Featured Farm: Blackwell Family Produce

The Blackwells have been at the Salem Farmers' Market selling their vegetables and produce for a number of years. You can find them hard at work harvesting lettuce, tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, beans, all fresh from their garden. Come by and see Joann on Tuesdays or Saturdays.

More Salem Farmers' Market online!

The Salem Farmers' Market was recently reviewed by farmer Penny Frazier of Goods from the Woods. Read her review and story on her blog at www.wildcrops.com/blog.

Want more news and information about farmers' markets in Missouri? Check out the Missouri Department of Agriculture Missouri Farmers' Market blog at http://mofarmersmarket.blogspot.com/. The Salem Market is mentioned several times on that blog!

This Week at the Market: BLACKSMITHING DEMO!

Alan McBride will be giving blacksmithing demonstrations this weekend at the market. Stop by to watch him work and see his creations, then stroll through the market to see what food products are available!

Featured Farm: McDonalds Bee Farm

This week at the market visit Max and Jo McDonald, and purchase some of their farm fresh honey and syrup. Weather permitting, Max will bring a display case of his bees to observe at the market. Don't forget to bring the kids by the McDonald's table - all kids get a piece of candy!

Meet the Salem Farmers' Market managers!

Chris Mathes and Mary Beth Cook are this year's market managers. Chris is a retired Boy Scout executive, and the past president of Salem Area Community Betterment Association. You can find Mary Beth at Denver Cook Realty and Insurance. Stop by the market and find out what special events they are planning for the market each week! Do you have questions about the market? Contact Chris at 573-247-3974 or Mary Beth at 573-729-4534.

This Week at the Market: Breakfast!

At the Salem Farmers' Market on Saturday, May 17: sample a "one-egg omelet" from Miller Family Farms, with cheese from farmer Cindy Rowe, honey from McDonalds' Bee Farm, and bread from Elissa Vance. Coffee will also be provided.

Featured Farm: Miller Family Farm

Geri Miller and her family raise nearly 100 hens on their family farm, and sell eggs at the Salem Farmers' Market every Saturday and Tuesday. The Miller family is new to the Salem area. Look for deviled eggs and other special treats each week at the market. Geri will also have some organically raised vegetables in season.