Is It Really Love or a Summer Fling?

July 20, 2019

Thursdays & Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

What's Fresh?

It's not a summer fling! It's true love.

We can't wait to see you at the Market this Thursday and Saturday!

Here are just some of the items you will find at

the Market this Saturday:

Jamaican Callaloo - Cantaloupes - Watermelons - Onions

Blackberries - Blueberries - Peaches - Plums

Variety of Squash - Okra - Tomatoes - Cucumbers

Variety of Peppers - Eggplants - Carrots - Radishes

Rutabagas - Eggs - Milk - Cheese - Butter

Beef - Pork - Lamb - Honey - Rice

Herbs - Jams - Jellies

Salsa - Coffee

Works from Local Artisans

Fresh Cut Flowers - Herb Plants - Vegetable Plants - Baked Goods

And So Much More!

While shopping, if you or your friends have any questions, our vendors are always eager to assist! Come out to the Market for

a great, neighborly shopping experience!

Open Thursdays & Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

NOTE: Because our Thursday market is smaller than our Saturday

market, please feel free to call 601.354.6573 for item availability or

check our social media pages for the most recent updates on

some of your favorite items that will offered on Thursdays.

For This Week's Vendors---> CLICK HERE

This Week's Most Fascinating Produce:

Footprint Farms's Jamaican Callaloo

Seriously, you still haven't tried callaloo yet? Well, what in the world are you waiting for?

Referred to as a "weed" here in America, callaloo is a popular Caribbean vegetable dish, serving as a staple on the islands. They are often found growing wild throughout the island, but some farmers actually grow and harvest them. Callaloo consists of various plants, including taro, tannia, water spinach, and a few other vegetables. Needless to say, the dish varies based on the availability of local vegetables. Although there are variations of this leafy green dish across islands, the callaloo made in Jamaica is different from the callaloo made in other Caribbean countries. In Jamaica, the callaloo is traditionally steamed with tomatoes,salt, peppers, onions, scallions and salt fish.

Now, the good news! You don't have to buy an expensive plane ticket for a trip to the islands to try this veggie (although a Caribbean vacation doesn't sound that bad). You can find callaloo at the Mississippi Farmers Market this Saturday at 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Footprint Farms of Jackson will have a mountain of this Caribbean produce mix at their booth. They are located on the very south end of the Market. Learn more about Footprint Farms here: https://footprintfarmsms.com/

10 Foods That Will Help You Stay Hydrated This Summer

It doesn't take a meteorologist to know that it gets very hot and humid in Mississippi. With the heat and humidity increasing as we get closer to August and September, everyone needs to stay cool and hydrated. Here is a list of 10 tasty items that use their high water content to help you stay hydrated. You can purchase all of these items or some of their ingredients at the Mississippi Farmers Market.

Watermelons
Cantaloupes
Peaches
Cucumbers
Lettuce
Broths and soups
Zucchini
Tomatoes
Bell peppers
Celery

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.

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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