September 21, 2019 Saturdays 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

What's Fresh?

Tomatoes - Figs - Sweet & Spicy Peppers - Muscadines Pears - Cantaloupes - Plums - Peaches Okra - Variety of Squash - Cucumbers - Carrots Eggplants - Radishes - Onions - Rutabagas Milk - Cheese - Butter - Eggs - Beef - Pork - Lamb Potatoes - Rice - Herbs - Jams - Jellies - Honey Vegetable Soup Starters - Homemade Sauces & Marinades Salsa - Coffee - Baked Goods Works from Local Artisans Fresh Cut Flowers - Herb Plants - Vegetable Plants And So Much More! Vendors This Week

Tips on Getting the Most out of Your Fresh Tomatoes

Vendors at the Mississippi Farmers Market provide an array of field-grown and greenhouse tomatoes in various shapes, sizes, and colors. Feel free to stop by their booths and ask questions about their tomatoes. You are bound to see one that stands out! Meanwhile, here's a list of tips to get the most out of your fresh tomatoes while shopping at the Mississippi Farmers Market this Saturday: Search for tomatoes with consistent coloring (with the exception of specialty tomatoes with obvious color streaks). Pick it up; it should be heavy for its size (with the exception of cherry and grape tomatoes). Refrigerating your tomatoes may affect their flavor and texture if they are already ripe. Search for tomatoes that have a sweet smell at the stem; this is a sign that they are ripe. Tomatoes are versatile. They can be eaten in salads, in tacos, on sandwiches, on pizzas, in gravies, in soups, in succotash, and in pastas. This list goes on and on, of course! Crank it up a notch, and grill or bake your tomatoes with boneless chicken breasts. Season to your taste! Store your tomatoes in a shaded area of the kitchen to avoid rotting.

17 News Ways to Craft a Better Tomato Sandwich

After picking up your plump, juicy tomatoes, you have to make good use of them, right? Well, check out these 17 ways to make a tomato sandwich with your fresh tomatoes this Saturday. It's time for something different to toss in your lunch bag next week at work or school!

Make My New Sandwich!

6 Things to Add to Your To-Do List This Fall Mississippi State Fair (October 2-14). Find out more by clicking here. The Great Pumpkin Search (at the Mississippi State Fair by the Biscuit Booth), October 5, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.) The Pumpkin Adventure and the Harvest Fest at the Mississippi Ag Museum. Find out more by clicking here. Go on a hay ride! Some of our local farmers offer this fun experience! Carve a pumpkin. Don't forget to light it! Of course, you should stop by the Mississippi Farmers Market for all your fresh fall finds! New seasons bring new goodies!

THE FARMER'S TABLE

The Farmer's Table is located inside the Mississippi Farmers Market. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until business traffic slows. The restaurant serves dine-in and carry-out breakfast and lunch. Follow the Farmer's Table on Facebook

Mississippi Farmers Market 929 High Street, Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 354-6573 farmersmarket@mdac.ms.gov www.msfarmersmarket.com Open Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Mississippi Department of Agriculture & Commerce Andy Gipson, Commissioner