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The Market Swears It's May


This post expired on May 05, 2023.

Good morning fellow Northerners,
Oh wait, No. We’re Southerners. Where we live, the weather is warm in May. And pleasant. Is there a weather god around still? If so, harass it.
You can’t miss the bemused looks on our farmers’ faces right now. I called Jerry of Bluebird Hill earlier this week to see if he come sell eggs at our Eggshells’ event, and his response was, “Well, since the ground is so wet, I might as well be there.” Touché, Jerry, touché.
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In the market….
The Market is open, and it continues to be the early Spring crops’ hay day. Tons of greens, root vegetables, cabbages, kales. Best stock up, because, chances are, it will be 100 degrees in a month.

I visited Farm Girl Natural Foods with Angela Gardner this week. It was a fantastic visit, and Katie Short was very generous with her time. We learned a lot, and I felt reenergized about what this market provides. Farm Girl is farming with animal welfare as the highest priority, and it shows. The work is hard, but Katie’s passion for farming is by far greater. I got to see her pigs at work in the scrubby woodlands around her homestead; they were like different animals, living to their natural potential. Those industrious guys. And her sows (mama pigs): HUGE. I mean, Wow. Like monster pigs. So may I recommend some of Farm Girl’s pork products, including the mini pork share?

Still plenty of live plants available, and this Spring has been gracious enough to give you the longest window for planting them ever.

Maison Terre has a sale on all candles, under Specials. Scented with Springtime fragrance!

Check out our ALFN T-Shirts. Colorful, with organic cotton. A fashion statement of food values.

Oh yeah. And strawberries. OK? I get it. You’re excited about the strawberries. I think you should buy 1 quart from each farm and do a taste test.
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Southern Roots Fundraiser….
Our excellent fundraiser with the Oxford American is coming up. With a ticket you can enjoy the following: live music by Amy Garland, a sneak peak into the South on Main’s new space, a special sampling of resident chef Matt Bell’s delicious wares, Little Rock microbrew, speciality cocktails with Rocktown Distillery, and a chance to meet and rub shoulders with our very own growers. Oh yes, this event shall be the talk of the town! And farm!
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What’s a’happenin’…

Did anyone attend the Heritage Hog Roast at Argenta yesterday? You know, those were all Falling Sky Farm’s hogs. I enjoyed this little tidbit on the Eat Arkansas blog about the roasting early morning.

From Rattle’s Garden :
“Could use a few warm thoughts right now…”

From Drewry Farm & Orchards :
“It’s sleeting, I’m going back to bed, wake me when it’s over.” Also, check their page out for a supremely cute picture of a baby goat coat.

A much needed update from Felder Farm :
“January 29th, we broke ground at the new Felder spot, 6th and Jones. We met kind, seed-sharing neighbors, and we checked out the soil, which happens to have more than a few rocks, as our dear city’s name might have predicted.” Check out the page for awesome pictures.

And a helpful hint from Debe Hudson of ABC Greenhouse :
“If you want scrumptious blueberries this year, think about going to Berry Hill Farms and picking some fresh when they are available. They are located in Jessieville, AR and you pick 2 gallons, you keep one and turn one into them?” So, she’s pretty sure that’s right.

Here’s to warmer weather!
Sincerely,
Sam Hedges