October 28, 2017 - In This Issue:
WHAT'S FRESH
Discover a new way to cook fall squash during the second week of #FiveWeeksOfFresh with 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, Okra, 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, October 28 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. as we celebrate the second week of  #FiveWeeksOfFresh.


Activities:

~ Cooking demonstration by Table 100 Sous Chef 
   Melissa Ellis at 10 a.m.

~ Complimentary popcorn

~ Facebook contest announcement 




UPCOMING EVENTS 
Five Weeks of Fresh

 
We have four more weeks of "Five Weeks of Fresh" celebrating Mississippi's fall produce. Join us for fun activities for the whole family - cooking demonstrations, kids activities and contests on the following Market Saturdays: 

~ October 28
~ 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. 







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.