Another beautiful Market Day awaits you!
You might be interested to know that the Bremerton Farmers Market is a member of a larger organization, the Washington State Farmers Market Association (WSFMA), which is an independent coalition of over 125 farmers markets in Washington State dedicated to supporting farmers markets of all sizes or location.
Membership in the association offers training opportunities, a network of knowledgeable Market Managers and Board members to act as mentors, a shared library of documents (from applications and bylaws, to job descriptions and business plans), as well as marketing and political connections. It was the WSFMA who administered the Wireless Technology Project last year, bringing debit/credit/EBT to 24 new Markets in Washington and inspired the Bremerton Farmers Market Board to do the same for our Market.
The WSFMA hosts an annual conference which not only provides classes on topics relevant to Market Managers, Board Members, and Farmers, but also brings together the best of the best in “our industry” to network and learn from each other. The next WSFMA conference, “Planning for Prosperity,” January 28 & 29, 2011, will be held in Leavenworth, WA at the Sleeping Lady Resort. The keynote speakers will be Pamela Roy, the Co-Director of Farm to Table, and Mark Winne, widely recognized as the “community food system” guru.
New, this year, the WSFMA is also launching a series of awards to recognize the outstanding leaders in our farmers market networks with the WSFMA Market of the Year, WSFMA Manager of the Year, and WSFMA Farmer of the Year. Nominations are accepted from anyone, and must be received by September 15, 2010. http://bit.ly/2011WSFMA-Awards for more information.
WHO’LL BE AT MARKET THIS WEEK*:
FARMERS/GROWERS:
Glenwood Gardens – perennials, drought resistant shrubs, and dwarf conifers with fantastic foliage, and newly blooming echinaceas .
Gregory Farm – blueberries, peaches, nectarines, plums, and apples from Eastern WA, plus zucchini, onions, and beets from Paul’s farm. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
Harlow Gardens – Swiss chard, kale, collard, tomatoes, peppers, beans, beets, summer squash, and cucumbers. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
Pheasant Fields Farm – potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, beets, cabbage, chard, kale, garlic, green onions, large salad onions, summer squash, English cucumbers, slicing and pickling cucumbers, an assortment of herbs, lettuce bowls, pepper plants – and farm fresh eggs. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
StartNow – basil, tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant and greens, plus elegant lettuce and arugula. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
FOOD VENDORS:
CJ’s Evergreen General Store – BBQ’d corn, burgers (beef, salmon, or veggie), hot dogs, or a sausage and pie, cookies, or granola and a soda. Also, local honey, jams, salsa, and beef jerky. FMNP/EBT accepted for eligible items.
Crimson Cove – smoked sea salt, smoked nut sea salt, smoked nuts, black cod, salmon, mozzarella, cheddar, and other cheeses, plus salmon fromage blanc. EBT accepted.
Hummingbird Hills Soda – 14 varieties of homemade sodas. EBT accepted for eligible items.
London Maid Crumpets – crumpets by the package and rosemary crackers. EBT accepted.
Scoops Roasted Nuts & Bavarian Bratwursts – Lean Nuremburg brats served two on a roll with onions and/or sauerkraut. Also, variety of roasted nuts. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Sersie’s Seasonings – Spices and seasoning mixes. Xcentric Girl pins. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Viking Feast Ice Cream – Flavors this week will be: Blackberry of Myrkwood, Arctic Vanilla, Orange Cream, Lemon Meringue, and Raspberry Cream. EBT accepted for eligible items.
ARTISTS/CRAFTERS:
Catalina Crafts – handmade cards, paintings, photography, bracelets, painted clothing and journals
Diane’s Dezines – necklaces, bracelets, gemstone or wire wrapped jewelry pieces, cell phone cases, and accessories.
Hakuna Matata – handmade clothing items, some from recycled fabrics, fleece capes, purses, lightweight scarves, and farm art
Mel’s Bells Jewelry – beaded necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, plus new design your own “Pandora” style jewelry
Serenity Now – jarred candles and votives, melts, travel tins, and pillars, plus, for your edgier side, metal garden art and planters.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS:
Bremerton Farmers Market – Support your local farmers market by becoming a Community Member for $30 a year. Stop by the market booth and talk with our Market Manager for more information. Also available in the Market Booth are regional guides to farmers markets and farms, information about buying local, and the eNews binder and sign up sheet. Come to this booth to purchase EBT tokens (available in $1 increments) or $5 tokens with your debit/credit card.
