November 4, 2017 - In This Issue:
WHAT'S FRESH
Get a jump start on Thanksgiving shopping by picking up some sweet potatoes during the third week of #FiveWeeksOfFresh at the #MSFarmersMarket this Saturday  from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fruits & Vegetables
Acorn Squash, Banana Peppers, Beets, Black Eyed Peas, Bok Choi, Broccoli, Butter beans, Cabbage, Calcaloo,  Cayenne Peppers, Celery, Cherry Tomatoes, Collard Greens, Crowder Peas, Cubanelle Peppers, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Fresh-Frozen Blueberries, Garlic, Ginger, Green Onions, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lady Peas, Lettuce, Mache, Mustard Greens, Mustard Frills, Muscadines,  New Potatoes, Orange Sweet Peppers, Peanuts, Purple Bell Peppers, Radishes, Red Potatoes, Red Sweet Peppers, Salad Greens, Scallop Squash, Scotch Bonnet, Shelled Purple-Hull Peas,  Shiitake Mushrooms, Spaghetti Squash,  Spinach, Snap Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes,  Turmeric, Turnip Greens,  Turnip Roots, Yellow Onions, Yukina Savoy, Winter Squash and Zucchini.
   
Protein
Grass-fed Beef, Grain-fed Beef, Fresh Pork, Free-range Eggs, Lamb, Cheese, Cow's Milk and Camel's Milk.

Specialty  
Jams, Jellies, Including Sugar-free Blueberry and Strawberry Jam, Soup Mix, Bread, Salsa, Honey, Kettle Corn, Cookies, Cakes and Candies.  


What's happening at the Mississippi Farmers Market on Saturday?

Come join us Saturday, November 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. as we celebrate the third week of  #FiveWeeksOfFresh.


Activities:

~ This Saturday only - Register to win a box of sweet potatoes

~ Sweet potato recipe handouts 
   and children's activities

~ Complimentary popcorn








UPCOMING EVENTS 
Five Weeks of Fresh

 
There are only three more weeks to celebrate Mississippi's fall produce with the Mississippi Farmers Market's "Five Weeks of Fresh." Join us for fun activities for the whole family - cooking demonstrations, kids activities and contests on the following Market Saturdays: 

~ November 4
~ November 11
~ November 18

The Market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., but we invite you to come out for a little extra fun on these five Saturdays! Activities at the Market are free. Learn more. 









Harvest Festival

Join the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum for a memorable 
experience at their annual Harvest Festival November 7 to 11 from 9 a.m. 
to 2 p.m. See Small Town, Mississippi come to life with live demonstrations 
at Cane Mill, the Blacksmiths Shop, the Saw Mill and the Bisland Cotton 
Gin. See the antique tractor display and hit and miss engine demonstration,  chat with our living history interpreters in period clothing, visit the farm  animals, and make sure to get your  complimentary biscuit 
and syrup!  Learn more.
 





E-Waste Collection Day

The Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership will  host an 
E-Waste  Collection Day at the Mississippi Farmers Market on Friday,  November 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Learn more.








AARP Fresh Savings Program 

The Mississippi Farmers Market offers AARP's Fresh Savi ngs pr ogra m 
to  customers each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program allows 
SNAP-eligible participants to earn $20 extra to spend on fruits and 
vegetables if they spend an initial $20.  Learn more.
















RESTAURANT
The Farmer's Table

The Farmer's Table is located inside of the Mississippi Farmers Market. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The restaurant serves dine in or carry out breakfast and lunch.  Learn more.