Fresh this Week
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GREENHOUSE GROWN TOMATOES!!
 Spring Vegetable & Herb Seedlings! including: Lettuce, Spinach, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cilantro, Rosemary, Parsley, Lavender, etc
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PIEDMONT FARM TOUR IS NEAR!
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10% Campaign
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The 10% Campaign is a project of the Center For Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS). The campaign encourages you to spend 10 percent of your existing food dollars to support North Carolina food producers, businesses and communities. Why 10%? In North Carolina, we spend 35 billion dollars on food every year. If we spend 10% of our food dollars on local product, we can infuse over 3.5 billion dollars into the local economy. As avid supporters of the Durham Farmers' Market, you already know the many advantages to shopping locally. So, why join the campaign? It will re-affirm your commitment to shopping locally and it sends a strong message to policy makers about the importance of local foods! For more information visit: www.nc10percent.com
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 Yesterday, as I was driving on 147, I saw billowing, yellow clouds of pollen coming from the swaying pines. The pine pollen may be out earlier than usual, but so is the ASPARAGUS!! Asparagus usually starts showing up at Market around the first week of April. But the warm weather has pushed it up out of the ground early and with a vengeance! Last week, several farmers had a few bunches of it and this week, according to one farmer that I talked to, there will be A LOT more this weekend! Also, I heard through the grapevine that the first strawberries of the season aren't too far off! I was lucky enough to get my hands on some of the asparagus at Market last weekend. If you have every wondered how to cook asparagus. Here is a simple, delicious way to cook it. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees. Trim the ends of the asparagus. Leave them as a whole spear. Coat with 1-2 TB of olive oil. Lay them evenly on a cookie pan. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Bake for 5-7 minutes, until they are just barely tender. Along with the early asparagus, our greenhouse tomato growers are harvesting their tomatoes earlier than usual this year. Here is a recipe that I came up with last April, when I came home with lots of asparagus and tomatoes... * * * * * * * * * * * * *
 Congratulations to Sandy Pleasant from Sunset Ridge Buffalo Farm for winning our Chili Challenge last weekend with her bison chili!! She really lived up to her "chili queen" title! Way to go, Sandy!! And thanks to everyone who came out to taste and vote for your favorite chili! I know that I promised to feature the winning chili recipe in the newsletter, but I've been out sick all week and I didn't get a chance to get a copy before writing this. So, look for it in next week's newsletter. We will also have more copies of other chili recipes at Market tomorrow. So, if you'd like to pick up a copy, just stop by the Market info table. See you at the Market!
Erin Kauffman
Market Manager
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Fresh this Week....
Vegetables: ASPARAGUS!!!! Asian Greens (Tatsoi, Mizuna), Arugula, Beets, Broccoli Raab, Cabbage, Chinese Cabbage, Cress (Creasy Greens), Cilantro, Collards, Dried Herbs, Frisee, Fennel, Green Onions, Green Garlic, Gourds, Mustard Greens, Kale, Lettuce, Leeks, Onions, Rhubarb, Radishes, Rutabega, Salad Mix, Shiitake Mushrooms (dried), Sweet Potatoes, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes, Turnips, Turnip Greens,
Meats: Beef, Bison, Chicken, Goat/Chevon, Lamb, Pork. Look for whole cuts, sausages, hot dogs, jerky, liver pate and more!
Flowers & Plants: Tulips, Anemones, Icelandic Poppies, Ranunculus
Vegetable & Herb Seedlings, Landscaping Plants, House Plants
And: Honey, Pecans, Chicken and Duck Eggs, Flour, Cornmeal, Wines, Fresh and Aged Goats and Cows Milk Cheeses, Baked Goods - Pies, Breads, Cookies, Pastries, Gluten Free Items, etc; Beer, Wine, Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Preserves
Crafts: Pottery, Jewelry, Gourd Birdhouses, Woodwork, Photographs, Hand-dyed Clothing and other items, Handmade Clothing, Soaps and much more...
Produce availability depends on weather conditions
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Upcoming Events... Saturday April 7th - SUMMER HOURS BEGIN!!! Starting in 3 weeks, the Market will be open from 8am-Noon! Chef Amy Tornquist, of Watts Grocery will be helping us to ring in the summer hours. Having Amy open the summer market is now a 5 year tradition. Amy was our first Chef in the Market when the Pavilion opened back in April of 2007, a blustery, cold day. That day, some of our vendors came to Market with snow on their trucks. We're betting that won't happen this year...
 Saturday April 14th - Chef in the Market... Chef Christy Quirk from Bull Street Gourmet Market will be cooking with FENNEL! Chef Christy's demo will start around 10am on the lawn.Wednesday April 18th - WEDNESDAY MARKET OPENS!! Wednesday Market hours are 3:30-6:30. We are excited to announce 4 new Wednesday Market vendors... Chicken Bridge Bakery, Farm 42, Farmers' Daughter Pickles & Preserves, & Melina's Fresh Pasta (more details soon!) If you would like to be added to the Wednesday Market email newsletter list, reply to this email and I'll add your name. We will be sending out an email every Tuesday with updates and info about the Wednesday Market.
