We are now on our Summer Market schedule: Fridays 3:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Produce Update
Thanks to some fast actions by our farmers, I am delighted to report that we will again have heirloom tomatoes at market this Friday, and we expect for quite a few weeks to come. As you know, we had some pretty chilly nights recently, which necessitated extra measures to save some of the warm-loving produce. Sadly, the green beans are done for this year; however, there's always next year, which means much to look forward to for folks who eat seasonally.
Although the cooler temps are a challenge for some crops, they are just what other crops love. Thus, we are now nearly swimming in greens: spinach, Vitamin greens, arugula, numerous types of lettuce, bok choy, tatsoi, kale, chard, all the food items that provide much-need vitamins to help us stay healthy throughout the winter. You will also be able to purchase the root veggies that are prolific: carrots, onions, potatoes, radishes, turnips, and lots more. This time of year the produce is showering us with its bounty, a result of much loving labor by our farmers. I hope you will come to market and take advantage of their hard work.
In addition to the numerous types of produce available at market, you can also
purchase many other items. Breads, honey, cheeses, jams, baked goods, olive oils and vinegar, local honey, locally made NON-GMO potato chips, pastured NON-GMO eggs and meats are only a sampling of what is available. All this, and beautiful fall decorations, await you, our Very Valued Customers. To ensure the vendors have not sold out of your favorite products, it's best to pre-order. For more info about pre-ordering, see Previously Announced section of this newsletter.
ACTION URGENTLY NEEDED
The following is from OEFFA (Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association. They, along with many other organizations, have been ceaselessly working to bring attention to the issue of GMO labeling. They ask for our immediate support by calling our Senators today. For more information, please visit http://policy.oeffa.org/gelabeling
Now is the time to shine some light on the Deny Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act!
This summer Congress passed H.R. 1599, a bill that would block your right to know what you eat and feed your family. Now is the time to act. Let Senator Rob Portman and Senator Sherrod Brown know that their voters are united in wanting truly fair and accurate labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods.
While the bill has not yet been introduced in the Senate, there is a hearing in the Senate Agricultural Committee on Wednesday, October 21. There is also a possibility that this bill could be slipped into a larger omnibus funding bill—a move that would conveniently eliminate public notice and debate on labeling GE food, something consumers overwhelmingly support.
If enacted, the DARK Act will:
* Codify voluntary GE labeling (meaning no one will choose to label GE food);
* Allow meat, eggs, and dairy from animals fed GE grain to be labeled non-GE;
* Enable GE food to be labeled as "natural"; and
* Eliminate existing state laws and prevent new state laws requiring GE labeling.
Join this national day of awareness! Call your Senators now and tell their staff we want to know what is in the food we eat! Stand with the majority of the American people and take a stand against the DARK Act and for mandatory GE labeling.
Thank you for making a difference!
Thanks to some fast actions by our farmers, I am delighted to report that we will again have heirloom tomatoes at market this Friday, and we expect for quite a few weeks to come. As you know, we had some pretty chilly nights recently, which necessitated extra measures to save some of the warm-loving produce. Sadly, the green beans are done for this year; however, there's always next year, which means much to look forward to for folks who eat seasonally.
Although the cooler temps are a challenge for some crops, they are just what other crops love. Thus, we are now nearly swimming in greens: spinach, Vitamin greens, arugula, numerous types of lettuce, bok choy, tatsoi, kale, chard, all the food items that provide much-need vitamins to help us stay healthy throughout the winter. You will also be able to purchase the root veggies that are prolific: carrots, onions, potatoes, radishes, turnips, and lots more. This time of year the produce is showering us with its bounty, a result of much loving labor by our farmers. I hope you will come to market and take advantage of their hard work.
In addition to the numerous types of produce available at market, you can also
ACTION URGENTLY NEEDED
The following is from OEFFA (Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association. They, along with many other organizations, have been ceaselessly working to bring attention to the issue of GMO labeling. They ask for our immediate support by calling our Senators today. For more information, please visit http://policy.oeffa.org/gelabeling
Now is the time to shine some light on the Deny Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act!
This summer Congress passed H.R. 1599, a bill that would block your right to know what you eat and feed your family. Now is the time to act. Let Senator Rob Portman and Senator Sherrod Brown know that their voters are united in wanting truly fair and accurate labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods.
