http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/newsMemphis Farmers Market :: Community News Blog Updatesen-us    Check out this video on West Wind Farms, Tennessee's sole organic meat producer, supplying markets from Memphis to Knoxville to Atlanta and the rest of the country. Every week, the white trucks and trailers of West Wind...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=110147Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:50:00 Z   Check out this video collaboration between the Greater Memphis Chamber and Memphis City Orchestra. The Lenagars, whose Neola Farms sits about 50 miles north of Memphis in the small Tipton County community of Holly Grove, have...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=110146Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:32:00 Z   On July 17, nine-year-old Tucker Scott won the Memphis Farmers’ Market corn-shucking contest! Six kids competed in the contest, and they had three minutes to shuck ears of corn. Ly’s Home Grown Produce provided the corn for the...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109991Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:14:00 Z Goliath Wins 2nd Annual Tastiest Tomato Contest, July 24th   Stop by and see Tommy Bennett and Dennis Burk at the Bennett-Burk Farm Nursery booth next time you're at the market and definitely ask about their winning Goliath tomato...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=110001Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:24:00 Z MFM Receives TN Dept. of Agriculture Grant to Improve Facility   Join us  Saturday July 24 at 10am at the market pavilion to celebrate as Tennessee Department of Agriculture Commissioner Ken Givens, presents the MFM...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109949Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:18:00 Z Tree ripened, sweet and juicy peaches... Simply walk by the Jones Orchard stall on Saturday and smell the sweetness. Tims Family Farm, Jesse Harris Produce, and Donaldson Farm also offer peaches at the MFM. (More info on them here , on our Vendor...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109712Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:15:00 Z It's starting to heat up at the MFM! Summer produce is coming in truckloads.   Start looking for summer squash, green beans, green tomatoes and even some early sweet corn. Not only can you still gather a great salad bowl of lettuces, turnips,...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109645Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:06:00 Z The South Main Association , along with area residents, is hosting a huge sidewalk sale this Saturday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.   What a great Saturday -- shopping at the Memphis Farmers Market and then heading to the SMA Sidewalk Sale to...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109610Mon, 14 Jun 2010 02:14:00 Z Miles McMath makes eating local easy for staff and patients with the St. Jude Farmers Market and community garden   - By Ashley Akin A peculiar epiphany led Miles McMath to set out to improve the accessibility of nutritious foods...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109609Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:08:00 Z My maternal family and I have a strong affinity for peaches. “Peaches” is the nickname of one of my uncles (so pervasive is this nickname that I did not know my uncle’s actual name until I was in high school). My late grandmother made what many...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109608Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:28:00 Z Newman Farm's success with their local chef favorite berkshire pork is featured in a Commercial Appeal article this week   Newman Farm Heritage Berkshire Pork is located in the Southern Ozarks near Myrtle, Missouri. They are a family farm...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109589Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:14:00 Z By Erin M. Hartmann, RD, LDN   In Memphis, it is rare to stroll down Front Street without catching a delectable waft of Memphis barbeque. Once a year, the World Famous Championship Barbeque Cooking Contest rolls into downtown putting...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109490Sat, 29 May 2010 11:43:00 Z Vendor Name: Coldwater Alpaca Ranch; Cathy Stauffer Location: Coldwater, MS Website:  www.coldwateralpacaranch.com What do you produce?: Eggs, fresh herbs (such as parsley and catnip), goat milk, soap, and lotion How long have you...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109444Sun, 23 May 2010 23:48:00 Z This week's theme, "Flower Power" brings to mind a colorful array of blooms and bouquets. And, of course, there are flowers galore at the Downtown Memphis Farmers Market.   But this week think outside the bud, because broccoli will be...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109420Thu, 20 May 2010 15:26:00 Z By J.J. Hermes   This month, as bunches of lovely greens are on offer at the Memphis Farmers Market, we go South of the border for dinnertime inspiration.     Way, way South of the border, past Mexico, the...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109412Wed, 19 May 2010 01:54:00 Z Did you know it takes about 1,000 volunteer slots to run the Downtown Farmers Market every season? I'm in my second season of volunteering, and it's so much fun to spend Saturday mornings with such a well coordinated and deeply committed group of...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109360Tue, 11 May 2010 01:17:00 Z The term “organic” gets tossed around many times in discussions about food, but there are some misconceptions about it. The United States Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program defines organic as follows: “Organic crops are raised...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109325Wed, 05 May 2010 19:24:00 Z Read to discover more about a MFM vendor and customer, both of whom braved Saturday's storms.   Vendor Profile Name: Flora at Bluebird Farms; Van Cheeseman Location: Holly Springs, MS What do you produce?: Specialty cut flowers...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109301Mon, 03 May 2010 00:10:00 Z This weekend MFM is celebrating its five-yearanniversary.   What better way tocelebrate this milestone than by sharing five things you might not know aboutthe market—but should! Market Bucks: We now have our own optional currency,...