tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42666974314450665372024-03-14T07:16:47.818-04:00The Farmers Market at Attleboro FarmsThe Farmer's Market at Attleboro Farms began on January 10th, 2010 at Attleboro Farm and Garden on Hickory Road. North Attleboro.
What was a 3 month winter run is now year-round every Sunday from 12 noon to 4 PM at Attleboro Farms. While not the biggest farmers market out there, we have loyal and supportive farmers, artisan food makers, crafters and most importantly "shop-orters",( people that spend their money with local farmers and artisans and support LOCAL).Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-42873116140345428522012-05-30T12:39:00.000-04:002012-05-30T12:39:45.102-04:00An Abundance of Farmers MarketsAs Memorial Day has come and gone, heralding the traditional start of summer so come the seasonal farmer markets in towns throughout New England. Markets are opening daily with varying selections of produce, plants and wonderful local foods, the selection will grow more diverse as the summer progresses into the peak harvest of fall, slowly tapering off as we near early November and the season's end.<br />
<br />
By all means patronize as many markets as is practical, relish the earths bounty in all it's magnificent flavor, but do consider that if you can only shop-port one market remember the one that is open year round as our farmers and producers come year-round with as much as they can and your continued patronage is critical to their livelihood.<br />
<br />
As always thanks for coming out and shop-porting all of our farmers and producers.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-30989420372096422612012-05-05T11:19:00.000-04:002012-05-05T11:19:25.120-04:00Updates should be more frequent nowI have been lazy when it comes to updating the blog for the Farmers Market at Attleboro Farms,(and I forgot the password too.) But I promise going forward that I will keep things more current and hopefully more interesting.<br />
Farmers Markets are currently the "Flavor of the Moment" around the USA, which is a good thing when they are in fact serving Farmers, Shoppers and the Community as a whole. Simply put a well run successful farmers market provides a regularly scheduled opportunity for farmers to sell directly to shoppers in a congenial environment. This gives shoppers access to the fresh food, the person(s) who grew it and farmers direct contact with the shoppers.<br />
Of course if you have a Farmers market today without a baker or 2, jams and jelly makers, a smattering of locally made crafts, you will probably not patronize it. Shoppers want variety in their farmers market, a market will be successful if it can achieve a solid balance that pleases everyone,(shoppers, farmers/vendors, the community at large).<br />
<br />
Rest assured we are always looking to add variety when it makes sense, Local wines are an example; but recognize that our loyal farmers and artisan producers need to make a living too, so often we say no to someone until the market shoppers are there to support them.<br />
<br />
I will try to keep the posts current and add some photos or video too. Ideas welcome and keep telling you friends and neighbors and co-workers to stop by on Sundays to get local with our great group of folks.<br />
<br />
Thanks,<br />
<br />
DavidUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-9239373203270615692010-02-06T07:41:00.000-05:002010-02-06T07:41:37.352-05:00Recap of the Fresh Food Forum at Brown, One Man's OpinionFirst off, kudos to the Farm Fresh people for putting this event on, good speakers, variety and networking opps too. The local farm and food movement is certainly strong in Rhody and regionally as well. I had the opportunity to engage a few fellow participants and thought almost all of them were passionate about what they are doing, a refreshing change from my former corporate world.<br />
My overriding concern is the focus on the "food deserts" and driving sales of fresh in those areas with SNAP, EBT, WIC, etc.. I'm not opposed to any of these programs or the need to improve the diet of these communities, the upside in health and reduction in associated costs would be a good thing; I am struggling with the lack of effort/funding to increase fresh local sustainable food to the rest of the population, the larger group that has the ability to choose because they have the income to do so.<br />
If farms are to survive and expand,(more small sustainable farms, not large industrial ones) there needs to be a allocation of resources to make that happen. The Farmers market has to be a year round part of the shopping experience, an incentive to make it a habit rather than a novelty stop in the day. Farmers new and old have to make a fair income for what they produce, they should not earn at a level that would qualify them for SNAP.<br />
The CSA business model is one way to drive farm income up without forcing industrialization. What other ideas are out there? The Public Market, can it stand alone or does it need to be quasi governmental? Local food in the schools, schools growing their own?<br />
I put this out there to encourage discussion and exchange of ideas, let the thinking begin.<br />
DavidUnknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-79082867663752106662010-02-02T17:02:00.000-05:002010-02-02T17:02:44.309-05:00Latest Flyer, actually a postcard blown up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZ7l4kRTwERVI3GtNV7LHcpzBDyYwUMd96iZzhiORIV3DzZAsE4HpWxdp6XS6V7nnQhjDeBwN5X8Kx56UEVjg4EJGSTN0mzMeB03yhNvzcetfQFgwuETYhrVWx5OcrXWApT0Yfvgz9N4/s1600-h/blog+post+feb+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZ7l4kRTwERVI3GtNV7LHcpzBDyYwUMd96iZzhiORIV3DzZAsE4HpWxdp6XS6V7nnQhjDeBwN5X8Kx56UEVjg4EJGSTN0mzMeB03yhNvzcetfQFgwuETYhrVWx5OcrXWApT0Yfvgz9N4/s640/blog+post+feb+2.jpg" width="492" /></a>Here is the latest flyer for the market, actually a postcard I made up to hand out at the RI Food Forum which I am attending Wednesday at Brown. Should be fun I plan on learning and recruiting. Sneaky Sneaky......</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-69684361092794428112010-01-25T15:49:00.000-05:002010-01-25T15:49:17.960-05:00Winter Market Update January 25 2010The winter market at Attleboro Farms is humming along nicely, it is amazing to see people of all stripes, shapes and sizes descend upon a garden center on a Sunday afternoon in January with only one thought: Good Local Food. Of course there is more than that, there is music, there is soap and body oils, dog treats, cats too. There are children running around and laughing, old friends running into each other unexpectedly. There are samples of all types, you could have a nice lunch with those alone; there are the people who grow or produce what they are selling.<br />
The winter market is a community event, spend nothing or spend a lot, get to know the people who grow/make good food. I'll spare you the rants I have on the current "cheaper is better" food system, suffice it to say shopping for food this way is more fun. It will also make you appreciate the entire process of growing and producing food on a local sustainable level.<br />
Whether you shop here in North Attleborough or visit the other winter markets: Pawtucket, Natick, Wayland or the 100's throughout New England, do shop them as often as possible,do talk to the growers, the bakers, the butchers, jelly makers, cheese makers. If you only have time to say one thing, say this:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for doing what you do</span>.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Oh do try to buy something too.</span><br />
Thank you for reading the blog and shopping the markets.<br />
DavidUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-82174130068123039282010-01-07T17:26:00.000-05:002010-01-07T17:26:51.194-05:00Flyer for The Winter Market at Attleboro Farms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl7nbSTK38Hs6II0fDwLQFFLi9v1n5q0OIzS_W6gX5i901Hkc42FqEWeuqASTWsk4bQjFn7njahJp4Y_IqNNJHYX-mtSvt0E5kLFVDDADBLWiKakbHzDSN4_pQWDBUkr4vajIBuFiPM6w/s1600-h/NA+AFG+Winter+Market+flyer+1+7+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl7nbSTK38Hs6II0fDwLQFFLi9v1n5q0OIzS_W6gX5i901Hkc42FqEWeuqASTWsk4bQjFn7njahJp4Y_IqNNJHYX-mtSvt0E5kLFVDDADBLWiKakbHzDSN4_pQWDBUkr4vajIBuFiPM6w/s320/NA+AFG+Winter+Market+flyer+1+7+10.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Above is the flyer for the Winter Market at Attleboro Farms,<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If any one would like one e-mailed for posting in the workplace<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or better yet further e-distribution, drop a comment & e-mail<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will make it happen, I can do it as a JPEG, TIFF or MS Publisher.<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As always thanks for your support of things local and sustainable &<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Most importantly see you at the market!<br />
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-36913038570216375842010-01-06T13:20:00.000-05:002010-01-06T13:20:33.132-05:00Opening Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnSCMBOq19BN9sXj0lVhlk6wjuMIgJeFApjNoE92kN3iOWui9H6UTdEZ_hWgIJjW63o3cBuI4tmBRnybjABVFnvTEDsPQ_iVIBU3Z4OYQkAF87FtOI3hZDtfV_kH2ODKBBRjSumP0Yss8/s1600-h/Winter+Opening+Sign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnSCMBOq19BN9sXj0lVhlk6wjuMIgJeFApjNoE92kN3iOWui9H6UTdEZ_hWgIJjW63o3cBuI4tmBRnybjABVFnvTEDsPQ_iVIBU3Z4OYQkAF87FtOI3hZDtfV_kH2ODKBBRjSumP0Yss8/s320/Winter+Opening+Sign.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>The Sign is out there for opening day of the Winter Market at Attleboro Farms.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-71932237110361077092009-12-24T11:24:00.000-05:002009-12-24T11:24:04.481-05:00A Christmas gift for Local Food!!The North Attleborough Winter Farmer's Market is commencing at Attleboro Farm and Garden on Hickory Road (a/k/a Rt 120) in North Attleborough. Every Sunday starting 1/10/10 through 3/28/10,(except 2/14) from 12 noon to 4 pm.<br />
I am still actively recruiting vendors as well as musican's/entertainers and we are looking to provide space weekly for a local civic/charity to get the word out & raise funds. Please give me a shout or send a comment or e-mail if you want to be a part of the market.<br />
To all of the market supporters thanks for the encouragement, have a great holiday season and see you at the market!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-87052942562219666342009-11-16T08:50:00.000-05:002009-11-16T08:50:45.385-05:00Possible New Improved LocationPlanning is underway for a possible new winter market location. As it is not yet finalized I am not going to disclose the space. If and when it happens I will let everyone know via the blog, facebook, e-mail, newspapers and so on.<br />
