Vendor Applications Due May 1
Are you interested in being a vendor at the Douglass Farmers’ Market this summer? Please download the market guidelines and vendor application by clicking here.
See you in 2013
The Douglass Farmers’ Market will reopen on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Thank you for your support!
Final 2012 Market Tomorrow!
What’s for Sale at the Market Tomorrow:
- Asian Melons from Bonamego Farm
- Assorted Pastries from Cinfully Cinnamons
- Fresh Herbs from the Growing Matters Garden
- Healing Salve from Heron Homestead
- Very Berry Jam from Bilberry Jams & Jellies
- Key Lime Pie Granola Bars from Kahoona’s Kitchen
- Homemade Baked Goods from Iboni Rootz
- Spicy Carmel Corn from Mz Marilyn
- Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies from Shae’s Tasty Treats
- Tomatoes, Green Beans, and Maple Syrup from Tin Star Farm
Sandy the Horse- Interactive Horse Exhibit With Wendy Fisher from Willow Tree Equestrian Center
Learn about the proper care and treatment of these majestic animals.
Acoustic Jazz Music by James Wright
Listen to smooth tones and support local musicians
Two Markets Left in 2012
What’s for Sale at the Market Tomorrow:
- Peaches from Bonamego Farm
- Sweet Potato Bread from Cinfully Cinnamons
- Fresh Herbs from the Growing Matters Garden
- Blueberries from Mitchell Farm at the Fair Food Matters Booth
- Fresh Basil from Heron Homestead
- Tomato Basil Jam from Bilberry Jams and Jellies
- Rasperry Chocolate Granola from Kahoona’s Kitchen
- Homemade Baked Goods from Iboni Rootz
- Mango Iced Tea from Mz Marilyn
- Oatmeal Cookies Made With Splenda from Shae’s Tasty Treats
- Tomatoes, Beans, and Maple Syrup from Tin Star Farm
If you haven’t had a chance to visit us this season, please join us next week for the final market of 2012. “Sandy” the horse will be on site from 3:30-5pm and her owner Wendy will be showing how to properly brush and handle her. We’d love to have your feedback about how the market can improve next year, so please stop by the information booth to fill out a customer survey and we’ll give you a free gift!
Conversations about Race, Food, and Community
Kalamazoo College senior Maddie Baxter (an intern with Fair Food Matters this summer) is looking for members of the Northside and Douglas Neighborhoods interested in sharing their perspective on the role of farmers markets and gardens in Kalamazoo. Interviews will be face to face, approximately 30 minutes long and will touch on topics of race, food access, and community within the context of Kalamazoo. If you are interested in participating, feel free to call Maddie at 479-422-5154 or e-mail at K09MB04@kzoo.edu.
Free balloon with purchase tomorrow!
What’s for Sale at the Market Tomorrow:
- Raspberry Chocolate Chip Granola from Kahoona’s Kitchen
- Sweet Heat Jam from Bilberry Jams and Jellies
- Okra and Corn from Bonamego Farm
- Peach Cobbler from Cinfully Cinnamons
- Cucumbers from the Growing Matters Garden
- Blueberries from Mitchell Farm (at the Fair Food Matters booth)
- Peach Iced Tea from Mz Marilyn
- Chocolate Mint from Habonim Camp Tavor
- Sweet Potato Bread from Shae’s Tasty Treats
- Basil from Heron Homestead
- Homemade baked goods from Iboni Roots
Special Event Tomorrow:
Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes staff will be available at the market tomorrow between 3-6pm to assist people with their application for the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, otherwise known as SNAP, EBT, Bridge Card or food stamps. This is an essential step for eligible customers who want to earn free Double Up Food Bucks tokens to increase their fruit and veggie buying power!
Happy National Farmers’ Market Week!
What’s for Sale at the Market Today:
- Hand-painted Flower Pots by Nallely Barón
- Fruit Cobblers from Cinfully Cinnamons
- Blueberries from Mitchell Farms at the Growing Matters Garden booth
- Blueberry Vanilla Jam from Bilberry Jams and Jellies
- Key Lime Pie Granola from Kahoona’s Kitchen
- Peach Ice Tea and Spicy Caramel Corn from Mz Marilyn
- Chocolate No-Bake Cookies from Shae’s Tasty Treats
- 25% off Ribs from Village Fresh Pick
- Kale and Tomatoes from Habonim Camp Tavor
Since 2001 the number of farmers’ market has grown approximately 170% from 2,863 to more than 7,800 in 2012. Thanks for supporting our market by purchasing locally produced goods. We couldn’t do it without you!
Read and Seed Activities:
From 3:30 to 4:30 this week kids are invited to learn about Seedfolks by Paul Fleishman by acting it out with “readers’ theater”. Those who participate will recieve a free juice box. Additional discussion of the book will take place between 5:00 and 6:30 at the Douglass Community Garden. This is part of the People’s Food Co-op’s Read and Seed Program.
