March 16, 2019 Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

It's National Ag Week!

This week is National Ag Week ! Join us as we celebrate with a few fun activities on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at the Mississippi Farmers Market. The Market will have normal hours of operation, but Ag Week activities will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be a GIANT thank-you card for you to sign to thank our local farmers! There will be an opportunity to take "egg-cellent" selfies in our one-of-a-kind Egg Chair! Make sure you use the perfect hashtag on social media: #AgWeek. Oh yeah, there will be complimentary popcorn! National Ag Day is on March 14, 2019, during National Ag Week. The theme for this year is "Agriculture: Food for Life."

Farmers Markets: Good for You and Your Community

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“The most remarkable thing about my mother is that, for thirty years, she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found.”  ― Calvin Trillin You don't have to be like Calvin's mother! Buy fresh and eat fresh from the Mississippi Farmers Market.

National Peanut Lovers Day: March 15 DID YOU KNOW... Two  peanut farmers  have been elected president of the USA – Thomas Jefferson (VA) and Jimmy Carter (GA). George Washington Carver  (pictured on right) was known as the “grandfather of peanuts”. He discovered many ways to use peanuts and innovative farming methods. Peanuts at the Market? You can expect fresh peanuts at the Market in the late summer/early fall.

This Week's Vendors

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Shop Fresh, Eat Fresh This Week These are just  some  of the of the fresh things you can look forward to seeing Saturday. Don't forget to let a few friends tag along! There will be plenty... Broccoli - Cabbage - Variety of Greens Lettuce - Brussels Sprouts - Carrots Cauliflower - Radishes - Beets - Herbs Rutabagas - Greenhouse Tomatoes - Eggs Milk - Cheese - Butter - Beef Pork - Lamb - Honey - Mississippi-Grown Rice Jams - Jellies - Salsa - Coffee Works from Local Artisans Fresh Cut Flowers - Delectable Baked Goods And So Much More! We'll see you Saturday! 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The 8-Minute, Simple, Healthy Recipe Those on the Go are Using Next Week with Their Mississippi-Grown Veggies from the Market

Try out this Red Pepper Strips and Green Bean Toss recipe next week. You can find most of the ingredients right at the Mississippi Farmers Market this Saturday. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter* 2 pounds of green beans (will be available at the market in a few more weeks) 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips* 1 green onion, sliced* 2 garlic cloves, minced* 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper Note: Ingredients marked with an asterisk (*) can be purchased at the Market this Saturday! How to Make It Step 1: Melt butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add green beans, bell pepper strips, and remaining ingredients, tossing to coat. Add 1/4 cup water. Step 2: Cook, covered, 4 to 6 minutes; uncover and cook 2 minutes, stirring often until water has evaporated and beans are crisp-tender. Now, dive in and enjoy! Be sure to tag us on social media or use the #MSFarmersMarket hashtag, so we can see and share your results!

Become a Member of Genuine MS like the Mississippi Farmers Market!

The Mississippi Farmers Market is a proud Genuine MS Associate member! Peruse the categories, and see what type of member you or your organization can become!

Farmers, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, artisans and craftspeople who have products that are Grown , Raised , Crafted or Made in Mississippi are eligible to become members of Genuine MS. For more information about Genuine MS, visit our website!

Genuine MS also offers Associate member status for those who support agriculture. Associate members include retailers who carry Genuine MS products, restaurants that serve Mississippi products, or farmers markets, agritourism operations, and other organizations that support agriculture in our state.

The Farmer's Table The Farmer's Table is located at the Mississippi Farmers Market. It is open for dine in or carry out breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until. Follow The Farmer's Table on Facebook

Mississippi Farmers Market 929 High Street / Jackson, MS 39202 / 601.354.6573 / Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE ANDY GIPSON, COMMISSIONER

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