Stay tuned and thanks for the support and encouragement.<br />
DavidUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-52428886465617747702009-11-01T06:50:00.000-05:002009-11-01T06:50:26.383-05:00End of Summer, Start of Winter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwT07ikkm_SH7i2z0t22q6lbJEEnVCduQbatTFowaZv4e0ZwYzTgu4HLjt691HvKua8StpFpbBimh8jwgCANnR2YcJSx8oUu8qPYGRBT45YetcmwpKo7NkQrMbVDgabolAbOzYblYiQFE/s1600-h/apples.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwT07ikkm_SH7i2z0t22q6lbJEEnVCduQbatTFowaZv4e0ZwYzTgu4HLjt691HvKua8StpFpbBimh8jwgCANnR2YcJSx8oUu8qPYGRBT45YetcmwpKo7NkQrMbVDgabolAbOzYblYiQFE/s320/apples.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yHE1d651JwyVNYthSMzzo5utjX6DwkV6HNniTyPKLpe8zG1B6oMaRbf8_qM1VNHX6Tl03KlcowxqG-T0X_QncQIYEb3SLyDUdUgPU-VKMVVEWoHvQB0_lEQYsTbrZglO3qPGCUnDR3I/s1600-h/cabbage+with+a+hint+of+kale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">These photos show the end of the summer season and what you could expect to see at the beginning of the winter market. Thanks for all the support over the summer and fall, I look forward to seeing you this winter and spring, FYI becoming a facebook fan will also help to keep you up to date on market happenings, weather closings, delays, schedule changes, vendor updates and so on. Take care and I'll see you at market.<br />
</a><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yHE1d651JwyVNYthSMzzo5utjX6DwkV6HNniTyPKLpe8zG1B6oMaRbf8_qM1VNHX6Tl03KlcowxqG-T0X_QncQIYEb3SLyDUdUgPU-VKMVVEWoHvQB0_lEQYsTbrZglO3qPGCUnDR3I/s320/cabbage+with+a+hint+of+kale.jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnnZz49qb2QpCKXsmxsUEdsHeW-UC30sCHUwO7Ncl7AG8BWsENCFRonlKtJbmhiQgqs7FzeXGQZ0HbJsq5LMQtcAJvHkgVknAN7HEC3vc8NHHwl-dWGHu3Sfj3AbGltm0GGfVD01tgfM/s1600-h/delicata.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnnZz49qb2QpCKXsmxsUEdsHeW-UC30sCHUwO7Ncl7AG8BWsENCFRonlKtJbmhiQgqs7FzeXGQZ0HbJsq5LMQtcAJvHkgVknAN7HEC3vc8NHHwl-dWGHu3Sfj3AbGltm0GGfVD01tgfM/s320/delicata.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTmovsaHO4Kou3msyFL5ih2d0Ij5mGj74arwUHtcDUJMDLPPX264gmW-tJf1L2j2O80OSXPazdWQFCBQG-V19gj4tGiKpeMUVNjQliNL8MFShHkRtRd2G4KXVWS4AoiRq3XXA7PwfB6rE/s1600-h/chard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTmovsaHO4Kou3msyFL5ih2d0Ij5mGj74arwUHtcDUJMDLPPX264gmW-tJf1L2j2O80OSXPazdWQFCBQG-V19gj4tGiKpeMUVNjQliNL8MFShHkRtRd2G4KXVWS4AoiRq3XXA7PwfB6rE/s320/chard.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCmiFTLhor4-dG2aOqPAw4m6uWrQE9tuuEH4qZjGQ2PZD8QUOtUtPJFXLar9i6cLXpwuDzo95dx0XRiKg6u7R6Y3xzLwoRe9l-ib2-k2p1ggxJ7N4WzAq6l2CgHHGAsP2Gkyru4cWCtqQ/s1600-h/kale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCmiFTLhor4-dG2aOqPAw4m6uWrQE9tuuEH4qZjGQ2PZD8QUOtUtPJFXLar9i6cLXpwuDzo95dx0XRiKg6u7R6Y3xzLwoRe9l-ib2-k2p1ggxJ7N4WzAq6l2CgHHGAsP2Gkyru4cWCtqQ/s320/kale.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDmf0p9z_phpIZhyphenhyphenUtdWv8mTiFfNa-6WLnSPHpNqtK5amHyn3TsvM0l0Uvi2nEuWUJJtw4DpqNN9bZZMgtAxGP76cX51HY3Cmpr-f6WGx8_dePfg03M0j1SHwotfCciZFTBf4FVkd7g4/s1600-h/sweet+potato.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDmf0p9z_phpIZhyphenhyphenUtdWv8mTiFfNa-6WLnSPHpNqtK5amHyn3TsvM0l0Uvi2nEuWUJJtw4DpqNN9bZZMgtAxGP76cX51HY3Cmpr-f6WGx8_dePfg03M0j1SHwotfCciZFTBf4FVkd7g4/s320/sweet+potato.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78yyCe3gQOwzMnfpofTBlQnTljqQHQyuXLfnvu3yxOHGWcxtOWLXZMLo2pWRP02hajCxfSTliN4ZlHp8Y03NWXJZphi9rHds5u6773uKjvIkJoMdAaCXx42pBJ4iW_27kKC2rXGOZR94/s1600-h/kale+with+a+hint+of+cabbage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78yyCe3gQOwzMnfpofTBlQnTljqQHQyuXLfnvu3yxOHGWcxtOWLXZMLo2pWRP02hajCxfSTliN4ZlHp8Y03NWXJZphi9rHds5u6773uKjvIkJoMdAaCXx42pBJ4iW_27kKC2rXGOZR94/s320/kale+with+a+hint+of+cabbage.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNwQX7L1yEeNnHoTlgEonO_QBPc2T12Twks1RfDVAOQmKdDZe0sxp_zutFOlPSjgv57WvjIrSGxgSZxLu77wsRn7RpvBui1ND07U4LjdoWfJ5JNmGhq2GrUdc3QfUoLIzJ2FR4VuiyW34/s1600-h/red+onions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNwQX7L1yEeNnHoTlgEonO_QBPc2T12Twks1RfDVAOQmKdDZe0sxp_zutFOlPSjgv57WvjIrSGxgSZxLu77wsRn7RpvBui1ND07U4LjdoWfJ5JNmGhq2GrUdc3QfUoLIzJ2FR4VuiyW34/s320/red+onions.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-35900358589605733492009-10-30T18:21:00.004-04:002009-10-30T18:32:34.290-04:00This looks crappy, but if you click it you can read it.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZTyjk-Ur-KlPVL8cJ6a357qD6AHb_u-aB3AGOy8lPC-6urd3UECysRPxgoTIcZZbI3WkdjKePummVgLi4bbChKXqZ5HgDrbPgpZpyrqg1aysedCU1zR_JpplQKjouAYMZMpLMSKRQHwU/s1600-h/winter+poster+october+31.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 337px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZTyjk-Ur-KlPVL8cJ6a357qD6AHb_u-aB3AGOy8lPC-6urd3UECysRPxgoTIcZZbI3WkdjKePummVgLi4bbChKXqZ5HgDrbPgpZpyrqg1aysedCU1zR_JpplQKjouAYMZMpLMSKRQHwU/s320/winter+poster+october+31.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398523156576044226" border="0" />I have never claimed to be computer savvy so this is the best I can do right now.</a><br />If you click on it it will open up and be very clear. This is the basic poster for the Winter Market.<br />Pass it on or e-mail me if you would like me to send one to you via e-mail.<br />Thanks for the support.