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Heavy Rain visits the Farmers Market and Farms across Middle Tennessee

Rain, rain go away, come again some other day. We need rain to help the crops grow. However, what fell last week was a little more than we wanted. But it didn’t stop the farmers from getting out there and … Continue reading

Franklin Farmers Market Cookbook on Talk of the Town

Sharon Burbage appeared on WTVF Channel 5 Talk of the Town today introducing Nashville to the Franklin Farmers Market new recipe cookbook Eating in Season.  Lelan Statom of Channel 5 News helped Sharon prepare the new market cookbook recipe Rosemary … Continue reading

Farm Fresh Produce being purchased in Record Numbers

And they’re off! When our farmers market opened last Saturday, it was just like the start of a race. Everyone was in a rush to find their favorite veggies and fruits. Farm Fresh Tomatoes were being grabbed in a hurry … Continue reading

Tennessee Tomatoes and Blackberries arrive at Farmers Market

The Word for the Day is… Actually it’s two words: Tomatoes and blackberries! The very first tomatoes for the summer season were available at the Franklin Farmers Market this past Saturday from Rocky Glade Farm. It wasn’t a huge amount, … Continue reading

Farmers Bring Fresh Green Beans, Squash, Cucumbers, Blueberries, Peppers, Onions and More to Market

You know it’s going to be a good day when you spy the first of the blueberries at the market. They were the early variety, tasty and juicy. Those blueberries didn’t last long though, but that’s okay. The market was … Continue reading

New Tennessee Farm Fresh Food Now Arriving to Market

Blue skies, beautiful weather and delicious Tennessee Farm fresh food… who could ask for anything more? Yesterday was the perfect day at the Franklin Farmers Market. There were lots of tasty fresh veggies like cabbage, beets and delicious green beans. … Continue reading

Memorial Weekend at the Market! Wow, just Wow!

WOW…that pretty much sums up this past Saturday at the Franklin Farmers Market. The weather was perfect, the crowds were huge and the food was incredibly fresh and delicious. Almost everybody sold out! Getting into market was a bit of … Continue reading

Strawberry Festival Brings Record Crowd to Franklin Farmers Market

It was the first sweet bite of spring and boy, did everyone enjoy it! The 2nd annual Franklin Farmers Market Strawberry Festival was great fun for everyone this past Saturday with games and music, the Barnyard Petting Zoo and of … Continue reading

Hatcher Dairy Farm on NBC Today Show with Al Roker!

Did you get to see the Hatcher Family on the NBC Today Show yesterday morning? If you missed Al Roker of the Today Show broadcasting from the Hatcher Family Dairy Farm in College Grove, Tennessee, here are a few links to … Continue reading

Franklin Farmers Market Strawberry Festival May 18, 2013

It’s Berry-licious day of fun!  It’s a sweet way to kick-off summer, with lots of delicious homemade strawberry shortcakes to eat, fun games and face-painting for the kids, the popular Barnyard Petting Zoo, local arts & crafts and great music … Continue reading