May 20, 2017 - In This Issue:
WHAT'S FRESH
The #MSFarmersMarket hosts an array of vendors from across the state each 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 this Saturday. To view the full list of products, click the full vendor list link below. 

Fruits & Vegetables
Acorn squash, Arugula, Fresh Blueberries, Beets, Bell Peppers, Boiled Peanuts, Bok Choi, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cayenne Peppers, Cauliflower, Collard Greens, Celery, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Fava Greens,  Garlic, Ginger, Green Onions, Green Garlic, Green Frying Tomatoes, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Mache, Mustard Greens, New Potatoes, Okra, Radishes, Rutabagas, Salad Greens, Scallop Squash, Shallots, Shiitake Mushrooms,  Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes,  Turmeric, Turnip Greens,  Turnip Roots and Yellow Onions, Yellow Squash and Zucchini.

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

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


Click here to view this week's full vendor list.

ENTERTAINMENT
Ron Jenkins

Ron Jenkins has been playing the saxophone in Mississippi since the mid 60s. He has played in the following bands - The Fabulous Earth Angels, Class Reunion, Southern Express, The Axe-Identals, The Jenkins, Lucky Hand Blues Band, Soul Pocket and several others around the area. Jenkins is now applying his talents to the saxophone and vocals as a single act he calls "ConSensual Sax."

 
UPCOMING EVENTS
Lane of Lanterns 

Come celebrate local food with farmers and chefs at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Foundation's Lane of Lanterns benefit event on May 19 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.The farm to table event will feature local chefs, farmers and businesses who have partnered with the foundation to create a magical night for visitors.The chefs - which include Matthew Kajdan, Executive Chef from Parlor Market; Mike Römhild, Executive Chef from Table 100; Wendy Putt, owner of Fresh Cut Catering and Floral; and Katie Dixon, a Top 6 contender appearing on Fox's MasterChef Season 7 from Hattiesburg -  will prepare dishes for visitors to taste using local farm products, while the farmers who grew or raised the products tell their stories. Tickets for the Lane of Lanterns are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. To purchase tickets, stop by the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry  Museum or visit bit.ly/LaneOfLanterns.  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.