<br />David<br /><br /><a href="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/david%20scanlan/My%20Documents/Farm%20Market/na%20farm%20market%20poster%20WINTER.pub"><br /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-70731993584790249962009-10-15T18:19:00.002-04:002009-10-15T18:25:19.808-04:00Updated Info on Winter Market<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CDAVIDS%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="State"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cooper Black"; panose-1:2 8 9 4 4 3 11 2 4 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} p.MsoHeader, li.MsoHeader, div.MsoHeader {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; tab-stops:center 3.0in right 6.0in; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:.7in .7in .5in .7in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:20;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">Below is the latest info on the Winter Market</span></span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:20;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">, </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;">as always spread the word</span></span><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:20;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">.</span>
<br /></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:20;" >
<br /></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:20;" >Hear ye Hear Ye:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >Farmer’s, Artisan Food Producers, Bakers, Butchers & Candlestick Makers<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >There is an opportunity to participate in a NEW Winter Indoor Market in<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >North <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Attleborough</st1:city>, <st1:state st="on">Massachusetts</st1:state></st1:place>, Sundays from 1pm to 5pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >Tentatively scheduled to begin November 8 and run through May 2010.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >Spaces (6 X 6) are available for Local Growers and Producers to sell locally produced and/or grown agricultural products.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >The Market is limiting vendors to those that are within a 200 Mile radius of <st1:place st="on">North Attleborough</st1:place> and are the actual growers and/or producers of the goods intended for sale at the market.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >There are currently 19 spaces available at 6 ft by 6 ft.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >Spaces may be shared by 2 vendors if desired, however both must be approved.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >Note: Shared spaces are only permitted for Season Commitments<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >The Market will be open for 26 dates, every Sunday Nov 8 thru May 2010<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >Except the following: 12/27, 1/3, 4/4, 5/9<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style="border: 1.5pt solid windowtext; padding: 1pt 4pt;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >Fees are as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >Week to Week: $25.00 per week Paid on arrival.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >Season Commitment: $450.00 ½ on commitment,(prior to 11/7) ½ on 2/28.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >All vendors must comply with North Attleborough Board of Health Reqs.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >Retail Food Permits are required and it is the responsibility of the vendor to obtain that permit. You may contact the Health Agent Robert Davis @ 508 699 0104 for assistance in obtaining the permit or additional information.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >(Growers who are exempt and sell only exempt items do not have to obtain a permit: Honey, Maple Syrup, Fruits and Vegetables, Eggs)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >Vendors must comply with all local, state and federal regulations including the collection of sales taxes if applicable.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >Vendors must be able to document adequate liability insurance for their products.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >Vendors are to provide their own tables, décor and clean up of their space.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >There is no cooking in the hall at this time, however with notice we may be able to accommodate cooking demonstrations.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >Vendors may sell NON-edible items that they produce on their farm or as part of their production examples would be: beeswax candles, goats milk soap, wool, leather or suet, please contact the Market Mgr if you have any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style="border: 1.5pt solid windowtext; padding: 1pt 4pt;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >The Market Manager David Scanlan is available to answer you questions and provide assistance in helping you decide as to participate in the market.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >He can be reached by e-mail at <a href="mailto:dsca995@cs.com">dsca995@cs.com</a>, telephone @ 508-409-1534<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >In the event there is insufficient participation by 10/31 the start date of market may be postponed at the sole discretion of the Market Manager. A pro rated refund will be made to vendors who have paid prior to 10/31. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:";" >“I believe there is a growing demand for locally grown and produced food, foods that taste good, are good for you and sustain the local economy. Gathering weekly at a market to buy those foods and know the producers is vital to continuing growth and support of existing farmers and producers.” D.Scanlan, Mkt Mgr.<o:p></o:p></span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-28216312581574732012009-10-15T14:34:00.002-04:002009-10-15T14:38:34.632-04:00Video on young farmers-Real GoodI had this video sent to me today, about 25 minutes. These folks are key to supplying the markets now and in the future, along with traditional growers. It's always nice to see people who are passionate about their work. Enjoy and share.<br /><br /><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AYGQoEiZkRU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="510" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-90764352115679789382009-10-09T12:32:00.002-04:002009-10-09T12:42:36.026-04:00Potential Winter Market Downtown NAGood Afternoon:<br /><br />Below is a brief overview of the Winter Farmer's Market I am planning for this November through next May. This is a separate venture from the DANA sponsored summer market and is set up to be a free standing business. If you know of vendors who may be interested please encourage them to contact me so I can answer questions etc.<br /><br />More details to come stay tuned!!<br /><br />David<br /><br />Potential Winter Market Downtown NA:<br /><br />I am looking for Growers and Producers to populate a NEW winter market (indoors) in North Attleborough MA. I plan on running the Market on Sunday Afternoons from November thru April, possibly May. Anticipated times are either 12-3 or 4 or 1 to 4 or 5. I am offering either 4 foot or 8 foot spaces at $10 or $20 per week, with a one time start up fee of $15 or $30. It's possible that if I have enough interest I may offer a full season rate a a discount. There are 26 potential dates, No markets for 12/27, 1/3, 4/4, 5/9.<br /><br />There are approx 14 8 ft spaces or 28 4 ft spaces. I am encouraging vendors to share spaces as it will increase variety which in turn should increase the allure of the market.<br /><br />The ground rules for the market are as follows: (Subject to change)<br /><br />1 Vendors are responsible for the appropriate licensing, insurance, sales taxes.<br />2 Vendors are to provide their own tables, equipment etc. NO COOKING allowed.<br />3 Vendors are to be the growers and/or producers and goods sold are to be from within 200 miles of North Attleborough. This is a Local Market supporting local growers and producers.<br />4 In the event of inclement weather and cancellation of the market fees paid will be applied to the next market date, no refunds will be given.<br />5 Vendors may sell NON-Edibles if they are locally produced and agriculturally based, ex. beeswax candles, soaps, goat milk soaps, aroma therapy, wool.<br /><br />This is a market in progress so I invite suggestions as well as participation. I may be contacted at dsca995@cs.com, 508 409 1534 or you can visit me Saturdays at the Downtown North Attleborough Farmers Market from 9 am to 12 noon,(I suggest you call 1st to make sure I'm there). I am also available to visit you at your farm or facility. I also have a blog at nafarmersmarket.blogspot.com where I like to talk up local producers.<br /><br />Thanks for your support,<br />David ScanlanUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-45560289172614879922009-09-27T07:24:00.002-04:002009-09-27T07:39:02.805-04:00Downtown Saturday September 26Wow, what a great day in downtown North Attleborough. The weather was perfect for the first weekend of fall, balmy and sunny. The farmer's market was rockin', I don't think we have ever been busier, so much so we all stayed for at least an hour past the normal close. Thanks to all who stopped by to buy, check it out, chat or just take a look see; come on back every saturday thru Halloween.<br /><br />Saturday was a great example of a vibrant downtown, we had the farmer's market, football, library book sale and the arts fair all going on at pretty much the same time. Sure there was fair amount of traffic, but overall you could find a place to park,(free) and spend a few hours shopping, eating and being entertained. I think that is a pretty good value. In closing I would urge everyone to support your downtown and the local merchants by continuing to visit and shop there. If you can buy in downtown you are making a greater positive economic impact then if you are buying elsewhere.<br />As saturday illustrated so well, a busy, excited, creative downtown can be a lot of fun; let's keep it going.<br />DavidUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-24091892297017337632009-09-21T20:58:00.004-04:002009-09-21T21:26:15.482-04:00Big Weekend coming up In Downtown 9/26Well first and foremost there is the Downtown Farmer's Market Saturday from 9AM to Noon, but here is what else is happening:<br /><br />Richards Memorial Library Annual book Sale at the Masonic Temple Friday - Saturday, check the library's web site for more info: <a href="http://www.rmlonline.org/">http://rmlonline.org</a> A great way to support a great institution and build a library of your own. It doesn't get much greener than buying used books.