While the bill has not yet been introduced in the Senate, there is a hearing in the Senate Agricultural Committee on Wednesday, October 21. There is also a possibility that this bill could be slipped into a larger omnibus funding bill—a move that would conveniently eliminate public notice and debate on labeling GE food, something consumers overwhelmingly support.
If enacted, the DARK Act will:
* Codify voluntary GE labeling (meaning no one will choose to label GE food);
* Allow meat, eggs, and dairy from animals fed GE grain to be labeled non-GE;
* Enable GE food to be labeled as "natural"; and
* Eliminate existing state laws and prevent new state laws requiring GE labeling.
Join this national day of awareness! Call your Senators now and tell their staff we want to know what is in the food we eat! Stand with the majority of the American people and take a stand against the DARK Act and for mandatory GE labeling.
Thank you for making a difference!
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Some of you are long-time readers of the newsletter; others are new to the market and are reading the newsletter for the first time. This section is included each week to bring your attention to important happenings around the market and around town.
Please read this important clarification about our newest vendor, Heritage Farms. It has come to my attention that some of our customers are under the
impression that our newest vendor, Heritage Farms, is associated with the line of meats sold at a national grocery store chain. Let me assure you that is not the case. The pork at our market comes from pigs that were raised by Mahlon Schlabach of Heritage Farms in Adams County Ohio. While the name is similar, the pork at our market is far, far superior to the meats at the grocery store. Mahlon's pork is from his pastured pigs that were fed no GMO feed. I have personally purchased both pork and beef from Mahlon for several years and can attest to its quality. As those who are frequent shoppers at our market know, we hold our producers and their products to very high standards. Mahlon's meats meet all of our standards. We are pleased to welcome him as the newest member of our LEWFM team.
Although pre-ordering of the pork is not required, it is recommended because Mahlon sometimes sells out of some items. If you are not familiar with our pre-ordering program, please see further details below. Mahlon accepts cash or checks only.
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Pre-ordering Pays Off
Have you ever arrived at market to purchase your favorite item/s from your favorite vendor/s only to be disappointed because the vendor/s sold out of the item/s? Did you know that no longer has to happen? At LEWFM you can pre-order your items and pick them up any time during regular market hours. Pre-ordering not only pays off for you, it also helps the vendors know how much to prepare/harvest, which greatly reduces waste. Pre-ordering is a real win-win for all, and it only takes a few minutes of your time to plan ahead and place your order. Given the importance of Eating Well, getting into the habit of placing your pre-orders each week will likely become a high priority on your weekly To Do List.
There are two easy ways you can place your pre-orders, in person at market or via email. Here's how the email ordering works: Email me at LEWFMLOCAL@GMAIL.COM and ask to be added to the vendor email pre-order list. Each week you will receive an email from the vendors detailing the items they have available for you to order that week. Reply to their email, letting them know the items you wish to order, then come to market on Friday to pick up your items.
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For a full listing of our vendors, their products, and services including:
Newsletter compiled by Mary A. Hutten, Market Manager
Some of you are long-time readers of the newsletter; others are new to the market and are reading the newsletter for the first time. This section is included each week to bring your attention to important happenings around the market and around town.
IMPORTANT HAPPENING AROUND TOWN
The next event of Local Loans for Local Foods: A Slow Money Group will be held on Sunday October 25 from 2:00-5:00 P.M. at the Peterloon Estate, 8605 Hopewell Rd., Cincinnati 45242. The purpose of our events is to provide the venue to connect people who have capital available to lend with local food enterprises that have need for low-interest loans. This direct lender to borrower connection helps keep our dollars local and supports the production and distribution of local, healthy food.
Prospective Lenders: Have you ever wondered about where your savings are being invested? Would you prefer to support a local enterprise rather than mega-corporations with questionable business practices? Or, are you simply curious about the idea of Slow Money? If so, please join us at our next event where you can hear from and meet local folks who are working hard to bring us “good, clean, fair food” (Slow Food International). Also, prospective borrowers are sometimes in need of land, or perhaps a certified kitchen, or other non-money type loans. Please note that attending the event does not obligate you to lend; the event is informational only. Your RSVP helps us to prepare adequately. For more information or to RSVP, please visit our website at www.localloansforlocalfoods.org or call Mary at (513)481-1914.
