We are now on our every other Friday Winter Market schedule from 3:30 - 6:30: Please see Previously Announced section for dates of the Winter Market.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHT
NEWS, NEWS, NEWS
Yes, we have lots of NEWS this week starting with our newest vendor, "The Pickled Pig." I'm beyond delighted to announce that Gary and Libby Leybman, owners of "The Pickled Pig," will be joining the market beginning this Friday. They offer a wide lineup of products. This week they will bring six varieties of their fermented veggies: caraway sauerkraut, dill sauerkraut, napa cabbage kimchee, carrot kimchee, curried cauliflower, and garlic beets, along with their smoky bones dog treats.
I'm so glad to add the quality products from The Pickled Pig to our market lineup. This helps in the continuing efforts to round out the variety of items available to our customers. If you would like to get a sneak peak at all their products, check out their website http://smokedandpickled.com/ And if you're on Facebook, please "like" them https://www.facebook.com/smokedandpickled/
Our next news items are from Honey Tree Acres.
HTA will now be offering frozen chicken directly at the market. The chicken is NON-gmo and NON soy. Along with the eggs they offer, the chicken is of the highest quality because of the great lengths HTA go to in their farming practices, even to the point of grinding the feed on their own farm. For folks unfamiliar with raising chickens, even though the chickens are out on pasture, they do need feed in addition to the grasses and bugs.
If the picture of the roasted chicken and potatoes with sprigs of rosemary whets your appetite, come to market this week where HTA will have all you need to create the dish at home. They will also have numerous other items to round out your week's menu.
And, as with the other vendors' items, it's best to pre-order to ensure you get the items you want when you want them. If you are not yet on our pre-order program, see details in the Previously Announced section.
Also from Honey Tree Acres:
You know Spring is just about ready to knock on the door when you see Linda bringing her beautiful potted Spring bulb flowers to market. Beginning this week she will feature her crocuses in three varieties. This is just the first installment of beauty we will see thanks to Linda's floral talent. Throughout the season, she will help you transform your yard and home into a real showcase of beautiful flowers.
Last but certainly not least, Honey Tree Acres is currently signing up members in their Summer CSA. Limited spots remain, so if you're interested be sure to check out further details in the Previously Announced section.
Yes, we have lots of NEWS this week starting with our newest vendor, "The Pickled Pig." I'm beyond delighted to announce that Gary and Libby Leybman, owners of "The Pickled Pig," will be joining the market beginning this Friday. They offer a wide lineup of products. This week they will bring six varieties of their fermented veggies: caraway sauerkraut, dill sauerkraut, napa cabbage kimchee, carrot kimchee, curried cauliflower, and garlic beets, along with their smoky bones dog treats. I'm so glad to add the quality products from The Pickled Pig to our market lineup. This helps in the continuing efforts to round out the variety of items available to our customers. If you would like to get a sneak peak at all their products, check out their website http://smokedandpickled.com/ And if you're on Facebook, please "like" them https://www.facebook.com/smokedandpickled/
HTA will now be offering frozen chicken directly at the market. The chicken is NON-gmo and NON soy. Along with the eggs they offer, the chicken is of the highest quality because of the great lengths HTA go to in their farming practices, even to the point of grinding the feed on their own farm. For folks unfamiliar with raising chickens, even though the chickens are out on pasture, they do need feed in addition to the grasses and bugs.
If the picture of the roasted chicken and potatoes with sprigs of rosemary whets your appetite, come to market this week where HTA will have all you need to create the dish at home. They will also have numerous other items to round out your week's menu.
And, as with the other vendors' items, it's best to pre-order to ensure you get the items you want when you want them. If you are not yet on our pre-order program, see details in the Previously Announced section.
Also from Honey Tree Acres:
You know Spring is just about ready to knock on the door when you see Linda bringing her beautiful potted Spring bulb flowers to market. Beginning this week she will feature her crocuses in three varieties. This is just the first installment of beauty we will see thanks to Linda's floral talent. Throughout the season, she will help you transform your yard and home into a real showcase of beautiful flowers.
Last but certainly not least, Honey Tree Acres is currently signing up members in their Summer CSA. Limited spots remain, so if you're interested be sure to check out further details in the Previously Announced section.
NOTICES
- Small Acres Family Farm will not be at market this Friday. They will return with their 100% grass-fed beef next market day, March 18.
IMPORTANT HAPPENING AROUND TOWN
Film Screening: 'GMO OMG: Is this the end of Real Food??'
Date: Tuesday, March 15 - 6:30 to 8:45 PM
Location: Niehoff Urban Studio, 2728 Vine St. (Entrance is on "Short Vine" at East Daniels St.)
There will be time after film for a short discussion. Petitions on-site for GE/GMO labeling.
Film Description: "GMO OMG is a timely, informative, entertaining, and ultimately insightful documentary about the question that's a growing concern to citizens around the world: Who controls the future of our food?"
