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(Lexington, Kentucky)
Nothing but 100% Homegrown or Produced at our market!
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I hate this time of the year only because it means we are only 2 weeks away from the close of the 2012 market season. I love the fall beauty and the “not so average” veggies that are available. I say not so average because most folks do not go into a grocery store and see crisp green kale, mustard and turnip greens. If they have them, they are from a farm in who knows where and they come already packaged in a plastic bag! Crisp, fresh and bright green is soooooo much better purchased right from the farmer at our market. If you are new to “greens” cooking, just ask the farmer how his family prepares and enjoys them.
Another veggie that will be hard to find at a grocery store would be winter squash. Okay, I did see some at our “go to” grocery this week but the vegetable manager had no idea where those “things” came from and what to do with them. One was a spaghetti squash and the other one was a hubbard squash! I hope you get the gist of this. If you want to try something new, something other than the usual, something actually homegrown and not trucked in to the grocery store...than you need to shop at a farmers market! The best choice would be Lexington's only guaranteed 100% homegrown/produced farmers market...the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!
The farmer members are knowledgeable about what they sell, they grew it! Do not be afraid to ask about something that is new to you. I can almost guarantee if they grow it they eat it. Although we do have a farmer who hates tomatoes and yet he grows some real beauties! Lol Another member sells a hand blended curry mix and they actually had to have customers taste test it because they do not like curry in any size, shape or form. It just confirms how much work goes into everything available at one of Lexington's little gems...the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! Even though it is near the end of the season, it's still worth the hop, skip and a jump out Richmond Rd. to visit us...we might be small but we are great!
So, what will you be able to find at Lexington's only 100% homegrown/produced farmers market this week...
TOMATOES
PEPPERS...Hot and Sweet!
EGGPLANT
WINTER SQUASH...Butternut, Kabocha, Seminole, Hubbard, etc.
SPAGHETTI SQUASH
GREENS...Kale, Mustard, Turnip, Swiss Chard, etc.
CABBAGE
PUMPKINS
SWEET POTATOES
CILANTRO
BASIL
EGGS
CHEESE SPREADS
HERB SEASONING
JAMS and JELLIES
BAKED GOODS
LAMB
HONEY
SOUP BEAN MIX
HOMEMADE SOAP
ETC., ETC. ETC.!
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Do not forget, FMNP are good until October 31st! The SFMNP vouchers need to be used by October 25th! Both programs are a great way for families and seniors to get the benefits of fresh, homegrown goodness at farmers markets. In case you did not realize this, each year the allotments are based on the previous years usage. So if you have a voucher, please use it in the next few weeks so that we can continue to make sure that everyone gets to enjoy our bounty.
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~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~
3450 Richmond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
730 Millpond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out CLOSED FOR THE SEASON!
Thursday 3 until 6 CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!
We'd like to thank all of our customers for a great
2012 Willow Oak market season...
We hope to see you in April!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market
is Lexington's largest
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each farmer is certified...
KENTUCKY PROUD!
And
GAP Certified
~*~*~*~*~*~*
We Accept
EBT/DEBIT
WIC & FMNP Cards!
***************************
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 05:37 PM EDT
The good news...the Bluegrass Farmers' Market is open through October 27th. The bad news...we only have 3 more weeks to go until the close of the 2012 market season.
The extra good news...our farmers still have plenty of wonderful tomatoes, peppers, squash, eggplant, etc. available! The unfortunate bad news...the local corn is really gone for the season. :(
The extra, extra good news...folks who have FMNP or SFMNP vouchers can still use them up until October 31st! Both programs are a great way for families and seniors to get the benefits of fresh, homegrown goodness at farmers markets. In case you did not realize this, each year the allotments are based on the previous years usage. So if you have a voucher, please use it in the next few weeks so that we can continue to make sure that everyone gets to enjoy our bounty. That news item is worth a bunch of extra goodness! :)
Now, for the very bestest ( I love that made up word) good news...what will be available this Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!
