Clinton County Farmers' Market: January 2011

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Next WINTER Farmers' Market this Saturday, January 22nd!

BUNDLE UP and join us at the next Winter Market this Saturday, January 22nd, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Swindler and Son’s Florist (321 W. Locust St., Wilmington).

Even if it's cold out, we will be in the greenhouse providing you with a great variety of delicious local products that will add that special touch to any meal. Come visit us and then warm up with a hearty stew made with our local meats (we offer BEEF, CHICKEN, LAMB, and PORK). Looking for something on the light side? Did you know that you can get fresh WINTER SALAD MIXES at the Market that last much longer than the expensive mixes at the grocery? Or you could make a healthy omelet using our farm fresh EGGS. And if you're looking for something sweet, you've come to the right place! Treat yourself with our amazing JAMS, JELLIES, PIES, SWEET BREADS, COOKIES, and more.

After you stock up on goodies for yourself and your loved ones, why not look out for our feathered friends with a handmade cedar BIRDHOUSE or FEEDER from newest Market vendor, David Halley?

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Don't forget to check out our Local Dirt profile for all your pre-ordering needs. (www.localdirt.com/ccfarmersmarket). Pre-ordering ahead of time can make shopping at the Winter Market quick and easy, and will ensure that you get your favorite market products before they sellout!

From all of us at the Winter Farmers' Market, we appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the Market!

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Happy 2011 from your friends at the Clinton County Winter Farmers’ Market!

Join us at the next Winter Market this Saturday, January 8^th, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Swindler and Son’s Florist (321 W. Locust St., Wilmington).

Did you know you can find farm fresh eggs, beef, chicken, lamb, pork, and even fresh winter produce at the Market? Don't forget to treat yourself to something sweet with our delicious jams, jellies, honey, pies, cakes, sweet breads, buckeyes, cookies, and more!

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The New Year is a time for many to reflect on their daily habits and lifestyles and make resolutions for a “clean slate” or to be happier and healthier. In 2011, we encourage everyone to make smart and healthy food choices throughout the year – and what better place to start than the farmers’ market? Eating local food and buying local products can not only benefit you, but it can benefit the entire community!

Here some great reasons for shopping and eating locally in 2011:

Local food is fresher. All of our producers are located in Clinton or an adjacent county, so our food is only travelling a matter of miles, not from across the country or beyond.
Local food is healthier – many foods lose their nutritional value with storage and transportation.
Buying local food supports the livelihood of our local food producers and their families.
Local food just tastes better! Local foods ripen naturally and can be enjoyed at peak taste while in season.
Local food reduces our carbon footprint with less fuel for transport and often less packaging.
Local foods can be traced from the farm to the table– you know where your food is coming from and can talk face to face with the people who grew it.
Local foods offer more variety. Our farmers offer more heirlooms and unique fruits and vegetables than the “name brand” supermarket varieties.
Buying local foods supports your local economy helping to keep money and jobs in the community.
Buying local food supports and helps preserve farmland and green space in our community.
It’s a fun way to be part of the community, bump into friends, and mingle with local farmers.

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In addition to great local food, you can find unique artisan products from talented local vendors at the Winter Market. We welcome our newest artisan, David Halley, to the Market! David makes quality purple martin condos, as well as birdhouses and feeders featuring his own artwork. Check out his work at http://www.purplemartincondobuilders.com/.

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Don't forget to check out our Local Dirt profile for all your pre-ordering needs. (www.localdirt.com/ccfarmersmarket). Pre-ordering ahead of time can ensure that you get your favorite market products before they sellout!

From all of us at the Winter Farmers' Market, we appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the Market!

Sincerely,

Dessie Buchanan

Co-Executive Director
Clinton County Farmers' Market Board of Directors
AmeriCorps* VISTA Grow Food, Grow Hope
Pyle Box 1145, 1870 Quaker Way
Wilmington, Ohio 45177
937-382-6661 ext 488

Saturday, January 1, 2011

NEW EBT Program

The Clinton County Farmers' Market proudly accepts EBT benefits!

The EBT Program allows participating vendors at the Farmers' Market to accept SNAP food assistance benefits (commonly known as food stamps) like cash for applicable food items! SNAP benefits will be accepted at both our Saturday and Wednesday weekly markets.

HOW DOES THE MARKET EBT PROGRAM WORK?

1. Customers using an Ohio Direction Card will come to the Market Information Booth and tell the staff how much they would like to withdraw from their card to use at the Market.