<br /><br />The <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Village Artisans Collaborative</span> is sponsoring The Autumn Arts Festival on Sat and Sun from 10AM to 4PM in Veterans Park, directly in front of town hall across from the post office. I would expect to see a wide variety arts and crafts,(think holidays!) and right now the weather looks good for both days. As always you can also visit the VAC Store in Downtown as well.<br /><br />Saturday is also Pop Warner football at Community Field with games starting at 10:30AM going as late as a 7:30pm start. Along with the games there are raffles and a pretty good concession stand.<br /><br />Of course there is a whole bunch of restaurants in downtown to choose from and a variety of stores that would certainly appreciate a few more shoppers.<br /><br />Celebrate the first weekend of fall, by getting fresh and getting around downtown North Attleborough. Oh yeah tell your friends too!!<br /><br />See ya at the market!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.rmlonline.org/"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-79479086847573074282009-09-13T11:07:00.002-04:002009-09-13T11:23:39.833-04:00Market Report Sept 12This past Saturday was interesting, I had sent an e-mail to all on the list reminding that we would have a market Sat am as I didn't think the rain would be too bad. I woke up around 5AM to torrential rain and sighed the "Oh S*#T" when face with bad weather for an outdoor event. I watched the weather and didn't get any positive reinforcement on that front nor from the web.<br />Around 7:15 I called Oakdale Farms and was told that Mike was on the way, the decision made I loaded up the SUV and headed downtown. We decided to double our tents as well and modified the layout of the tables to keep what few customers I expected dry. FYI Veggies can get wet, duh!<br /><br />I really didn't think we would do too much, but we were soon joined by Attleboro Farms,(with a great display of fall decor and beautiful mums), a few hours later by Nolin's Apiary, (labels don't do well in the rain). Well turned out that even in somewhat cruddy weather people come out.<br /><br />Overall with the state of the weather the market had a pretty good turnout. It's important to open the market as scheduled to provide consistency for both customers and vendors. A lesson that was reinforced to me yesterday. It's also good to know that the customers who support the market every week won't let a little rain scare them away, thanks again for your support.<br /><br />I continue to look for space to maintain a market through the winter and early spring and a day like yesterday only serves to reinforce my efforts.<br /><br />I'll keep you posted on that and other things I'm working on. Take care and Eat Local.<br /><br />DavidUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-50503690139853727752009-08-28T16:07:00.002-04:002009-08-28T16:15:23.348-04:00No Market August 29 Return Next WeekWell looks like this will be the first missed market of the season, hopefully the only missed one.<br />The weather is just too dicey to go ahead, I'm thinking safety..high winds and canopies are a bad mix. I heard last weeks market was pretty well attended so a one week miss should be bearable.<br /><br />I just got back from a Northern VT vacation, had a real good time. Of course I had to eat while I was there so I visited a few markets. You can definitely tell that our neighbors to the north are real loca-vores. The selection was vast and the markets were generally pretty well attended. I had some good food and the vendors were excited about what they had to sell.<br /><br />I think given some time we will be approaching that level of excitement and selection; keep spreading the word.<br /><br />See you next week!!<br /><br />DavidUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-34718935660698532322009-08-14T15:15:00.002-04:002009-08-14T15:22:18.398-04:00Market Forecast Sat 8-15-2009This week looks to see a repeat of last weekends great weather and bountiful selection.<br />I would remind everyone that this is Jam Good's last week at market so if you like her jams and jellies stock up. On Saturday the 29th the location will shift to the grassy area on the south side of the current location. There is a car wash booked in the late morning and early afternoon so we need to move. We will probably do this a few more times as school opens and other events previously booked occur.<br />I continue to look for additional vendors as well as entertainment,(preferably some form of non-electrically powered music); so if anybody knows of any of the above please let me know.<br />See you at the market!!<br />Buy Local!<br />DavidUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-38778840799667897432009-08-07T12:53:00.004-04:002009-08-07T13:06:14.971-04:00Market Forecast for 8/8/09I expect we'll see a beautiful day Saturday morning as well as a similar variety of fruits and veggies to last week. I know our growers and producers are busy with this good weather selecting only the best to bring to market, so I have decided to leave them to their fields this week.