TOMATOES
PEPPERS...hot, sweet and in between!
OKRA
SWEET POTATOES
POTATOES
RADISHES
KALE
MUSTARD GREENS
TURNIPS...and their greens!
SWISS CHARD
BABY BEETS
EGGPLANT
PUMPKINS
WINTER SQUASH...
Cushaw, Kabocha, Butternut, Acorn, etc.
SPAGHETTI SQUASH
ZUCCHINI
RASPBERRIES
HICKORY NUTS
CHESTNUTS
EGGS
JAMS
JELLIES
BAKED GOODS
HERB SEASONING
HOMEMADE SOAPS
BEAN SOUP MIX
CHEESE SPREADS
CUT FLOWERS
and, even READY MADE HOT LUNCHES!
ETC., ETC. ETC.
Don't forget the smiling faces that our farmers always bring to the market! :)
******** REMINDER ********
If you have any FMNP/SFMNP vouchers,
they need to be used by October 31, 2012!
~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~
3450 Richmond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
730 Millpond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out CLOSED FOR THE SEASON!
Thursday 3 until 6 CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!
We'd like to thank all of our customers for a great
2012 Willow Oak market season...
We hope to see you in April!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market
is Lexington's largest
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each farmer is certified...
KENTUCKY PROUD!
And
GAP Certified
~*~*~*~*~*~*
We Accept
EBT/DEBIT
WIC & FMNP Cards!
***************************
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 12:33 PM EDT
After listening to the weather folks predictions for this coming weekend, it sounds like fall is really going to make its presence known! You might need a coat or sweater and an umbrella on Saturday morning but you'll still be able to find a bunch of summer goodness and plenty of fall treasures.
Look for...
TOMATOES
PEPPERS...hot, sweet and in between!
OKRA
SWEET POTATOES
KALE
MUSTARD GREENS
TURNIPS...and their greens!
EGGPLANT
PUMPKINS
WINTER SQUASH
SPAGHETTI SQUASH
WATERMELONS
RASPBERRIES
GRAPES
EGGS
JAMS
BAKED GOODS
HERB SEASONING
HOMEMADE SOAPS
BEAN SOUP MIX
CUT FLOWERS
and, even READY MADE HOT LUNCHES!
ETC., ETC. ETC.
******** REMINDER ********
If you have any FMNP/SFMNP vouchers,
they need to be used by October 31, 2012!
~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~
3450 Richmond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
730 Millpond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out CLOSED FOR THE SEASON!
Thursday 3 until 6 CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!
We'd like to thank all of our customers for a great
2012 Willow Oak market season...
We hope to see you in April!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market
is Lexington's largest
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each farmer is certified...
KENTUCKY PROUD!
And
GAP Certified
~*~*~*~*~*~*
We Accept
EBT/DEBIT
WIC & FMNP Cards!
***************************
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 05:54 PM EDT
It's that time of the year...cooler weather, leaves changing colors, football, tailgating, decorating, pumpkin carving, trick or treat, etc. Yup, it's fall! But guess what? You'll still be able to find some summer goodness at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market...think watermelon, raspberries, corn and tomatoes! It just doesn't get any better than that...fall and summer goodies all at the same time. And, we even have a few more of those great totes to give away!
Here's a bit of what you will find this Saturday at the Richmond Rd market location...
TOMATOES
GREEN BEANS
CORN
PEPPERS...hot, sweet and in between!
EGGPLANT
OKRA
POTATOES
SWEET POTATOES
WINTER SQUASH
PUMPKINS
WATERMELONS
RASPBERRIES
SPAGHETTI SQUASH
GREENS
BASIL
CUT FLOWERS
SUNFLOWERS
FRUIT JAMS
PEPPER JAMS
MUMS
HERB SEASONING
HOMEMADE SOAPS
BAKED GOODS
EGGS
AND, SO MUCH MORE!