Kitsap County Master Gardeners – Bring all your gardening questions to the Master Gardeners, who share the Market Info booth; you can even bring them a sample or picture of your ill plant for diagnosis.
*List of participating vendors is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
OUT THIS WEEK:
Sandy’s Gourmet Indulgence (returns September 9)
Made in Manette (returns September 9)
MUSIC IN THE MARKET:
Sept 9th – Billy and Gracie Tea (blues, folk, gypsy jazz duo) – NEXT WEEK
Sept 16th – Rangers & the Re-Arrangers (gypsy jazz)
This posting is abridged; for the full story, subscribe! Send us an email at bremertonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, with “Subscribe me to eNews!” in the Subject.
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A little bit Country
Is it next week already? Time flies! The news from Doug’s meeting with the parks department is not what we had hoped. Due to their not being any vehicle access to the grassy parts of Evergreen Park, or other parks in the city, the Bremerton Farmers Market will not be able to move out of the parking lot this season.
Therefore, we will continue to do our best to keep our vendors out of the general parking areas for Evergreen Park and the surrounding neighborhoods and look for alternate parking options. You can help by walking or biking to the Market, too! In the end, the goal is to make the Bremerton Farmers Market accessible to everyone, which does not include parking tickets, but wholesome foods and the wonderful community meeting place the Market has become.
Part of our commitment to accessibility is offering food stamp redemption in the Market, as well as debit/credit payment options. Remember to “purchase” your tokens from the Market Manager – the lady in the chicken apron – for spending with vendors in the Market.
WHO’LL BE AT MARKET THIS WEEK*:
FARMERS/GROWERS:
Glenwood Gardens – perennials, drought resistant shrubs, and dwarf conifers with fantastic foliage, and newly blooming echinaceas .
Gregory Farm – blueberries, peaches, nectarines, and apples from Eastern WA, plus zucchini, onions, and beets from Paul’s farm. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
Harlow Gardens – Summer squash, pickling cucumbers, tomatoes, Swiss chard, kale, garlic, shallots, flat leaf parsley, green beans, and maybe blueberries. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
Pheasant Fields Farm – potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, beets, cabbage, chard, kale, garlic, green onions, large salad onions, summer squash, English cucumbers, slicing and pickling cucumbers, an assortment of herbs, lettuce bowls, pepper plants – and farm fresh eggs. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
StartNow – basil, tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant and greens, plus elegant lettuce and arugula. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
FOOD VENDORS:
CJ’s Evergreen General Store – BBQ’d corn, burgers (beef, salmon, or veggie), hot dogs, or a sausage and pie, cookies, or granola and a soda. Also, local honey, jams, salsa, and beef jerky. FMNP/EBT accepted for eligible items.
Hummingbird Hills Soda – 14 varieties of homemade sodas. EBT accepted for eligible items.
London Maid Crumpets – crumpets by the package and rosemary crackers. EBT accepted.
Sandy’s Gourmet Indulgence – chocolates, caramel covered snacks and apples, chocolate dipped marshmallows, frozen bananas, and more, plus hot meatball sandwich, Chicken Salad or Egg Salad sandwiches, all served with a side of Polynesian Coleslaw or Waldorf Salad. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Scoops Roasted Nuts & Bavarian Bratwursts – Lean Nuremburg brats served two on a roll with onions and/or sauerkraut. Also, variety of roasted nuts. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Sersie’s Seasonings – Spices and seasoning mixes. Xcentric Girl pins. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Viking Feast Ice Cream – Flavors this week will be Arctic Vanilla, Blueberry Bounty, Lemon Meringue, Loganberry and Orchards of Asgard. EBT accepted for eligible items.
ARTISTS/CRAFTERS:
Authentic African Art – handmade, collapsible grass baskets
Catalina Crafts – handmade cards, paintings, photography, bracelets, painted clothing and journals
Diane’s Dezines – necklaces, bracelets, gemstone or wire wrapped jewelry pieces, cell phone cases, and accessories.
Hakuna Matata (NEW) – handmade clothing items, some from recycled fabrics, fleece capes, purses, lightweight scarves, and farm art
Made in Manette – Knitted goods, soaps, aprons, and clothes pin bags
COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS:
Bremerton Farmers Market – Support your local farmers market by becoming a Community Member for $30 a year. Stop by the market booth and talk with our Market Manager for more information. Also available in the Market Booth are regional guides to farmers markets and farms, information about buying local, and the eNews binder and sign up sheet. Come to this booth to purchase EBT tokens (available in $1 increments) or $5 tokens with your debit/credit card.
