Winter schedule: The market is now on its winter schedule, which means market is held every Friday from 3:30 - 6:30 P.M. Please read all the pertinent information about the winter market elsewhere in this newsletter.
Location: usually in the church's Werner Lounge. Follow the sign that says OFFICES and we will be right inside that entrance. Please note that this location could vary depending on other activities taking place at the church. Follow the happy voices and you'll find us.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHT
Vendor Update
We love to share with you what our Very Valued Vendors are up to, thus letting you know about the exciting things you can expect to see at market week to week. The following comes to us from Karen Blocher, aka Green GRRRL Wisdom. Karen is a Certified Herbalist, as well as an experienced grower, so if you have questions feel free to consult with her. She will be happy to answer your questions.
While you're waiting for the paw paws to be ready for purchase, you can scoop up Karen's other great items. This week she will be highlighting the laundry butter soap that has been a big hit. Of course, she will also have various teas, soaps, and other health and body care products. For a complete list of items Karen has available you can check out her new website http://www.greengrrrlwisdom.com/
We love to share with you what our Very Valued Vendors are up to, thus letting you know about the exciting things you can expect to see at market week to week. The following comes to us from Karen Blocher, aka Green GRRRL Wisdom. Karen is a Certified Herbalist, as well as an experienced grower, so if you have questions feel free to consult with her. She will be happy to answer your questions.
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It's almost spring and it certainly feels like spring. It's that
time to get the seeds planted and the beds ready for another year. This
year, I'll be growing my own calendula, plantain, dandelion, holy
basil, nasturtiums, borage and lavender. These are some of the goodies
that go into the products I make, and I'm glad to be able to grow these
plant friends. While I certainly still have to source dried herbs from
local vendors and/or from vendors that focus on organic and sustainably
harvested items, I prefer to grow what I can to keep it in house as much
as possible.
It's also that time of year to
start the slow growing pawpaw seeds I saved last fall. These usually
take 2 months to emerge and should be ready for sale by June or July.
I've included pictures of the pawpaws from last year and the seed storage for
your enjoyment and anticipation.
While you're waiting for the paw paws to be ready for purchase, you can scoop up Karen's other great items. This week she will be highlighting the laundry butter soap that has been a big hit. Of course, she will also have various teas, soaps, and other health and body care products. For a complete list of items Karen has available you can check out her new website http://www.greengrrrlwisdom.com/
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
While some of you are long-time readers of the newsletter, people who are new to the market are reading the newsletter for the first time; therefore, this section is included each week so new folks can see what's happening around the marker and around town.
AT THE WINTER MARKET
Products-A-Plenty
If you haven't been to market this winter because you think there isn't much there, you are in for a pleasant surprise. We encourage you to stop by this Friday and you'll see that our vendors have you covered from breakfast to bedtime snack. The large selection of produce varies from week to week but usually includes potatoes, onions, carrots, cabbage, salad and cooking greens, beets, turnips, winter squash, and more. Of course we have many other products, both food and non food. You'll find eggs, local honey, olive oil, breads, healthy locally produced potato chips, baked goods, totally yummy cheeses, tea blends, a variety of handcrafted soaps, and lots more. You can find more information about our vendors and their products on the Vendor page of the market website http://lewfm.org/Vendors.html
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IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT WINTER MARKET
Although all the vendors will have items that customers can purchase the day of market, if you would like to SAVE 10% on your purchases you can do so by pre-ordering your items from each of the vendors. You can pre-order while you are market each week, or if you won't be at market and would like information on how to place your pre-orders, email us at lewfmlocal@gmail.com. You can also find more information about how to pre-order and SAVE 10% by visiting the market's website lewfm.org Or you may call Mary at (513) 481-1914.
The SAVE 10% offer is not valid on meat and craft purchases.
For a full listing of our vendors, their products, and services including:
- Kids & Krafts (available starting at about 4:15), where the kids can have loads of fun so you can leisurely shop the market
- Many food and non-food items
- and a list of vendors who accept credit cards
You can also see up-to-the-minute news on the market's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/lewfm.org
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Produce Perks
For
those who noticed the new logo at the bottom of the newsletter recently
and wondered what it means, here is the good news about a new program. Produce Perks is an incentive program that is
meant to encourage and help those who receive EBT (formerly known as
food stamps) purchase more produce. Produce Perks is a dollar for
dollar match (up to $10), with the matching dollars used on produce.
The Produce Perks website offers the following additional information:
Please
help us spread the word about this very worthwhile program. One way to
help get the word out is to stop by the market management booth to pick
up brochures to share with those you know who receive EBT benefits. You
could also leave brochures at your church, doctor or dentist's office,
or any locations that would permit you to do so. For
those who noticed the new logo at the bottom of the newsletter recently
and wondered what it means, here is the good news about a new program. Produce Perks is an incentive program that is
meant to encourage and help those who receive EBT (formerly known as
food stamps) purchase more produce. Produce Perks is a dollar for
dollar match (up to $10), with the matching dollars used on produce.
The Produce Perks website offers the following additional information:“Produce Perks” is an initiative modeled after a similar program in Cuyahoga County. It is administered by OSU Extension, Hamilton County as a partnership of OSU Extension, Hamilton County; the City of Cincinnati Health Department; and the City of Cincinnati Creating Healthy Communities initiative. Focus is on access and affordability of healthy fruits and vegetables for under-served consumers.
Produce Perks are incentive tokens given to customers at participating farmers’ markets who use an Ohio Direction Card (“electronic benefits transfer” or EBT card) to purchase food. A customer wishing to use their food assistance benefits can swipe their card at one central terminal, located at participating market’s information booths, and ask to withdraw a desired amount. The market provides tokens for the transaction and additional Produce Perks that can be spent on fruits and vegetables. As the name suggests, Produce Perks are only good for purchasing fruits and vegetables. All other tokens purchased with the Ohio Direction Card are good to use on eligible items at the market.
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We hope to see you real soon at Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market!
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