******** REMINDER ********
If you have any FMNP/SFMNP vouchers,
they need to be used by October 31, 2012!
~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~
3450 Richmond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
730 Millpond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out CLOSED FOR THE SEASON!
Thursday 3 until 6 CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!
We'd like to thank all of our customers
for a great
2012 Willow Oak market season...
We hope to see you in April!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market
is Lexington's largest
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each farmer is certified...
KENTUCKY PROUD!
And
GAP Certified
~*~*~*~*~*~*
We Accept
EBT/DEBIT
WIC & FMNP Cards!
***************************
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 04:03 PM EDT
Brrrrrrr! There is a wee bit of a nip in the air this morning. Guess it is time to pack away the summer shorts and bust out the long britches. It's a melancholy time for me...I love the crisp fall days but I will miss the heat of the summer days too. The great thing is the season change brings many new items to the market. Fall is not fall without pumpkins, butternut squash and beautiful deep green kale! Hey, don't forget the summer hanger-ons too! I think I made up a new word, but you know what I mean. The tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, etc. that still keep growing up until that first frost hits.
By the way, I froze a gazillion peppers this past week...it's so easy. I wash, pat dry and then cut them. This is where I always seemed to spend more time than necessary...until my hubby showed me an easy way to avoid scooping out the seeds in a bell pepper. It was a “DUH” moment for me! Lol Simply set the pepper upright and using a sharp knife, start slicing downward from the stem...kinda in a curved motion so to avoid cutting into the core/seed area. You'll get about four sections that you can slice into smaller strips if that is what you want. No more picking seeds out! :) I then put them on a sheet/cookie pan and set in the freezer till frozen and then I store them in freezer bags until I need them. This way you can use only what is needed for that winter recipe that just has to have some peppers in it! :) One more little tip, the white or pithy part of the inside of the pepper is where any bitterness would come from, so slice it away!
Okay, enough blabbing from me...let's get to the important stuff like what you'll be able to find at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market this Saturday!
WILLOW OAK location...probably the last Saturday for the 2012 season
PUMPKINS
PEPPERS
SQUASH
POTATOES
GREEN BEANS
ETC., ETC.
RICHMOND RD. location
TOMATOES
PEPPERS
OKRA
POTATOES
SWEET POTATOES
GREEN BEANS
CABBAGE
SQUASH
EGGPLANT
TURNIPS
KALE
PUMPKINS
ONIONS
WATERMELONS
RASPBERRIES
EGGS
BEEF
RABBIT
LAMB
GOAT
HONEY
HERB SEASONING
CUT FLOWERS...SUNFLOWERS TOO!
BASIL
FRUIT JAMS
PEPPER JAMS
BAKED GOODS
HOMEMADE SOAPS
MUMS
ETC., ETC.
******** REMINDER ********
If you have any FMNP/SFMNP vouchers,
they need to be used by October 31, 2012!
~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~
3450 Richmond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
730 Millpond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out PROBABLY THE LAST SATURDAY!
Thursday 3 until 6 CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market
is Lexington's largest
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each farmer is certified...
KENTUCKY PROUD!
And
GAP Certified
~*~*~*~*~*~*
We Accept
EBT/DEBIT
WIC & FMNP Cards!
***************************
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 10:01 AM EDT
Oh my gosh, I went to the grocery store today and I have a major case of sticker shock! EEK! I keep reading and hearing about how expensive it is to shop at a farmers market. Whoa, back up and go to your local grocery store. I have to admit that I grabbed “Barry” in the produce department and asked him if he realized that I could buy locally grown cucumbers, potatoes, tomatoes, melons, eggplant, squash, peppers and so on for at least half of what they were charging! Poor “Barry” thought I was attacking him and he went on to explain that the price increase had something to do with the way farmers are growing these days. Okay, now I am totally confused because our farmers put seeds, corms, roots, eyes, etc. into soil and then watch the stuff grow. Granted, you have to weed, water, pick off the pests, talk to the plants...you know, farm! It finally dawned on me, maybe “Barry” was trying to explain that the big guys who supply grocery stores use tricks and stuff that is not natural to most of us. I put the kale back in place...under the beautiful spray of water that is trying to make them look fresh without much success. I will wait until Saturday when I can purchase some honest to gosh homegrown fresh kale at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market. Sorry “Barry” but my money is going to local farmers at a much better price!
