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Poulsbo Farmers Market PFM eNews July 25, 2009

Last modified on 2009-07-24 00:50:05 GMT. 0 comments. Top.

PFM eNews – Farmers on the Fjord

Greetings,

It’s Children’s Day at the market this Saturday!

We’ll be having our annual tie dye a PFM t-shirt booth, with shirts
available for $6, and all the supplies and assistance you need for creating a one of a kind PFM fashion statement. Adult sizes are available too!

Suzanne Grue of the Kitsap Regional Library, Poulsbo Youth Services, will be providing story telling for all the market kids at 10:30. KRL is a big supporter of Kitsap’s farmers markets, and we are pleased they will provide this for us.

Learn more: www.krl.org

What’s Fresh:
blueberries
green beans
chardonnay hazelnut pesto
zuchinni
peaches
blueberry jam
cherries
artisan bread
tomatoes
cute kid’s clothes
potatoes
kale
knitted sweaters
chard
scallions
catnip mouses
beets
japanese maples
smoked cheeses
country bouquets
and more……….
It will be a fun day at the market and we look forward to seeing you.

Vendor update, who’s in and who’s out

This information is as accurate as possible but our vendor’s lives
sometimes cause this list to change after the eNews goes out.
IN:

Vinland Nursery
Crimson Cove
Martin Family Orchards
Eglon Nursery
Breidablik Berries
Pheasant Fields Farm
Red Rooster Farm
Hand Sown Homegrown
Finn Hill Farm
Ders’ Garden
Abundantly Green Farm
Lilliputs
Morgan Creek Farm
Colinwood Farm
Berg’s Bonsai
Sunny Days
Farmhouse Organics
Humming Bird Hill Soda
Gregory Farm
Jones Family Farm
Bavarian Bratwursts and Roasted Nuts
Bramble Patch
London Maid Crumpets
CJ’s Evergreen General Store
Tiny’s Organic Fruits
Mt. Townsend Creamery
Sound Bites Sauce and Spread Co.
RNR Originals
Cap N’ Kettle Korn
Herbal Escents
3 in 1 Worm Ranch
Molasses Tree
Daydream Creations

OUT:

PR Strid:
Paula heads up our annual Children’s Day tie dye t-shirt event. You can find Paula in the tie dye booth at the PFM this Saturday.

Kim’s Gardens, returns August 1
Harlow Garden
Bare Rose Emu Ranch, returns August 1
Daisy and Co., returns August 1

Vann’s Mini-Donuts, returns August 8th:
find them at the Kitsap Arts Festival this weekend in Kingston, and at the
Futures Festival in Pt. Gamble, Auguat 1 and 2.

Jake’s Furniture, returns August 1:
Jake will be at the Kitsap Arts festival this weekend in Kingston.

Mirracole Morsels
Jewelry of Gems
DelNorte Salsa
Nomi Photo Art Gallery
Creative Roots Studio
Calico Cat Farm

Out until market season 2010:

Crescent Moon Farm:
Jim Sykes will return next year with his marvelous selection of perennial plants for your garden needs.

Poulsbo Lavender Farm

Mike and Patty’s lavender display gardens are now blooming with over 80
varieties of lavender. They are inviting you to visit the farm to see this glorious display. Go East on Lincoln, turn left on the Pt. Gamble-Suquamish Road and follow the signs. They are open on weekends.

Vendor Specials

Sunny Days:

Tanya has added new varieties of her yummy jam, as our season progresses.This Saturday she will have blackberry,raspberry-huckleberry, and blueberry jams. Get these while they are in season.

Cap N’ Kettle Korn:

Fresh, sweet, and salty and blackberry kettle korn to enjoy while visiting Kitsap’s wonderful PFM!

Sound Bites Sauce and Spreads Co. :

Emily is bringing Sound Bites newest product to the market this Saturday:

Chardonnay Hazelnut Pesto!

Yum! She will be offering samples of this delicious addition.

Music at the Market

The Lanzafame Girls:

Kelly and Alexandra return to kick off  Children’s Day with classical duets and solos on violin. These talented girls are the granddaughters of one of our regular supporters, Jim Harney, retired NK High school basketball coach.

Young musicians in concert:

Minstrel’s Studio, Inc. presents students from around Kitsap who will
perform favorite selections for the market crowd featuring various
instruments and styles.
To our Canine friends and owners
Bringing your dog to the market:

Dogs are a part of the market and since the safety of our customers is
paramount to our market, we ask that dog owners observe the following
guidelines:

1. Dogs MUST be under your firm control at all times. This can be on a
leash, in a backpack or in your arms. The leash must be short enough that
your dog cannot lunge towards another animal or person, or trip someone. NO
leashes extending across the market aisles.

2. Non-aggressive dogs only! If your dog has shown aggressive behavior
towards other dogs or unfamiliar people or children, please leave them at
home until they are more at ease in a busy, noisy mixed environment. Your
dog and the folks at the market will all be more happy.

3. Please ask permission for your dog to meet another dog or person, and be
especially cautious around children- your dog may be fine, but the child may
not know that.

4. Watch your dog closely. If he is getting anxious, having a time out in
your vehicle, or in a quiet spot may be a great idea.

5. Come prepared with supplies in case there is an embarassing accident! The
market is not equipped to clean up these accidents and it is your
responsibility.

6. Leave your cat at home, for obvious reasons.

The market reserves the right to ask an owner to remove their dog from the
market place.

Thanks for helping us make the market a safe and pleasant place for
everyone!

Michele Gilles, our market day staff person, is on vacation this Saturday,so Leslee Pate is returning from last year to lend a hand. We are so excited that she will be with us. Make sure and stop by the PFM booth and say hi.

We thank you for your continued support of the PFM, we wouldn’t have a
market without you!

Thanks,
Jackie and Leslee

PS.
Remember you can use your credit, debit and Quest cards at the PFM booth.
We’re happy to help make your shopping at the PFM even easier.

Poulsbo Farmers Market – Summer 2009

Last modified on 2009-07-17 17:02:18 GMT. 0 comments. Top.

PFM eNews – Farmers on the Fjord

Greetings,

The local bounty is in full abundance this week at the PFM. The crops are flowing into the market. Berries, cherries, first of the season squash, tomatoes, potatoes and more.

Lots of folks are coming out to support our local producers every Saturday at the market, and lots of shoppers are bringing their canine friends with them. Please be sure to read the section below to our canine friends and their owners.

We look forward to seeing all of you at the market and appreciate your
support!

What’s fresh:
blueberries
cherries
arugula
potatoes
basil
broccoli
marion berries
cheese
cauliflower
cucumbers
kohlrabi
french fillet beans
fruit breads
raspberries
sunflowers
beets
carrots
lettuce
jams
scallions
honey
apricots
and much, much, more

Vendor update, who’s in and who’s out

This information is as accurate as possible but our vendor’s lives
sometimes cause this list to change after the eNews goes out.