Also on Wednesday April 18th- Quick Dinners from the Market starts up! Our first demo will be led by Anne Everitt, she was a regular chef at the Wednesday Market last year. Here's a link to Anne's Farmers' Market Stir Fry from last season! |
Little Tree Farm
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We will have delicious, fresh, free choice free range eggs; stewing hens; english and whole grain mustards; Peppers pottery; creamed honey for this Saturday's markets.
As always, our birds are raised without the use of antibiotics or other drugs. They received lots of TLC, a grain based diet and lots of (mostly organic) fruits, greens and other veggies.
John and I look forward to seeing you on Saturday 10am-noon!
Sincerely,
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Stoney Mountain Farm
We'll look forward to seeing you at the market this Saturday!
Lamb: We'll be there with more of our fabulous Navajo Churro lamb. At Stoney Mtn Farm we're Raising Navajo Churro's, an Heirloom Breed of sheep Recognized by SLOW FOOD as a "flavor worth saving!" On the endangered list, why? Our sheep grow slow, that doesn't work well in most large farm operations. Born and raised here...they aren't processed until 12-18 months of age and the flavor nor texture are compromised. Because they are slow growing and small the flavor maintains lamb like qualities...ask our many fans.
Olga's Eco Friendly Wool Dryer Balls: Put an end to those chemical laden dryer sheets and softeners....1 pack of our Eco-Friendly Dryer Balls will soften, reduce static...and reduce drying time....100% money back guarantee! Great Gift Idea! Come see firsthand what our 12,000+ fans on Facebook are raving about!
New to our product line...earth friendly garden mulch. Keeps weeds out, breaks down as fertilizer, and last but far from least...retains water for slow release to your plants.
Wool Pin Cushions~Wool Cat Toys~Wool BATTS
Crafters/Quilters/pillow stuffer come and get them well they last. Also limited supply of rovings and yarns in an array of natural shades of color produced by our sheep.
Hope to See you there!
Olga and John Elder
www.stoneymountainfarm.com
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Four Leaf Farm
Four Leaf Farm is bringing more fennel, chard, kale, spicy lettuce mix, scallions and hopefully lots of pea shoots to make up for our short comings last weekend. We will continue to bring a large selections of herbs that are safe to plant now as well as bedding plants and many beautiful flowering spring perennials that love shade. Come see for your self.
Helga and Tim
fourleaffarm@gmail.com
919 644-6535 |
Fickle Creek Farm
 Pasture-raised PORK - FULL RANGE OF CUTS: tenderloin, loin chops, BACON, roasts (boneless loin, Boston
butt, shoulder picnic), ground pork, liver-sweet potato pate, cold-cut salami, bulk sausage (chorizo, country, hot extra
sage), link sausage (bratwurst, hot Italian, sweet Italian, breakfast fingerlinks, maple fingerlinks, smoked bell pepper and onion, smoked Polish), meaty neck bones, rendered lard, fatback, feet, organ meats.
Pasture-raised MUTTON: ground, chops (loin and rib), bone-in roasts (leg and shoulder), shank pairs, soup bones.
100% grass-fed BEEF: ground beef, steaks, roasts, short ribs, heart, liver.
HOT DOGS: 60% pork and 40% beef made with our pork shoulder and beef top round.
STEW HENS - pasture-raised: great for soups, stews, and stock - also backs and necks.
EGGS - from hens ranging freely on pasture: mixed size and jumbo.
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Terra Clotha
The waiter looked up at the two officers. It was going to be a long day of looking at mug shots. "Now this first group," the taller officer was saying. "is people who say they were eating in the restaurant at the time of the murder. If you recognize someone as a customer, we can let them go. If not, then that may be our suspect." The waiter took the first picture warily. "I recognize this guy," he said. "He was a customer. I know because he was wearing one of those hand-dyed T-shirts you can get at the Durham Farmers' Market. It had a picture of a rocket ship pushed into the face of the Man in the Moon. He said it was an homage to Georges M�li�s, the French silent movie director. That was the Ben Kingsley character in the movie Hugo, by the way. I'd recognize that shirt anywhere." "Okay, good," the shorter officer said, pointing to another picture. "Now this next one..."
Hand-dyed T-shirts from Terra Clotha. They may not help you beat a murder rap, but they're sure to get you recognized. AND SPEAKING OF WARM WEATHER...we're bringing out our warm-weather clothes a little early this year, and for a few weeks, we'll have both long-sleeved and short-sleeved clothing available.
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Meadow Lane Farm
Our farm will have wonderful, 21 day dry-aged ANGUS grassfed BEEF... this weekend. All cuts will be available..the weather is perfect for grilling out... STEAKS, Ground beef, and much more!
Thank you for your support.
