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Sunshine brings out Tennesseans for Winter Farm Fresh Foods!

Sunshine, smiling faces and the best in farm fresh foods from local farms – there’s not a better way to start the day and that’s what type of day it was at the market this past Saturday. What a difference … Continue reading

Kale Fudge Pops Recipe

These rich, indulgent kale fudge pops have a nice fiber content thanks to a hearty dose of kale. Why is fiber so important? Getting adequate fiber can lead to flatter abs and clearer skin. Fiber also helps to maintain the balance … Continue reading

Winter Vegetables, Meats and Soups make for great Farm Fresh Meals

It was a cold and windy day, but that didn’t bother us at the Franklin Farmers Market this past Saturday. Okay, that’s not quite true because it was really chilly, but it certainly didn’t keep our farmers from bringing you … Continue reading

Local Farmers providing Fresh Lettuce, Spinach and other Vegetables this Winter!

Salads are a summer treat, right? So how can there be fresh picked lettuce and spinach at the Franklin Farmers Market on a cold winter’s day? Just ask the market’s reigning lettuce master, Jim Norton.  This past Saturday at the … Continue reading

Christmas Shoppers buy up Winter Greens, Baked Goods and Artisan Crafts

With the extremely windy weather, it’s a thousand wonders that spinach and other winter greens were not flying across the shed at the Franklin Farmers Market this past Saturday. It was a challenge for the farmers and artisans to get … Continue reading

Santa visits Children and Shops for Farm Fresh Vegetables

From beets to carrots and sweet potatoes to spinach, there were plenty of winter veggies at the Franklin Farmers Market this past Saturday and people were stocking up for the big Christmas dinner. You don’t have beets at Christmas? Why … Continue reading

Roasted Beets and Bacon Spinach Salad

Farm fresh Beets, Spinach and Bacon are all available now at the Franklin Farmers Market along with many of the other local ingredients.  Using recently picked farm fresh vegetables and cheeses from the farmers market adds a wonderful fresh flavor! … Continue reading

Local Farmers brave Bitter Cold and Icy Roads for Market Customers

It was cold, wet and a little icy on Saturday. Enough to make everyone want to stay home and sip a steaming mug of coffee or hot chocolate. Yet several of the farmers and vendors at the Franklin Farmers Market … Continue reading

Farmers Delivering Winter Produce, Baked Goods and Artisan Crafts for Holiday’s

It was more than what we hoped for and much more than what we expected. After all, this past weekend was the official start for the mad dash to the mall for holiday shopping, so it was great to see … Continue reading