Kitsap County Master Gardeners – Bring all your gardening questions to the Master Gardeners, who share the Market Info booth; you can even bring them a sample or picture of your ill plant for diagnosis.
*List of participating vendors is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
OUT THIS WEEK:
Crimson Cove (returns September 2)
LuLiGirl
Maudie Beez Cheesecake Bouquets
Mel’s Bells Jewelry (returns September 2)
Serenity Now
The Old Wheelbarrow
Unicorn Glass Design
MUSIC IN THE MARKET:
August 26th – Kinda Country (classic country) – THIS WEEK
Sept 9th – Billy and Gracie Tea (blues, folk, gypsy jazz duo)
Sept 16th – Rangers & the Re-Arrangers (gypsy jazz)
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER TO GET EXCLUSIVE COUPONS
eNews subscribers get coupons and special deals from the vendors, which are only available only to subscribers, including the Kid’s Corner with a continual Bremerton Farmers Market “Eye Spy” game.
This posting is abridged; for the full story, subscribe! Send us an email at bremertonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, with “Subscribe me to eNews!” in the Subject.
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16 weeks down, 8 weeks to go!
As many of you know, parking at Evergreen Park is somewhat challenging, especially on a warm, clear, summer day when the playgrounds are full of families and the waters are full of boats. The Bremerton Farmers Market Board President, Doug Millard, of Harlow Gardens, has been working with the City and Parks department towards a solution for most of the season. The first compromise came in the form of a new sign posted in the boat trailer parking area. The second option was a complicated offer to self-monitor the boat trailer parking spots.
On Wednesday, Doug met with the head of the Parks department in an effort to relocate the Bremerton Farmers Market to one of three different grassy areas within Evergreen Park, thereby freeing up the parking lot where the Market is currently located. This is proposal, which was reviewed last season, seems to be a workable solution, pending a few caveats, such as vendor set-up/break down and handicap access. I have not yet heard the results of this meeting, so, there will not be a new location for us this week; but, next week, who knows???
WHO’LL BE AT MARKET THIS WEEK*:
FARMERS/GROWERS:
Glenwood Gardens – perennials, drought resistant shrubs, and dwarf conifers with fantastic foliage.
Gregory Farm – blueberries, peaches, and nectarines from Eastern WA. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
Harlow Gardens – Summer squash, pickling cucumbers, tomatoes, Swiss chard, kale, garlic, shallots, flat leaf parsley, green beans, and maybe blueberries. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
Pheasant Fields Farm – potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, beets, cabbage, chard, kale, garlic, green onions, large salad onions, summer squash, English cucumbers, slicing and pickling cucumbers, an assortment of herbs, lettuce bowls, pepper plants – and farm fresh eggs. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
StartNow – green beans, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, kale, lettuce, arugula, and more. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
FOOD VENDORS:
CJ’s Evergreen General Store – BBQ’d corn, burgers (beef, salmon, or veggie), hot dogs, or a sausage and pie, cookies, or granola and a soda. Also, local honey, jams, salsa, and beef jerky. FMNP/EBT accepted for eligible items.
Crimson Cove – smoked sea salt, smoked nut sea salt, smoked nuts, black cod, salmon, mozzarella, cheddar, and other cheeses, plus salmon fromage blanc. EBT accepted.
Hummingbird Hills Soda – 14 varieties of homemade sodas. EBT accepted for eligible items.
London Maid Crumpets – crumpets by the package, and, maybe, crackers. EBT accepted.
Sandy’s Gourmet Indulgence – chocolates, caramel covered snacks and apples, chocolate dipped marshmallows, frozen bananas, and more, plus hot BBQ Beef Sandwich, Chicken Salad or Egg Salad sandwiches, all served with a side of Polynesian Coleslaw or Waldorf Salad. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Scoops Roasted Nuts & Bavarian Bratwursts – Lean Nuremburg brats served two on a roll with onions and/or sauerkraut. Also, variety of roasted nuts. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Sersie’s Seasonings – Spices and seasoning mixes. Xcentric Girl pins. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Viking Feast Ice Cream – Flavors this week will be Arctic Vanilla, Key Lime, Raspberry Cream, Blueberry Bounty, and Orchards of Asgard. EBT accepted for eligible items.
ARTISTS/CRAFTERS:
Diane’s Dezines – necklaces, bracelets, gemstone or wire wrapped jewelry pieces, cell phone cases, and accessories.