So, what else can I find at the market this Saturday...
WILLOW OAK
Peppers
Squash
Melons
Pumpkins
Etc.
RICHMOND RD.
Tomatoes
Peppers
Squash
Winter squash
Spaghetti squash
Cucumbers
Green beans
Okra
Eggplant
Kale
Bok choy
Nappa cabbage
Cabbage
Onions
Potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Watermelons
Raspberries
Pumpkins
Honey
Herb seasoning
Jams
Baked goods
Eggs
Rabbit
Chicken
Cut flowers
Homemade soap
etc.
~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~
3450 Richmond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
730 Millpond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Thursday 3 until 6 CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market
is Lexington's largest
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each farmer is certified...
KENTUCKY PROUD!
And
GAP Certified
~*~*~*~*~*~*
We Accept
EBT/DEBIT
WIC & FMNP Cards!
***************************
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 01:23 PM EDT
The results are in and the Bluegrass Farmers' Market came in second place in the Commonwealth of Kentucky according to the America's Favorite Farmers Market contest. We were number one in the mid-size category! Heck, our little 100% homegrown/produced market has been voted #1 in Kentucky in 2010 and 2011 and this year the big guys finally beat us. Congratulations to the Lexington Farmers Market. It just shows us, the Bluegrass Farmers' Market, that we are going to have to work harder next year to educate the local public that there is a difference between the two markets. The great part is, Lexington has the top two markets in the Commonwealth! WTG Lexington!
Don't forget...
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market will be open, at the Richmond Rd. location, through October 27th!
The SFMNP (Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program) and the FMNP (WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program) vouchers will expire soon, make sure you check the date on your voucher!
Mark your calendars, October 20 th is going to be a special day to say thank you to all of our customers. We thank you all of the time but we kinda thought a special day was in order. We'll be giving away some really neat new market tote bags, pumpkin decorating for the kids, singing and dancing along with a DJ, etc. It'll be a great day and a great way to say thank you to our customers for a great 2012 market season.
So, what will be at the markets on Saturday?
WILLOW OAK
Squash
Tomatoes
Peppers...hot & sweet
Okra
Eggplant
Green beans
Potatoes
Eggs
Poultry
Etc., etc., etc.
RICHMOND RD.
Tomatoes
Peppers...hot & sweet
Corn
Green beans
Okra
Eggplant
Squash
Potatoes
Onions
Kale
Bok choy
Nappa cabbage
Cucumbers
Pumpkins
Winter squash
Spaghetti squash
Watermelon
Raspberries
Herb seasoning
Beef
Smoked Rabbit
Lamb
Goat
Eggs
Baked goods
Jams
Homemade soaps
Fresh cut flowers
Etc., etc., etc.
~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~
3450 Richmond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
730 Millpond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Thursday 3 until 6 CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market
is Lexington's largest
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each farmer is certified...
KENTUCKY PROUD!
And
GAP Certified
~*~*~*~*~*~*
We Accept
EBT/DEBIT
WIC & FMNP Cards!
***************************
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 11:06 AM EDT
This is a special weekend, it's Labor Day! The first Labor Day was celebrated on September 5, 1882. It was a day to pay tribute to the creators of our nations strength, freedom and leadership...the American worker! I can't think of a better American worker than the farmer. Without farmers there would be nothing else...we have to eat in order to fuel our bodies so that we can work. Please join us in showing your support for the American farmer on Labor Day by shopping at a local farmers market. Of course, we hope you choose Lexington's only 100% homegrown/produced market...the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!