2. Staff will give $1 wooden tokens to the customer. These tokens can be used at any authorized vendor displaying the "We Welcome SNAP Benefits" sign. These tokens can ONLY be used at the Clinton County Farmers' Market.

The current authorized vendors are:

BOB WEBB FARMS

THE BREAD LADY

HENSON FAMILY FARM
JUDI SHIDAKER

PICKARD FARMS GARDEN DELIGHTS

TAYLOR’S TUNIS

3. Customers will use the $1 tokens to buy applicable food items from the participating vendors.

The tokens CAN buy: fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, bread, baked goods, honey, jams, jellies, salsa, herbs and spices, sauces, dip mixes, condiments, and seeds or plants that produce food.

The tokens CANNOT be used to purchase any non-food items. Also, customers CANNOT get change back for token-only purchases.

4. If you have unused tokens, you can hold on to them for the next Market (tokens are good through the summer season) or you can return them to the Market Information Booth to get the money reimbursed to your Direction Card.

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WHY SHOP AT THE FARMERS' MARKET?

1. Local vendors can offer great deals on fruits and vegetables at peak season!

2. Know where your food is from - everything at the Market comes from Clinton County or a surrounding county!

3. Fresh, locally-grown & homemade food just tastes better!

4. The Market is fun for the whole family! We feature live music and special events like cooking demos and kid's days - all for free!

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For more information or questions on the Farmers' Market EBT program, please call Dessie at 937-728-7075 or email: dessie@clintoncountyfarmersmarket.com. Or you can download our EBT brochure HERE.

To get general information on food assistance benefits, please visit the Clinton County Job and Family Services office, call them at 937-382-0963, or visit http://jfs.ohio.gov/.

DUTCH CREEK ARTS

Sue Lamke
3045 Hale Road
Wilmington, Ohio 45177
937-382-8181
suelamke@yahoo.com

ITEMS: Painted wooden quilt barns, cards, town ornaments

HENSON FAMILY FARM

Bob and Mindy Henson
12252 St. Rte. 729
New Vienna, Ohio 45159
937-987-2165
henfarm@frontier.com

ITEMS: *** CERTIFIED ORGANIC*** Vegetables: lettuces, greens, radishes, carrots, beets, tomatoes, peppers, onions; some flowers and fresh herbs

JAMES HIGGINS HONEY

Rhonda Crum
30 E. Church Street
New Vienna, Ohio 45177
937-728-6727
beehoneyhealthy@gmail.com

ITEMS: Honey, soap with honey, bee venom in ointment

PLUM BROKE FARM

Paul and Judy Dolph
2898 Hale Road
Wilmington, Ohio 45177
937-218-9657
pdolph@cinci.rr.com

ITEMS: Produce, flowers, raised garden beds **compost sales offered at farm

TASTE OF HOME BAKE SHOPPE

Marian Knepp
151 W. Sugartree Street
Wilmington, Ohio 45177
937-527-0525
marian.knepp@gmail.com

ITEMS: Baked goods, pies, cookies, dessert bars

The FARMER'S WIFE

Kristin Walker
9275 Short Road
Lynchburg, Ohio 45142
937-364-2030
kwalker@clinton-massie.k12.oh.us

ITEMS: Baked goods

The BREAD LADY

Amy Jaskowiak
229 Moomaw Road
Clarksville, Ohio 45113

937-481-1199

Facebook Link HERE

amyjaskowiak@gmail.com

ITEMS: Baked goods, bread, muffins, cookies, pastries

BACKYARD & GARDEN OUTFITTERS

David Halley

Wilmington, Ohio 45177

(305) 610 0531

david@purplemartincondobuilders.com

http://www.purplemartincondobuilders.com/

ITEMS: handmade and handpainted cedar bird houses, feeders, butterfly houses, bat houses, garden decor

THAT GUY'S FAMILY FARM

The Ashmore Family
394 St. Rte. 380
Clarksville, Ohio 45113
937-289-3151
www.thatguysfamilyfarm.com

Products: Certified Organic Vegetables, Cut Flowers

SPIRIT OF THE BEAR

Melanie Harper
P.O. Box 381
Leesburg, Ohio 45135
937-402-0253
kindredkritters@gmail.com

ITEMS: Jewelry (made from semi-precious stone beads, sterling silver, copper), leather/fur/woven wool pouches, dream catchers

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