Prospective Borrowers: The format of the October 25 event will offer the opportunity for prospective borrowers who have a local food enterprise that is in need of a loan to do either an informal presentation of about 2-3 minutes or a formal presentation of up to 15 minutes. If you would like to give an informal presentation at our next event, please email MARY.LL4LF@GMAIL.COM, or call (513) 481-1914 ASAP. Please include a bit of information about your company. If you would like to give a formal presentation, email ASAP for further details regarding financial paperwork you will need to complete prior to being considered to present.
Cost of event: $5.00 suggested donation
Light refreshments will be provided.
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Please read this important clarification about our newest vendor, Heritage Farms. It has come to my attention that some of our customers are under the
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Although pre-ordering of the pork is not required, it is recommended because Mahlon sometimes sells out of some items. If you are not familiar with our pre-ordering program, please see further details below. Mahlon accepts cash or checks only.
Mahlon's market schedule:
Mahlon will be at market on Nov. 6, Dec. 4, Jan. 8, Feb. 5, March 4, and April 1. I will include his summer schedule in future newsletters.
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LOOKING AHEAD TO WINTER MARKET
It's that time again, time to shift gears to prepare for Winter Market hours, beginning Friday, November 6. Here's the lowdown on the where and when. The where is easy thanks to the folks at Cheviot United Methodist Church. We are so very grateful to be able to hold market in the same location, summer and winter. The when is as follows: 3:30 to 6:30 P.M. on November 6, 13, and 20, December 4, 11, 18. January 8 and 22, February 5 and 19, March 4 and 18, April 1, 15, and 29.
Other pertinent information: We will continue with our very successful pre-order program (more details below). A plethora of produce is expected throughout the Winter Market thanks to our farmers who make use of their greenhouses. The Winter Market will also see the return of The Tea & Soap Lady (aka Karen Blocher). For a sneak preview of what's in store for you when Karen returns, visit her website http://www.greengrrrlwisdom.com/ And our other vendors will be adding new items throughout the winter, so stay tuned for all the yummy updates.
Mahlon will be at market on Nov. 6, Dec. 4, Jan. 8, Feb. 5, March 4, and April 1. I will include his summer schedule in future newsletters.
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It's that time again, time to shift gears to prepare for Winter Market hours, beginning Friday, November 6. Here's the lowdown on the where and when. The where is easy thanks to the folks at Cheviot United Methodist Church. We are so very grateful to be able to hold market in the same location, summer and winter. The when is as follows: 3:30 to 6:30 P.M. on November 6, 13, and 20, December 4, 11, 18. January 8 and 22, February 5 and 19, March 4 and 18, April 1, 15, and 29.
Other pertinent information: We will continue with our very successful pre-order program (more details below). A plethora of produce is expected throughout the Winter Market thanks to our farmers who make use of their greenhouses. The Winter Market will also see the return of The Tea & Soap Lady (aka Karen Blocher). For a sneak preview of what's in store for you when Karen returns, visit her website http://www.greengrrrlwisdom.com/ And our other vendors will be adding new items throughout the winter, so stay tuned for all the yummy updates.
Pre-ordering Pays Off
Have you ever arrived at market to purchase your favorite item/s from your favorite vendor/s only to be disappointed because the vendor/s sold out of the item/s? Did you know that no longer has to happen? At LEWFM you can pre-order your items and pick them up any time during regular market hours. Pre-ordering not only pays off for you, it also helps the vendors know how much to prepare/harvest, which greatly reduces waste. Pre-ordering is a real win-win for all, and it only takes a few minutes of your time to plan ahead and place your order. Given the importance of Eating Well, getting into the habit of placing your pre-orders each week will likely become a high priority on your weekly To Do List. There are two easy ways you can place your pre-orders, in person at market or via email. Here's how the email ordering works: Email me at LEWFMLOCAL@GMAIL.COM and ask to be added to the vendor email pre-order list. Each week you will receive an email from the vendors detailing the items they have available for you to order that week. Reply to their email, letting them know the items you wish to order, then come to market on Friday to pick up your items.
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For a full listing of our vendors, their products, and services including:
- Kids & Krafts, 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
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Produce Perks
For those who noticed the 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 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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