<br /><br />I do want to remind everyone that a few of our folks have locations that are open all week, offering more than what you see at market.<br /><br />Attleboro Farms out on RT 120 is a full service garden center and landscape contractor.<br />www.attleborofarms.com<br /><br />Oakdale Farms in Rehoboth has a store at their farm in Rehoboth.<br />www.oakdalefarms.com<br /><br />The Greenhouse at the end of Landry has plants, art as well as produce.<br /><br />All local small business that could use all of our support.<br /><br />See you at market!<br /><br />DavidUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-241271065956704732009-07-30T15:44:00.000-04:002009-07-30T15:45:46.307-04:00Market forecast for 8-1-09<span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Good Afternoon:<br /><br />Checked in with Attleboro Farms and Oakdale Farms to see whats on tap for this weeks market, of course the weather is always a factor but it looks as though we should be pretty dry through the weekend; that said here's what we plan on seeing:<br /><br />Attleboro Farms: Corn, Tomatoes, cukes, zucchini, a variety of herbs and flowering plants.<br /><br />Oakdale Farms: Corn, Tomatoes, cukes, kale, rhubarb, a variety of greens, raspberries, blueberries, peaches.<br /><br />Nolin's Apiary: North Attelboro's finest wild honey!<br /><br />Jam Good Jams and Jellies: Asst jams and jellies. She will only be here till 8/15 so stock up!<br /><br />Shirley's Chocolates: Baked goods, corn bread, cookies.<br /><br />The Greenhouse at the end of Landry: Tomatoes, Peaches and more.<br /><br />Check out the blog at www.nafarmersmarket.blogspot.com, I will be updating regularly, you may even see your picture posted!<br /><br />Still looking to recruit more vendors, anybody know a local Bread Baker? or a farmer that is on one of our hidden backroads?<br />Let me know and I'll see if they are interested in participating.<br /><br />Tell your friends to "Get Fresh in Downtown North Attleborough" Saturdays 9am -12noon.<br /><br />Thanks for your support,<br /><br />David Scanlan<br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-88021675124861372702009-07-26T10:15:00.008-04:002009-07-27T16:45:57.511-04:00Market Day July 25 2009<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQS7wvIOqTy52ZY7MfCtmfFm2wH607m2Di4OnnFJFQBEtYPMMeTEXCkulG6f_G5b4p5PmRkBLx8tl1IWMDOiikitGEM3LehJgoBBJNah2rbqlnK4ACxAdMatTtfw-vcWoVSM2WWBlLJdY/s1600-h/NA+Market+Open.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 187px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQS7wvIOqTy52ZY7MfCtmfFm2wH607m2Di4OnnFJFQBEtYPMMeTEXCkulG6f_G5b4p5PmRkBLx8tl1IWMDOiikitGEM3LehJgoBBJNah2rbqlnK4ACxAdMatTtfw-vcWoVSM2WWBlLJdY/s320/NA+Market+Open.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362778718734074514" border="0" /></a>Market Open Saturdays 9-12<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDFBZ2CtNU0czHql5omSFqiTF9PxugtJG0XkoYs9zuPQPc0Um_Cq3pI0DB4TguKDBTsCVMnO5kIQjiqB1cOjIzl4SArm9vxW7a5GE37C71X_rZwfce-Wuo0LMsYS6WkrexACRF-WydYhs/s1600-h/Attleboro+Farms+%40+NA+Market+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDFBZ2CtNU0czHql5omSFqiTF9PxugtJG0XkoYs9zuPQPc0Um_Cq3pI0DB4TguKDBTsCVMnO5kIQjiqB1cOjIzl4SArm9vxW7a5GE37C71X_rZwfce-Wuo0LMsYS6WkrexACRF-WydYhs/s320/Attleboro+Farms+%40+NA+Market+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362777991090540162" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha4T1dYHiNTiz7UJQQWwyZh-i4o4P36wHbPDjGM2flJ5MtTibukjkVLQ2U90CyfLITflwd3_4K6V-lfQQhY-JrOlzs49bdEKsvocL_cvAoPSObrPzzliElXpvkBBav_Bt5E8GTE5SlMmc/s1600-h/Attleboro+Farms+%40+NA+Market+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha4T1dYHiNTiz7UJQQWwyZh-i4o4P36wHbPDjGM2flJ5MtTibukjkVLQ2U90CyfLITflwd3_4K6V-lfQQhY-JrOlzs49bdEKsvocL_cvAoPSObrPzzliElXpvkBBav_Bt5E8GTE5SlMmc/s320/Attleboro+Farms+%40+NA+Market+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362777998525705554" border="0" /></a>Attleboro Farms<br />Tomatoes, Corn & Yellow Squash<br />Visit their Store on Rt 120 for all your garden and landscape needs.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSJMndBFHfH-lJN2WZ9mKQVkC7poubsJ4YVAheiYtfOl7rcBuAmOqSYBxn0Gx09JcWrTGh3Y0LAdvnUdnnEGgyC2HD2T1XN9HvgKEGaa_HG1iow2FAA3baAu5eMavi9LNU4USMm9CTiIU/s1600-h/Shirley's+%40+NA+Market+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSJMndBFHfH-lJN2WZ9mKQVkC7poubsJ4YVAheiYtfOl7rcBuAmOqSYBxn0Gx09JcWrTGh3Y0LAdvnUdnnEGgyC2HD2T1XN9HvgKEGaa_HG1iow2FAA3baAu5eMavi9LNU4USMm9CTiIU/s320/Shirley's+%40+NA+Market+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362778488925816098" border="0" /></a>Baked goodies from Shirley's Chocolates, in Downtown North Attleborough.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9EE8MFmyXZUS0XDLpdJ4fQvA4tv7PaUYYPDIc7Bn0o1JI5v3IY0-vi6obtMFlL_irTDkt1VmBZY38fZ5PVSUsjlSQ1m5HS9HfNdL8vxWH_xGV1B8wGN0kAMbzQHL-eHcpeDP4akCEk_U/s1600-h/The+Greenhouse+%40+NA+Market+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9EE8MFmyXZUS0XDLpdJ4fQvA4tv7PaUYYPDIc7Bn0o1JI5v3IY0-vi6obtMFlL_irTDkt1VmBZY38fZ5PVSUsjlSQ1m5HS9HfNdL8vxWH_xGV1B8wGN0kAMbzQHL-eHcpeDP4akCEk_U/s320/The+Greenhouse+%40+NA+Market+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362778491924155682" border="0" /></a>From the Greenhouse at the end of Landry.