Now for a few reminders...
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market will be open, at the Richmond Rd. location, through October 27th!
The SFMNP (Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program) and the FMNP (WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program) vouchers will expire soon, make sure you check the date on your voucher!
And, just in case you have not voted for the Bluegrass Farmers' Market, you can do it at www.farmland.org/vote Just had to get that in again! Lol
Mark your calendars, October 20 th is going to be a special day to say thank you to all of our customers. We thank you all of the time but we kinda thought a special day was in order. We'll be giving away some really neat new market tote bags, pumpkin decorating for the kids, singing and dancing along with a DJ, etc. It'll be a great day and a great way to say thank you to our customers for a great 2012 market season.
So, what will you find this Saturday at the BGFM?
WILLOW OAK
Squash
Tomatoes
Peppers...hot & sweet
Okra
Eggplant
Green beans
Potatoes
Eggs
Poultry
Etc., etc., etc.
RICHMOND RD.
Tomatoes
Peppers...hot & sweet
Corn
Green beans
Okra
Eggplant
Squash
Potatoes
Onions
Kale
Bok choy
Cucumbers
Raspberries
Ginseng
Goldenseal
Herb seasoning
Beef
Rabbit
Lamb
Goat
Baked goods
Jams
Homemade soaps
Fresh cut flowers
Etc., etc., etc.
~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~
3450 Richmond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
730 Millpond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Thursday 3 until 6 CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market
is Lexington's largest
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each farmer is certified...
KENTUCKY PROUD!
And
GAP Certified
~*~*~*~*~*~*
We Accept
EBT/DEBIT
WIC & FMNP Cards!
***************************
Don't forget VOTE for the
Bluegrass Farmers' Market
www.farmland.org/vote
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 01:56 PM EDT
Boy oh boy, the Customer Appreciation Day last Saturday was a huge success! There are many smiling faces carrying Wildcat blue tote bags. We like to think of them as Bluegrass blue..but what the heck, as long as folks use them! :) Both markets had record attendance, with many new shoppers. Welcome and we hope to see you again. This Saturday will give you the perfect opportunity to return and shop for 100% guaranteed homegrown goodness!
The Willow Oak location will have...
TOMATOES
CANTALOUPES
WATERMELONS
SUMMER & WINTER SQUASH
GREEN BEANS
CORN
PEPPERS
ETC., ETC., ETC.!
The Richmond Rd location will have...
TOMATOES
POTATOES
CORN
GREEN BEANS
SQUASH
PEPPERS
CANTALOUPES
WATERMELONS
EGGPLANT
CUCUMBERS
ZUCCHINI
KALE
ONIONS
OKRA
LETTUCE
EGGS
BEER CHEESE
RABBIT, GOAT AND BEEF
BAKED GOODS
HONEY
HERB SEASONING
HOMEMADE SOAP
CUT FLOWERS
ETC., ETC., ETC.!
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market has been proud to be named #1 in Kentucky for the past two years...we want to win for a third year. We need your help!
Please go online and vote for us at http://www.farmland.org/vote. We'd appreciate your asking friends and family too! We know we are the best and we want to let the rest of Kentucky know it! :)
~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~
3450 Richmond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
730 Millpond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Thursday 3 until 6 CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market
is Lexington's largest
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each farmer is certified...
KENTUCKY PROUD!
And
GAP Certified
~*~*~*~*~*~*
We Accept
EBT/DEBIT
WIC & FMNP Cards!
