Calling all WV farmers...and our local food producer neighbors.
You are invited to participate in the second statewide
WVFMA Winter Blues Farmers Market
Organized by the WV Farmers Market Association
WVFMA Winter Blues Farmers Market: Organized by the WV Farmers Market Association: March 1, 2010 4-7 pm (set up begins at 3 pm)
NEW LOCATION:
Lakeview Resort and Conference Center
Cheat Lake
Morgantown, WV
Phone: 304-594-1111
The WVFMA Winter Blues Farmers Market will coincide again with the kick-off of the WVU Extension Service’s WV Small Farm Conference, this year held just east of Morgantown. Promotions for the Winter Blues Farmers Market will be sent to nearly 1000 established customers of the Morgantown Farmers Market. The market will be indoors. Be prepared to bring a free-standing market display. You must provide your own signage, coolers, tables, extension cords, etc.
Products we hope to be at the market include:
winter-stored apples•asian pears•goat, sheep or cow’s milk cheeses•eggs
artisan bread products such as scones, biscotti, ciabbati, pizza, pepperoni rolls (made with local eggs, honey, black walnuts, herbs, meat, veggies)
jerky•tofu products•shell beans/dry beans•approved processed products such as salsa WV smoked trout•butternut squash/pumpkins•garlic•lavender products•honey•milk soaps wintered-over Brussels sprouts/cabbage/root crops (turnips, carrots, onions, potatoes, beets, sweet potatoes, parsnips)•shiitakes or other dried mushrooms•jams wooden farm-crafted spoons•cider•cornmeal•lamb•pork•beef•chicken•goat maple syrup/sorghum/molasses• high-tunnel or hydroponic lettuces/kale/chard/spinach windowsill herb plants•dried flower arrangements•gourds black walnuts/butternuts/hickory nuts/chestnuts •farm-raised wool sweaters and blankets and more!
Reserve by Feb. 15, 2010
Please share this announcement with farmers market vendors in your area.
Download the following document and send to to: Susan Sauter, WVFMA, 1932 Girl Scout Camp Road, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525, 304-288-5366; stsauter@frontiernet.net You will be notified by Feb. 25, 2010, if there are any space constraints that would limit participation. A $5 fee will be charged this year to help with expenses.
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