Southern favorites Crowder’s, okra and vine ripe tomatoes are plentiful at the Cannon County Farmers Market. Unfortunately, the extreme heat has set us back on green beans and sweet corn, but several of the farmers have replanted and should have these items in a few weeks. Pole beans are beginning to produce, the extreme heat affected pollination. Firm, locally grown, vine ripe tomatoes are finally ready. Rather your geared up for canning and just love the taste of fresh tomatoes, drop by the market for all your fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. If you need help with canning tips, contact Carla Bush at the Cannon County Extension Office. Below you will find a list of those items which our local farmers are expecting to have this coming Saturday. For those looking for locally grown farm fresh vegetables, drop by the Cannon County Farmers Market this Saturday, July 28stfor a great selection of fruits, vegetables and baked goods.Beat the heat, come early to the market for a fresh selection of locally grown fruits, vegetables and baked goods including; apples, bush beans (contender), beans (lima, October), beets, cabbage, cantaloupe, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, peppers (Anaheim, bell, banana, Poblano, cayenne, habanero, jalapeno, Serrano), okra, onions (green and sweet), peas (Crowder, purple hull, Dixie butter), potatoes (red, Yukon gold bakers, new potatoes and Irish), spinach, sweet corn, squash (zucchini, yellow and butternut), tomatoes (red, green and tomatillo), assortment of other squash and watermelons. 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. Lindsey Parsley also has homemade baked items along with canned vegetable. Irene Hollis joined in at the market with her coconut and chocolate fried pies along with her blackberry, strawberry apricot and peach jams.
The Cannon County Farmers Market is located at the Cannon County Arts Center every Saturday beginning at 6:00 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. Best way to get the best selection is to come early! Thanks for your support of the Cannon County Farmers Market. Local businesses and restaurants have been strong supporters of the Market in the past. We appreciate the Blue Porch and Save A Lot for buying locally and supporting Cannon County.
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), bsteelman@utk.edu.
The first We Care Cannon event is Sunday July 29 from 2 to 5 at the Woodbury Grammar School. The event is for students in the Cannon County Schools Pre-K through high school. The student must be present at the event. There will be health checkups, vision and dental checkups free of charge. While supplies last there will be backpacks filled with school supplies given to the students. Another feature of the event Sunday is the free haircuts that will be available for students. .
Come out and meet the Cannon County High School Lion football team Sunday at the Cannon County Football Field House. The Ice Cream Social starts at 2 and goes till 4 at the High School Campus.
