We’re in First?

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July 21, 2010

Just out from American Farmland Trust:

With the summer season at its peak, we hope you are enjoying the bustle and bounty of local farmers market and, in turn, supporting them through our America’s Favorite Farmers Markets™ contest http://www.farmland.org/vote. Your role in spreading the word about farmers markets has meant that even more people can appreciate fresh, healthy food while helping our farms and farmers. With seven weeks to go, the contest is far from over and here are some new ways you can build the buzz around farmers markets!

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The Mother of All Rutabagas

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November 22, 2009

Ayers Creek Farm is famous for their unique and robust vegetables. This root vegetable takes the cake. Anthony commented last week that he had rutabagas the size of a baby’s head. This one I think is the size of the baby. It was almost as big as the Musquee de Provence squash.

Grapevine April 19 2009 Market

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April 16, 2009

The market session this Sunday marks the end of the winter schedule. There is no market April 26th but we will be back to begin the 8th season on Sunday May 3, 2009. The weekly season will end on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, November 22, 2009. When the market returns to the weekly schedule, the no pet policy will again be in effect. Animals may return to the market in December.

As I mentioned in the last newsletter, I will be sending out a market preview on April 23rd. There aren’t too many changes but we will have a few new vendors and a few vendors have changed their schedules.

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Grapevine April 5 2009 Market

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April 4, 2009

this week
- What’s Coming To The Market This Week?
- Getting Your Garden Ready
- Cooking Ideas - Early Spring Soupe Au Pistou

It’s April and we are in the last month of our winter schedule. The last two winter market dates are April 5th and April 19th. The market begins its 8th season on Sunday May 3, 2009. By customer and vendor request, we have extended the weekly schedule into November. The weekly season will end on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, November 22, 2009. When the market returns to the weekly schedule, the no pet policy will again be in effect. Animals may return to the market in December.

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Grapevine March 22 2009 Market

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March 19, 2009

this week
- What’s Coming To The Market?
- Getting Your Garden Ready
- Cooking Ideas - Potato, Green Onion and Parmesan Frittata

Spring officially starts this weekend. Perhaps the weather will cooperate. (I’m not holding my breath on that though.) And since spring is here then that means the nursery folks are coming back. Farris-Seaman Plants, Gales Meadow Farm, Garden Color and Sungold Farm are all returning this Sunday. Vanveen Bulb should be back in April.

We have an additional feature in the Grapevine for the next few markets. Getting Your Garden Ready will highlight each of our nursery vendors. This issue is written by Anne Berblinger of Gales Meadow Farm. The other vendors will be highlighted too, each offering their own take on getting your garden ready for the year.

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Enter to Win $25 in Hillsdale Market Tokens

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March 18, 2009

If you are reading this post then you recognize Culinate as the place where you can find recipes published in the Grapevine newsletter. You know that can save and share recipes, create your own food blog, follow writers like Deborah Madison and Ivy Manning and chat about your favorite food places.

You can also become a shopper of this and other markets. The Hillsdale Farmers Market and Culinate have teamed up for a giveaway. Become a shopper of the market before 9AM Sunday March 22, 2009 and you will be entered into the drawing. Just click on the “I shop at this market” on the left side of this market's page (under our name). Culinate will pick a winner at random before the market this Sunday, March 22. We’ll announce the winner via our Twitter feed and in the next newsletter. There will be a Culinate shopping bag and $25 in market tokens waiting for the winner at the information booth.

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Grapevine March 8 2009 Market

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March 5, 2009

Special note: Congratulations to William who won $25 in market dollars for joining the Culinate community this week. What would you buy if you win?

this week
- What’s Coming To The Market?
- Cooking Ideas - Mache Salad

Spring is coming and a few more regulars are coming back. Creative Growers, Copper Crown and Garden Color return this week. Farris-Seaman Plants, Gales Meadow Farm and Sungold Farm return on March 22nd. Ayers Creek Farm finished up their winter season last week but will be back in July with berries, frikeh, preserves and more.

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Grapevine February 22 2009 Market

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February 19, 2009

this week
- What’s Coming To The Market This Week?
- 3rd Annual SW Hope Campaign Begins
- Cooking Ideas - Winter Pestos

We’ve got another good market lined up this weekend. A few vendors are out this week but all will be back on March 8. This market is the last 2008-2009 winter market session for Ayers Creek Farm. Anthony and Carol will be back in July when the blackberries are ready.

The Blog for Food campaign is going well. Thank you all for your support. Another drive closer to the market starts this Sunday. SW Hope (Feb 22nd through April 5th) is a campaign for Neighborhood House’s Emergency Food pantry. Please read the story below for details.

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October 19 2008 Market List

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October 16, 2008

N.B. This availability list is subject to change. Weather and other factors affect what the farmers bring to the market. This list is posted on the Thursday before the market and updated as necessary. Check Market Updates in sidebar for changes.

(O)= certified organic

Produce

Creative Growers, Noti: (O)
Leafy Greens: arugula, kale, lettuce, radicchio.
Herbs: Basil, sage.
Root vegetables: carrots (bunch), celeriac, potatoes (purple and yellow), garlic.
Other: basil, broccoli, celery, eggplant, romanesco, tomatoes (many varieties).

Deep Roots Farm, Albany:
Leafy Greens:Kale, rainbow chard.
Root vegetables: Walla Walla onions, shallots.
Other: Basil, green beans, tomatoes, pumpkins.

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Grapevine October 5 2008 Market

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October 2, 2008

We’re entering the final month of the regular season. The market will run weekly through October 26th and then switch to the twice-monthly winter schedule. The 2008-2009 winter dates are: Nov 9, 23 Dec 7, 21 Jan 11, 25 Feb 8, 22 Mar 8, 22 Apr 5, 19.

This weekend is the first market of the month which means it’s Jam Day with Josh. Liepold Farms and Chanka’s are finished for the season but Boyco Foods, Wild Oregon and Pine Mountain Ranch are back this week. Greenleaf Farm from Jefferson, OR joins the market this week.

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