Colinwood Farm, one of our founding vendors, and a certified organic grower returns this Saturday.

Jake’s Furniture:

Jake was one of our first youth vendors at the market in our early years. Jake creates droftwood furniture that are wonderful additions to anyone’s garden, patio or deck. Jake is back at the PFM sharing his creations with us. Stop by, check out his handiwork and welcome him back to the PFM.

IN:

Martin Family Orchards
Breidablik Berries
Pheasant Fields Farm
Red Rooster Farm
Hand Sown Homegrown
Finn Hill Farm
Ders’ Garden
Abundantly Green Farm
Lilliputs
Morgan Creek Farm
Colinwood Farm
Sunny Days
Farmhouse Organics
Gregory Farm
Jones Family Farm
Bavarian Bratwursts and Roasted Nuts
Bramble Patch
CJ’s Evergreen Grneral Store
Tiny’s Organic Fruits
Mt. Townsend Creamery
Jake’s Furniture
Crescent Moon Farm
PR Strid
Jewelry of Gems
Mirracole Morsels
Sound Bites Sauce and Spread Co.
RNR Originals
Cap N’ Kettle Korn
CBC Chocolates
Herbal Escents
3 in 1 Worm Ranch
Molasses Tree
Daisy and Co.
Vann’s Mini-Donuts
Daydream Creations

OUT:

Vinland Nursery, returns July 25
Kim’s Gardens, returns August 1
Crimson Cove, returns July 25
Harlow Gardens
Humming Bird Hill Soda, returns August 1
Bare Rose Emu Ranch, returns August 1
Berg’s Bonsai
DelNorte Salsa
Nomi Photo Art Gallery
Creative Roots Studio
London Maid Crumpets, returns July 25
Eglon Nursery
Calico Cat Farm

Out until market season 2010:

Poulsbo Lavender Farm
Mike and Patty’s lavender display gardens are now blooming with over 80
varieties of lavender. They are inviting you to visit the farm to see this
glorious display. Go East on Lincoln, turn left on the Pt. Gamble-Suquamish
Road and follow the signs. They are open on weekends.

Vendor Specials

Molasses Tree:

Karena has added Minky stroller blankets and Key chain wristlets to her
product lineup. You never have to worry about losing your keys again, or struggle with searching for them in your bag, keep them handy and close by with one of these key chain wristlets.
The Minky stroller blanket is the softest and plushest blanket around for your favorite little one!

Tiny’s Organics:
Peter will be bringing Ryland apricots, Snow kist peaches and Artic snow nectarines to the market this week. All fruits are certified organic.

Pheasant Fields Farm and Red Rooster Farm:
Shawna and Nikki still have a few hanging tomato baskets. These are great for folks with limited growing space. Check it out!

Bramble Patch:
Bonnie and Pete don’t just create gorgeous stepping stones and garden art, they are also berry growers.
Bonnie will be bringing locally grown blueberries to the market this
Saturday!

Music at the Market

Kimberly Lynn returns:
Solo bassist and host of Tizely’s Europub open mic nights, Wednesdays 8 to 11, Kimberly Lynn puts down some seriously cool funk, jazz, reggae, Latin and rock licks via Alembic bass and the techno magic of looping.

Sponsored by:
Tom and Paula Strid, of PR Strid, one of our artisan vendors at the PFM.
To our Canine friends and owners
Bringing your dog to the market:

Dogs are a part of the market and since the safety of our customers is
paramount to our market, we ask that dog owners observe the following
guidelines:

1. Dogs MUST be under your firm control at all times. This can be on a
leash, in a backpack or in your arms. The leash must be short enough that
your dog cannot lunge towards another animal or person, or trip someone. NO
leashes extending across the market aisles.

2. Non-aggressive dogs only! If your dog has shown aggressive behavior
towards other dogs or unfamiliar people or children, please leave them at
home until they are more at ease in a busy, noisy mixed environment. Your
dog and the folks at the market will all be more happy.

3. Please ask permission for your dog to meet another dog or person, and be
especially cautious around children- your dog may be fine, but the child may
not know that.

4. Watch your dog closely. If he is getting anxious, having a time out in
your vehicle, or in a quiet spot may be a great idea.

5. Come prepared with supplies in case there is an embarassing accident! The
market is not equipped to clean up these accidents and it is your
responsibility.

6. Leave your cat at home, for obvious reasons.

The market reserves the right to ask an owner to remove their dog from the
market place.

Thanks for helping us make the market a safe and pleasant place for
everyone!
This is a super time of the season for the PFM. The weather cooperates and the crops are in abundance. Buying local from our local producers
contributes to such yummy meals and good eating! We just love it and love sharing our area’s bounty with you.

Thanks,
Jackie and Michele

PS.
Remember you can use your credit, debit and Quest cards at the PFM booth.
We’re happy to help make your shopping at the PFM even easier.

Music and sunshine can be found every market day. As the 2008 market season continues to wind down, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy our Poulsbo treasure!

Learn More - http://www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org/interact/contact.html

Volunteers Wanted!

Volunteer at the market. Help set-up, take-down, or staff the market’s
booth. Flexible scheduling and tons of fun.

Upcoming 2009 Events

Chef Demo:
July 11 Featuring Marty Bracken of Agate Pass Cafe

July 25: Annual Children’s Day at the market!
The popular tie- dye a PFM t-shirt returns, as well as the Kitsap Regional
Library story booth, face painting and more!!!

2009 Sponsors

Full Market Sponsors
Kitsap Bank
Pheasant Fields Farm
Poulsbo-North Kitsap Rotary Club
EMBARQ
Well Being Health Center
Mixtur Interactive
Windermere Poulsbo
ShopLocalBiz.com

Event Sponsors
Kitsap Bank
Well Being Health Center
Kitchen Karousel
Marina Market
MorMor Bistro
Valley Nursery

Poulsbo Farmers Market – Summer 2009

Last modified on 2009-07-11 17:08:46 GMT. 0 comments. Top.

PFM eNews – Farmers on the Fjord

Greetings,

Raspberries, strawberries, marionberries,blueberries, tomatoes, zuchinni,potatoes and more are arriving at the market this Saturday!
Berries freeze easily and can be used in cobblers, pies and jams. Make sure to pick some up, the berry season passes quickly and you really don’t want to miss out.

The first of the zuchinnis are here, as well as the first of the tomatoes too.New potatoes will be available and peas. Combine these with onions for a superb dish!

What’s Fresh:
marionberries
new potatoes
lavender bundles
zuchinni
strawberries
raspberries
peas
kale
onions
beets
tomato baskets
patty pan squash
salad fixins’
bread
granola
hummus
and more!!!!

This is Chef Demo Saturday, featuring Marty Bracken of the Agate Pass Cafe.

Demos at 10:30 and noon featuring the products from the market.

