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There are so many reasons to get excited about greens! The growing season for many varieties of lettuce, kale, chard etc. starts mid May, and extends well into late summer (reason #1 to get excited = fresh local availability for weeks to come). Greens are just loaded with vitamin B9 or folate, which is […]
The Creston Valley Farmers’ Market is very excited to announce it’s first week of running the 2018 Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program! Thirty-two local families, seniors, and pregnant women are enrolled in the program which aims to strengthen food literacy through community programming and access to healthy, affordable food. The program was expanded this year […]
Mint is a favourite herb of mine in the summer time because of how nicely it mixes with a little lime, simple syrup, soda, and Bacardi. Although that seems to be a favourite consumption method of mine, I love to use it in unexpected ways because of its health properties, and amazing fresh, fragrant […]
Let the dad jokes rain down, flaunt those socks and sandals, and fire up that barbecue because this Sunday we celebrate all of the incredible father figures in our lives. Perhaps the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market hasn’t been on your radar as a place to score the perfect gift for dad on Father’s Day. Well […]
I hope I am one of many that braved the rain during yesterday’s market to grab some strawberries from the Blueberry Patch! Strawberries have been available from the Blueberry Patch for a few weeks now, as unique growing conditions allow these beauties to get a jump on the typical Strawberry Growing Season. At their Lister […]
Another week, another market! We have a great line-up this week and are starting to see some of our market regulars returning now that the growing season has really kicked off. Looking forward to seeing Purple House Farms and Spectrum Farm back at the market with some fresh produce, jams and jellies, dried soup mixes, […]
Growing up in the Creston Valley, asparagus has always felt like the first taste of summer. For decades Sutcliffe Farms has been growing the delicious spears, and they are available while in season at the market! Aside from being absolutely delicious, asparagus boasts a bundle of nutritious properties. It is no secret that asparagus has […]
We’re back again with another amazing line-up of vendors for this Saturday’s Market! We warmly welcome back the Blueberry Patch and Farm Girls Fresh Cut Flowers to the market. Be sure to swing the market from 9-1 to pick up a pint of juicy, sweet strawberries fresh from their farm! I like to stock up […]
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