***************************
Don't forget VOTE for the
Bluegrass Farmers' Market
www.farmland.org/vote
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 12:38 PM EDT
I was talking to a friend who shops at a local farmers market in Illinois. The conversation headed in the direction of “what is local?” How do you define “local?” I thought about it and decided that “local” to me means that my fruits and veggies have not been in an 18 wheeler traveling across country...they come from within Kentucky. But then you have to consider another important thing when thinking “local” and that is, did the vendor at the market really grow it? Hmmmmm, we discussed this and we both agreed that is why we shop at farmers markets...we expect the vendor to be the farmer! My friend has the choice of three different markets in her area, 2 small and one large. She said that she started shopping at the large one because everyone else did. She asked a farmer what type of beans he was selling and the answer she got made her decide to venture to the smaller market. Know what the farmer said? It's a green bean! We both got a giggle on that answer! Lol
If “local” means the same to you as it does to me...grown/produced in Kentucky by the person selling it, then you will feel right at home at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! We might be small, but we are a true farmers market in every way! And, to show our appreciation to our loyal customers, we are celebrating this Saturday!
It's our annual...
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY!
~*~*~ FREE MARKET TOTES ~*~*~
Limited Supply, So Shop Early
At Both Market Locations!
The Richmond Rd. location will have a DJ playing music
and he'll take requests...so bring your dancing shoes!
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Help Us Win Again!
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market has been voted number one in Kentucky for the past two years and we really want to win again. Please go to http://www.farmland.org/vote and vote for us. Our farmers thank you in advance for voting for what we think is THE best market in town!
Now for the important stuff...what will be available this Saturday!
CORN
TOMATOES
GREEN BEANS
SQUASH
ZUCCHINI
CUCUMBERS
EGGPLANT
SMILES
OKRA
KALE
POTATOES
PEPPERS
ONIONS
SHALLOTS
SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS
TOMATILLOS
GARLIC
SMILES
CANTALOUPES
WATERMELONS
PEARS
HONEY
EGGS
BAKED GOODS
JAMS
HERB SEASONING
KITTY TREATS
SMILES
CUT FLOWERS
BEEF
RABBIT
ETC. ETC. ETC.
AND, LOADS OF SMILES!
~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~
3450 Richmond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
730 Millpond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out
You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market
is Lexington's largest
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each farmer is certified...
KENTUCKY PROUD!
And
GAP Certified
~*~*~*~*~*~*
We Accept
EBT/DEBIT
WIC & FMNP Cards!
***************************
Don't forget VOTE for the
Bluegrass Farmers' Market
www.farmland.org/vote
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 10:00 AM EDT
It's that time of the year...schools are about to start again. But, that does not mean that farmers markets close! For some reason, it always seems like folks think that once the pools close, the kids go back to school and the weather cools off a bit, that the market closes. Far from the truth...the Bluegrass Farmers' Market is still going strong! Heck, we are having a Customer Appreciation Day this Saturday at both markets! We'll be giving out a limited supply of market tote bags...a new size, so this is a new one folks. :)
Geez, I got caught up in myself and the excitement. lol I looked this morning and the Bluegrass Farmers' Market is still behind in the vote count for America's Favorite Farmers Market contest...please vote if you haven't and ask your friends and family to support us too. We have been voted number one in Kentucky for the past two years and we want to win again this year. We think we deserve it seen as how we are a 100% homegrown/produced market...we grow, raise, bake, produce what we sell! Http://www.farmland.org/vote
Let's get to the matter at hand...the Tuesday market at our Richmond Rd. location! Look for...
TOMATOES
POTATOES
CUCUMBERS
SQUASH
ZUCCHINI
ONIONS
EGGPLANT
PEPPERS
OKRA
KALE
MELONS
PEPPER JAMS
EGGS
FRESH CUT FLOWERS
AND SO MUCH MORE!
~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~
3450 Richmond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
730 Millpond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out
You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market
is Lexington's largest
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each farmer is certified...
KENTUCKY PROUD!
And
GAP Certified
~*~*~*~*~*~*
We Accept
EBT/DEBIT
WIC & FMNP Cards!