Made in Manette – Knitted goods, soaps, aprons, and clothes pin bags
Serenity Now – jarred candles and votives, melts, travel tins, and pillars, plus, for your edgier side, metal garden art and planters.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS:
Bremerton Farmers Market – Support your local farmers market by becoming a Community Member for $30 a year. Stop by the market booth and talk with our Market Manager for more information. Also available in the Market Booth are regional guides to farmers markets and farms, information about buying local, and the eNews binder and sign up sheet. Come to this booth to purchase EBT tokens (available in $1 increments) or $5 tokens with your debit/credit card.
Kitsap County Master Gardeners – Bring all your gardening questions to the Master Gardeners, who share the Market Info booth; you can even bring them a sample or picture of your ill plant for diagnosis.
Kitsap Food Co-op: The Co-op volunteers return to the Market this season to catch you up-to-date on the progress of bringing a Food Co-op to Kitsap County and educate the community on why this is such a great project. Bring your questions!
*List of participating vendors is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
OUT THIS WEEK:
Authentic African Art (returns August 26)
LuLiGirl
Mel’s Bells Jewelry
The Old Wheelbarrow
MUSIC IN THE MARKET:
August 19th – Rangers & the Re-Arrangers (gypsy jazz) – THIS WEEK
Sept 9th – Billy and Gracie Tea (blues, folk, gypsy jazz duo)
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER TO GET EXCLUSIVE COUPONS
eNews subscribers get coupons and special deals from the vendors, which are only available only to subscribers, including the Kid’s Corner with a continual Bremerton Farmers Market “Eye Spy” game.
This posting is abridged; for the full story, subscribe! Send us an email at bremertonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, with “Subscribe me to eNews!” in the Subject.
Follow Bremerton Farmers Market on Facebook & get our latest updates on Twitter (BremertonFM)!
Abundant Harvest
This week the role of the Bremerton Farmers Market Manager is being played by BFM Secretary, Tiffany Royal, so that your regularly scheduled Manager can have a day off. Unfortunately, she spent so much time getting ready for her day off it doesn’t feel like a day off at all! C’est la vie!
As a result, if you’ve got any Market questions, or want to use your credit, debit, or EBT card in the Market, look for the gal in a martini apron, instead of the chicken apron!
WHO’LL BE AT MARKET THIS WEEK*:
FARMERS/GROWERS:
Glenwood Gardens – perennials, drought resistant shrubs, and dwarf conifers with fantastic foliage.
Gregory Farm – blueberries, peaches, and nectarines from Eastern WA. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
Harlow Gardens – Three kinds of summer squash, pickling cucumbers, tomatoes, Swiss chard, kale, garlic, shallots, flat leaf parsley, green beans, rhubarb and blueberries. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
Pheasant Fields Farm – purple potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, beets, cabbage, chard, kale, elephant garlic, soft and hard necked garlic, green onions, large salad onions, five varieties of summer squash, English cucumbers, slicing and pickling cucumbers, an assortment of herbs, lettuce bowls, lettuce starts, pepper plants – and farm fresh eggs. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
StartNow – lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, some eggplant and cucumbers, basil, garlic and arugula. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
FOOD VENDORS:
CJ’s Evergreen General Store – BBQ’d corn, burgers (beef, salmon, or veggie), hotdogs, or a sausage and pie, cookies, or granola and a soda. Also, local honey, jams, salsa, and beef jerky. FMNP/EBT accepted for eligible items.
Crimson Cove – smoked sea salt, smoked nut sea salt, smoked nuts, black cod, salmon, mozzarella, cheddar, and other cheeses, plus salmon fromage blanc. EBT accepted.
Hummingbird Hills Soda – 14 varieties of homemade sodas. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Maudie Beez Cheesecake Bouquets – Reduced sugar and sugar-free confections, including cheesecake and banana breads.
Sandy’s Gourmet Indulgence – chocolates, caramel covered snacks and apples, chocolate dipped marshmallows, frozen bananas, and more, plus hot BBQ Beef Sandwich, Chicken Salad or Egg Salad sandwiches, all served with a side of Polynesian Coleslaw or Waldorf Salad. EBT accepted for eligible items. Join our eNews subscription list in order to get exclusive coupons, like the one posted this week for Sandy’s new meatball sandwich.
Scoops Roasted Nuts & Bavarian Bratwursts – Lean Nuremburg brats served two on a roll with onions and/or sauerkraut. Also, variety of roasted nuts. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Sersie’s Seasonings – Spices and seasoning mixes. Xcentric Girl pins. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Viking Feast Ice Cream – Flavors this week will be Arctic Vanilla, Lemon Meringue, Key Lime, Orange Cream, and Loganberry Cream. EBT accepted for eligible items.
