In 1853, sweet sorghumâ??a native African grassâ??was introduced to the US with the hopes of reducing reliance on imported cane sugars. This drought-resistant, heat tolerant member of the grass family is grown today in 26 states in the southeast. Sorghum syrup is a natural sweetener derived from the juice that is extracted from the sorghum cane. The juice is cleansed of impurities and concentrated by evaporation into a clear, amber-colored and mild-flavored syrup. Similar to traditional molasses, sorghum syrup is a liquid that can be served for use on hot cereal, pancakes, and waffles and it also makes a wonderful sweetener for baked goods. Sorghum syrup has a unique flavor that is slightly bitter yet sweet with an earthy, molasses qual
Experience the taste of mid-Missouri, including fresh produce, meat, eggs, cheese, fruit, honey, flowers, plants, arts & crafts, & more... As a producer-only market, everything sold here is offered by the farmers and artisans who help sustain the culture, economy, and environment of our region. Come visit our nearly 70 vendors and explore the possibilities! Open Saturdays 8am-12pm (April-November)
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Coon Rock Farm is a sustainable family farm providing sustainably grown garden crops and pasture raised antibiotic and hormone free chicken, eggs, pigs, beef, lamb and goat on 55 acres nestled along a bend in the Eno River just outside of Hillsborough, NC. We concentrate on sustainably and bio-dynamically taking care of the land while letting it take care of us. Our vegetables are mostly heirloom varieties and raised without chemicals of any kind.
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Creekside Acres is a family farm located 20 miles east of Charlotte in New Salem. Our environmentally friendly/sustainable agriculture practices go a step beyond organic standards as our focus is not only in producing healthy food but also enriching the soil, maximizing the taste and safety of the food we produce and providing a high quality of life for our animals.
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A family farm for over 160 years. We have naturally grown vegetables in season, stone ground corn meal, and sorghum syrup, all grown here on the homestead.
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Fair Shares is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping more people gain access to fresh, local, seasonal, sustainably-produced food in the St. Louis area. We think knowing where your food comes from is the first step in preparing safe, wholesome food for your family. We put together a weekly share of locally produced foods from a variety of farmers and producers to give shareholders a well-rounded example of our local bounty.
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We are a group of young farmers who have banded together with a common respect nature and all that it can provide through a mutually beneficial relationship. We are shifting towards an existence that follows the principles of permaculture. Meanwhile, we grow food for the local Farmer's Markets of Kamloops, B.C. and Chase, B.C. as well as run a fruit stand on the side of the Trans-Canada Highway.
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