See you Saturday!

Vendor update, who’s in and who’s out

This information is as accurate as possible but our vendor’s lives
sometimes cause this list to change after the eNews goes out.

Colinwood Farm, one of our founding vendors, and a certified organic grower returns this Saturday.

IN:

Vinland Nursery
Martin Family Orchards
Breidablik Berries
Pheasant Fields Farm
Red Rooster Farm
Hand Sown Homegrown
Finn Hill Farm
Ders’ Garden
Abundantly Green Farm
Lilliputs
Morgan Creek Farm
Colinwood Farm
Sunny Days
Farmhouse Organics
Gregory Farm
Jones Family Farm
Bavarian Bratwursts and Roasted Nuts
Bramble Patch
CJ’s Evergreen General Store
Tiny’s Organic Fruits
Mt. Townsend Creamery
Jake’s Furniture
Crescent Moon Farm
Jewelry of Gems
Mirracole Morsels
Sound Bites Sauce and Spread Co.
RNR Originals
Cap N’ Kettle Korn
CBC Chocolates
3 in 1 Worm Ranch
Molasses Tree
Crimson Cove
Daisy and Co.
Vann’s Mini-Donuts
Daydream Creations

OUT:

PR Strid, returns July 18
Kim’s Gardens
Harlow Gardens
Humming Bird Hill Soda, returns August 1
Herbal Escents, returns July 18
Bare Rose Emu Ranch, returns August 1
Berg’s Bonsai
DelNorte Salsa
Nomi Photo Art Gallery
Creative Roots Studio
London Maid Crumpets
Eglon Nursery
Calico Cat Farm

Out until market season 2010:

Poulsbo Lavender Farm
Mike and Patty’s lavender display gardens are now blooming with over 80
varieties of lavender. They are inviting you to visit the farm to see this glorious display. Go East on Lincoln, turn left on the Pt. Gamble-Suquamish Road and follow the signs. They are open on weekends.

Vendor Specials

Red Rooster Farm:

Generous bundles of Grosso lavender, $6 each or 2 for $10, will be the
featured item at the Red Rooster Farm booth this Saturday. Grosso lavender is the most aromatic of the lavenders and when dried can be used for sachets, in soaps dryer bags and more.
Last weekend for this!

Last Saturday to order your farm fresh, naturally raised chicken fryers! See Shawna at the Red Rooster Farm booth to place your order.

Crimson Cove:
Jody and Mark will have full fillets and half fillets of Poulsbo Style and Cajun Style Smoked Salmon this weekend.

Their Smoked Extra Aged White Cheddar Cheese is still available.

Vinland Nursery:
Melody of Vinland Nursery, a Poulsbo grown nursery, has a lovely selection of perennials and annuals for your gardening pleasure.

CJ’s Evergreen General Store:
CJ has added a chicken teriyaki burger to her menu!

Jake’s Furniture:
Jake Anderson, one of our original youth vendors, has returned to the
market! Jake builds beautiful, unique driftwood furniture for your garden,patio, deck or more! Welcome him back to the PFM and check out his excellent creations.

Music at the Market

Bub Pratt returns!
The funkman cometh! And electric guitar of soul, a voice of youthful
exuberance, a life of musical service. Our favorite Bub will infuse your market day with ever-loving sustainable local flavor.

Sponsored by Kitsap.biz and community member John Aitchison.

Learn more:
http://www.kitsap.biz

Vote for Poulsbo Farmers Market!

American Farmland Trust, the national leader in Farmland preservation is sponsoring an “America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest, to help support their “No Farms, No Food” campaign. Our favorite farmers market, Poulsbo, is entered in this contest.  Click on the link below, enter our zip code, 98370, and you will be able to pull up the PFM and vote!

We’ll keep you posted on the results as the contest progresses. As of
Wednesday, June 18, we were number 2 in WA, with Renton topping the votes.
So, get voting:

We have free “No Farms, No Food” bumper stickers available at the PFM booth.

www.farmland.org/vote

We learned of a new taste treat this week.  Cherries from Martin Family
Orchards or Tiny’s Organics combined with Crimson Cove smoked blue cheese makes an excellent snack, or add to a salad. You can pit the cherries, stuff with cheese and enjoy! Yum!

The crops are flooding into the market, with tomatoes, zuchinni, peas, beans and more! Yummy time of year to be eating local!

Thanks,
Jackie and Michele

PS.
Remember you can use your credit, debit and Quest cards at the PFM booth.
We’re happy to help make your shopping at the PFM even easier.

Poulsbo Farmers Market – Spring 2009

Last modified on 2009-06-26 16:05:41 GMT. 0 comments. Top.

Farmers on the Fjord

Greetings,
Cherries, Strawberries and Blueberries are here!

A taste of summer has arrived this week. The first fruits of summer are a
welcome sight for the market.
Martin Family Orchards will have the first of the season cherries.
Breidablik Berries, Jones Family Farm and Pheasant Fields Farm are bringing strawberries and Gregory Farm will have blueberries.
Remember, you can come for breakfast, stay for lunch and take home dinner,all while supporting local growers and producers.

Fresh this week:
Veggie burritos
Hummus
Gluten free crackers
Arugula
Strawberries
Lettuce
Radishes
Bratwursts
Eggs
Cherries
Onions
Asparagus
Fromage cheese
Peas
Tie dyed onesies
Breakfast cookies
Roasted nuts
Roses
We look forward to seeing you this Saturday.

Vendor update, who’s in and who’s out

This information is as accurate as possible but our vendor’s lives
sometimes cause this list to change after the eNews goes out.

Martin Family Orchards and Breidablik Berries arrive at the market this
week!

Amanda will be bringing cherries and Breidablik Berries will have
strawberries, Hooray!!!!

IN:

Martin Family Orchards
Breidablik Berries
Mt. Townsend Creamery
Sunny Days
Bramble Patch
Jewelry of Gems
Sound Bites Sauce and Spread Co.
RNR Originals
Farmhouse Organics
CBC Chocolates
Abundantly Green
Harlow Gardens
Ders’ Garden
Jones Family Farm
Eglon Nursery
Lilliputs
CJs Evergreen General Store
3 in 1 Worm Ranch
Humming Bird Soda
Morgan Creek Farm
Molasses Tree
Red Rooster Farm
Gregory Farm
Bavarian Brats and Roasted Nuts
Crimson Cove
Crescent Moon Farm
Daisy and Co.
PR Strid
Mirracole Morsels
Hand Sown Homegrown
Pheasant Fields Farm
Herbal Escents
Daydream Creations
Cap N’ Kettle Korn

OUT:

Finn Hill Farm
Kim’s Gardens
Bare Rose Emu Ranch
Vann’s Mini-Donuts
Berg’s Bonsai
DelNorte Salsa
Nomi Photo Art Gallery
Creative Roots Studio
Tiny’s Organic Fruit
London Maid Crumpets

Maybe:

Calico Cat Farm

Out until market season 2010:

Poulsbo Lavender Farm

Mike and Patty’s lavender display gardens are now blooming with over 80
varieties of lavender. They are inviting you to visit the farm to see this glorious display. Go East on Lincoln, turn left on the Pt. Gamble-Suquamish Road and follow the signs. They are open on weekends.