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109292Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:34:00 Z Friday weather update -- no pet-sitting tomorrow, 5/1, but plenty of food, gifts and entertainment otherwise! Hope to see you tomorrow, rain or shine.   Don't let the weather forecast cloud this fabulous weekend! There's just too much to do...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109285Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:44:00 Z Sunday was the perfect day to be outside at the Down to Earth Festival at Shelby Farms Park. Approximately 15,000 people from all over the Mid-south gathered to fly kites, check out the booths and learn more about recycling. MFM was proud to be...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109251Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:19:00 Z Saturday the forecasters definitely got it right; rain, thunder and lightning, oh my! But despite the sometimes light, sometimes drenching raining that continued throughout the morning, the market didn’t miss a beat.   Thirty-five vendors set...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109248Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:29:00 Z Ashley Donati, with her son Franklin Customer Profile Name: Ashley Donati Neighborhood: Midtown How long have you been coming to the Memphis Farmers' Market?: Since it opened  in 2006 What is your favorite thing about MFM?:...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109243Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:53:00 Z  It’s a busy week in Memphis – Dinner Tour , City Hall Mini Farmers Market , Earth Day celebrations, and the early days of festival season – but take a short time out for this cool news: The café at the Memphis Farmers Market has gone green!...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109233Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:48:00 Z Felicia Suzanne Willett (pictured) , owner of the popular Felicia Suzanne’s restaurant in downtown Memphis, kicks off the 2010 Memphis Farmer Market Dinner Series this week. Here's her insight into what it takes to “ Dish it up Local ”:    ...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109205Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:18:00 Z On Saturday, the opening day of the Memphis Farmer’s Market, chef Jennifer Chandler conducted a demonstration of spring salads. Chandler is the author of Simply Salads: More than 100 Delicious Creative Recipes Made from Prepackaged Greens and a Few...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109189Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:04:00 Z MFM: Tell us what's in store for Memphis Farmers Market goers in 2010. Maryanne: MFM patrons will be in for an amazing market season.  The growers andproducers are pushing the growing season, planting a larger variety of earlier...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109182Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:08:00 Z This Saturday, April 17th, is Opening Day for the 2010 Downtown Memphis Farmers Market season. We know you've waited patiently for the market to start again, and with just a matter of days to go it's hard to fight the excitement!    Got...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=109177Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:54:00 Z Memphis Farmers Market wants to help get the word out to support the WEVL FM 89.9 Spring Pledge Drive     From their Facebook page... Please join us April 9-17 for 9 days of special programs, live music, and "thank you"...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=108993Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:13:00 Z  From the Center City Commission website, downtownmemphis.com   The League of American Bicyclists is promoting Bike-to-Work day on Friday, May 21, and for the first time, Downtown Memphis is proud to be a part of...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=108936Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:00:00 Z       Join Kat Gordon, owner of Muddy's Bake Shop, Jason Doty, owner of Crave Gourmet, and others in their movement to support Memphis area eateries and locally sourced ingredients. You'll find ingredients from the farmers market on several...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=108932Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:02:00 Z     You can find Neola Farms Black Angus Beef featured on the menus of several local area restaurants. Mike and Charline Lenagar, owners of Neola Farms also sell their beef at Memphis Farmers Market, every Saturday, starting April 17th. Stop...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=108725Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:47:00 Z Get more event details in our market calendar April 17th Spring into Greens Kids can start their own salad bar with a...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=108680Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:05:00 Z Jill and Keith Forrester of Whitton Farms, one of the first vendors to sell at Memphis Farmers Market, are expanding their business with a retail and wholesale outlet, The Trolley Stop Market, at 704 Madison. On the retail side, The Trolley Stop...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=108679Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 Z   Here's a little chatter about what's going on lately in the Memphis Farmers Market's neighborhood. What do our fans think would be the best use of the adjacent lot and the land that has housed the Merchants Warehouse Company building? ...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=108676Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:16:00 Z Rain and a late-winter chill didn't stop us from heatin' up Beale Street’s Kings Palace Café!   On Sunday, Feb. 21st, local musicians, volunteers, and Market supporters turned out for the first-ever Memphis Farmers Market Musicians Reunion...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=108562Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:41:00 Z   Pamela Denney with Memphis Flyer covers the 2009 MFM Harvest Celebration .   "Hundreds of supporters gathered at downtown's Central Station Sunday evening for Harvest Celebration, the Memphis Farmers Market annual fund-raiser. It was quite...http://memphisfarmersmarket.com/default.aspx?p=52428&beid=108721Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:31:00 Z