ARTISTS/CRAFTERS:
Authentic African Art – Handwoven, collapsible baskets
Diane’s Dezines – necklaces, bracelets, gemstone or wire wrapped jewelry pieces, cell phone cases, and accessories.
Mel’s Bells Jewelry – beaded necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, plus new design your own “Pandora” style jewelry.
Unicorn Design Glass – dinner plates, appetizer trays, platters, dishes made with fused glass and flattened recycled bottles.
Works by Ariegaw – one of a kind silver and precious stone necklaces and earrings
COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS:
Bremerton Farmers Market – Support your local farmers market by becoming a Community Member for $30 a year. Stop by the market booth and talk with our Market Manager for more information. Also available in the Market Booth are regional guides to farmers markets and farms, information about buying local, and the eNews binder and sign up sheet. Come to this booth to purchase EBT tokens (available in $1 increments) or $5 tokens with your debit/credit card.
Kitsap County Master Gardeners – Bring all your gardening questions to the Master Gardeners, who share the Market Info booth; you can even bring them a sample or picture of your ill plant for diagnosis.
*List of participating vendors is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
OUT THIS WEEK:
London Maid Crumpets (returns August 19)
LuLiGirl – (retuns August 19)
The Old Wheelbarrow (returns in August)
Coming Soon!
Davis Family Farm (August **fingers crossed**)
MUSIC IN THE MARKET:
Aug 12th – Special Engagement – our very own Mel’s Bells and her beau Bill!
August 19th – Rangers & the Re-Arrangers (gypsy jazz)
Sept 9th – Billy and Gracie Tea (blues, folk, gypsy jazz duo)
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER TO GET EXCLUSIVE COOUPONS – You missed one this week!
ENews subscribers get coupons and special deals from the vendors, which are only available only to subscribers, including the Kid’s Corner with a continual Bremerton Farmers Market “Eye Spy” game.
This posting is abridged; for the full story, subscribe! Send us an email at bremertonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, with “Subscribe me to eNews!” in the Subject.
Follow Bremerton Farmers Market on Facebook & get our latest updates on Twitter (BremertonFM)!
In Celebration of Farmers!
If you’ve been visiting the other regional farmers markets this week, you already know this is the 11th Annual National Farmers Market Week, proclaimed by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsak. The USDA and Vilsak launched their “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” website two weeks ago and it is chock full of resources for farmers and rural communities, and provides information about eating healthy, protecting the environment, grants and funding, and human interest stories guaranteed to strengthen your commitment to buying local and knowing your farmers. Visit http://tinyurl.com/USDA-KnowYourFarmer.
The USDA is also reporting the findings from their most recent Farmers Market Survey, including data about the Bremerton Farmers, which shows a stunning 6,100 Farmers Markets in operation across the US – putting real, local food into the hands of consumers easier and easier than before.
In Washington, Governor Christine Gregoire followed Vilsak’s lead to declare this week, “Washington State Farmers Market Week,” as well. Both Proclamations are available on our website.
In celebration of Farmers Market Week, the Bremerton Farmers Market is proud to have Certified Executive Chef, Chris Plemmons, participating in a food demonstration booth, creating wonderful dishes from the best our local farmers have to offer.
So, come to Market, stay a while to learn a few new tricks from this creative chef with a passion for dishing up delicious creations – and, then, stop in and purchase the freshest produce available to get creative at home!
WHO’LL BE AT MARKET THIS WEEK*:
FARMERS/GROWERS:
Glenwood Gardens – perennials, drought resistant shrubs, and dwarf conifers with fantastic foliage.
Gregory Farm – blueberries, cherries, apricots, and peaches from Eastern WA. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
Harlow Gardens – Three kinds of summer squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce heads, Swiss chard, kale, garlic, shallots, and flat leaf parsley. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
Pheasant Fields Farm – zucchini, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, radishes, onions, cabbage, garlic, some egg plant and fresh herbs, as well as veggie starts, and farm fresh eggs. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
StartNow – tomatoes, zucchini, and lettuce. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
FOOD VENDORS:
CJ’s Evergreen General Store – BBQ’d burgers (beef, salmon, or veggie), hotdogs, or a sausage and pie, cookies, or granola and a soda. Also, local honey, jams, and salsa. FMNP/EBT accepted for eligible items.