Vendor Specials

Hand Sown Homegrown:

Sara will be bringing Hand Sown’s wonderful heirloom tomatoes planted in biodegradable hanging pots. These pots have two tomato plants in each pot for the fantastic price of $15, which is $5 off this Saturday.

Crimson Cove:

Jody will have their Smoked Extra Aged White Cheddar Cheese this Saturday!Stop by their booth and snag this up while it is at the market.

CJ’s Evergreen General Store:

CJ and Richard now have a veggie burrito available.

Cap’n Kettle Korn:

BobbyLee has a yummy blackberry kettle korn, as well as his delicious
caramel korn this Saturday! The blackberry has been a big hit, so stop by his booth and try a sample!

Eglon Nursery:

Kate returns this weekend with her selection of laceleaf and upright
varieties of Japanese Maples.Buy one and get $5 off the second one.

Mirracole Morsels:

Lacey will be offering Mirracole Morsel’s seasonal Lavender Granola for $5 a bag, a $1 savings for you. Stop by and get a sample

Music at the Market

Hometown Band Returns!

A BIG band for little Poulsbo. An orchestration of pomp and circumstance-Kitsap County’s own Hometown Band ramps up the sis-boom-bah this Saturday!

Check it out: http://www.hometownband.org

Vote for Poulsbo Farmers Market!

American Farmland Trust, the national leader in Farmland preservation is sponsoring an “America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest, to help support their “No Farms, No Food” campaign. Our favorite farmers market, Poulsbo, is entered in this contest.  Click on the link below, enter our zip code,98370, and you will be able to pull up the PFM and vote!

http://action.farmland.org/site/PageNavigator/Americas-Favorite-Farmers-Markets/best_local_farmers_market_vote

We’ll keep you posted on the results as the contest progresses. As of
Wednesday, June 18, we were number 2 in WA, with Renton topping the votes.

So, get voting:

Stefeny Anderson, the Renton Farmers Market Coordinator also serves on the WA State Farmers Market Association Board, so in my capacity as the
Executive Director of the WSFMA, nothing would delight me more than to have Poulsbo win!!!

We will have free “No Farms, No Food” bumper stickers available no later than June 27. Stop by the PFM booth and pick one up.

If the PFM wins, we will receive free No Farms, No Food totes for all our customers.

www.farmland.org/vote

It’s a sweet time at the market when the berries and cherries come in. One of our favorite recipes is for cherry salsa. You can find it on the markets’website.

Strawberries are especially delicious when added to a mix of the greens
available right now! Add some smoked cheese for a salad wow!

These fruits are easy to freeze: Pit the cherries, put in a ziploc bag and freeze.

Strawberries freeze nicely by putting on a tray in a single layer, freeze, then package them up. You’ll be able to remove as few or as many berries as you need.

Blueberries just need to be washed, stem if need be, and freeze in bags. Put the taste of summer away now for a winter taste delight!

We also want to remind you that we will be celebrating our food independence with a fourth of July market day next Saturday! It’s a first for us and we look forward to seeing you!

Thanks,
Jackie and Michele

PS.
Remember you can use your credit, debit and Quest cards at the PFM booth. We’re happy to help make your shopping at the PFM even easier.

Music and sunshine can be found every market day. As the 2008 market season continues to wind down, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy our Poulsbo treasure!

Learn More – http://www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org/interact/contact.html

Volunteers Wanted!

Volunteer at the market. Help set-up, take-down, or staff the market’s
booth. Flexible scheduling and tons of fun.

Upcoming 2009 Events

Chef Demo:
July 11 Featuring Marty Bracken of Agate Pass Cafe

July 25: Annual Children’s Day at the market!
The popular tie- dye a PFM t-shirt returns, as well as the Kitsap Regional
Library story booth, face painting and more!!!

More Event Details
Learn More – http://www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org/events.html

2009 Sponsors

Full Market Sponsors
Kitsap Bank
Pheasant Fields Farm
Poulsbo-North Kitsap Rotary Club
EMBARQ
Well Being Health Center
Mixtur Interactive
Windermere Poulsbo
ShopLocalBiz.com

Event Sponsors
Kitsap Bank
Well Being Health Center
Kitchen Karousel
Marina Market
MorMor Bistro
Valley Nursery

Poulsbo Farmers Market – Spring 2009

Last modified on 2009-06-18 17:07:52 GMT. 0 comments. Top.

PFM eNews – Farmers on the Fjord

Greetings,
Dads, Gardens and Greens!

This Sunday is Father’s Day and the PFM can help you find that perfect gift for the Dad in your life. Check out the vendor specials section for some ideas, as well as the What’s Fresh list in this section.
Our nursery vendors continue to have the best deals around for gardeners with their diverse selection of perfect plants for our NW weather.

Greens, greens and more greens!! Our spring weather has been perfect for our farmers’ “greens” growing. Kale, spinach, chard, arugula, and lettuce galore are the featured seasonal crops right now at the market. This is the prime time for greens and they are at their tastiest. If cooking these greens is new for you, talk to the farmer, they have lots of cooking suggestions. There are many varieties of lettuce being offered, and ask for a taste sample to see which you prefer. Our farmers are happy to help you!

Check out the “blurb” from the market staff at the end of the eNews for more helpful tips for enjoying our farmers’ greens.

Greens are a superb source of calcium, vitamin c, iron and more!!!

What’s Fresh:
tie dyed organic bamboo socks
smoked salmon in a lovely gift box
tomato baskets
decorative sedum planters
stepping stones and novelty garden art
blackberry flavored kettle korn
herbal hot or icy “boo boo” pillows
strawberries
arugula
greens galore
snow and snap peas
rose bushes
beautiful peony bouquets
honey
root beer
roasted, seasoned almonds and pecans
carrots
onions
asparagus
We look forward to seeing you this Saturday!

Vendor update, who’s in and who’s out

This information is as accurate as possible but our vendor’s lives sometimes cause this list to change after the eNews goes out.

