For those looking for locally grown farm fresh vegetables, drop by the Cannon CountyFarmers Market this Saturday, June 30th for a great selection of fruits, vegetables,
and baked goods. Along with the familiar faces you are accustomed in seeing, the
Market has several new producers. The Market will open this Saturday beginning 6:00
A.M. with a wide array of items, including; apples, beans (Roma, half runners, blue
lake, rattlesnake), beets, cabbage, cucumbers, lettuce, scallions, turnips, beets,
herbs, leafy greens (turnip, collard, mustard), herbs, peppers (banana, habanero,
cayenne, jalapeno), okra, potatoes (red and Irish), sweet corn, squash (zucchini,
yellow and butternut), tomatoes (red, green and tomatillo), turnips and an
assortment of other squash.
The market is just beginning, so each week you will be able to find a broader
selection of fresh fruits and vegetables. Pam Northcutt with “Pies De Vine” will be
at the market with her homemade fried pies. She plans to have a wide selection
including apple, blueberry, blackberry, butterscotch, chocolate, peach, pecan,
coconut and cherry.
The Cannon County Farmers Market is located at the Cannon County Arts Center every
Saturday beginning at 7:00 A.M. Our producers are proud to offer locally grown farm
fresh produce. Most Saturdays the market is open until noon or until the farm fresh
fruits and vegetables have been sold.
If you need more information concerning the market or would like to become a vendor,
contact Bruce Steelman at the Cannon County Extension Office (563-2554).
