March 11, 2017 Issue
This Week's Entertainment:
Ralph Miller


Upcoming Events
Moonlight Market Pop Up Cafe benefiting Mississippi Food Network


Ag Facts
Did you know? 
The soybean is the highest natural source of dietary fiber.

There are 3,274 soybean farms in Mississippi, which had a production value of more than $1 billion in 2016. 

The livestock industry is the largest consumer of soy meal. 

Quick Links
Restaurant Information
     
 
The #MSFarmersMarket will host an array of vendors from across the state Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each vendor will have a variety of fresh products for you to chose from. The following products are just a few that will be available. 

Vegetables
Acorn squash, Arugula, Fresh-frozen  Blueberries,  Beets,  Bell Peppers,  Boiled Peanuts, Bok Choi,  Cabbage,  Carrots,  Cayenne Peppers,  Collard Greens,  Eggplant,  Garlic,  Ginger,  Green Onions,  Kale,  Kohlrabi,  Mustard Greens,  New Potatoes,  Okra,  Radishes,  Rape,  Salad Greens, Scallop Squash, Shallots,  Shiitake M ushrooms, Spinach,  Strawberries,  Sweet Potatoes,  Swiss Chard,  Tomatoes,  Turmeric, Turnip Greens, Turnip Roots and Yellow Onions.

Protein
Grass-fed Beef, Grain-fed Beef, Fresh Pork, Free-range Eggs, Lamb, Seafood, Milk and Cheese.

Specialty 
Jams, Jellies, Soup Mix, Bread, Honey, Cookies, Cakes and Candies.


  
From the Market to Your Table
Sweet Potato Sausage Balls - 



1 pound sausage, cooked and drained
3 cup Bisquick
2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potato
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

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Combine all ingredients well. Roll into balls and place on greased sheet pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until brown.



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We want to hear from you! Send pictures of your finished product to our  facebook  page in a direct message. Share your tips, tricks and how you personalized the recipe. #MFMFresh