***************************
Don't forget VOTE for the
Bluegrass Farmers' Market
www.farmland.org/vote
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 11:33 AM EDT
Saturday is looking like it just might be one of the nicest days of the summer! A little cooler, sunny and not so humid. That makes it a perfect day to shop at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! It's also the last day of Farmers Market Week In Kentucky as proclaimed by the Agricultural Commissioner, James Comer. I can't think of a better way to celebrate farmers than to shop at Lexington's only 100% homegrown/produced market...the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!
Here's a bit of the homegrown goodness that will be available on Saturday...
WILLOW OAK
CORN
TOMATOES
OKRA
SQUASH
CUCUMBERS
ZUCCHINI
GREEN BEANS
POTATOES
ONIONS
PEPPERS
WATERMELON
CANTALOUPE
JAMS
ETC., ETC., ETC.!
RICHMOND RD.
TOMATOES
CORN
GREEN BEANS
SQUASH
ZUCCHINI
CUCUMBERS
POTATOES
BEETS
EGGPLANT
OKRA
ONIONS
SHALLOTS
PEPPERS
CABBAGE
KALE
WATERMELON
CANTALOUPE
HONEY
HERB SEASONING
EGGS
JAMS
BAKED GOODS
DOGGIE TREATS
HOMEMADE SOAPS
CUT FLOWERS
FRESH CUT HERBS
ETC., ETC., ETC.!
Have you voted for the Bluegrass Farmers' Market yet? We have been voted #1 in Kentucky for the past two years and we sure would like to claim a third year...we need your votes. Http://www.farmland.org/vote Our farmers thank you in advance. :)
~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~
3450 Richmond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
730 Millpond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out
You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market
is Lexington's largest
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each farmer is certified...
KENTUCKY PROUD!
And
GAP Certified
~*~*~*~*~*~*
We Accept
EBT/DEBIT
WIC & FMNP Cards!
***************************
Don't forget VOTE for the
Bluegrass Farmers' Market
www.farmland.org
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 10:35 AM EDT
Summer goodness shows up at the Tuesday market!
The Richmond Rd. market will be open from 3 until 6 today and it's guaranteed to be full of all sorts of 100% homegrown fruits and veggies. :)
Look for...
TOMATOES
POTATOES
CUCUMBERS
SQUASH
ZUCCHINI
ONIONS
EGGPLANT
PEPPERS
OKRA
KALE
MELONS
BEER CHEESE
PEPPER JAMS
PEPPER JAMS
EGGS
FRESH CUT FLOWERS
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Have you voted for the Bluegrass Farmers' Market yet? We have been voted #1 in Kentucky for the past two years and we sure would like to claim a third year...we need your votes. Http://www.farmland.org/ Our farmers thank you in advance. :)
~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~
3450 Richmond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
730 Millpond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out
You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market
is Lexington's largest
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each farmer is certified...
KENTUCKY PROUD!
And
GAP Certified
~*~*~*~*~*~*
We Accept
EBT/DEBIT
WIC & FMNP Cards!
***************************
Don't forget VOTE for the
Bluegrass Farmers' Market
www.farmland.org
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 10:37 AM EDT
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market needs to, once again, clarify something...we are not part of the Lexington Farmers Market. Yes, we are located in Lexington but that is about all that we have in common.
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market is a guaranteed 100% homegrown/produced market. All of the farms are inspected to assure our customers that they are buying nothing but homegrown or produced items from our members. Each and every farmer must have a GAP certificate...that means he/she has gone through Good Agricultural Practices training! And, each individual farmer must obtain a Kentucky Proud designation, not the whole market...each farm! Most importantly, we do not allow anything to be resold by our farmers!!! They must grow, raise, make, bake or produce what they sell. That is the difference between the Bluegrass Farmers' Market and the Lexington Farmers Market! We just needed to clarify this because it seems like many people think that our market is just an extension of the larger market that is at Cheapside, on Southland Dr., Broadway & Maxwell and the U.K. Campus...we are not! Our farmers have to farm and cannot attend markets five days a week!
