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We ACCEPT WIC, SENIOR and SNAP/EBT benefits!
Double Your Dollars Up to $10
When You Shop
at the Market!
Spend $10 or more on your EBT card and the Market will match you an extra $10 in tokens for FREE. WIC and Senior customers that come to the Market also get matched an extra $10 in tokens when they spend over $10 with their vouchers.
Stop by the information booth for more details.
Market Match is made
possible by:
With additional support
from:
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Carrboro Farmers' Market Memorial Scholarship Fund in Memory of Gary Murray of Sunset Farms
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A FEW ITEMS IN SEASON:
Broccoli
Strawberries
Greenhouse Tomatoes
Asparagus
Collards
Bok Choy
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Carrboro Farmers' Market Printing Donated by
Durham, NC
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What's Happening at Market
Happy Wednesday!
As farmers markets and local food gain popularity across the nation, more research is being done to show the impacts of the local food systems and direct sales from farmers to consumers. We think this is a great sign that local food systems are here to stay, and the more we data we have to show their impact, the better!
One recent example of this is a
study released by the
Economists at the Economic Research Service (ERS) that found that farmers who market goods directly to consumers are more likely to remain in business than those who market only through traditional channels.
This is no surprise to us. Farming is certainly a risky business with very tight margins, and not every farmer that begins selling at the Market is able to make a living do it. However, we have a long list of farms that have sold at the Market for over 15 or 20 years, and that is certainly something to be proud of!
The Market is a place where small scale farmers can
sustainably
grow their business by creating a loyal customer base. The Market's stall fees are affordable and vendors take home 100% of their sales!
Thanks to you all for making the Carrboro Farmers' Market a thriving place where farmers can make a living!
In other news, strawberries are making a bounce back after last week's stormy weather, and there should be plenty at Market today. Don't forget that this Saturday is our Strawberry Jamboree!
Garlic scapes, broccoli, cauliflower, kolhrabi and and sugar snap peas are is season as well! You may also find a few of the first summer squash and cucumbers!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Erin Jobe
Market Manager
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Strawberry Jamboree
Saturday, May 14th
8:30am until we run out of samples!
Strawberries. The Root Cellar's Signature Yellow Cake. Whipped Cream. Enough said!
U pick information,free samples of fresh berries with cake and whipped cream, kids activities, music, and lots of local berries for sale!
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FRUITS/VEGGIES:
Asparagus, beets, bok choy, broccoli raab, broccoli, cauliflower, collards, cut herbs, green onions, greenhouse tomatoes,
kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens, green garlic, garlic scapes, microgreens,
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ushrooms, radishes, rhubarb, strawberries, sweet potatoes, spinach, sugar snap peas, turnips, winter squash and more!
MEAT
FISH, POULTRY:
bison, bacon, beef cuts and ground beef, breakfast links and brats along with various other cuts of pork, fresh chicken
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amb
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ocal hot dogs, pork sausage, local hot dogs, prosciutto,
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eal cutlets and more!
DAIRY and EGGS: cow cheeses, fresh and aged, farm fresh eggs, and local yogurt! FLOWERS and PLANTS: cut flowers, native and medicinal Plants, Trees, shrubs, and other perennials! Spring and summer plant starts and herbs for your garden. SPECIALTY ITEMS: bagels, baguettes, breads including whole wheat and sourdough, fermented foods, granola, honey, cinnamon rolls, hot sauces, jams and jellies, muffins, potted plants, stone ground grits, vegan and gluten free offerings, whole wheat flour, wines. |
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Chicken Bridge Bakery
Chicken Bridge Bakery will be at Market!
We'll be at market
tomorrow, rain or shine! Come on out and see us, we'll have all your favorites plus a limited supply of Date and Pecan Baguettes.
Farmhouse Sourdough
Roasted Garlic Sourdough
Rustic Baguettes
Fougasse w/ goat cheese and green garlic
Sprouted Wheat Loaves
Sourdough Bagels
Sourdough Pretzels
Have a great week,
Rob, Monica, Simon and Milo
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Box Turtle Bakery
Box Turtle Bakery will be at Market
 Selections:
- Red Tail Grains Red Fife Bread w/optional Pecans, Olives, or Apricots
- Cohen Farm Honey Wheat Yeast Bread and Rolls
- Sourdough Rhymin Dark Rye w/optional Caraway
- Focaccia w/optional toppings of cheese/herbs/olive and also done as some everything rounds
Slogan of the week: Knock, knock. Who's there? Nobody, I was just checking if my loaves were done.