Details: Doors open: 6:30 pm. Film starts 6:45 pm (sharp). Please arrive early to mingle and get seated for the film. Group discussion will be held after the screening. Parking is available in nearby parking garages and on-street.
* Tea and refreshments will be served. All ages welcome. Wheel-chair accessible facility.
Event is open to the public. Suggested donation $5. All donations go into the SouthWest Chapter treasury to support future events. For further information email swoeffa@gmail.com
Date: Tuesday, March 15 - 6:30 to 8:45 PM
Location: Niehoff Urban Studio, 2728 Vine St. (Entrance is on "Short Vine" at East Daniels St.)
There will be time after film for a short discussion. Petitions on-site for GE/GMO labeling.
Film Description: "GMO OMG is a timely, informative, entertaining, and ultimately insightful documentary about the question that's a growing concern to citizens around the world: Who controls the future of our food?"
Details: Doors open: 6:30 pm. Film starts 6:45 pm (sharp). Please arrive early to mingle and get seated for the film. Group discussion will be held after the screening. Parking is available in nearby parking garages and on-street.
* Tea and refreshments will be served. All ages welcome. Wheel-chair accessible facility.
Event is open to the public. Suggested donation $5. All donations go into the SouthWest Chapter treasury to support future events. For further information email swoeffa@gmail.com
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.
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.
WINTER MARKET DATES AND INFO
Other pertinent information: We will continue with our very successful pre-order program (more details below). Although we expect to have produce throughout the Winter Market, there will be brief periods where the supply is a bit limited. Our vendors will be adding new items throughout the winter, so stay tuned for all the yummy updates.
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IT'S CSA TIME
Yes, it's time to sign up for the Honey Tree Acres CSA. There is a limited number of spaces available in the CSA. For more info or to sign up http://www.honeytreeacres.com/#!csa/cewk You may also obtain further information by stopping by their booth at market. To learn more about their farm, their philosophy, and their growing practices, please read their story below.
Honey Tree Acres is a small, family owned and operated farm located 3 miles north of St. Leon, Indiana. Our farm has gone thru many transformations over the last 40 years – beef cattle, hogs, a dairy, corn and soybeans, etc. In 2010, our Dad decided to pursue his dream of implementing a different farming model that would support our families and our community through responsible farming practices. While our Dad didn’t live to see his dream fulfilled, we have continued to carry on his legacy by making his dream, and ours, come true.
We believe being a sustainable farm requires going “Back to the Future” - learning from the past to be successful in the future. Honey Tree Acres has no desire to compete with the large, mega-farmers. Like our family’s ancestral farmers, we feel that small, family owned farms can still be economically viable and successful today by partnering with the community to provide fresh, nutritious produce without the use of modern day synthetic and/or chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides. We want to be a trusted partner with our community and consumers through openness, honesty and integrity. Developing relationships built on a foundation of trust is critical to our success and a cornerstone of our vision.
While we are not yet certified organic, we follow organic practices to ensure that our produce is nutritious and healthy. We use only non-GMO seeds for our produce and raise soy-free, non-GMO eggs and poultry.
The remaining dates for the Winter Market are March 4 and 18, April 1, 15, and 29.
All vendors will be at market on the above dates except Mahlon. Mahlon and his pastured pork will be at market on the following dates: March 4, April 1.
All vendors will be at market on the above dates except Mahlon. Mahlon and his pastured pork will be at market on the following dates: March 4, April 1.
Other pertinent information: We will continue with our very successful pre-order program (more details below). Although we expect to have produce throughout the Winter Market, there will be brief periods where the supply is a bit limited. Our vendors will be adding new items throughout the winter, so stay tuned for all the yummy updates.
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IT'S CSA TIME
Yes, it's time to sign up for the Honey Tree Acres CSA. There is a limited number of spaces available in the CSA. For more info or to sign up http://www.honeytreeacres.com/#!csa/cewk You may also obtain further information by stopping by their booth at market. To learn more about their farm, their philosophy, and their growing practices, please read their story below.
Honey Tree Acres is a small, family owned and operated farm located 3 miles north of St. Leon, Indiana. Our farm has gone thru many transformations over the last 40 years – beef cattle, hogs, a dairy, corn and soybeans, etc. In 2010, our Dad decided to pursue his dream of implementing a different farming model that would support our families and our community through responsible farming practices. While our Dad didn’t live to see his dream fulfilled, we have continued to carry on his legacy by making his dream, and ours, come true.
While we are not yet certified organic, we follow organic practices to ensure that our produce is nutritious and healthy. We use only non-GMO seeds for our produce and raise soy-free, non-GMO eggs and poultry.
We also believe that, much like the foundation of a house is critical to the longevity and stability of a home, the soil is the foundation of the farm – it all starts in the soil. We continue to expand our comprehensive soil management program using cover crops, composting and mulching to ensure that our crops reap the benefits of a well-balanced eco-system. We use soil testing to track our progress and make necessary adjustments prior to growing the produce.
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Newsletter compiled by Mary A. Hutten, Market Manager
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:
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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