MUCH MORE!
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EDIBLE SOUTH SHORE LAUNCH PARTY @ WESTPORT RIVERS VINEYARD & WINERY
New Vintages! / Saturday, October 4th 1:00-3:00 PM / www.westportrivers.com
Join the edible communities of Cape Cod, Boston and Rhody as we
tastefully celebrate our newest edible in New England: edible South
Shore! Tastings and samplings from local food artisans and producers in
Massachusetts' Plymouth and Bristol counties, as well as our other
edible communities.
Plus - Westport Rivers Vineyard to Launch 2 New Release wines at SEMAP Fundraiser! Westport River Vineyard & Winery is excited to announce the upcoming release of their new 2007 Rkatsiteli and Pinot Gris. Rkatsiteli
has become an amazingly popular varietal from Westport Rivers. The
light white that finishes with a touch of sweetness is widely planted
in Eastern Europe but relatively unknown here in the States. Pinot
Gris is made in the traditional Alsatian style; it's clean, crisp, dry
and pairs perfectly with the local flavors of the Southcoast. Try the new Pinot Gris and Rkatsiteli before it's released only at SEMAP's October 4th Fundraiser, being held at Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery.
Tickets are $35 and benefit SEMAP. Please see ediblesouthshore.com for more information, or to purchase tickets go to the Westport Vineyard & Winery Events page or call 508-636-3423. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CARVER HARVEST FEST - OCTOBER 5TH, 12PM - 4PM
108 Main Street (across from Town Hall) Come for the great local produce at the farmers market, and stay for the fun! Harvest themed activities and fun for the whole family. Hayrides, pony rides, local food, crafts, and more!
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Where ELSE Can I Find Local Products?
SEMAP's Buyer Members in our Business-to-Business/Buy Fresh Buy Local Network are local restaurants, schools, and markets. Listed here are 2008 members; they are a group interested in supporting local producers and educating their customers on the many benefits of buying fresh, local products.
Barnstable County, Ma.
If you're looking for a nice dinner, lunch or local market to pick up some snacks, be sure to check out these great businesses.
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