Abraham Palmer, Box Turtle Bakery
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Perry-Winkle Farm
Perry-Winkle Farm will be at Market
If all goes as planned, Michael will be at market today with another batch of fresh chicken. This photo is an interior shot of one of his 3 broiler houses (aka chicken tractors) where he raises these Freedom Rangers. He will have a good supply of both whole birds and all your favorite cuts- remember, the selection is always best during the first week or so after they are processed. There will be a good supply of eggs from our garden/pasture raised laying hens as well.
We will have kale and collard bunches, along with lettuce, arugula and sorrel for your salads. Check out the flower rack- we will have mixed bouquets and Dutch Irises by the stem.
we are grateful for your continued support-
Mike Perry and Cathy Jones
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Carolina Farmhouse Dairy
Carolina Farmhouse Dairy will be at Market!
 The Carolinas' Premier Yogurt
From Cow to Market in One day!
Whole Milk, Euro-Style Cream Top
Reduced Sugar
Organic Ingredients
Pasture Based Dairy
Live Cultures and Probiotics
Quarts and Pints of Plain and Madagascar Vanilla, and small, single serving sizes of Vanilla, Vanana (Vanilla-Banana), Coconut, Lemon, Strawberry, and Blueberry. Prices are Quart: $6.50, Pint $4.50 and Small $2.00
We look forward to seeing you!!
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Chapel Hill Creamery
Chapel Hill Creamery will be at Market this week!
We have Burrata
this Wednesday
! This is a pouch of our golden and tender mozzarella that we stretch in hot water, fill with a mix of shredded mozzarella and cream, and seal at the top. Set this out to warm to room temperature and serve with crusty bread as an appetizer for one or two people. We will also have our Fresh Mozzarella in half pound balls to go with greenhouse tomatoes in a Caprese salad or a pizza.
We will have
Dairyland Farmers and our
Pheta which are great for warm weather to add to greens and salads. Our
Hickory Grove is mild but savory; it is a washed rind cheese that is not as strong as its stinky cousins but is full of flavor. Good for snacking; it also makes a great grilled cheese or omelet. Other cheeses to sample and buy include 7 1/2 month old
Calvander which is similar to an Asiago, ripe
Carolina Moon, semi-ripe New Moon,
Smoked Mozzarella, and
Smoked Farmers.
Our popular and flavorful sausage include
Breakfast Country Sausage in bulk,
Sage and
Maple Breakfast in links,
Mild Italian. We'll also have our
spare ribs, bacon, ground pork, and flavorful
ground beef.
Everything we sell comes from our farm where we tend to the pastures, the young calves, the adult cows, and the whey fed pigs. Try the Hickory Grove or the Smoked Mozzarella for a cheeseburger, or grill our sausage for a delicious Italian sub or to add to greens and polenta.
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Growers & Cooks
Growers & Cooks will be at Market today!
We make fresh stock for home cooks. We're on a mission to support responsible growers and bring real stock back into your kitchen. Nifty fact: A pound of bones/meat/vegetables goes into making each container of our stock -- that's approximately 85 times more than the industry standard!
By the Tub (24 oz frozen):
All-Purpose Chicken Stock
All-Purpose Vegetable Stock
Southern Smoked Pork Stock
This week's tip sheet:
Glazing vegetables!
Last week we learned about braising, and this week we'll glaze our way to remarkably flavorful spring vegetables. We use this technique on radishes, turnips, peas, beets and mushrooms, which are all available at market right now. Come grab a tip sheet and glaze some veggies this week!
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Flat River Nursery
Flat River Nursery will be at Market
We will be at market with Greenhouse Tomatoes, herbs. sweet potatoes, bedding plants and vegetable starts.
1548 Holeman Ashley Rd.
Timberlake NC, 27583
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Homestead Harvest Farm
Homestead Harvest Farm will be at Market
It's Spring and here come the Thunderstorms.
We will be at the Market rain or shine with great tasting eggs from our free ranging chickens and ducks and wonderful meat from our chickens, ducks, and pigs.
Please stop by and introduce yourself!
Jan Campbell, Head Chick
Homestead Harvest Farm
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Bonlee Grown Farm
Bonlee Grown Farm will be at Market
Look for our beautiful geraniums,
Dragon wing and tuberous begonias ,
Rosebud and New Guinea impatiens,
Patio and large better boy tomatoes,
Gerber daisys, lavender, verbena,
And HANGING BASKETS!!
THANKS FOR BUYING LOCAL
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