Crimson Cove – smoked sea salt, smoked nut sea salt, smoked nuts, black cod, salmon, mozzarella, cheddar, and other cheeses, plus salmon fromage blanc. EBT accepted.
Hummingbird Hills Soda – 14 varieties of homemade sodas. EBT accepted for eligible items.
London Maid Crumpets – crumpets. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Maudie Beez Cheesecake Bouquets (NEW) – Reduced sugar and sugar-free confections, including cheesecake and banana breads.
Sandy’s Gourmet Indulgence – chocolates, caramel covered snacks and apples, chocolate dipped marshmallows, frozen bananas, and more, plus hot BBQ Beef Sandwich, Chicken Salad or Egg Salad sandwiches, all served with a side of Polynesian Coleslaw or Waldorf Salad. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Scoops Roasted Nuts & Bavarian Bratwursts – Lean Nuremburg brats served two on a roll with onions and/or sauerkraut. Also, variety of roasted nuts. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Sersie’s Seasonings – Spices and seasoning mixes. Xcentric Girl pins. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Viking Feast Ice Cream – Flavors this week will be Arctic Vanilla, Lemon Meringue, Orange Cream, and two new flavors: Loganberry Cream and Black Cherry of Mordor. EBT accepted for eligible items.
ARTISTS/CRAFTERS:
Diane’s Dezines – necklaces, bracelets, gemstone or wire wrapped jewelry pieces, cell phone cases, and accessories.
LuLi GIrl – Children’s clothing, hat and blanket sets, bibs, or other accessories made from new and vintage fabrics.
Mel’s Bells Jewelry – beaded necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, plus new design your own “Pandora” style jewelry.
Unicorn Design Glass (NEW) – dinner plates, appetizer trays, platters, dishes made with fused glass and flattened recycled bottles.
Works by Ariegaw – one of a kind silver and precious stone necklaces and earrings
COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS:
Bremerton Farmers Market – Support your local farmers market by becoming a Community Member for $30 a year. Stop by the market booth and talk with our Market Manager for more information. Also available in the Market Booth are regional guides to farmers markets and farms, information about buying local, and the eNews binder and sign up sheet. Come to this booth to purchase EBT tokens (available in $1 increments) or $5 tokens with your debit/credit card.
Kitsap County Master Gardeners – Bring all your gardening questions to the Master Gardeners, who share the Market Info booth; you can even bring them a sample or picture of your ill plant for diagnosis.
3Degrees – Did you know when you choose Green Power from PSE, you’re supporting renewable energy projects – including wind, solar, and biomass – located right here in the Pacific Northwest? Come learn all about local green power projects and how you can help reduce energy costs and secure a clean, healthy, and local energy supply.
*List of participating vendors is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
OUT THIS WEEK:
Made in Manette (returns August 12)
The Old Wheelbarrow (returns in August)
Coming Soon!
Davis Family Farm (August **fingers crossed**)
MUSIC IN THE MARKET:
August 19th – Rangers & the Re-Arrangers (gypsy jazz)
Sept 9th – Billy and Gracie Tea (blues, folk, gypsy jazz duo)
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER TO GET RECIPES – You missed one this week!
ENews subscribers get coupons and special deals from the vendors, which are only available only to subscribers, including the Kid’s Corner with a continual Bremerton Farmers Market “Eye Spy” game.
This posting is abridged; for the full story, subscribe! Send us an email at bremertonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, with “Subscribe me to eNews!” in the Subject.
Follow Bremerton Farmers Market on Facebook & get our latest updates on Twitter (BremertonFM)!
Washington State Farmers Market Week Proclamation
National Farmers Market Week Proclamation
It’s time for a picnic!
Directly from The Old Wheelbarrow is news of a lost blueberry crop this season, which first suffered the ill effects of our Spring of fluctuating temperatures and then subsequently lost the battle to monitinia vacciniicorymbosi fungus, which thrived in our cool, wet and humid weather these past few months.
Clayton sent a picture of his “mummy berries” and hopes the loyal patrons of the Bremerton Farmers Market remember, “These are the times when organically grown, healthy, straight-up food reminds a grower that nature is alive in many ways and when we can only hope the market place isn’t all oblivious to the work heavy relationship we have with our plants that produce it.”
Can’t get enough of the fruit (available from Gregory Farm), veggies, food products, or crafts in the Market? If you run out of cash, find the Market Manager (she’s the one in the chicken apron) to use your debit or credit card at the Market. Recipients of food stamps can use their benefits at the Market, too!