IN:

Kim’s Gardens
Mt. Townsend Creamery
Sunny Days
Bramble Patch
Jewelry of Gems
Sound Bites Sauce and Spread Co.
RNR Originals
Farmhouse Organics
CBC Chocolates
Abundantly Green
Harlow Gardens
Ders’ Garden
Jones Family Farm
Lilliputs
CJs Evergreen General Store
3 in 1 Worm Ranch
Calico Cat Farm
Humming Bird Soda
Morgan Creek farm
Molasses Tree
Red Rooster Farm
Gregory Farm
Bare Rose Emu Ranch
Bavarian Brats and Roasted Nuts
Crimson Cove
Crescent Moon Farm
Daisy and Co.
PR Strid
Mirracole Morsels
Hand Sown Homegrown
Pheasant Fields Farm
Finn Hill Farm
Vann’s Mini-donuts
Herbal Escents
Daydream Creations
Cap N’ Kettle Korn
London Maid Crumpets

OUT:
Daycream Creations
Berg’s Bonsai
DelNorte Salsa
Nomi Photo Art Gallery
Creative Roots Studio
Tiny’s Organic Fruit
Eglon Nursery

Not at the Market yet:

Breidablik Berries
Martin Family Orchards, starts late June

Out until market season 2010:

Poulsbo Lavender Farm
Mike and Patty’s lavender display gardens are now blooming with over 80 varieties of lavender. They are inviting you to visit the farm to see this glorious display. Go East on Lincoln, turn left on the Pt. Gamble-Suquamish Road and follow the signs. They are open on weekends.
info@poulsbofarmersmarket.org

Vendor Specials
Red Rooster Farm:

Presenting: Pastured Poultry from Red Rooster Farm!

These are Cornish Cross chickens, which will weigh about 4 to 6 pounds.
They are pastured in a chicken tractor, which is a movable floorless pen with a roof, and moved to fresh green grass everyday. They can forage for tasty bugs, plants and seeds. They have also received supplemental certified organic feed. The fryers must be picked up on slaughter day, which is July 12. They must be pre-purchased prior to July 12, with a $10 deposit and the balance due at pick up. For more info, go to the Red Rooster/ Pheasant Fields Farm booth at the market. (stall 19 and 20) Pick up will be at the farm, 795 NW Finn Hill Rd. in Poulsbo.

If you have never tasted locally grown, pastured poultry, this is not to be missed. It is the best tasting chicken ever!

Sunny Days:
Tanya now has artisan boule bread, round and crusty and rosemary too! She also carries a great line of jams: strawberry, huckleberry, and strawberry-huckleberry combo. Stop by Sunny Days booth and pick up some jam and bread!

Herbal Escents:
The Herbal Escents crew will be bringing an assortment of bath and body gift ideas for all the Fathers out there! Father’s Day gift special includes a set of two handmade soaps, a soapdish, a soap sock, (yes, give your Dad socks for Fathers’ Day), and a washcloth all in a waterproof bag. You will receive a surprise gift with any purchase this weekend at the Herbal Escents’ booth!

Sound Bites Sauce and Spreads:
Still need a gift for Father’s Day? Sound Bites is here to help get Dad grill-ready with their Chimichurri del norte. A tango for the taste buds, Sound Bites’ version of this Argentinean grilling sauce is made with local herbs and grape seed oil from the Yakima Valley. Come by Sound Bites’ booth and save $1 on your purchase of Chimichurri. Happy Fathers’ Day!

Music at the Market

Country Capers returns!

Celtic. Nordic. Cajun. Contra. Local, talented trio: Jane Landstra, Ken Embry and David Denz will entertain with fiddle, guitar, flute and pipe. Shop. Listen. Dance and tip!
www.countrycapers.net

Vote for Poulsbo Farmers Market!

American Farmland Trust, the national leader in Farmland preservation is sponsoring an “America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest, to help support their “No Farms, No Food” campaign. Our favorite farmers market, Poulsbo, is entered in this contest.  Click on the link below, enter our zip code, 98370, and you will be able to pull up the PFM and vote!

We’ll keep you posted on the results as the contest progresses. As of Wednesday, June 18, we were number 2 in WA, with Renton topping the votes So, get voting:

Stefeny Anderson, the Renton Farmers Market Coordinator also serves on the WA State Farmers Market Association Board, so in my capacity as the Executive Director of the WSFMA, nothing would delight me more than to have Poulsbo win!!!

We will have free “No Farms, No Food” bumper stickers available no later than June 27. Stop by the PFM booth and pick one up.

If the PFM wins, we will receive free No Farms, No Food totes for all our customers.
www.farmland.org/vote

As your Grandmother said:  “Eat your greens!!!”

Arugula is a green with a bit of “kick” and is delicious added to salads. We like to use it on sandwiches just like lettuce.
You can also use spinach on your sandwiches for a little variety.

Kale, Spinach, and Chard can be chopped and added to stir fries, soups, stews, and vegetable medleys.

Chop it up, saute it with a little butter and olive oil, add some maple syrup and a splash of vinegar for a tasty treat.
Most greens really reduce in size when heated up. so don’t be concerned if it looks like the pot or pan is going to overflow, they will cook down.

Fry up some bacon, crumble it and add to any green for a yummy taste treat.

For a quick supper, fry up some potatoes, add chopped onion, chopped greens, cheese and scrambled eggs. Yum!

Try tasting the stems of the leaf and see if you like it, if you don’t just remove it before eating or cooking.

If you have a suggestion or recipe for using greens, send it to us in an email or drop it off at the PFM booth. We’ll put it on our website and include in future eNews editions. info@poulsbofarmersmarket.org

Thanks,
Jackie and Michele

PS.
Remember you can use your credit, debit and Quest cards at the PFM booth. We’re happy to help make your shopping at the PFM even easier.

Music and sunshine can be found every market day. As the 2008 market season continues to wind down, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy our Poulsbo treasure!

Learn More – http://www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org/interact/contact.html

Volunteers Wanted!

Volunteer at the market. Help set-up, take-down, or staff the market’s booth. Flexible scheduling and tons of fun.

Upcoming 2009 Events

Chef Demo:
July 11 Featuring Marty Bracken of Agate Pass Cafe

July 25: Annual Children’s Day at the market!
The popular tie- dye a PFM t-shirt returns, as well as the Kitsap Regional Library story booth, face painting and more!!!

More Event Details
Learn More – http://www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org/events.html

2009 Sponsors

Full Market Sponsors
Kitsap Bank
Pheasant Fields Farm
Poulsbo-North Kitsap Rotary Club
EMBARQ
Well Being Health Center
Mixtur Interactive
Windermere Poulsbo
ShopLocalBiz.com

Event Sponsors
Kitsap Bank
Well Being Health Center
Kitchen Karousel
Marina Market
MorMor Bistro
Valley Nursery

Poulsbo Farmers Market – Spring 2009

Last modified on 2009-06-17 21:57:23 GMT. 0 comments. Top.

PFM eNews – Farmers on the Fjord

Greetings,
Gardens, Grads and Dads!!

Whether it’s that perfect plant, grad gift or Dad’s present, you can find it at the market this Saturday!

For your weekend parties, there is everything you need from appetizer fixins’ to breakfast eats, and dinner supplies. For that Grad in your life, you can find the perfect gift and there are options galore for that Dad you want to honor. Our local nursery growers have a plethora of plant options from Bonsais to trees, you will find it at the PFM.
Come on down, we are ready to help meet your needs!

