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This post expired on April 21, 2023.
Good Morning,
I think it’s finally safe to say that we are over the late frost hurdle. Tara Stainton of Rattle’s Garden spent this end of the week worrying over whether to cover her just transplanted tomatoes and squash, with weather forecasts saying, “Yeah.. it might get that cold.” Weather this Spring has been doing what it does best: keeping our farmers on their toes.
But, we are finally starting to see the fruits of the season, and the Market is open and full of great things!
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Highlights down the Aisle…
Strawberries from Barnhill Orchards and 5k Farms! This refers to my clever language play up top: fruits of the season. Get it?
Broccoli Florets & Broccolini from Kellogg and North Pulaski. It cannot be understated how delicious 1st of the season broccoli is. The time window for this marvelous vegetable is short, so take advantage!
Candles on Sale. Maison Terre is offering 40% off on their soy-bee’s wax candles. Check them out under “Specials”.
Sausage! It’s like the other white meat, they say. But what does that mean? Farm Girl has a Sausage Sampler and their delicious Hmong Sausage. I tried to Hmong the other day; it is splendid and inventive.
Don’t forget our Arkansas Local Food Network shirts and tote bags! Preorder shirts under our Apparel category! Tote bags for sale at Food Club next weekend.
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Fun times in Spring…
The Bake Sale was a tremendous success. We raised well over what we needed. If you haven’t voted for your favorite design, please do so on our Facebook page. Thanks for such a great turnout!
We had a wonderful time at the Earth Day Festival. Warm sunshine and lots of new faces. Kent made cheddar on a camp propane burner, which is an achievement in and of itself. And Bo Bennet of CANAS sampled some delicious, locally inspired juices.
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What’s that? A fundraiser?
Keep an ear out over the next few days for our exciting upcoming fundraiser. All I will tell you now is that it involves the Oxford American, Southern gourmet food from our own Food Club growers, live music, and farmers’ stories. More on that soon!
Sincerely,
Sam Hedges