Enjoy Tennessee’s local produce during National Farmers’ Market Week!

Posted by hamiltcl on Monday, August 3, 2015 in Dining, Events, News.

Read the MyVU story here.

Celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week August 2 through August 8 by taking advantage of the Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market on Thursday August 6 from 3pm to 6pm or checking out one of The Nashville Farmers’ Market (NFM) events discussed below.

• Aug. 3: Look for the green “LOCAL” signs at the Nashville Farmers’ Market, which indicate which merchants are sourcing or cross-sourcing ingredients straight from the Farm Shed farmers into their products from the NFM all day.
• Aug. 4: Pick up many fresh recipes that use local ingredients and celebrate the flavors of the season from the NFM at 10 am.
• Aug. 6: Grab a reusable bag and various recipes at the Vanderbilt Farmers Market at 3 pm.
• Aug.7: Visit the Market House restaurants and shops at the NFM, which will be open late until 8 pm.
• Aug.8: Pick up a free reusable bag and enjoy the music and yoga at the Richland Park Farmers’ Market at 9 am.
• Aug.8: Enjoy the various “Kids Corner” activities at the NFM from 10 am to 2 pm, including showing your gratitude with the “Thank a farmer” Thank-you note writing event.

For a complete listing of farmers’ markets available throughout all Tennessee counties, visit Pick Tennessee Products’ Farmers’ Market page. Sourcing your food from local sources, like farmers’ markets or CSAs, has many benefits, including:

• Access to fresh, seasonal produce that is picked at its peak nutrient load;
• Reducing transportation costs and emissions associated with non-local produce;
• Cultivation of relationship between growers and consumers;
• Supporting the local economy; and
• Promoting farmland, local farmers, and their families.

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