Featured Vendor - Reisner Ranch

Meet Craig Reisner and his family, owners of Reisner Ranch. Their steers are raised in a stress-free natural environment and are finished out on an all-natural grain feed -- no hormones, steroids or antibiotics. This creates a healthier steer and better quality beef. Check out their website at www.reisnerbeef.com

Featured Vendor - Screaming Oaks Farm

Meet Bob Vallone of Screaming Oaks Farm. He has eggs, olive oils, pickled eggs and other products available for sale at the market.

Featured Vendor - Black Bear Ridge Studio Garden

Susan Parker-England of Black Bear Ridge Studio Gardens has a wide variety of trees, perennials, herbs, roses, and other flowers available for sale at the market.

Farmers' Market Opening Day!

Stop by the Salem Farmers' Market on Opening Day - May 2 from 7:30 a.m. - noon. Vendors will be selling plant starts and cool season crops, flowers, baked goods and other items. Come hear the bluegrass music and watch a food demonstration!

Salem Farmers' Market meeting

FEBRUARY 17th, 6:30 p.m. at Salem Freedom Activity Center (old national guard armory).

Plan to attend the winter planning meeting for the Salem Farmers' Market. Manager Chris Mathes will provide homemade chili. Items to be discussed include:
- plans for expansion of farmers' market shelter and paving of parking lot
- grant application for USDA
- rules and bylaws for operation of farmers' market
- AmeriCorps VISTA introduction

For vendors renting a stall for full-season, please plan to bring your payment to this meeting. For questions or more information, call manager Chris Mathes at 247-3974.

2009 Agritourism Conference

At the 2009 Missouri Agritourism Conference you can explore everything from running school tours, retail shops, safety regulations, direct marketing taxes and more. Everyone from the beginning agritourism operator to the seasoned veteran should attend to network, visit the trade show and gain new ideas. For more info call 573-751-4339. For a full brochure with breakout sessions go to http://www.agrimissouri.com/agritourism.htm.

The conference will take place January 16-17, 2009 at the Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Mo. A special room rate of $69/night has been established for the conference. To reserve your room, call 1-888-265-5500 and ask for the Agritourism January 2009 Conference.

Locally raised beef available...

Visit Reisner Ranch at www.reisnerbeef.com for more information on buying locally raised beef.
Available now: Freezer meet including steaks, hamburger, and roasts.
Taking orders for butchering in Feb.-March of 2009 - first come- first served.
Taking orders for butchering in October of 2009 and March of 2010.
More Dates could be added based on demand.