What’s Fresh:
Smoked Salmon
Eggs
Banana Bread
Spinach
Kale
Lettuce
Strawberries
Salad mixes
Fromage cheese
Kettle Korn
Breakfast cookies
Hanging baskets
Gem jewelry
Chocolate truffles
Tomato plants
Worm tea plant fertilizer
Salsa
Honey
Crystal jewelry
Rose Bushes
We look forward to seeing you this Saturday!

Vendor update, who’s in and who’s out

This information is as accurate as possible but our vendor’s lives sometimes cause this list to change after the eNews goes out.

Now that the Hood Canal Bridge has reopened, Mt. Townsend Creamery and Berg’s Bonsai have returned to the market. Hooray!!

Bread at the market update:

Lacey of Mirracole Morsels has added a great selection of breads to the Mirracole Morsels booth,(granola vendor, stall three). Lacey has some great sandwich making breads, as well as rustic artisans breads. Make sure and check it out.

Tanya of Sunny Days will add breads soon. We’ll keep you posted.

Jones Family Farm is new to the market this year and Patty, Mike and Kirk offer up a great breakfast! They have swedish pancakes with eggs and bacon, as well as a delightful potatoes O’Brien. This family grows and produces most of the ingredients used in the meals they offer. Check ‘em out! (market secret: the PFM set up crew frequently dines at Jones’ Family Farm booth)

New to the market this week:

Vinland Nursery:

Lars and Melody Ejde, long, long time Poulsbo family have started a nursery right near town on Finn Hill!

They will start selling their fine nursery stock at the market this Saturday. Stop by their booth and welcome them to the PFM family.

IN:

Mt. Townsend Creamery
Berg’s Bonsai
Sunny Days
Bramble Patch
Jewelry of Gems
Sound Bites Sauce and Spread Co.
RNR Originals
Farmhouse Organics
CBC Chocolates
Abundantly Green
Harlow Gardens
Ders’ Garden
Jones Family Farm
Lilliputs
CJs Evergreen General Store
3 in 1 Worm Ranch
Calico Cat Farm
Humming Bird Soda
Morgan Creek farm
Molasses Tree
Red Rooster Farm
Bare Rose Emu Ranch
Bavarian Brats and Roasted Nuts
Crimson Cove
Crescent Moon Farm
Daisy and Co.
PR Strid
Mirracole Morsels
Hand Sown Homegrown
Pheasant Fields Farm
Finn Hill Farm
Vann’s Mini-donuts
Herbal Escents
Daydream Creations
Cap N’ Kettle Korn

OUT:

DelNorte Salsa, back June 20
Gregory Farm, back late July
Nomi Photo Art Gallery
Creative Roots Studio
Tiny’s Organic Fruit, back June 20
Eglon Nursery
London Maid Crumpets, back June 20

Not at the Market yet:

Breidablik Berries
Martin Family Orchards, starts late June

Out until market season 2010:

Poulsbo Lavender Farm

You can visit Mike and Patty at their farm on Pt. Gamble- Suquamish Road. Visit their website to get directions and hours. Phone 360-697-8400 or

Learn more:

http://www.poulsbolavender.com

Vendor Specials

Red Rooster Farm:

Presenting: Pastured Poultry from Red Rooster Farm!

These are Cornish Cross chickens, which will weigh about 4 to 6 pounds.
They are pastured in a chicken tractor, which is a movable floorless pen with a roof, and moved to fresh green grass everyday. They can forage for tasty bugs, plants and seeds. They have also received supplemental certified organic feed. The fryers must be picked up on slaughter day, which is July 12. They must be pre-purchased prior to July 12, with a $10 deposit and the balance due at pick up. For more info, go to the Red Rooster/ Pheasant Fields Farm booth at the market. (stall 19 and 20) Pick up will be at the farm, 795 NW Finn Hill Rd. in Poulsbo.

If you have never tasted locally grown, pastured poultry, this is not to be missed. It is the best tasting chicken ever!

Lilliputs:
Gorgeous hanging baskets for $25! Sandy also has beautiful potted roses just beginning to bloom for the unbeatable price of $16.50.

CJ’s Evergreen General Store:
CJ is now offering a wonderful salsa in her booth. This salsa is chunky, some made with peaches and comes in mild and hot varieties. It is delicious and would go well with Sound Bite’s crackers or on Pheasant Fields Farm’s eggs.

Sound Bites Sauce and Spread Co.:
Come by the Sound Bites Sauce and Spread booth this weekend and save $1 when you purchase two products, save $2 when you purchase three.

Daisy and Co.:
Kid’s bracelets at kid’s prices! Remember how fun it was to wear something with your own name on it? Kids can pick out their own brightly colored “crystals” and Deb will make a stretchy name bracelet while you wait.

Music at the Market

Crooked Mile

These Pacific Northwest Celts will minister to your inner Gaelic needs. An eclectic trio of voice, pipe and strings- Crooked Mile returns to the market this Saturday!

Did you know?

You can find many of the PFM vendors on Wednesdays at the new Suquamish Farmers Market!
This new market is located at the corner of Suquamish Way and Division in Suquamish. Turn left at the Casino stop light, follow that road until you get into town. You will see the market on the left, across from the Shell Station. (big grassy field)
Every Wednesday through mid-October from 3 to 7.

Our market is blessed with incredible community support from many local businesses. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without them. As you shop and conduct business in our local community, please remember to patronize our supporters. They will thank you and so will we, besides the benefit of keeping our dollars local!

Kitsap Bank
Pheasant Fields Farm
Well Being Health Center
Mixtur Interactive
Embarq
MorMor Bistro
Kitchen Karousel
Marina Market
Poulsbo-NK Rotary Club
Windermere Poulsbo
ShopLocalBiz.com
Valley Nursery

Jackie and Michele

PS.
Remember you can use your credit, debit and Quest cards at the PFM booth. We’re happy to help make your shopping at the PFM even easier.

Music and sunshine can be found every market day. As the 2008 market season continues to wind down, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy our Poulsbo treasure!

Learn More – http://www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org/interact/contact.html

Volunteers Wanted!

Volunteer at the market. Help set-up, take-down, or staff the market’s booth. Flexible scheduling and tons of fun.

Upcoming 2009 Events

More Event Details
Learn More – http://www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org/events.html

2009 Sponsors

Full Market Sponsors
Kitsap Bank
Pheasant Fields Farm
Poulsbo-North Kitsap Rotary Club
EMBARQ
Well Being Health Center
Mixtur Interactive
Windermere Poulsbo
ShopLocalBiz.com

Event Sponsors
Kitsap Bank
Well Being Health Center
Kitchen Karousel
Marina Market
MorMor Bistro
Valley Nursery

Poulsbo Farmers Market – Spring 2009

Last modified on 2009-05-22 15:56:34 GMT. 0 comments. Top.