WHO’LL BE AT MARKET THIS WEEK*:
FARMERS/GROWERS:
Glenwood Gardens – perennials, drought resistant shrubs, and dwarf conifers with fantastic foliage.
Gregory Farm – blueberries, cherries, apricots, and peaches from Eastern WA. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
Harlow Gardens – Swiss chard, kale, collards, leaf lettuce, specialty lettuce, tomatoes, squash (maybe), herb plants and bowls, garlic and shallots. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
Pheasant Fields Farm – snap peas, radishes, turnips, carrots, purple cauliflower, lettuce heads, cabbage (purple and green), tomatoes, and first of the season peppers – including a purple one – herbs, farm fresh eggs and more. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
StartNow – tomatoes, peppers, garlic, zucchini, basil, arugula, salad mix and lettuce. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
FOOD VENDORS:
CJ’s Evergreen General Store – BBQ’d burgers (beef, salmon, or veggie), hotdogs, or a sausage and pie, cookies, or granola and a soda. Also, local honey, jams, and salsa. FMNP/EBT accepted for eligible items.
Crimson Cove – smoked sea salt, smoked nut sea salt, smoked nuts, black cod, salmon, mozzarella, cheddar, and other cheeses, plus salmon fromage blanc. EBT accepted.
Hummingbird Hills Soda – 14 varieties of homemade sodas. EBT accepted for eligible items.
London Maid Crumpets – crumpets. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Sandy’s Gourmet Indulgence – chocolates, caramel covered snacks and apples, chocolate dipped marshmallows, and more, plus hot BBQ Beef Sandwich, Chicken Salad or Egg Salad sandwiches, all served with a side of Polynesian Coleslaw or Waldorf Salad. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Scoops Roasted Nuts & Bavarian Bratwursts – Lean Nuremburg brats served two on a roll with onions and/or sauerkraut. Also, variety of roasted nuts. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Sersie’s Seasonings – Spices and seasoning mixes. Xcentric Girl pins. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Viking Feast Ice Cream – Flavors this week will be Arctic Vanilla of DOOM!, Orange Cream, Lemon Meringue, Blueberry Bounty, and Loganberry. EBT accepted for eligible items.
ARTISTS/CRAFTERS:
Diane’s Dezines – necklaces, bracelets, gemstone or wire wrapped jewelry pieces, cell phone cases, and accessories.
Made in Manette – knitted baby hats and potholders, aprons, clothespin bags, handmade soaps. Special sale for eNews subscribers – join the mailing list to get the special!
COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS:
Bremerton Farmers Market – Support your local farmers market by becoming a Community Member for $30 a year. Stop by the market booth and talk with our Market Manager for more information. Also available in the Market Booth are regional guides to farmers markets and farms, information about buying local, and the eNews binder and sign up sheet. Come to this booth to purchase EBT tokens (available in $1 increments) or $5 tokens with your debit/credit card.
Kitsap County Master Gardeners – Bring all your gardening questions to the Master Gardeners, who share the Market Info booth; you can even bring them a sample or picture of your ill plant for diagnosis.
*List of participating vendors is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
OUT THIS WEEK:
Borrowed Kitchen Bakery (returns Aug 5)
LuLi Girl (returns Aug 5)
Mel’s Bells Jewelry (returns Aug 5)
The Old Wheelbarrow (returns in August)
Works by Ariegaw (returns Aug 5)
Coming Soon!
Davis Family Farm (July)
MUSIC IN THE MARKET:
August 19th – Rangers & the Re-Arrangers (gypsy jazz)
Sept 9th – Billy and Gracie Tea (blues, folk, gypsy jazz duo)
National Farmers Market Week is next week – August 1st – 7th – and the Bremerton Farmers Market has a few fun things up our sleeves planned for our August 5th Market Day.
The kids should be keeping an eye on the squash and be prepared for a little decorating and friendly competition! Vroom-vroom!
ENews subscribers get coupons and special deals from the vendors, which are only available only to subscribers, including the Kid’s Corner with a continual Bremerton Farmers Market “Eye Spy” game.
This posting is abridged; for the full story, subscribe! Send us an email at bremertonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, with “Subscribe me to eNews!” in the Subject.
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August Meeting of BFM Board of Directors
The August meeting of the Bremerton Farmers Market Board of Directors will take place at 7 p.m., Aug 3 at Tiffany Royal’s house. Please contact President Doug Millard with any questions at 360.440.8808.
Foot loose and fancy free…
WSU Kitsap Small Farms and 4-H are offering a series of “Preserving the Harvest” classes at the Silverdale Community Center on Saturdays and Tuesdays through October to teach you everything you need to know about preserving the beautiful Pacific Northwest produce we’re lucky enough to enjoy.