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj77Jfzb8ANfUFqMwNHySv_5HLdeX3OYvfKyKGibjqQFLkuFALPYVCQTCU6LbuSkM_1u2RHYIa7rVwtsiUy_zlX3Acwocge3j0t1XC3VdooSKZa1vrxq3EYbpC2k2ZkprgdScmAYlpdQqo/s1600-h/Oakdale+%40+NA+Market+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj77Jfzb8ANfUFqMwNHySv_5HLdeX3OYvfKyKGibjqQFLkuFALPYVCQTCU6LbuSkM_1u2RHYIa7rVwtsiUy_zlX3Acwocge3j0t1XC3VdooSKZa1vrxq3EYbpC2k2ZkprgdScmAYlpdQqo/s320/Oakdale+%40+NA+Market+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362778485733243410" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFD-vj8HPQf57bxvki-7i7alD0doGYLoUbiSxqYSmj2bI8pOXU-ipT2OE07kG4lsd5-ids0xYp9Sbu3bSbO7tWPB7dA8NgR_IE848ebZ-0Mt87kgpO7YB6zKy4NekFYW-yAi9yoklrQLI/s1600-h/Oakdale+%40+NA+Market+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFD-vj8HPQf57bxvki-7i7alD0doGYLoUbiSxqYSmj2bI8pOXU-ipT2OE07kG4lsd5-ids0xYp9Sbu3bSbO7tWPB7dA8NgR_IE848ebZ-0Mt87kgpO7YB6zKy4NekFYW-yAi9yoklrQLI/s320/Oakdale+%40+NA+Market+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362778480377187986" border="0" /></a>Oakdale Farms, (www.oakdalefarms.com) all the way form Rehoboth.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8F2h0TRGEJSkHF9b5qBjbnGFrxyWh0-37u2clW2lQKKc87MqkBZ_y2CWdL5RqezSQFOvriCFs5baf7XO2J3bE0BDcprbHQF4rdhqKH1wyAA2Msx13sBlZvlT6d8RKTdnf2D86z-jyYRc/s1600-h/Nolins+Apiary+%40+NA+Market+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 156px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8F2h0TRGEJSkHF9b5qBjbnGFrxyWh0-37u2clW2lQKKc87MqkBZ_y2CWdL5RqezSQFOvriCFs5baf7XO2J3bE0BDcprbHQF4rdhqKH1wyAA2Msx13sBlZvlT6d8RKTdnf2D86z-jyYRc/s320/Nolins+Apiary+%40+NA+Market+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362778478330737410" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfNM6vVDcGD64iSl41PWSe_kU8g13uemZpqAhES6DG-FKdwp6zD2oIaVzaVlrKaoJp-rKVd1bi78aStLZjEky00BzL9gfA3M67rzx9seYjs-9dO_UD9LTMu_MwbRPg-UA5i6xOY8gAil8/s1600-h/Nolins+Apiary+%40+NA+Market+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfNM6vVDcGD64iSl41PWSe_kU8g13uemZpqAhES6DG-FKdwp6zD2oIaVzaVlrKaoJp-rKVd1bi78aStLZjEky00BzL9gfA3M67rzx9seYjs-9dO_UD9LTMu_MwbRPg-UA5i6xOY8gAil8/s320/Nolins+Apiary+%40+NA+Market+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362778015263425458" border="0" /></a>Honey from the Hives of Nolin's apiary, collected right here in North Attleborough.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUscF_02cYNQ_ooSxEIgsZkepZJJQylFCC4X1dZEdy8ZL2P84shWhS8xJScpENQQlAVlQKMI-R0M0lLCs2ruNyoqZCILOwJvc4HZErMlyeIp0q6pfGHnm5RYlwhotu0AkgUC-uw55Mrug/s1600-h/Jamgood+%40+NA+Market+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUscF_02cYNQ_ooSxEIgsZkepZJJQylFCC4X1dZEdy8ZL2P84shWhS8xJScpENQQlAVlQKMI-R0M0lLCs2ruNyoqZCILOwJvc4HZErMlyeIp0q6pfGHnm5RYlwhotu0AkgUC-uw55Mrug/s320/Jamgood+%40+NA+Market+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362778011349938514" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNTJWKEfO_FFn9_9CaSrNv8QmUBj5nywnprMB4ME8sVQEvd2TxWr6FibT0v600S6clTKuBvXh1TfQYvcYs9SIGTUvzImFQF-Z92UsI_b7KaqAu7yx6_09HHSZRySoQdt_y0VIfDEV0Og/s1600-h/Jamgood+%40+NA+Market+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNTJWKEfO_FFn9_9CaSrNv8QmUBj5nywnprMB4ME8sVQEvd2TxWr6FibT0v600S6clTKuBvXh1TfQYvcYs9SIGTUvzImFQF-Z92UsI_b7KaqAu7yx6_09HHSZRySoQdt_y0VIfDEV0Og/s320/Jamgood+%40+NA+Market+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362778008972918114" border="0" /></a>Jamgood, all small sampling of what they offer. Reminder they will only be at market until 8/15.<br /><br /><br />The day broke bright and sunny perfect for your Downtown North Attleborough Farmer's market.<br />Attleboro Farms,(www.attleborofarms.com) one of the founding participants of the market was first to arrive, followed closely by Nolin's Apiary, JamGood and Shirley's Chocolates making up the first 4 founding vendors. They were joined later by Oakdale Farms, (www.oakdalefarm.com), The Greenhouse at the end of Landry and Teen Paradise. Pretty good for only the third week of market.<br /><br />I found the selection to be pretty varied, from greens to beets; we had an abundance of corn, zucchini, beans and tomatoes. There was honey from the North Attleborough hives of Nolin's Apiary, baked goods from Shirley's Chocolates and Jams and jellies from the kitchens of JamGood.<br /><br />Traffic was steady throughout the day, most folks picking up something, it doesn't get any fresher!<br /><br />It looks like everyone will be at market again next week so come on by to see what's fresh. I am going to check with the farmers to see what they will be bringing and plan on posting on Thursday afternoon, so check back then. I have posted some pictures of what was available Saturday, we are getting some good stuff in what has been a tough growing season.<br /><br />See you at market, and I'll be downtown Tuesday night for the Block party, right by Shirley's, stop by and say hi.<br /><br />David ScanlanUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266697431445066537.post-87644861203832818462009-07-21T15:34:00.000-04:002009-07-21T15:42:31.380-04:00Welcome To The North Attleborough Farmers MarketDowntown North Attleborough now has a weekly Farmer's Market, every Saturday from 9-12 noon at Community School right out front. As a new market your support is critical the charter vendors are having success and their success will lead to more vendors which means more choices for you the shopper. Tell your friends and come on down and get some fresh local food.<br />So far you can get Honey, Fresh vegetables, plants, baked goods, jams and jellies.<br /><br />More to come, see you at the market!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1