PFM eNews – Farmers on the Fjord

Greetings,
With the Memorial day weekend forecast of lots of sunshine, the market will be the happening place to be this Saturday!

Now that it is warmer, pick up some tomato plants. Some of our farmers have tomato baskets available for those of you with limited garden space.

We have great local jazz, loads of beautiful plants and hanging baskets and lots of yummy, locally produced food. Come on out, get breakfast, stay forlunch and take home something for dinner.

Fresh this week:
arugula
kale
lettuce
scallions
spinach
smoked white king salmon
bratwursts
hanging baskets
hazelnut ginger granola
beautiful jewelry
cute kids’ clothes
veggie starts
dahlia tubers
tomato plants
photo cards
hummus
honey
strawberry rhubarb pie
and more…..
We look forward to seeing you this Saturday!

Vendor Update

This information is as accurate as possible but our vendor’s lives
sometimes cause this list to change after the eNews goes out.

Bare Rose Emu Ranch will be gone from the market until June 6, but they have a wonderful opportunity for all the PFM supporters.  Come and see the baby emu chicks at the Bare Rose Emu Ranch. Call for an appointment:
360-297-8871.

Luigi’s Baking, Inc.
Luigi suffered an accident last week and will not be returning to the market for awhile. Please join us in offering our prayers for his speedy recovery. He is such an important part of our PFM family and we are very saddened to hear of his misfortune. We’ll keep you posted about his progress.

IN:

Bramble Patch
Jewelry of Gems
Sound Bites
Kim’s Gardens
Farmhouse Organics
CBC Chocolates
Abundantly Green
Ders’ Garden
Jones Family Farm
Lilliputs
CJs Evergreen General Store
Nomi Photo Art Gallery
Creative Roots Studio
3 in 1 Worm Ranch
Calico Cat Farm
Humming Bird Soda
Morgan Creek farm
Molasses Tree
Red Rooster Farm
Bavarian Brats and Roasted Nuts
Daisy and Co.
Tiny’s Organic Fruit
Crimson Cove
Crescent Moon Farm
PR Strid
Mirracole Morsels
Hand Sown Homegrown
Pheasant Fields Farm
Finn Hill Farms
Poulsbo Lavender Farm
Vann’s Mini-donuts
Herbal Essence
Daydrean Creations

Maybe:
London Maid Crumpets

OUT:
Luigi’s Baking, Inc.
Eglon Nursery
Bare Rose Emu Ranch
Sunny Days
Mt. Townsend Creamery
Berg’s Bonsai
DelNorte Salsa
Gregory Farm

Not at the Market yet:

Breidablik Berries
Martin Family Orchards, starts late June

Vendor Specials

Bare Rose Emu Ranch:
See their special offer in the vendor update section above.

Kim’s Gardens:
Kim’s Gardens has many lovely dahlia tubers that are ready for planting so you can enjoy the beautiful flowers this summer. This weeks’ special is $3 each or 4 for $10. Buy 4 and receive a free tuber while supplies last.

Crimson Cove:
Jody and Mark have their troll caught Smoked White King salmon this
Saturday. Make sure to get some while it lasts!

Mirracole Morsels:
Nicole and Lacey are featuring a new product this week, Agave sweetened
mixed nuts. Agave is a natural sweetener with a low glycemic index. Normally these will sell for $3 a bag, this Saturday they are featured at $2!

Daisy and Co.:
Let your summer sparkle! New this season, amazing Copper and Swarovski
crystal jewelry and unique hand stamped sterling silver bracelet charms!

CJ’s Evergreen General Store:
CJ has strawberry rhubarb pie this weekend!

Calico Cat Farm:
Hanging baskets for $25 each or two for $40!

Sound Bites Sauce and Spread Co.:
New Cabernet Sauvignon Pepper Crackers are more than an excuse for a largerlabel. Their Cabernet Sauvignon Pepper Crackers generously complement varied choices of appetizers and wine, while revealing ancient flavors of Washington-grown organic emmer. Head to the Sound Bites booth to experience the peppery taste of the cracker worthy of a larger name.

Music at the Market

Lemolo:

Lemolo is a beat-based, jazzy swing band that plays original compositions by Poulsbo local singer/songwriters John Willett and Todd Houghton. This group of gray hairs has been playing for over 15 years throughout Washington. The band: John Willett, Todd Houghton, Michael Sciacca, Sandy Charyb and Keith Mesirow.

Sponsored by:
Dr. Kelly Breen of Poulsbo Village Chiropractics,
thanks to Kelly for his support of musicians at the market.
Learn more… http://www.drbreendc.com

We are so happy that the weather is finally improving and love to spend a unny Saturday with you at the Poulsbo Farmers Market. We have our new lineup of PFM products for you. Be seen around town or cooking for your Memorial Day gathering in a PFM apron, T-shirt, or ball cap. You can do your part by getting our 2009 poster art tote for your shopping convenience and our 2009 poster is available for framing and gift
giving. Even your favorite little one can show their support with our
darling PFM onesies!

We look forward to seeing you this Saturday.

Jackie and Michele

PS.
You can use your credit, debit and Quest cards at the PFM booth. We’re happy to help make your shopping at the PFM even easier.

Music and sunshine can be found every market day. As the 2008 market season continues to wind down, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy our Poulsbo treasure!

Learn More – http://www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org/interact/contact.html

Volunteers Wanted!

Volunteer at the market. Help set-up, take-down, or staff the market’s
booth. Flexible scheduling and tons of fun.

Upcoming 2009 Events

June 6, 2009
First Saturday Chef demo featuring Nicole Downey of What’s Up for Dinner
Sponsored by Mor Mor Bistro, Marina Market, and Kitchen Karousel

More Event Details
Learn More – http://www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org/events.html

2009 Sponsors

Full Market Sponsors
Kitsap Bank
Pheasant Fields Farm
Poulsbo-North Kitsap Rotary Club
EMBARQ
Well Being Health Center
Mixtur Interactive
Windermere Poulsbo
ShopLocalBiz.com

Event Sponsors
Kitsap Bank
Well Being Health Center
Kitchen Karousel
Marina Market
MorMor Bistro
Valley Nursery

News From The Poulsbo Farmers Market For April 18, 2009

Last modified on 2009-04-24 20:43:09 GMT. 0 comments. Top.

Nothing could be finer than a sunny Saturday morning at the Poulsbo Farmers Market! We’ve added new vendors this year and are offering a diverse selection of locally grown and produced products.
You can come for breakfast and stay for lunch.
If gardening is your passion, we have a wide variety of plants available.
We look forward to seeing you…….