Steve & Martha Mobley
(919) 496-4852 |
Flat River Nursery
Flat River Nursery and Farm will be at market with pesticide- free greenhouse tomatoes, potted herbs, ferns, pansies and more.
Charles and Joan Holeman
336-364-2460
www.esinc.net/flatriver/
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Bonlee Grown Farm
PERENNIAL GROUND COVER, AJUGA AND HOMESTEAD PURPLE VERBENA!! LANTANA, SWEET POTATO VINES, KING KONG COLEUS, ALOE, MOSES PLANTS, AND DOUBLE BLOOM IMPATIENS. MAKING "CHOCOLATE DELIGHTS" AND CROCHETED DISH CLOTHES. LOTS OF JAMS, PEPPER RELISHES, AND PEPPER JELLIES. TASTE TESTING APRICOT JAM!!!! CALL 919-548-0977 FOR SPECIAL ORDERS, SEE YA SATURDAY , RAIN OR SHINE!!!!!!!!! |
Bluebird Meadows
So many gorgeous flowers this week! Icelandic poppies are back with their bold colors and delicate texture---always a customer favorite. We'll have lots of ranunculus---the prettiest buttercup you've ever seen---in shades of peach, yellow, and red. Anemones, what we call the jewels of winter, are almost finished so this might be the last week for them. Get them while they are here. Lots of tulips this week....white, yellow, a raspberry and cream blend, peach. A few parrot tulip bunches. And of course our lovely mixed bouquets that offer a little of everything. All of these flowers are long lasting and make great presents for loved ones or as a treat for yourself. We'll also have radishes and possibly some arugula. Looking forward to seeing you Saturday!
Alice, Stuart, and baby Ruth
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Roberson Creek Farm
Look for us this week with lots of CARROTS, & COLLARDS. Maybe more, we are in between crops. Thank you for supporting our FAMILY FARM, We look forward to seeing you each week. Thanks & have a great weekend!!
Bobby & Vicki Roberson
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Hurtgen Meadows Farm
All of Hurtgen Meadows produce, plants, and flowers are naturally grown -- no synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers.
Produce: Carrots, turnips, rutabagas and maybe a few surprises.
Crafts: Wooden cutting boards (great housewarming, wedding, and special occasion gifts).
We'll see you at market! Find us on Facebook and Twitter (@HurtgenMeadows)
hurtgenmeadows@gmail.com
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Fullsteam Brewery
 Hey Durham! At the Farmers Market this Saturday, the growler lineup will probably include:
El Toro cream ale
Fullsteam Southern lager
Working Man's Lunch dark chocolate ale
Hogwash smoked porter (ONE CASE LEFT!)
As always, growlers are $10 plus a $4 refundable bottle deposit. We're happy to take bottle returns at the market or the tavern.
Our tavern and brewhouse are right up the road, and we open at noon on Saturdays! This Saturday, Pie Pushers will be pushing brunch starting at 1 p.m. And have you tried our new Honey White? It's been described as "pepperly delicious" and "perfect for summer." We'll see you there!
Fullsteam Brewery 726 Rigsbee Avenue Facebook |
Maple Spring Gardens
 We'll be at Market this week with an abundance of super tender new spinach, as well as lettuce, radishes, turnips, salad mix, arugula and vegetable plants suitable to put in your garden now. Hope to see you. |
Sunset Ridge Buffalo Farm
 Sunset Ridge Buffalo Farm will be at market Saturday with a nice selection of bison.
Jack & Sandy Pleasant
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Wild Scallions Farm
This week we will have more lovely ranunculus in romantic spring shades, tulips!, and an assortment of produce: spinach, green onions, arugula, radish, turnip, kale and bok choi. Also look for our fresh baked whole grain sour dough loaf bread and free range eggs. And we will be planting tomatoes and cucumbers on Sunday, and in case anyone else is ready, we will have a full selection of heirloom, cherry, slicer, and saladette tomato plants for sale along with cucumber plants, herbs and broccoli and lettuce plants.
All our produce is sustainably grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides for healthful foods from healthy fields.
See everyone on Saturday, Matt and Renee www.wildscallionsfarm.com
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Parking & Street Information
The Market is located at 501 Foster Street in and around the Pavilion at Durham Central Park.
Parking can be found on the street around the Market, in the Ballpark Parking Lot on Corporation Street and in the Measurement Inc lot, 423 Morris Street (one block west of the Market). There is a path at the bottom of that parking lot that leads you to the Market. There are also public parking lots along Foster Street and on Morgan Street near the Carolina Theatre.
Handicap parking is available on Foster Street, right next to the south entrance of the pavilion.
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Durham Farmers' Market Animal Policy
Please note that the Durham Farmers' Market does not allow dogs or other pets in the Market area during Market hours.
Service animals are exempt from this rule.
Leashed pets are welcome elsewhere throughout Durham Central Park.
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Erin Kauffman
Market Manager
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