The Jam classes were this past week – sorry I didn’t get you that info sooner! But, you still have plenty of time to register for pickles (Aug 14th & 17th), pressure canning (Sept. 21st & 25th), salsa class (Oct. 2nd), and apple preservation (Oct. 16th & 19th). For more information, visit kitsap.wsu.edu.
Can’t get enough of the fruit, veggies, food products, or crafts in the Market? If you run out of cash, find the Market Manager (she’s the one in the chicken apron) to use your debit or credit card at the Market. Recipients of food stamps can use their benefits at the Market, too!
WHO’LL BE AT MARKET THIS WEEK*:
FARMERS/GROWERS:
Ders Garden – fresh cut flowers & bouquets.
Gregory Farm – blueberries, cherries, apricots, and peaches from Eastern WA. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
Harlow Gardens – Swiss chard, kale, collards, leaf lettuce, specialty lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers (maybe), squash (maybe), herb plants and bowls, garlic and shallots. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
Pheasant Fields Farm – snap peas, tomatoes, radishes, kohlrabi, garlic scapes, herbs, flower filled pots, farm fresh eggs. WIC/FMNP/EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods.
StartNow – tomatoes, peppers, new crop garlic, zucchini, basil, arugula, salad mix and lettuce. WIC/FMNP/ EBT accepted. Produce grown using organic methods
FOOD VENDORS:
CJ’s Evergreen General Store – BBQ’d burgers (beef, salmon, or veggie), hotdogs, or a sausage and pie, cookies, or granola and a soda. Also, local honey, jams, and salsa. FMNP/EBT accepted for eligible items.
Crimson Cove – Smoked mozzarella, smoked sea salt, smoked nut sea salt, smoked nuts, black cod, salmon, and salmon fromage blanc. EBT accepted.
Hummingbird Hill Soda – homemade soda
London Maid Crumpets – crumpets – prepared hot with toppings – or packaged in a bag for later. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Sandy’s Gourmet Indulgence – chocolates, caramel covered snacks and apples, chocolate dipped marshmallows, and more, plus hot BBQ Beef Sandwich, Chicken Salad or Egg Salad sandwiches, all served with a side of Polynesian Coleslaw or Waldorf Salad. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Scoops Roasted Nuts & Bavarian Bratwursts – Two extra lean Nuremburg brats served two on a roll with onions and/or sauerkraut. Also, variety of roasted nuts. EBT accepted for eligible items.
Viking Feast Ice Cream – Flavors this week will be Arctic Vanilla, Orange Cream, Key Lime, Lemon Meringue, and Strawberry of Asgard. EBT accepted for eligible items.
ARTISTS/CRAFTERS:
Diane’s Dezines – necklaces, bracelets, gemstone or wire wrapped jewelry pieces, cell phone cases, and accessories.
Made in Manette – knitted baby hats and potholders, aprons, clothespin bags, handmade soaps. Special sale for eNews subscribers – join the mailing list to get the special!
Works by Ariegaw – one-of-a-kind silver and precious stone necklaces and earrings.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS:
Bremerton Farmers Market – Support your local farmers market by becoming a Community Member for $30 a year. Stop by the market booth and talk with our Market Manager for more information. Also available in the Market Booth are regional guides to farmers markets and farms, information about buying local, and the eNews binder and sign up sheet. Come to this booth to purchase EBT tokens (available in $1 increments) or $5 tokens with your debit/credit card.
Kitsap County Master Gardeners – Bring all your gardening questions to the Master Gardeners, who share the Market Info booth; you can even bring them a sample or picture of your ill plant for diagnosis.
*List of participating vendors is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
OUT THIS WEEK:
LuLi Girl (returns July 22)
Coming Soon!
Davis Family Farm (July)
MUSIC IN THE MARKET:
July 22nd – Rangers & the Re-Arrangers (gypsy jazz) – THIS WEEK
Sept 9th – Billy and Gracie Tea (blues, folk, gypsy jazz duo)
ENews subscribers get coupons and special deals from the vendors, which are only available only to subscribers, including the Kid’s Corner with a continual Bremerton Farmers Market “Eye Spy” game.
This posting is abridged; for the full story, subscribe! Send us an email at bremertonfarmersmarket@gmail.com, with “Subscribe me to eNews!” in the Subject.
Follow Bremerton Farmers Market on Facebook & get our latest updates on Twitter (BremertonFM)!
