Loving that first Strawberry from the market
And they’re off! It was just like a race this past Saturday as some of you practically ran through the market to get strawberries, the first asparagus, radishes and other spring goodies. The lines for strawberries were particularly impressive. But If you missed out on the ‘berries and new veggies, don’t worry. There should be even more next Saturday. With the warm temperatures and sunshine we had, things are growing a lot faster now. Enough so, that the market will begin its’ summer season next Saturday (May 3rd), giving you an extra hour to find your favorite fresh food. Market hours will switch to 8am – 1pm.
Delvin Farms Strawberries are in!
Fresh Kale and Green Onions from Delvin Farms
Asparagus from Delvin Farms
Beautiful Radishes from Gardner Grove
Happy FFM Volunteers ready to serve
This past Saturday was also Volunteer Day at the market. We’ve got a great group of volunteers, but we can always use more to help with special events and market operations overall. A good number of people stopped and signed up to be a member of the FFM volunteer team. If you missed out, you can become a team member by visiting the Volunteer section of the market website. It’s a great chance to become friends with the farmers and vendors, be up close and personal for all of the FFM’s special events and to be styling in a really cool volunteer t-shirt too. Visit our volunteer page to learn more.
Jones Mill Fresh Picked Asparagus
Farm Strawberries anyone?
Romain Lettuce from Norton Family Farm
Having some fun at the Triple L Ranch
Beaverdam Creek fresh lettuces
As we said before, days like this past Saturday really put things in the garden into high gear. Every weekend through the summer, there’s some newly harvest vegetable coming into market. It’s only natural to grab as much as you can to take home and enjoy.
This long line of strawberry lovers snatched up all strawberries by 10am
Green Onions and Broccoli from Norton Family Farm
Just picked spinach from Norton Family Farm
Get your Farm CSA’s now as shown by Beaverdam Creek Farm
But do you know how to take all of those veggies and turn them into the perfect meal? Find out how at the FFM’s Chef Saturday. On the first market day of every month, there will be a professional chef at the market to give you more ideas on cooking. This upcoming Saturday, Chef Cyndi Shalhoub who specializes in delicious healthy organic cooking will be at the market to show you great ways to prepare the perfect meal with the fresh food from the market. When you get a sample of what she prepares, your taste buds will be doing the happy dance!
Young plants from Earth Advocates Research Farm
Somebody will do some serious planting
Beautiful plants from Purple Tree Farm