Newsletter for Friday, March, 6, 2015

Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market is held each Friday year-round at Cheviot United Methodist Church 3820 Westwood Northern Blvd. 45211. 
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
The Return of Parkland Homestead 

This week we are pleased to announce the return of Megan Ayers of Parkland Homestead.  Megan has been on a brief hiatus.  Actually, it was more a matter of her laying hens being on hiatus.  Megan informed us recently that the hens are now back up to full production, thus providing her with an abundant supply of eggs.  

It's obvious by the picture that Megan's hens are almost like pampered pets, allowed outdoor access whenever they want while also having the comfort and protection of indoor shelter.  All this pampering, along with high quality feed with no GMO and no soy adds up to we the consumer having access to the best eggs.  You can find more information and lots more pictures on their website  http://www.parklandhomestead.com/

In addition to eggs from Parkland Homestead, Honey Tree Acres will continue to supply us with eggs, which are equally as superior because they use the same growing methods as does Megan.  Two great farmers who supply us with quality food items.   Thank you farmers!  
 

NOTICES
If we have any last minute/weather-related announcements, we will post them on the market website lewfm.org  and on the market facebook page   https://www.facebook.com/lewfm.org



IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN
You are invited to attend the Fresh Foodie Fundraiser this Sunday, March 8, at Ruth's Cafe'.  The event will support the efforts of the future home of the Apple Street Market in Northside.  This worker/community owned grocery store will not only sell food from local producers, much of the money spent in the store will stay in the local area.  Check out this link for how you can help  https://applestreetmarket.coop/fresh-foodie-fundraiser-at-ruths-parkside-cafe/ 

Another important event will be taking place at the future home of the Clifton Co-op Market.  The event is sponsored by the Green Umbrella Local Food Action Team and will take place this Saturday, March 7.  Here's the link for further details   https://www.facebook.com/events/363974967108431







REMINDERS
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, the Reminders 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 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
Check out our Vendors.

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:
“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.           
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. 


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We hope to see you real soon at Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market!





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