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Farmers Market hosting local Farmers, Bakers and Artisans

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Fresh picked lettuces and radishes from Colvin Family Farm

Farmers are early birds. Up early in the morning, planting early crops, working early on the farm. So it makes perfect sense that the summer season of the Franklin Farmers Market starts early too. That’s what happened this past Saturday with a market packed with farmers, bakers and artisans. There were a lot of familiar faces, but many new ones too. It was a “berry” good day, with lots of strawberries to take home and enjoy. Music was back at the market too and choice of good fresh food was practically overwhelming.  From Greek pastries to asparagus, goat cheese to tender steaks, the FFM had everything you needed for the perfect meal.

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Fresh baked from Olive Tree Bakery

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Market Lettuces stay fresh in your refrig much longer

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Somebody loves her some Strawberries

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Fresh organic asparagus from Delvin Farms

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Farm fresh eggs from River Cottage Farm

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Nutritious Kale from Bloomsbury Farm

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Just picked Strawberries from FFM farmers

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Chef Cyndi Shalhoub demonstrating her culinary skills with fresh market produce

Speaking of the perfect meal, Saturday was the chance to try out new ways with old favorite. It was our first Chef Saturday at the market and Chef Cyndi Shalhoub was on hand, showing how to prepare three different recipes with some of your favorite veggies and handing out delicious samples to try.

Chef Saturday at the FFM will take place the first Saturday of every month at the market and it’s a great way to learn new recipes for summertime veggies and fruits.

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Beaverdam Creek Farm offers CSA’s along with many other FFM farms

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Herb starter plants from Kirkview Farm

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Kale and Strawberry salad by Chef Cyndi

It surely would not be summer if you didn’t fire up the grill. So that’s what we’re going to do this upcoming Saturday. May 10th is Grill Day at the FFM and it’s the perfect chance for you to sample great cuts of meat from farmers at the market. The ultimate grill master, Chef Jeff Lunsford of the Hearth and Grill Shop will have several grills fired up, including the dream grill of every backyard chef – the Big Green Egg. Sample beef, pork, lamb, chicken and sausage, deliciously grilled by Chef Jeff. It’s the perfect way to start summer at the FFM – yes, it’s good to be the early bird!

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A happy Delvin Farm CSA pick up of organically grown veggies

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Artisan soaps and creams from Beaverdam Creek Farm

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Starter plants available from many local farms

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Beautiful long lasting fresh picked spring flowers are now available from Sue’s Flowers each market Saturday!

Strawberries, Asparagus and more Fresh Produce Arrive at Market

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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.

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Delvin Farms Strawberries are in!

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Fresh Kale and Green Onions from Delvin Farms

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Asparagus from Delvin Farms

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Beautiful Radishes from Gardner Grove

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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.

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Jones Mill Fresh Picked Asparagus

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Farm Strawberries anyone?

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Romain Lettuce from Norton Family Farm

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Having some fun at the Triple L Ranch

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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.

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This long line of strawberry lovers snatched up all strawberries by 10am

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Green Onions and Broccoli from Norton Family Farm

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Just picked spinach from Norton Family Farm

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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!

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Young plants from Earth Advocates Research Farm

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Somebody will do some serious planting

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Beautiful plants from Purple Tree Farm