National Farmers Market Week is here, starting today! The infographic below shows the impact of farmers markets, that reach beyond getting your weekly fresh and local goods.
Plant the seed... →The Beaverdale Farmers Market is cancelled for July 28th. The threat of thunderstorms this evening and a very soggy field are the reasons we are not having the market this week. The safety of our customers and vendors is always our first concern. We will see you next
Plant the seed... →This week, Betty found a new cabbage salad and ideas for cucumbers and corn.Looking for a different coleslaw ? Here is a recipe for the tangy El Salvadorean cabbage salad from the Low Cholesterol Food website. Curtido de repollo is the salad traditionally used on top of pupusas. Here’s an easy
Plant the seed... →Betty’s been testing recipes with carrots, zucchini and peaches, all plentiful in July gardens and markets. Here are a few recipes that she likes:I made this carrot salad without the apple, just shredded carrot and a non fat dressing: http://www.food.com/recipe/low-fat-carrot-salad-114616?photo=27625 Looking for zucchini salad, discovered a new recipe: http://www.wsj.com/articles/a-recipe-for-grilled-skirt-steak-with-romesco-and-zucchini-salad-1437154797
Plant the seed... →It’s fitting, during Iowa’s RAGBRAI week, that Beaverdale Farmers Market makes space for bicyclists pedaling from near or far. The market has parking space for more than 30 bicycles. Welcome, cyclists!
Plant the seed... →Several vendors have salad fixings and sweet corn, and 7 Pines Farm has fresh chicken. Produce vendors at BFM are: Ali Family Garden, Autumns Garden, Butcher Creek Produce, KC Produce, Mao’s, Raccoon Forks Farm, 7 Pines and Shutt’s Garden Center. Enjoy a fresh salad with corn on
Plant the seed... →Salad ingredients are plentiful at the market and full of just-picked flavor. A simple and refreshing salad made with market zucchini, cucumbers and tomatoes. http://theroaminggastrognome.com/2012/07/18/more-summer-salad-cucumber-zucchini-and-tomato-salad/ Five ways to prepare snap peas: http://www.thekitchn.com/5-ways-to-eat-sugar-snap-peas-144936 Two distinct potato salad recipes: Light potato salad without mayo can be served warm or cold. Mash
Plant the seed... →Beaverdale Farmers Market is one of 10 Des Moines area markets featured in the July 4 Iowa Life section of The Des Moines Register. Beaverdale is listed among the hundreds of markets in the Iowa Department of Agriculture’s searchable directory. The IDALS also sponsors the Farmers Market Scavenger Hunt for grades K-8. Students can
Plant the seed... →We’re sharing some recipes to get ready for the 4th of July. Cook green beans on high heat in skillet to blacken, then add seasoning mix at the end to spice up the dish. If you can, use a cast iron skillet. Scratchin’ It Blackened Green Beans Marinate
Plant the seed... →Lily DeTaeye played two farmers markets and at Ritual Cafe in June and will perform on the GenZ stage at the 80/35 music festival in July. Come hear her at Beaverdale Farmers Market on June 30 from 4:30-7:30 and enjoy this original singer-songwriter talent. Find Lily on Facebook and at
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