We're not sure how much clearer we can be...the Bluegrass Farmers' Market is truly a “farmers” market and not a festival! If you want homegrown goodness, guaranteed, then you want to shop at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market. If you want to eat, greet friends, listen to music and hope that the purchase you make is homegrown, then you need to shop at one of the Lexington Farmers' Market five markets...just don't confuse it with the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!
I know that sounded pretty harsh but to be honest, our farmers are tired of trying to explain that we will not be at Southland on Sunday, we will not be at U.K. on Wednesday and no...we never sell downtown! Our farmers are working on their farms, doing what they love, before bringing their bounty to our Saturday markets and the afternoon markets at each location. Tuesday afternoon for the Richmond Rd. farmers and Thursday afternoon for the Willow Oak farmers is just about all that they can handle...they have to work on the farm the rest of the week. Hopefully they take one day to rest! :)
Now that we have cleared that up, let's concentrate on what will be available this week at Lexington's largest. Guaranteed 100% homegrown/produced farmers market...the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! Sorry, I just had to get that in one more time! Lol
Thursday at the Willow Oak location...according to Tom, there will be cucumbers, tomatoes, corn and other veggies, blueberries and fruit jam. I'll bet there will be plenty more! :)
The Saturday Willow Oak market will have...
CORN
TOMATOES
OKRA
SQUASH
CUCUMBERS
ZUCCHINI
GREEN BEANS
WATERMELON
CANTALOUPE
BLUEBERRIES
JAMS
ETC., ETC., ETC.!
The Saturday Richmond Rd. location will have...
TOMATOES
CORN
SQUASH
ZUCCHINI
CUCUMBERS
POTATOES
CARROTS
BEETS
EGGPLANT
OKRA
ONIONS
SHALLOTS
PEPPERS
CABBAGE
KALE
WATERMELON
CANTALOUPE
HONEY
HERB SEASONING
JAMS
BAKED GOODS
DOGGIE TREATS
HOMEMADE SOAPS
ETC., ETC., ETC.!
Have you voted for the Bluegrass Farmers' Market yet? We have been voted #1 in Kentucky for the past two years and we sure would like to claim a third year...we need your votes. Http://www.farmland.org/ Our farmers thank you in advance. :)
~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~
3450 Richmond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
730 Millpond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out
You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market
is Lexington's largest
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each farmer is certified...
KENTUCKY PROUD!
And
GAP Certified
~*~*~*~*~*~*
We Accept
EBT/DEBIT
WIC & FMNP Cards!
***************************
Don't forget VOTE for the
Bluegrass Farmers' Market
www.farmland.org
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 11:43 AM EDT
Summer goodness shows up at the Tuesday market!
The Richmond Rd. market will be open from 3 until 6 today and it's guaranteed to be full of all sorts of 100% homegrown fruits and veggies. :)
Look for...
TOMATOES
POTATOES
CUCUMBERS
SQUASH
ZUCCHINI
ONIONS
EGGPLANT
PEPPERS
OKRA
KALE
MELONS
BLUEBERRIES
BEER CHEESE
PEPPER JAMS
FRUIT JAMS
FRESH CUT FLOWERS
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Have you voted for the Bluegrass Farmers' Market yet? We have been voted #1 in Kentucky for the past two years and we sure would like to claim a third year...we need your votes. Http://www.farmland.org/ Our farmers thank you in advance. :)
~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~
3450 Richmond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
730 Millpond Rd.
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out
You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market
is Lexington's largest
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each farmer is certified...
KENTUCKY PROUD!
And
GAP Certified
~*~*~*~*~*~*
We Accept
EBT/DEBIT
WIC & FMNP Cards!
***************************
Don't forget VOTE for the
Bluegrass Farmers' Market
www.farmland.org
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 10:58 AM EDT
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