Wednesday, July 29, 2009

KIDS DAY AT THE MARKET!


Hi Everyone! Saturday, August 1st, is Kid's Day at the Market! Bring your kids or grandkids to the Sandhills Farmers Market to help them get the farm to table connection! Talk to local farmers and crafters. Ask questions about making jams and jellies, and even jewelry.
Don't miss the cooking class for kids ages 9 - 16, "HANDS ON HEALTHY SNACKS" from 10:30 - 11:30 am. Free popcorn from 9 until noon.
This event is sponsored by the Sandhills Family Heritage Association, in partnership with the Cumberland County Cooperative Extension Service, and Ft. Sill National Bank.
And don't forget to stock up on your fresh fruits and veges for the week. If you are interested in canning or freezing fresh produce for later, we have how-to information on that.
See you Saturday!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

GREAT DAY AT THE MARKET

Special thanks to all of our customers, old and new, to our vendors, to our partners, and to our volunteers for making last Saturday a wonderful day at the Sandhills Farmers Market!

It was a great day for customers to hang out and get to know the vendors and volunteers, and exchange recipes. Special thanks to Beatrice who took the time to make a second trip to the Market to share not only her banana bread recipe, but also a sampling of her tasty banana bread! Special thanks also to Brian and his son who stayed awhile to talk about his love of gardening and talent for cooking!

Cecil had a bounty of vegetables, including field peas and several varieties of hot peppers. Rhonda's beautiful display of handcrafted jewelry caught the eyes of many customers. We had fresh local blueberries picked fresh that morning that sold out quickly. Not to mention our local melons that have been bursting with flavor all season long!

CES Agriculture Agent, Shauna Haslem, arranged for Master Gardener George Quigley to come out to the Market and answer questions to all who were interested. Thanks Shauna and George!

Thanks to all of the volunteers who come out each Saturday to support the Market and share with all the pleasure of their company.

Until next Saturday, Everyone!

Friday, July 3, 2009

THANK YOU!!


Sandhills Farmers Market would like to thank all of our customers, old and new, for supporting the local growers and craftspersons at the Market. Thank you!!

UPCOMING ACTIVITES AT THE MARKET


Master Gardeners workshop "Grow What You Eat" will be held on Saturday, July 18th, from 11:00 am until noon. Free to public.


NC Extension agent, Candy Underwood, will be teaching kids about healthy eating in "Hands on Healthy Snacks" on Saturday, August 1st, from 10:30 - 11:30 am. Free to public. Kids ages 9 & up. Pre-registration is recommended.


Please contact Starr at 910-436-3406 or email sandhillsfamily1@yahoo.com for more information.

MARKET CLOSED JULY 4TH

The Sandhills Farmers Market will be closed this coming Saturday in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. We will resume regular operating hours on Saturday, July 11th.