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Ypsilanti Farmers Market Newsletter
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Stay up to date with the Ypsilanti Farmers Markets through our weekly newsletter highlighting news, what's in season, vendor information, and more!
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Market News & Highlights
We try to keep our markets fresh and up-to-date, and there is always something new happening. Here's your go-to spot to know what's going on with the Ypsilanti Markets.
Tuesday Market
Our regular Tuesday market is taking place Tuesday, June 7th from 3 - 7 p.m. in Downtown Ypsilanti.
Saturday Market
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r regular Saturday market is taking place Saturday, June 11th from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Depot Town.
Prescription for Health
The Prescription for Health program will be tabling at the Downtown Ypsilanti Market on Tuesday, June 7th, and at Depot Town Market on Saturday, June 11th with information about the program and healthy living.
Tommy Patrick Ryan
Local musician Tommy Patrick Ryan will be providing music to the markets this week! You can see him on both Tuesday and Saturday. Pop by his tent at market to enjoy his tunes.
Looking for Volunteers
Our farmers market team is looking for dedicated volunteers who are interested in volunteering for either our Tuesdays markets or Saturday markets. Volunteers will assist with setting up, during-market support, and tearing down after market. They will support vendors and the market team, and should be prepared to commit to at least one month of markets. If interested, email [email protected] for details.
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Vendor Highlights
Fairytale Baked Goods
At markets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday
Jen has been a vendor at the Ypsilanti Farmers Markets since May 2015. She sells her fairytale scones to market patrons, and she has developed quite a following. What makes a scone a fairytale scone? They're "moist and full of flavor" - words told to Jen by a customer that she now uses to describe her product. She states that her business runs because of her customers, but not just because they buy her products. Jen takes flavor and name suggestions from her dedicated following of fairytale scone-lovers. An added bonus: Jen was Growing Hope's pitch competition winner where she had to give both a 30-second and 3-minute pitch to the judges about her business and products.
Zilke Vegetable Farm
At markets every Tuesday and Saturday
Facebook:
Zilke Vegetable Farm
Website:
zilkevegetablefarm.com
Email: [email protected]
Zilke Vegetable Farm is a family farm in Milan, MI run by husband and wife Tom and Vicki.
They're both second career farmers, and Vicki who is a former nurse practitioner says that she is "dedicated to food access for all."
They are a GAP Certified farm that uses organic practices. The Zilkes grow a diverse selection of vegetables, herbs, flowers, and seedlings, and they have been selling their products at the Ypsilanti Farmers Markets since 2009 - one of our veteran vendors!
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What's In Season
Below is a list of what produce is in season in Michigan. You can expect to find some of these products at the Ypsilanti Farmers Markets:
June Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables:
Arugula, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Chard, Cherries, Cilantro, Fennel, Garlic scapes, Green onions/scallions, Greens, Herbs, Kale, Lettuce, Peas, Peppers, Parsley, Radishes, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Spinach, Strawberries
*This list is not exact, but can give an idea of some fruits and vegetables typically harvested at this time of year.
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Market Sampling & Cooking Demonstrations
Come visit the Growing Hope sampling and cooking demo booth during most summer Downtown Ypsilanti Tuesday markets.
Tuesday, June 7th:
Growing Hope will be sampling two recipes featuring
cabbage this week.
Asian Coleslaw
Ingredients:
1 cabbage, julienned or shredded
1 carrot, shredded
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Dressing:
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. sesame oil
2 Tbsp. white sesame seeds
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for dressing and mix well.
- Add all vegetables in the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Chopped Cabbage Salad
Ingredients (yields 1 1/2 cups):
1 head of cabbage, chopped
2 carrots, grated
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. dried red pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 cup water
Instructions:
- Combine cabbage, carrots, and onion in a large bowl.
- In a smaller bowl, combine dried red pepper, herbs, olive oil, salt, brown sugar, vinegar, and water. Mix well.
- Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture and stir to coat the vegetables.
- Chill in fridge for 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
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The Tuesday Farmers Market is held at 16 S Washington Street every Tuesday May through October from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. in Downtown Ypsilanti.
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| The Saturday Farmers Market is held in the plaza at 100 Rice Street every Saturday May through October from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Depot Town Ypsilanti. |
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