Fresh this week:
Rhubarb
Tomato plants
Garlic
Bok Choy
Carrots
Kale
Spinach
Artisan Breads
Smoked Bleu Cheese
Veggie starts
Cute Kid’s Clothes
Collard Greens
Cedar planter boxes
Fromage cheese
Beautiful crystal jewelry
Chicken Teriyaki
and more!

New this year:

The market will now have credit/debit and the Quest/SNAP/food stamp services for our customers.
Come to the Poulsbo Farmers Market booth and we will get you tokens and you can shop at all vendors booths at the market.

Vendor update, who’s in and who’s out

This information is as accurate as possible but our vendor’s lives sometimes cause this list to change after the eNews goes out.

Last week I forgot two of our returning vendors, so I wanted to feature them so you will not miss their great products.

Molasses Tree:
Karena is a Kitsap County native and a beautiful textile artist. She creates a unique children’s clothing line often times incorporating recycled men’s shirts to create these fashions. Her kids’ slippers are very popular with the local kids. Karena also offers hand bags, totes, and other delightful items. Custom orders are welcome, so stop by her booth, welcome her back, and find a great treasure.

Daydream Creations:
Pam returns this year with her herbal products and handmade soaps. Her very popular “Tough Mouse” is an indestructible catnip toy, filled with locally grown catnip and loved by all our local feline friends.
Pam also carries a wonderful line of potpourris, aromatherapy and the beachcomber blend are just two blends offered.
New this year is her lavender filled “Birdie Buddies”, which are cute fuzzy chicks. Watch throughout the season to more introductions to her line.

IN:

Luigi’s Baking, Inc.
Luigi returns with his delightful artisan breads and yummy scones.

Mirracole Morsels:
Nicole’s yummy cookies and granola returns to the market!

Eglon Nursery
Kate will be returning this Saturday with her superb selection of Japanese Maples.

Calico Cat Farm:
Dave is new to the PFM Saturday market this year. Calico Cat Farm was a vendor at our Wednesday market in 2005. They offer great produce as well as beautiful flowers and baskets. Be sure to meet Dave and welcome him to the PFM.

Naomi Photos
Naomi is new to the market this year. Her photography work is not to be missed. She has an incredible eye and you will be able to pick up cards too. Stop by her booth and welcome her to the PFM!

OUT:

Bramble Patch
Sunny Days
Del Norte Salsa

Not at the Market yet:
Kim’s Garden, starts 5/2
Ders Garden
Breidablik Berries
Martin Family Orchards, starts late June
Hot Shot Java, starts in May
Chris Berg’s Bonsai, starts 5/2
Farmhouse Organics
Morgan Creek Farm

Vendor Specials

Mirracole Morsels:
Nicole’s delightful granola and cookies return this week and her granola is now packaged in a compostable bag! This week you can get one of her cookies free with every bag of granola you buy!

Jewelry of Gems:
Lorilee offers an ongoing special every Saturday at the PFM. Bring back your gift wap, jewelry tag, bags and boxes from any previous purchase and receive 5% off your next purchase. It pays to recycle with Jewelry of Gems!

PR Strid:
Paula’s hand dyed silk chiffon scarves are $4 off this market day, usually $14, get them for $10 while they last. These will provide you with a lovely spring pick me up. Thinking ahead, Mother’s Day is just around the corner.

3 in 1 Worm Ranch:
Julie and Danny have a superb plant fertilizer that you will want to pick up for your spring plantings. They are offering a free 650g brick of coconut coir with every 1 gallon purchase of their worm tea. You can also learn about starting your own worm bin and they have the kits for this too.

Music at the Market

Chris Neil and “Good Enough”
Kingston singer-songwriter Chris Neil fronts the rock and country cover band “Good Enough” at the market this Saturday.
He’s an Iowa boy who joined the Navy, saw the world, married a Bainbridge Island girl, moved to Kingston and now makes music.

Thanks to all of you who joined us for opening day last week! It is so great to be back at the market on Saturdays and we are grateful for all of you who support our local farmers and producers. This Saturday should be sunny and nice, so we look forward to seeing you.
Remember, no more trips away from the market to find that ATM machine, stop by the PFM booth and we can provide you with those services!

Jackie and Michele

Poulsbo Farmers Market Vendors and Customers to Benefit from Acceptance of Credit, Debit and EBT Food Stamps in 2009

Last modified on 2009-03-24 17:47:10 GMT. 1 comment. Top.

Poulsbo Farmers Market Only Kitsap Market Chosen to Participate in Two-Year WSFMA Wireless Technology Pilot Project

Poulsbo, WA – March 24, 2009 – The Poulsbo Farmers Market announced today that it will begin accepting credit, debit and Electronic Benefits Transfers (EBT Food Stamps) on opening day, April 11th for the purchase of market goods, including fresh, local farm products.
The Poulsbo Farmers Market is one of twenty farmers markets across Washington State chosen through a competitive grant process to participate in a Washington State Farmers Market Association (WSFMA) Wireless Technology Pilot Project. The pilot project was made possible through the Local Farms-Healthy Kids Initiative, passed by the State Senate and House of Representatives last spring.

The Poulsbo Farmers Market is the only Kitsap-based farmers market chosen to participate in the WSFMA Wireless Technology Pilot Project.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer credit, debit and EBT Food Stamps service to our vendors and customers,” said Margaret Hudson, Poulsbo Farmers Market Board President. “No more running to the bank to get cash for market purchases required. Just bring your credit, debit, Quest or SNAP cards to the market manager’s booth to purchase tokens for use with individual vendors.”

The intent of the project is to increase access to fresh, high quality locally grown food through Washington State farmers markets for all Washington residents. Data collected from project participants throughout the two-year pilot will help measure the tangible benefits of the program on participating farmers markets, their vendors and customers in the future.

“This is an incredible opportunity to serve a segment of the population that hasn’t historically shopped for local, fresh produce at farmers markets in Washington,” said Jackie Aitchison, executive director of the Washington State Farmers Market Association. “Plus, the addition of credit/debit will enable market vendors to increase their sales, boosting their bottom line and the local economy.”

For more information about the WSFMA Wireless Technology Pilot Project or the Poulsbo Farmers Market visit Poulsbo Farmers Market or call Jackie Aitchison, Market Manager at 360-779-6720.
About the Poulsbo Farmers Market

The Poulsbo Farmers Market is a seasonal market offering fresh, locally grown produce, prepared foods and handcrafted products direct to the Kitsap community.  Launched in 2004, the Poulsbo Market has grown to over 50 vendors today. The market hosts a wide range of family and food-oriented programs, including live music every Saturday, demos by local chefs and youth activities. Open Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm from mid-April to mid-October each year, the market is located in the Poulsbo Village Medical/Dental Center parking lot at the corner of Iverson and 7th Avenue in Poulsbo.  For more information about the Poulsbo Farmers Market contact 360-779-6720, email info@poulsbofarmersmarket.org, or visit Poulsbo Farmers Market.